Myra Mendez-Aguilar
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Firefighter/Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment
- Operated hoses, pumps, drip tourch and other firefighting equipment
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues
- Responded to wildland fire emergencies as first responders in conjunction with local, state, and federal fire departments
- Participate and contribute to daily safety briefings
- Worked with chainsaws, pulaksi, mcleod, and more fire line tools
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
07.2022 - Current
- Protected vegetation from harm by insects, fungi or diseases through physical and chemical approaches.
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
- Evaluated sites and devised strategic plans for rebalancing ecologies with native and non-invasive species.
- Knowledge of invasive species, tree and brush species identification
- Conducted in highway and habitat beautification and landscaping
- Knowledge in cleaning chemicals to safe cleaning outside and inside areas
- Worked efficiently and safely on crews on the grade, on volunteer projects, and in-camp
- Conducted state vehicle inspections, vehicle operations, and basic vehicle maintenance on daily basis
- On-call emergency response and provided camp support on the Mill fire
- Worked on many projects work with State Parks, CalFire, Cal Trans, and private sponsors
- Participated in salmon restoration projects in Leggett.
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Thunderhill Raceway Park
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles
- Cleaned on highway side from adopt a highway
- Learned how to operate a manual vehicle
- Mixed cleaning solutions by following water, detergent and acid specifications
- Mowed lawns and shrubbery using mowers and trimmers
- Moved furniture, equipment and supplies manually and with trolley
Stockpile
North State Hulling
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated tractors, Cat skid steer loader, Almond elevator and a john deer gator motor vehicle
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees
- Helped office personnel with errands, paperwork and data entry
- Recorded and monitored almond piles for covering and fumigated
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School
Lakeport, CA2021
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Machinery Operation
- Flood Trained
- Emergency Response
- Wildland Firefighting
- Continuous Learning
- Wilderness first-aid
Accomplishments
- 100 hours of volunteer work
- finish my year in the CCC
- Volunteer with elders of my tribe
- Americorps scholarship
Certification
- NWCG L-180
- NWCG S-190
- NWCG S-130
- NWCG S-131
- FEMA IS-100
- FEMA IS-200
- FEMA IS-700
- FEMA IS-800
- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL
- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARNESS
- CPR/ FIRST AID
- WILDERNESS FIRST AID
- NATURALIST
Timeline
Firefighter/Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
05.2023 - Current
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
07.2022 - Current
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Thunderhill Raceway Park
02.2022 - 07.2022
Stockpile
North State Hulling
07.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School
References
- Jared Burrows- (530)720-8763
- Coonie Mccloud-(707)393-8879
- Dylan Herndon-(707)499-9554
- Teresa Fred-(707)413-9055
References
- Jared Burrows- (530)720-8763
- Coonie Mccloud-(707)393-8879
- Dylan Herndon-(707)499-9554
- Teresa Fred-(707)413-9055
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