Nathan Novoa
Douglas,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain /Advanced EMT
Palominas Fire District
Hereford, AZ
05.2018 - Current
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Attended seminars related to advances in firefighting tactics, technology, or legislation impacting the profession.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the organization in order to enhance coordination efforts when responding to incidents.
- Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
- Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Assessed risks associated with potential hazards encountered in emergency situations.
- Conducted daily inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
Construction Aide
Novoa Remodeling
Douglas, AZ
07.2017 - 02.2023
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Firefighter /Advanced EMT
Fry Fire District
Sierra Vista , AZ
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Cement Mason
Gorilla Builders
Surprize, AZ
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared surfaces and mixed mortar to prepare for cement installation.
- Followed safety guidelines while working with heavy equipment such as mixers, vibrators, pumps.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for the job site.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete slabs, steps, and sidewalks.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects by disposing of debris properly.
- Utilized trowels, floats, levels, screeds and other hand tools to shape and finish freshly poured concrete.
- Measured dimensions of foundation formwork according to blueprints or drawings provided.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
- Smoothed out cement mixtures with trowels or floats to create a level surface.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Physical Education Teacher
CAS
Douglas, AZ
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
- Organized field trips related to physical education topics such as outdoor recreation or nutrition awareness.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
Cook
Burger King
Bisbee, AZ
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ05-2016
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Douglas, AZ08-2013
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Patient Assessments
- Fire suppression tactics
- Physical Conditioning
- Employee Training
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Fire safety training
Affiliations
- Soon to be Father
- Music Production
- Photography / Videography
- Physical Fitness
Certification
WLF
Fire 1/2
Hazmat FRO/FRA
Company Leadership
Leadership in Supervision
Technical Rope Technician
Driver/Operator
EMT
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Firefighter /Advanced EMT
Fry Fire District
01.2021 - 02.2022
Captain /Advanced EMT
Palominas Fire District
05.2018 - Current
Construction Aide
Novoa Remodeling
07.2017 - 02.2023
Cement Mason
Gorilla Builders
08.2016 - 07.2018
Cook
Burger King
02.2014 - 02.2015
Physical Education Teacher
CAS
01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Cochise College
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
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