Nicholas Falo
Wichita
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in industrial hygiene and technical rescue. Skilled in analyzing health risks and implementing safety protocols, contributing to enhanced workplace safety and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rescue Associate
Sentry Safety Solutions
Wichita, KS
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement effective emergency response protocols.
- Enhanced team efficiency by participating in debriefings after rescue operations, identifying areas for improvement.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures, safety practices, and equipment usage.
- Collected and analyzed air samples using advanced monitoring equipment for exposure assessment.
- Conducted flow-testing on personal breathing air equipment, recording results and performing repairs and maintenance as needed to uphold and exceed regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions for identified health risks.
- Performed radiation surveys in workplaces to evaluate personal exposures to ionizing and non-ionizing sources.
- Monitored confined spaces using remote digital monitoring for hazardous conditions, and performed maintenance on camera and intercom systems to provide full uptime.
- Deployed a breathing air system utilizing a Grade D compressor for continuous breathing air throughout a three-month long turnaround.
Information Technology Technician
OneSource Technology
Wichita, KS
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance.
- Assisted users with technical inquiries, enhancing overall user experience.
- Improved communication between IT department and end-users through clear explanations of complex technical concepts in easily understood terms when providing support or instruction.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Premium Bay Attendant
Charlie's Car Wash
Wichita, KS
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized various cleaning tools and products to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Trained new staff on best practices for detailing techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented efficient workflows to improve turnaround time for vehicle servicing.
Education
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification - Information Technology
WSUTech
Wichita, KS04-2021
Skills
- Confined space entry
- High angle rescue
- Rope Access techniques
- First aid administration
- Trauma management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal protective equipment
- Indoor air quality monitoring
- Ionizing radiation monitoring
- Respiratory protection selection
- Permit-to-work system
- Incident reporting
Accomplishments
- Assisted and completed two rescue operations with no further injury or casualties, and assisted in debriefing.
- Flow-tested and certified over 100 personal breathing air devices in under a week, ensuring timely deployment of life-saving equipment.
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- OHST (In Progress)
Timeline
Rescue Associate
Sentry Safety Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Information Technology Technician
OneSource Technology
04.2021 - 09.2021
Premium Bay Attendant
Charlie's Car Wash
08.2020 - 04.2021
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification - Information Technology
WSUTech