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Nick Russo

Sarasota

Summary

Motivated Fire Academy student graduating soon and seeking a Firefighting/ EMT position. Offering strong leadership, teamwork, problem solving skills, and extensive communication skills through nine years of high responsibility customer service and operational experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fleetio Technician

Freedom Boat Club
Sarasota, FL
05.2025 - Current

- Manage fleet inspections, maintenance schedules, and repair records using Fleetio software.

- Provide customer vessel orientations and safety briefings, reinforcing risk awareness and public safety.

- Maintain accurate digital documentation and work orders for operational accountability.

- Coordinated daily dock operations including vessel check-in/check-out, fueling, safety inspections, and readiness for customer use.

- Worked maintenance on vessels to ensure proper function and reliability.

Administrative Assistant

Delray Diver
Delray Beach, FL
05.2024 - Current

- Managed weekly payroll calculations for bonuses and other administrative duties.

- Created and verified invoices based on diver reports, ensuring accurate customer billing

Sales Associate / Dive Master

Force-E Scuba Center
Boca Raton, FL
05.2021 - 05.2024

- Supervised and guided certified divers on open water dives, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and emergency procedures.

- Conducted predive safety briefings, equipment checks, and risk assessments to maintain diver safety.

- Assisted instructors with training and supported new divers in skill development and confidence building.

- Demonstrated teamwork in a high-volume retail environment while collaborating with staff across multiple locations.

- Applied mechanical aptitude by assisting customers with technical equipment selection, assembly and proper maintenance tips.

Customer Sales Associate

West Marine
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2018 - 10.2018

- Developed strong communication habits through daily customer interaction and product education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
01-2025

No Degree - Fire Academy Program (Class 64)

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
02-2026

Skills

    - Team Leadership and Coordination

    - Mechanical and Technical Equipment Aptitude

    - Verbal and Written Communication

    - Documentation and Reporting

    - Problem Solving Under Pressure

Certification

- Dive Guide / Divemaster – Scuba Schools International (SSI)

- Advanced Nitrox and Helitrox – Technical Diving International (TDI)

- Minimum Florida Standards Certification – Firefighter I & II (Expected 2026)

- Florida State EMT Certification

- American Heart Association CPR/AED

- National Technical Honors Society

Timeline

Fleetio Technician

Freedom Boat Club
05.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Delray Diver
05.2024 - Current

Sales Associate / Dive Master

Force-E Scuba Center
05.2021 - 05.2024

Customer Sales Associate

West Marine
01.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Florida Atlantic University

No Degree - Fire Academy Program (Class 64)

Manatee Technical College