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Nikki Johnson

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Professional with deep knowledge in fire safety and prevention. Skilled in emergency management, risk assessment, and compliance with safety regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Assistant Fire Marshal

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted plan reviews for new buildings and renovations and updates to existing structures and approved or denied submissions based on compliance factors.
  • Operated software and systems to develop and maintain records and reports of fire inspections.
  • Trained employees in fire prevention techniques.

Fire Protection Specialist

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Incorporated facility fire protection systems into existing, multi-site safety and security systems and new buildings.
  • Managed Operational Permit Program for all high-risk occupancies in Costa Mesa.

Code Enforcement Officer

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, fire codes, building codes, and health and safety codes.
  • Conducted various field investigations.
  • Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.

Server

Beachfire
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Hostess

Nick's Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

Barista

Starbucks
05.2013 - 11.2016
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.

Education

Cal State Fullerton

Leadership Development For Public Agencies
06-2025

Prevent Training Solutions

Fire Marshal 1A -1E
Riverside, CA
11-2024

Santa Ana College

Fire Inspector 2C - 2D
Santa Ana, CA
10-2024

CA Fire Prevention Institute

Fire Inspector 2A - 2B
02.2023

Red Helmet Training

Fire Inspector 1A -1D
02.2021

National Fire Academy

Service Area Risk Reduction
04.2022

EMS Safety

EMS Safety CPR, AED & First Aid
03.2022

Golden West College

P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2021

Associate of Arts - Fire Science

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2016

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School
06.2012

Skills

  • Deadline and results oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Code Enforcement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Business Operations
  • Records Management Systems
  • Standpipe Systems
  • Exit Planning
  • Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Sprinkler Testing
  • Evacuation Procedures
  • Fire Protection
  • Risk Reduction
  • Safety Violations
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Municipal Codes
  • Corrective Actions
  • Regulatory Enforcement
  • New Construction Sites
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Physical fitness and stamina

Accomplishments

    Leadership

  • Advised and assisted areas in the jurisdiction on fire and life safety issues.
  • Assisted with emergency preparation programs for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Applying to FPO Board for June 2023 Instillation.

    • Research

  • Assisted with implementation of new Land Management System, MobileEyes and Tyler Permitting.
  • Responsibly reviewed and adoption of new and/or current codes to be enforced.
  • Assisted in the creation of plan development requirements for Energy Storage Systems.

    • Management

  • Management of Operational Permit Program in City of Costa Mesa.
  • Responsible for Spark of Love Toy Drive.

Timeline

Acting Assistant Fire Marshal

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
04.2023 - Current

Fire Protection Specialist

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
06.2021 - 04.2023

Code Enforcement Officer

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
02.2020 - 06.2021

Server

Beachfire
01.2019 - 02.2020

Hostess

Nick's Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2019

Barista

Starbucks
05.2013 - 11.2016

Associate of Arts - Fire Science

Santa Ana College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Arizona

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School

Cal State Fullerton

Leadership Development For Public Agencies

Prevent Training Solutions

Fire Marshal 1A -1E

Santa Ana College

Fire Inspector 2C - 2D

CA Fire Prevention Institute

Fire Inspector 2A - 2B

Red Helmet Training

Fire Inspector 1A -1D

National Fire Academy

Service Area Risk Reduction

EMS Safety

EMS Safety CPR, AED & First Aid

Golden West College

P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest

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