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Omar Lozano

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

  • Firefighting and Emergency Response
  • Wildfire Management
  • Confined Spaces Training
  • PHTLS Certification
  • Small Business Management
  • Painting and Surface Coating
  • Team Leadership
  • Carpenter knowledge
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

USPS Mail Handler

USPS, United States Postal Service
Redlands, CA
04.2020 - Current
  • Sorted incoming mail for delivery to the appropriate departments or individuals.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with mail, packages, and other materials.
  • Inspected parcels for any damages prior to delivering them to customers.
  • Reported any discrepancies or damaged packages to supervisor immediately.
  • Organized outgoing mail into designated bins according to postal regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of postage amounts on all outgoing mail pieces.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing mail items.
  • Ensured that all parcels were packed properly before shipping out of facility.
  • Operated various machines such as scales, pallet jacks, forklifts.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials like chemicals and fuels.
  • Loaded trays of envelopes into automated sorting machines.
  • Labeled containers with proper destination addresses for efficient distribution.
  • Identified inconsistencies between address labels and delivery locations.
  • Prepared bulk shipments using shrink-wrapping machine.
  • Secured cargo using straps or bungee cords in order to prevent shifting during transport.
  • Utilized handheld scanners to track deliveries and update inventory levels.
  • Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
  • Collaborated with other employees to complete large shipment orders and during high-volume mailing periods.
  • Operated security screening equipment to identify suspicious mail and potential security threats.

Painter Burrtec Waste Industies

Burrtec
Fontana, CA
09.2012 - 01.2020
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
  • Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by removing rust, dirt and grease using wire brush and chemical solutions.
  • Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and mixed catalysts with paint in order to achieve desired texture.
  • Polished painted surfaces to obtain a smooth finish.
  • Repaired minor dents, scratches or other imperfections prior to painting process.
  • Masked areas of vehicle not intended for painting with tape and paper coverings.
  • Cleaned up after each job by disposing of all used materials properly.
  • Removed old finishes from vehicles using sanders, scrapers, heat guns and chemicals.
  • Operated air compressor equipment to power tools such as grinders, drills and paint spray guns.
  • Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes before releasing them back into the shop inventory.
  • Selected appropriate paints for specific jobs according to customer requests or industry standards.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed during the entire painting process.
  • Set up booths with proper ventilation systems for spraying operations.
  • Calibrated spray guns in order to achieve optimal results when mixing colors.
  • Applied protective coatings onto vehicles in order to protect them from corrosion.
  • Adjusted nozzles on spray guns in order to maintain even flow of paint while spraying.
  • Worked with a variety of paints including enamels, lacquers and urethanes.
  • Monitored job progress by inspecting each stage of the painting process.
  • Assisted other technicians in performing tasks such as sanding and polishing as needed.
  • Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
  • Kept machinery in good working order by completing thorough disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of sprayers and other power equipment.

Professional Firefighter

direccion de bomberos tecate
Tecate, Mexico
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for responding to emergency situations and assisting in saving lives and property, executing firefighting, rescue and administering pre-hospital care.
  • Responsible for patient management during emergency and non-emergency incidents
  • Fostered a collaborative organization that networks freely with each other to accomplish the Fire Department's goals.
  • Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with the City of Tecate and Fire Department stakeholders.
  • Supported a Fire Service culture by coaching/mentoring.
  • Utilized appropriate leadership styles and techniques based on evaluation of the situation, to effectively guide and direct firefighters.
  • Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communication of up-to-date emergency mitigation information.
  • Facilitated and contributed to daily briefing discussions, and using fire, hazmat, EMS, rescue scenarios, and examples to clarify the appropriate application of the Fire Department's Procedures and to engage and empower the fire service.
  • Monitored, encouraged, and continually reinforced principles of critical thinking, tactics, and understanding of the hazard.
  • Assessed safety operations and managed resources to reduce stress and encourage the use of resources to maximize mitigation of the hazard.
  • Responded to and resolved safety-related incidents, emergencies, and difficult victim service issues by creating calm, establishing command presence, and using critical thinking and tactical communication.
  • Created and reinforced a work environment that maintained open, respectful communication, valued employees, and encouraged the use of cooperative problem-solving.

Education

GED -

Inland Empire Adult School
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Emergency Vehicle Driving
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Building construction knowledge
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Medical Response
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Public safety and security
  • Equipment Operation
  • Decision-Making

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

USPS Mail Handler

USPS, United States Postal Service
04.2020 - Current

Painter Burrtec Waste Industies

Burrtec
09.2012 - 01.2020

Professional Firefighter

direccion de bomberos tecate
01.2002 - 01.2012

GED -

Inland Empire Adult School

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