Owens "Quentin" Freeman
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Results-driven Fire Captain with extensive experience in emergency management and team supervision. Proven expertise in public outreach and training, dedicated to enhancing community safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving. Committed to leveraging software development expertise to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Fire Captain
City of Little Rock, Little Rock Fire Department
Little Rock, AR
03.1995 - 07.2023
- Managed on-site operations during emergency calls for structure fires, medical incidents, hazardous materials, and rescues, ensuring effective response and safety.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters, guiding performance and ensuring adherence to safety protocols during drills and operational scenarios.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Educated citizens on fire safety best practices through participation in public outreach events, fostering community awareness and prevention.
Skip Tracing Supervisor
Sygnis Financial Services
Little Rock, AR
02.1994 - 03.1995
- Trained and managed staff of 11, coordinating with departments on collection issues to enhance operational effectiveness.
Student Recruiter
U of A Admissions Telecommunications Center
Fayetteville, AR
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Conducted telephone outreach to engage prospective students for University of Arkansas activities and support future enrollment.
Survey Analyst
Sygnis Research Firm
Little Rock, AR
11.1990 - 08.1991
- Executed telemarketing surveys addressing diverse consumer issues to gather actionable insights.
Credit Analyst/Mail Clerk
General Electric
Blue Ash, Ohio
06.1990 - 08.1990
- Reviewed credit applications, checked incoming parcels, and routed parcels to appropriate offices.
Education
Completion of Programming Bootcamp - Java Full Stack Software Development
Arkansas Coding Academy, University of Central Ark
Conway, AR08-2026
Completion of Programming Bootcamp - Java Software Development
Arkansas Coding Academy, University of Central Ark
Conway, AR11-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology & Microbiology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12-1993
High School Diploma -
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff, AR05-1988
Skills
- Java programming
- Full stack development
- Software debugging
- Agile methodologies
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Software development
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Bartender
Affiliations
- Chess, Photography, Billiards, Racquetball, Basketball, Tennis, Weight Training
Timeline
Retired Fire Captain
City of Little Rock, Little Rock Fire Department
03.1995 - 07.2023
Skip Tracing Supervisor
Sygnis Financial Services
02.1994 - 03.1995
Student Recruiter
U of A Admissions Telecommunications Center
01.1993 - 12.1993
Survey Analyst
Sygnis Research Firm
11.1990 - 08.1991
Credit Analyst/Mail Clerk
General Electric
06.1990 - 08.1990
Completion of Programming Bootcamp - Java Full Stack Software Development
Arkansas Coding Academy, University of Central Ark
Completion of Programming Bootcamp - Java Software Development
Arkansas Coding Academy, University of Central Ark
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology & Microbiology
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Pine Bluff High School