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Preston Veselak

Atascadero,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Driven with a specialty in performing calculations, project management, and conducting tests. Dedicated to providing exceptional support to senior engineers and project leaders. Adept at collecting instrumental data and performing data analysis to increase efficiency and productivity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veteran Wildland Firefighter Type 2IA Handcrew

Folsom Lake Veterans Crew
Folsom
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.
  • Independently proficient at gathering information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior to execute tactical decisions in response to wildfire incidents.
  • Experience fighting fire in a multitude of varying biological landscapes, such as high desert, low desert, coniferous forest, and Alaskan tundra.
  • Sharpened and maintained fire tools.
  • Conducted basic chainsaw operations, maintenance, and minor repair.
  • Establish LCES in a tactical fireline setting.
  • Constructed direct, indirect, and downhill fire lines with a variety of tools and tactics (Pulaski, McLeod, rake, felling axes, chainsaws).
  • Experienced tree-felling.
  • Instructed new chainsaw operators on proper safety and operation techniques.
  • Performed mop-up operations to extinguish remaining burning fuels.
  • Conducted and led gridding operations during mop up phase
  • Prepared and packaged cargo nets and water blivets during air operations
  • Hooked and unhooked cargo nets and water blivets during long line operations
  • Collected weather data
  • Programmed and properly communicated with radios
  • Briefed crew on objectives, tactics and weather for the day
  • Coordinated with adjacent squads, crews and resources on the fire line
  • Instructs less experienced crew members on operation and maintenance of wildland fire specialized equipment such as radios, drip torches, chainsaws, hand tools, very pistols, fuel mixtures, hose lays and pump operations
  • 4000 hours of fire line operations
  • Operated fire vehicles such as UTVS, crew haul vehicles, performed preventative maintenance checks and maintained preventative maintenance logs
  • Properly recorded and logged vehicle receipts and work orders
  • Properly recorded and logged purchase card receipts
  • Properly demobilized from an incident
  • Performed assignments as Firefighter 1 for 6 months
  • Properly mixed and maintained inventory of fuel
  • Coordinated helicopter and bucket drops
  • Created flight manifests for flight operations
  • Prepped indirect dozer lines for burning
  • Led by example in arriving on time for work, completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, showing respect and care for fellow crew members, and maintaining safety as a principal priority.
  • Operated as a holding resource on prescribed burns as well as during backfiring operations on the fire line
  • Gathered coordinates for spot fires
  • Led squads of 4-6 subordinate firefighters into unfolding situations such as spot fires and single tree lightning strikes
  • Facilitated and conducted medical exercises and training scenarios with crew
  • Instructed crew on proper nutrition and recovery protocol
  • Performed duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions such as long hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working conditions and hazardous environmental situations.

Security Host

Evo Security/ Pacific Beach Security
San Diego
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducting regular patrols of the premises to ensure safety and security
  • Following all protocols and enforcing rules of the management
  • Responding to emergency situations such as medical or security breaches
  • Communicating with law enforcement officials and other emergency responders as needed
  • Providing protection to the staff and patrons while conducting the responsibilities given.
  • Enhanced facility security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Supervised contracted security personnel during large-scale events, ensuring proper execution of their duties and adherence to established guidelines.

Assistant Engineer

Alaskan Leader Fisheries
Dutch Harbor
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assistant Engineer to the Northern Leader fishing vessel for 60 days on the Bering Sea
  • Was responsible for the day-to-day tasks including the upkeep of mechanical, electrical, and physical maintenance of the vessel while upholding multiple safety protocols
  • Maintained strong Leadership skills while working with Cremates for 16 or more hours a day moving product of 40-60 lbs cases of seafood
  • Upheld a positive mindset with no to little time off at sea and performed duties in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the development of technical specifications for engineering projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by assisting with on-site inspections, testing, and quality control measures.
  • Reduced production downtime by troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing preventive maintenance measures.

Bar Back & Service

Giuseppe Italian cuisine
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area while Assisting bartenders with preparing and serving drinks
  • Keeping a stocked bar with necessary supplies and ingredients
  • Operated dishwasher, cleaning equipment, and ability to lift 50+ lbs
  • Of supplies
  • Provided excellent customer service to patrons.

Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician

NAVAL AIRCREWMAN
01.2013 - 11.2019
  • Naval Aircrewman and In-Flight Technician with a large amount of experience in the avionics field from servicing, troubleshooting, and operating aircraft aeronautical and support equipment in any environment
  • Efficient in keeping a well-organized workspace while properly handling survival and safety equipment
  • Educated and certified in many aviation and rescue programs while constantly traveling and maintaining a total of 14,651 flight hours over a 4-year span
  • Placed in leadership positions to oversee that large work orders and projects are completed in a timely, efficient, and mistake-free manner, while positively impacting overall morale and productivity
  • Perform duties on fixed wing E-6B aircraft as an Airborne Communications Technician
  • Completing scheduled and unscheduled upkeep on mission and avionics equipment while in the airborne environment on a deployed status
  • Also performs duties as a Communications System Operator/Instructor, managing aircraft computer networking systems and staying knowledgeable to ensure proper training and procedures.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.

Education

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

National University
La Jolla, CA
03.2024

Fire Fighter 1 Qualified - Fire Science

Folsom Lake Veteran Crew
Placerville, CA
10.2023

College in General Studies -

OCCC
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020

Military -

Naval Aircrewman Candidate School
Pensacola, FL
05.2014

High school diploma -

San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • First aid certified (EMT)
  • Performance evaluations
  • Maintaining product levels
  • Dispatch
  • Military experience
  • Security guard license
  • Firearms expert
  • Surveillance expertise
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Strategic direction
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflows
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication expertise

Certification

  • First aid Certified/ CPR (EMT)
  • PSO Certified (Guard Card)
  • Class 1 Swim Lisence (USN)
  • Fire Fighter 1 Qualified
  • Expert USN pistol Qualification
  • Sharpshooter USN rifle Qualification

Timeline

Veteran Wildland Firefighter Type 2IA Handcrew

Folsom Lake Veterans Crew
05.2022 - Current

Security Host

Evo Security/ Pacific Beach Security
02.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant Engineer

Alaskan Leader Fisheries
08.2020 - 10.2021

Bar Back & Service

Giuseppe Italian cuisine
11.2019 - 08.2020

Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician

NAVAL AIRCREWMAN
01.2013 - 11.2019

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

National University

Fire Fighter 1 Qualified - Fire Science

Folsom Lake Veteran Crew

College in General Studies -

OCCC

Military -

Naval Aircrewman Candidate School

High school diploma -

San Luis Obispo High School

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