Rik Carrillo-Harmon
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Volunteer Firefighter at the City of Punta Gorda Fire Department, skilled in emergency medical treatment and relationship management. Proven ability to make critical decisions under pressure, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency during emergencies. Committed to continuous learning and applying knowledge effectively. I also enjoy taking part of the brotherhood firefighting has to offer as well as teaching others the importance what firefighters do.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Runner, Busser, Bar-back
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and dining efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order fulfillment and reduce wait times.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies to prevent shortages during peak service hours.
Beekeeper
Northwest Pollinators
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed hive inspections to ensure colony health and productivity.
- Implemented efficient feeding strategies to enhance bee nutrition and vitality.
- Coordinated pollination services with local farmers to optimize crop yields.
- Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
Volunteer Firefighter
City of Punta Gorda Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing swift assistance in fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring all firefighting tools remained operational and compliant with safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing overall operational readiness and efficiency in emergency responses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda, FL05.2024
EMT Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL04-2024
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Emergency medical treatment
- Relationship building and management
- Able to perform and make critical decisions under stress
- I enjoy learning new information and applying it in situations
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS CPR certified
- Fire I and Fire II
- S-130/190 and including L180 Wildland Firefighter training
- Medical First Responder
- Florida Hazardous Materials: Awareness/ERG
- Hazardous Materials Operations
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
City of Punta Gorda Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
Beekeeper
Northwest Pollinators
06.2024 - 09.2025
Food Runner, Busser, Bar-back
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
EMT Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Charlotte Technical College