Robert Burrow
Doniphan,MO
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and innovation, adept at leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to create high-impact solutions in dynamic environments. Expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, and collaboration has led to significant improvements across diverse operations, including cattle farming,liquid fertilizer production and first responder emergencies. Proven ability to respond effectively in emergencies ensures readiness for any challenge.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Rescue Volunteer
Doniphan Fire Department
Doniphan, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Jailer/Certified Correctional Officer
Ripley County Detention Center
Doniphan, MO
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Searched prisoners, vehicles, and conducted cell inspections for unauthorized items.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Conducted regular cell inspections to identify contraband, weapons, or other hazardous materials.
- Managed records related to prisoner files, disciplinary actions, releases and transfers.
- Administered first aid and provided emergency response when necessary.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Trained new hires in proper techniques for interacting with prisoners.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Conducted searches of cells for illegal substances or weapons on a regular basis.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Processed new inmates upon admission, including searching them for contraband items.
- Enforced jail policies and procedures to prevent escapes and ensure a secure environment.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
Factory Hand
AgriGro Marketing
Doniphan , MO
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
- Oversaw machine operations to check for malfunctions, broken parts and glitches to prevent work interruptions.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
Farm Hand
K-Bar Farm
Romance, AR
01.1993 - 10.2005
- Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Assist in the birthing process of newborn calves by providing assistance if needed.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Sort cattle into appropriate groups based on age, sex, weight for branding purposes.
- Administer vaccinations and medications to sick or injured animals according to veterinarian instructions.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Maintain records of animal births, deaths, sales and treatments performed.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Operate farm machinery such as tractors and hay balers to move hay bales or other materials.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Castrate bulls using approved methods such as rubber rings or banding.
- Observe cows during calving season to ensure a safe delivery of calf.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
GED -
Rose Bud High School
Rose Bud, AR01-2005
Certificate of Technical Studies - Auto Body Technician
Arkansas State University-Searcy
Searcy, AR05-2006
Skills
- Skilled in Emergency Equipment Use
- Emergency Fire Response
- Firefighting activities
- Livestock management
- Vaccination Procedures
- Livestock Forage Management
- Assistance with Calving
- Water system maintenance
- Farm machinery operation
- Weather monitoring
- Livestock handling
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Tool operation
Affiliations
- A passion for outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing.
- A passion for being around and working with farm animals.
- Husband, father, and first responder.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Work Horse Award in FFA
- Promoted to supervisor at most recent job
- Multiple time MVP playing baseball (t-ball through high school)
Timeline
Jailer/Certified Correctional Officer
Ripley County Detention Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Firefighter/Rescue Volunteer
Doniphan Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Factory Hand
AgriGro Marketing
07.2021 - 07.2022
Farm Hand
K-Bar Farm
01.1993 - 10.2005
GED -
Rose Bud High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Auto Body Technician
Arkansas State University-Searcy
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