Skyler Keli'i
Springfield,OR
Summary
Adaptable professional with experience in wildland firefighting, retail operations, and hands-on project work. Experienced in making sound decisions under pressure, training and developing team members, and coordinating resources to achieve mission objectives safely and efficiently.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber Services Inc.
Philomath, Oregon
03.2024 - Current
- Responded to 45+ wildfire incidents nationwide over 3 seasons, helping lead a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack (IA) hand crew while maintaining group cohesion and safety during high-risk operations.
- Scouted, sized up, developed, and adjusted wildfire suppression tactics over multiple operational periods. Coordinated and managed other resources including helicopters, dozers, and engines to complete mission objectives.
- Educated and trained new wildland firefighters on wildfire suppression techniques, safety, and equipment use, while overseeing logistics including gear inspections, housing, food, supplies, safety briefings, and after action reviews.
- Maintained mental clarity and physical performance during 100+ hour work weeks in demanding environments.
Overnight Team Lead
Walmart
Salem, Oregon
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Promoted from stocker to team lead, managing a team of 18 associates at a supercenter.
- Led training, freight unloading, stocking, zoning, and back-room organization while managing additional sections or entire store operations as needed.
- Enhanced profit margin through effective inventory control, supervision of stocking, overstock management, and loss recovery protocols.
- Matched associates to roles based on individual strengths and skill gaps, setting the standard, and continuing mentorship beyond initial onboarding training.
- Operated electric pallet jack, scissor lift, forklift, and walkie stacker in support of daily material handling.
Contractor
D.C.I. Properties
Salem, Oregon
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Completed kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, deck projects, and full-home renovations, enhancing living spaces and increasing property value.
- Delivered quality workmanship in concrete, framing, painting, drywall, tile, carpentry, flooring, and roofing tasks, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and adjusted plans for projects based on customers' needs and expectations while staying in material budget constraints.
- Coordinated landscaping project planning and execution, optimizing layout and equipment operation for efficient project delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
McNary
Keizer, OR05-2020
Skills
- Emergency response
- Wildfire suppression
- Crisis management
- Interagency coordination
- Team training and development
- Logistics
- Inventory management
- Remodeling and carpentry
Certification
- FFT1/ICT5 Trainee, CPR/First Aid, Sawyer FAL3, ICS-100/200, IS-700, S-130/190/212.
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber Services Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Overnight Team Lead
Walmart
02.2021 - 03.2024
Contractor
D.C.I. Properties
08.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
McNary