Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Southern Hospitality Group, excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and mentorship. Skilled in plumbing and drywall repair, while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Southern Hospitality Group
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - Current
Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
Led successful search-and-rescue missions to locate missing persons or trapped individuals during fires or natural disasters.
Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Owner/manager/painter
Steve Auto Body
Portland, Jamaica
08.2018 - 07.2021
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Fire Fighter
Jamaica Fire Brigade
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2006 - 08.2018
Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
Led successful search-and-rescue missions to locate missing persons or trapped individuals during fires or natural disasters.
Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.