Steven Day (AJ)
Easley,SC
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to lower unnecessary costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work History
Director
Easley Rescue Squad
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Evaluated team performance of up to 25 and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Supervised operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with suppliers to secure necessary supplies.
- Inspected stations, equipment and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
Emergency Medical Technician
Pickens County EMS
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
First Responder
Easley Rescue Squad
01.2010 - Current
- Drove to more than 600 scenes in a year and provided basic life support to victims of various injuries, accidents, or falls.
- Transferred patients to emergency units of local hospitals.
- Provided medical aid such as CPR, AED, spinal drainage, ventilation, and controlled bleeding to stabilize patient conditions.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Senior Electrical Technician
Proterra
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed 30 or more emails and phone calls requesting assistance daily.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Completed electrical troubleshooting and used variety of electrical measuring equipment.
- Used manufacturer software to program and service two way radios.
- Supported development, prioritization and execution of performance improvement projects, employing Six Sigma for process improvements.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Manager of Operations
Ashy LLC
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff members ,and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Trained, coached and mentored a staff of about 18 to support smooth adoption of new processes.
- Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
- Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Site Safety Manager
Bonitz
10.2010 - 01.2019
- Verified that team members up to 300 on site wore personal protective equipment in construction areas.
- Required subcontractors and site visitors to follow safety rules, regulations and OSHA standards.
- Communicated safe methods and procedures to accomplish construction tasks and delivered safety training classes.
- Maintained safe and healthful job site while meeting or exceeding standard safety policies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Provided training for safe operation procedures for a variety of heavy equipment.
Flooring Technician
Bonitz
10.2003 - 10.2010
- Inspected equipment monthly and kept detailed records of supply inventories.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications in a timely fashion.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vehicles.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
Education
No Degree - Various Courses
FEMA Online Course Study
Fredrick, MD12-2024
No Degree - Paramedic
Upstate EMS
Greenville, SC02-2024
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Upstate EMS
Greenville, SC12-2019
No Degree - HVAC
Mainstream Engineering
Rockledge, FL04-2014
GED -
Liberty High
Liberty, SC05-2005
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team collaboration
- Business management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Contract and vendor management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Hazard identification
- Decision-making
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Fema Professional Development Series
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety
- Heavy Equipment Instructor
- Fall Prevention Instructor
- OSHA 30
- High and Low Voltage Electrical Technician
- Six Sigma Green
- Cevo Instructor
- First Responder Instructor
- American Heart Association Instructor
- Fema-Numerous
- Scuba Diver-Open Water
- HVAC -Universal
- Drone-UAS
- EMR - Emergency First Responder
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Director
Easley Rescue Squad
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Pickens County EMS
03.2020 - Current
Senior Electrical Technician
Proterra
03.2019 - 12.2022
Manager of Operations
Ashy LLC
02.2014 - 02.2019
Site Safety Manager
Bonitz
10.2010 - 01.2019
First Responder
Easley Rescue Squad
01.2010 - Current
Flooring Technician
Bonitz
10.2003 - 10.2010
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety
- Heavy Equipment Instructor
- Fall Prevention Instructor
- OSHA 30
- High and Low Voltage Electrical Technician
- Six Sigma Green
- Cevo Instructor
- First Responder Instructor
- American Heart Association Instructor
- Fema-Numerous
- Scuba Diver-Open Water
- HVAC -Universal
- Drone-UAS
No Degree - Various Courses
FEMA Online Course Study
No Degree - Paramedic
Upstate EMS
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Upstate EMS
No Degree - HVAC
Mainstream Engineering
GED -
Liberty High
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