Steven Nessmith
Statesboro,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. Proven ability to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and engage in continuous training for personal and team development. Open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement to enhance team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Platinum Paving and Concrete
Bloomingdale, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
Professional Firefighter (Part-Time)
City of Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, GA
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on firefighting equipment.
- Provided support services at the scene of hazardous material incidents.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Directed traffic around accident scenes or areas with hazardous conditions.
- Worked collaboratively with other agencies during multi-agency responses.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Operated pumps and aerial ladders during emergency operations.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical aid to injured persons.
Professional Firefighter
Liberty County Fire Services
Hinesville, GA
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Materials Specialist
Southeast Ready Mix Concrete
Savannah , GA
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Recommended solutions for potential quality problems to increase division productivity.
- Worked with vendors to set reasonable schedules that met production needs.
- Verified shipments received and entered receipts into materials management system.
- Analyzed new available materials and technologies for use suitability.
- Documented test result data and value of materials to maintain shipping, receiving and production records.
- Investigated suggested materials to find reliable, cost-effective suppliers to provide high-quality products.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Collaborated with other Project Managers in order to determine correct materials and associated requirements.
Professional Firefighter
City Of Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth, GA
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GA05.2015
Skills
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Fire Suppression Work
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Alarm Response
- Medical Response
- Public Assistance and Support
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Drills and Demonstrations
- Detailed Reporting
Accomplishments
- Most Improved Firefighter
Certification
- Firefighter I (NPQ)
- Firefighter II (NPQ)
- HAZMAT Awareness & Operations (NPQ)
- Fire Instructor I (NPQ)
- Fire Officer I (NPQ)
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I (NPQ)
Timeline
Plant Manager
Platinum Paving and Concrete
02.2024 - Current
Professional Firefighter (Part-Time)
City of Bloomingdale
11.2023 - 01.2025
Professional Firefighter
Liberty County Fire Services
11.2022 - 05.2024
Materials Specialist
Southeast Ready Mix Concrete
04.2019 - 11.2020
Professional Firefighter
City Of Port Wentworth
09.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
- Firefighter I (NPQ)
- Firefighter II (NPQ)
- HAZMAT Awareness & Operations (NPQ)
- Fire Instructor I (NPQ)
- Fire Officer I (NPQ)
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I (NPQ)
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