Steven Werner
Clifton Township,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Taxidermist Assistant
Shawn Lamparters Wildlife Design
Gouldsboro, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted Taxidermist in skinning and cleaning animal hides.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about the process of taxidermy as well as pricing information.
- Organized supplies and materials for taxidermy projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of taxidermy projects.
- Conducted research on various species to ensure accurate replication when mounting animals.
- Used hoists and equipment to lift raw materials and finished products.
- Met with clients to discuss fees, animals to be preserved, desired position and appearance.
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
- Met tight schedules and deadlines for illustration projects.
Volunteer Firefighter
Gouldsboro Fire Company
Gouldsboro, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Supported rescue operations by providing assistance in searching for missing persons.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential risks from lightning strikes or other natural disasters.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- 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.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
Volunteer Firefighter
Thornhurst Fire Company
Thornhrst , PA
07.2020 - Current
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Thornhurst Nurseries
Thornhurst Township, P.A
11.2019 - Current
- Ensured that tools were properly maintained and stored after each use.
- Operated chainsaws, Baler, Weed Wacker.
- Worked on chainsaws for maintenance.
Farm Hand/Kitchen Hand
Pocono Organics
Blakeslee, PA
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth...
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Served food during catered events or banquets as requested by supervisors or chefs.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for proper functioning before use.
Skills
- Tool Maintenance
- Computer Skills
- Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Crew Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Research Skills
- Medical Skills
Certification
Driver license class C, Certified in Hazardous Material at the Awareness level,CPR, Basic First Aid, Bleeding Control. ...In the precess of getting National Registry EMT, Along with my Firefighter One, And High School Diploma... (By 5/20/24)
Timeline
Taxidermist Assistant
Shawn Lamparters Wildlife Design
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Gouldsboro Fire Company
11.2022 - Current
Farm Hand/Kitchen Hand
Pocono Organics
11.2020 - 11.2022
Volunteer Firefighter
Thornhurst Fire Company
07.2020 - Current
Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Thornhurst Nurseries
11.2019 - Current
Driver license class C, Certified in Hazardous Material at the Awareness level,CPR, Basic First Aid, Bleeding Control. ...In the precess of getting National Registry EMT, Along with my Firefighter One, And High School Diploma... (By 5/20/24)
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