Thomas Dixon
Canton,GA
Summary
- Seasoned Business Owner with substantial experience in strategic planning, operations management, and team leadership. Strengths include ability to identify business opportunities, develop growth strategies, and improve overall company performance. Previous roles have demonstrated significant impact through cost reduction initiatives and implementing effective business solutions.
- Specialist in detecting safety concerns within multiple atmospheres, crafting tailored safety protocols and training sessions to enhance risk management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Busines owner
Dixon Landscape Services
Canton, GA
11.2013 - Current
- Built a landscape service business from the ground up, with yearly revenues exceeding half a million dollars.
- Managed daily operations and strategic planning for business growth.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and best practices in hardscaping.
- Supervised installation of hardscape features including patios and walkways.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to complete construction projects.
- Maintained equipment by conducting routine inspections and performing minor repairs.
Firefighter/Officer
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
Riverdale, GA
09.2007 - 04.2017
- Supervised fire suppression operations during emergency responses.
- Trained new firefighters on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment and apparatus readiness.
- Responded to emergency calls and executed fire suppression tactics.
- Worked as a GSAR (Georgia Search and Rescue) task force member. Provided special operation rescue efforts across the state.
- GSAR skills included rope rescue technician, confined space rescue technician, swift water rescue technician, trench collapse rescue technician, and structural collapse technician.
- Operated as a metro Atlanta HAZMAT response team member. Certified as a hazardous materials technician. Managed response efforts for HAZMAT situations, such as overturned semi-trucks or railway containers with hazardous materials.
Education
Technical Certification - Rope Rescue Technician
Gergia Public Saftey Training Center
Macon, Ga12-2024
Technical Certification - Swift Water Rescue Technician
Georgia Public Safetry Training Center
Macon, Ga05-2014
Technical Certification - Trench Rescue Technician
State of Georgia Firefighter Standards Training
Riverdale, Ga10-2013
Technical Certification - Confined Space Rescue Technician
Georgia Firefighter Standards And Training
Riverdale, Ga06-2013
Certicate - National Professional Qualifications Evaluator
Georgia Firefighter Standards And Training
Riverdale, Ga06-2012
Certification - HAZMAT Tech For CBRNE Incidents
Center For Domestic Prepardness
Anniston, AL02-2012
Certification - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Emergency Management Institute / FEMA
Washington10-2011
State Certificate - Fire Officer 1
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Macon, GA05-2011
State Certificate - Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Macon, Ga06-2010
Technical Certification - Hazardous Materials Technician
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Macon, Ga10-2009
Georgia Public Training Center - Relief Driver
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
Riverdale, Ga03-2009
State/National Certification - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
National Registry Of EMTS
Atlanta, GA06-2008
National Professional Qualifications - Firefighter 1 And 2
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
Riverdale, GA12-2007
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High Shcool
Fayetteville, GA03-2006
Certificate - Radiology Transport Emergency Response
US Dept Of Energy/ CPD
Anniston, ALSkills
- Incident response planning
- Safety analysis
- Safety Planning
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Emergency response
- Business management
- Marketing strategy
- Project management
- Product and service sales
Timeline
Busines owner
Dixon Landscape Services
11.2013 - Current
Firefighter/Officer
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
09.2007 - 04.2017
Technical Certification - Rope Rescue Technician
Gergia Public Saftey Training Center
Technical Certification - Swift Water Rescue Technician
Georgia Public Safetry Training Center
Technical Certification - Trench Rescue Technician
State of Georgia Firefighter Standards Training
Technical Certification - Confined Space Rescue Technician
Georgia Firefighter Standards And Training
Certicate - National Professional Qualifications Evaluator
Georgia Firefighter Standards And Training
Certification - HAZMAT Tech For CBRNE Incidents
Center For Domestic Prepardness
Certification - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Emergency Management Institute / FEMA
State Certificate - Fire Officer 1
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
State Certificate - Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Technical Certification - Hazardous Materials Technician
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Georgia Public Training Center - Relief Driver
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
State/National Certification - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
National Registry Of EMTS
National Professional Qualifications - Firefighter 1 And 2
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High Shcool
Certificate - Radiology Transport Emergency Response
US Dept Of Energy/ CPD