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Thomas White

Lancaster,SC

Summary

Proven leader and skilled machinist with extensive experience in planning, coordination, and risk assessment, honed over a distinguished career at the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department. Excelled in training roles, demonstrating superior supervisory and safety skills. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety compliance, leveraging fieldwork expertise and a strong commitment to excellence.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Enumerator

United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
North Carolina
04.2015 - 04.2022

Involved with data collection and verification for the USDA. This included traveling to farms and other agriculture sector locations to validate or collect information regarding crop status, livestock production, dairy outputs and operational factors. Worked both independently and as a team member. Accurate input and computation of data to designated systems. Ability to clearly communicate orally with farmers, ranchers and other Ag sector workers. Maintain accurate records of complex survey information.

Firefighter- Station Chief

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department
Norfolk, VA
02.1988 - 01.2013

Over a 26 year career, I served as basic firefighter/EMT to Assistant Chief of operations. I am certified and have actual field experience in several aspects of firefighting to include, structural, industrial, shipboard and aircraft firefighting. I have responded to hundreds of emergencies ranging from motor vehicle accidents to multi alarm working fires onboard nuclear powered submarines.

I have extensive experience with Incident Command and Incident Management for fire, confined space emergencies, emergency medical scenes, hazardous material emergencies, rope rescue/technical rescue and maritime emergencies. I hold certifications and have taught dozens of classes with local training academy's and through the National Fire Academy as an Instructor. I supervised up to 24 firefighters daily. Tasks include verbal and written instruction, duty assignments, maintain equipment records, payroll and timekeeping, dispute resolution, personnel actions as required.

Air Defense Crew Member

Virginia Army National Guard
Portsmouth, VA
08.1980 - 02.1992
  • Served as gunner and crew chief for Stinger Missile system
  • Assigned as Lead instructor for transition training for entirety of 16S field.
  • Classroom training for hundreds of soldiers to pivot to newly adopted weapon system.
  • Field training to develop hands-on skill set to operate, deploy and trouble shoot system.
  • Technical program training.

US Army

DOD
Fort Benning, GA
05.1985 - 05.1987
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Machinist

Norfolk Shipbuilding Company
Norfolk, VA
01.1981 - 05.1985
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Observed all industrial and workplace safety procedures.
  • Installed high level staging in accordance with local state and national safety guidelines.

Production Worker

Skippy Peanutbutter
Portsmouth, VA
08.1980 - 08.1981
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Inspected safety equipment , such as shields, guards, thermal blankets and pneumatic sensors
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Operated forklifts, and specialized motorized equipment.

Education

No Degree - Fire Science

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Incident Management/Safety Operations

National Fire Academy
Washington, DC

Manor High School
Portsmouth, VA
06.1980

Skills

  • Fieldwork experience
  • Planning and coordination
  • Supervisory skills
  • Training and Instructing
  • Safety, risk assessment and Leadership skills

Avid Musician

Guitarist in church worship band.

Timeline

Enumerator

United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
04.2015 - 04.2022

Firefighter- Station Chief

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department
02.1988 - 01.2013

US Army

DOD
05.1985 - 05.1987

Machinist

Norfolk Shipbuilding Company
01.1981 - 05.1985

Air Defense Crew Member

Virginia Army National Guard
08.1980 - 02.1992

Production Worker

Skippy Peanutbutter
08.1980 - 08.1981

No Degree - Fire Science

Tidewater Community College

Incident Management/Safety Operations

National Fire Academy

Manor High School
Thomas White