Travis Parsons
Oxford,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. US Army veteran with diverse post service work experience such as Wildland Firefighting, manufacturing, and security.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter Type 1 IHC (FFT2)
Beureau Of Land Management
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to large wildfire incidents across the country and conducted both direct and indirect fire suppression tactics
- Engaged in structure protection strategies
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using chainsaws and handtools
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- (40 hours/ week)
- (GS-3)
Wildland Firefighter Type 2 IA (FFT2)
US Forest Service
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Participated in prescribed fires in order to reduce fuel loading and wildfire potential as well as restore biodiversity and natural ecology in designated areas
- Conducted saw operations consisting of brushing, limbing, and tree falling
- Maintained serviceability and accountability of chainsaws and hand tools
- Conducted fire suppression strategies on multiple wildfires in Missouri and North Carolina
- (40 hours/ week)
- (AD-C)
Security
Roosters Blues House
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Executed security procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals from the premises
- (40 hours/ week)
Manufacturing Machine Operator
Newcomb Spring
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- (40 hours/ week)
Infantryman (Sniper)
US Army
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Responsible for the training and safety of 10 snipers.
- Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $3 million worth of equipment and assets.
- Participated in multiple training exercises throughout Fort Hood Texas, the Mojave Desert California, and the Korean Peninsula.
- Developed a daily physical training plan to ensure the combat readiness of all soldiers within the sniper section.
- Received advanced and thorough training in marksmanship, field craft, first aid, situational awareness, and reconnaissance.
- (40 hours/ week)
- (E-5/ SGT)
Customer Service Representative and Salesman
Telereach Inc
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted business and improved sales.
- Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
- (40 hours/ week)
Education
Basic Leaders Course - Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course
NCO Academy
Ft Hood Texas09.2020
High School Diploma -
Bristol Central High School
Bristol, CT06.2017
Skills
- Attentive and Observant
- Positive Personality
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Awarded the title "Top Shot" for having the best scores in marksmanship during US Army Basic Training
- Participated and won the "Soldier of the Quarter" board in 2019
- Graduated the US Army Basic Leaders Course with a 3.6 GPA and become a Non-Commissioned Officer
Certification
- NSA40 NSC CPR and AED Training
- NSA 41 NSC First Aid Training
- IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-100.C Introduction to Incident Command System
- IS-200 Basic ICS For Initial Response
- IS-800 National Response Framework
- S-130 Firefighting Training
- S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180 Human Factors in Wildfire Service
- S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
References
Daniel Tetreault
- GM at Newcomb Spring Corp
- 860-620-3280
- bendtooling@hotmail.com
Scott Michaels
- Owner at Roosters Blues House
- 662-202-8201
Clayton Collins
- Sniper team leader
- 951-428-5898
- clayton.james.collins@gmail.com
Michael Laborde
- Jiu Jitsu Coach
- 662-902-6370
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter Type 1 IHC (FFT2)
Beureau Of Land Management
05.2023 - Current
Wildland Firefighter Type 2 IA (FFT2)
US Forest Service
01.2023 - 04.2023
Manufacturing Machine Operator
Newcomb Spring
06.2022 - 09.2022
Security
Roosters Blues House
08.2021 - 01.2023
Infantryman (Sniper)
US Army
12.2017 - 04.2021
Customer Service Representative and Salesman
Telereach Inc
02.2015 - 10.2017
Basic Leaders Course - Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course
NCO Academy
High School Diploma -
Bristol Central High School
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