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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
USD 310
Langdon, KS
06.2018 - Current
Oversaw transportation operations ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Developed and implemented efficient routing plans for school bus services.
Coordinated maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles to ensure safety and reliability.
Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for transportation services.
Collaborated with school administrators to address transportation needs and challenges.
Facilitated communication between drivers, parents, and school officials regarding schedules.
Conducted investigations into student/parent complaints or incidents involving school vehicles or personnel.
Ensured proper documentation of all maintenance done to vehicles.
Performed regular inspections of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Organized training sessions for drivers on defensive driving techniques and safe loading practices.
Provided guidance and advice to staff members regarding operational issues or concerns.
Volunteer Firefighter
Reno County Fire District #4
Arlington, KS
03.2013 - Current
Responded to emergency calls and provided firefighting services in various situations.
Operated firefighting equipment and tools during training and emergency responses.
Conducted fire prevention education programs for the community and local schools.
Participated in regular training drills to enhance firefighting skills and techniques.
Assisted in maintaining and inspecting fire apparatus and personal protective equipment.
Provided first aid support at emergency scenes as needed for victims and bystanders.
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.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
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.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Papermill
Sonoco
Hutchinson, KS
03.2015 - 06.2018
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buhler High School
Buhler, KS
05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Building Trades
HCC
Hutchinson, KS
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Fleet management
Route optimization
Safety training
Incident investigation
Vehicle inspection
Effective communication
Problem solving
Time management
Incident command
Critical thinking
Wildland firefighting
Fire prevention
Staff scheduling
Leadership and supervision
Emergency response
Equipment operation
Volunteer
Been a volunteer fire fighter for 10+ years love doing it. I was promoted to Captain and was in charge of most of the calls that I was able to go on no matter the size or type of scene it was. Then in December 2023 I was promoted to Assistant chief. The best part is knowing that your making a difference in the community during someones worst day or best day and they know that you were there to help them.