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William Leufkens

Prescott,AZ

Summary

With a diverse professional background spanning sales and firefighting, I bring a unique combination of skills and experiences to the table. My recent sales internship at Valley Car Group sharpened my dedication, adaptability, and negotiation skills, as I worked diligently in a high-pressure office environment to identify and nurture leads, manage a substantial volume of data, and secure favorable outcomes for the organization. In my role as a seasonal Wildland Firefighter with Kaibab National Forest, I demonstrated operational prowess and leadership qualities, working on controlled burns, supporting ecosystem management projects, and maintaining a zero injury record. My ability to make informed decisions in demanding situations and lead teams effectively has been tested and proven in both roles. These experiences have equipped me with a well-rounded skill set that I'm eager to leverage in my next career opportunity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Internship

Valley Car Group
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • During my one-month sales internship with a car wholesaler, I made significant contributions to the team and gained valuable experience: - Diligently worked 40+ hours per week in an office environment, demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic. - Effectively identified and nurtured leads, which directly led to successful vehicle purchases by clients. - Demonstrated excellent organizational skills by managing and prioritizing over 100 leads through a comprehensive spreadsheet system. - Displayed a high level of proficiency in utilizing our digital interface, ensuring smooth operations and enhancing overall productivity. - Engaged in critical negotiations with customers, where thousands of company dollars were at stake, showcasing my ability to handle high-pressure situations and secure favorable outcomes for the organization.

Wildland Firefighter Seasonal

Williams Ranger District
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • I performed the following duties, responsibilities and accomplishments as a wildland firefighter for Kaibab National Forest:
  • Operational Duties/Responsibilities/Accomplishments: - Served as a firefighter for a type 3 engine in the Kaibab National Forest. - On an organized team during planned burns, I worked as a skilled wildland firefighter, monitoring and controlling the fire and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior. - Assist with day to day operations of the fire shop, including prioritizing projects and managing time to meet district goals and targets. - Assist with project work supporting ecosystem management, including prescribed fire, hazard fuel reduction, and fires managed under strategies other than total suppression. - Ensure fire vehicles and fire equipment are kept in a complete state of readiness for emergency dispatch. - Determines the safest and most effective suppression tactics for wildfires in multiple fuel types during fire assignments. - Served as a FireFighter Type 2 during off-forest assignments during critical fire danger in various fuel types in the United States on engines. - Assisted with engine operations during a dynamic and fast-moving fire across multiple fuel types around the wildland-urban interface and critical values at risk. - Scout, prepare, and evaluate control lines to be used on multiple prescribed fires near the wildland-urban interface by thinning, building a hand line, and removing heavies from the control line. - Responsible for the safe operation of fire vehicles while responding to wildland fires, all risk hazard activities, and other fuels related to ecosystem restoration projects. - Provides continuing fire prevention information and education training to internal/external customers.
  • Leadership/Mentoring/Training: - Maintain zero injury record. - Assist crew members in resolving personal conflicts and increase crew resiliency. - Mentors crew members during off-forest assignments and daily duties in the district by recommending tactics, helping with personal issues, and teaching from personal experiences.

Forklift Operator

Ace Hardware
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • I performed the following duties of a Forklift Operator for Ace Hardware: - Diligently inspecting and maintaining my equipment on a daily basis, ensuring reliable and safe performance. - Expertly maneuvering and operating the forklift in tight spaces, effectively optimizing space utilization. - Demonstrating quick problem-solving abilities when faced with challenges such as tight spaces and unbalanced loads, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. - Promoting a safe work environment by effectively communicating and collaborating with my team to prevent unnecessary work injuries. - Gained an in-depth knowledge of all our store's products and departments, facilitating better assistance to customers. - Operated a key cutting machine, providing essential services to customers in need. - Managed propane tanks, ensuring their safe handling and filling on a daily basis. - Skillfully operated cash registers and provided excellent customer service, enhancing the overall shopping experience. - Effectively handled and diffused situations with angry customers, resolving issues to maintain customer satisfaction. - Operated paint mixer machines in the paint department, contributing to the smooth operation of the store's paint services. - Adapted quickly to new tasks and situations, showcasing a strong ability to learn and perform efficiently.

Crew Member

The Firemen Movers
06.2020 - Current
  • I performed the following duties of a Crew Member for The Firemen Movers: - Efficiently pack and unload the customer's possessions from one location to the next - Ensure the utmost safety and wellbeing of the possessions in our care during the loading, transporting, and unloading stages of the move - Use communication and teamwork to the best of my ability to get work done efficiently - Exhibit excellent customer service and workmanship - Problem solve on the go while constantly being hit with unique situations - Perform daily vehicle inspection and maintenance - Follow policy on all accident reports and compensation agreements - Appropriately handle disgruntled customers and public during jobs

Concrete Laborer

Fishers concrete
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • I performed the following duties of a Concrete Laborer for Fishers Concrete: - Digging in the sun and communicating with your team to work efficiently - Use power tools and traditional tools efficiently on a daily basis - Problem solve and plan as the projects were constructed - Operate heavy duty equipment such as a jumping compactor - Listen to orders carefully and adapt to new time constraints - Learn on the spot and quickly and efficiently implement new skills

Education

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Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Hazard Prevention
  • Data Entry
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Techniques
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Point of Sale Operation
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • L-180 Human Factors In WF Service
  • ICS-100 Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • IS-700 NIMS An Introduction
  • S-130 Firefighter Training
  • S-190 Intro Wildland Fire Behavior
  • S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
  • RT130 Fire Safety Annual Refresher
  • PHFT-A Physical Fitness - Arduous
  • Class A Saw Card (Fire Cutting Experience)
  • Forklift Operators License
  • Propane Certification To Fill
  • Valid Driver's License

References

Jayson Holcomb (480)-455-2501, Andrew Kontz, (928)-830-7272, kontz.andrew@gmail.com Justin Myers, (928)-211-0988, Justin.myers@usda.gov Bob Markey, (928)-380-1858, robert.markey@usda.gov Nathanial Hatfield, (805)-233-5576, Nathaniel.Hatfield@usda.gov Ryan Rawlinson, (928)-699-7335, Ryan.Rawlinson@usda.gov Cody Cox, (928)-458-3514, Cody.cox@usda.gov

Timeline

Sales Internship

Valley Car Group
10.2023 - 11.2023

Wildland Firefighter Seasonal

Williams Ranger District
04.2023 - 10.2023

Forklift Operator

Ace Hardware
06.2021 - 05.2022

Crew Member

The Firemen Movers
06.2020 - Current

Concrete Laborer

Fishers concrete
05.2020 - 07.2021

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