Zachary Simonsen
Shawano,WI
Summary
Wildland firefighting professional, prepared to manage and combat natural fire outbreaks with commitment to safety and efficiency. Extensive experience in strategic fire suppression and resource management, ensuring protection of life and property. Highly reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wildland Firefighter
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
07.2022 - Current
- Served as the primary crew leader in the field on a small squad of 3-6 individuals during fuels reduction activities.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of fuels management projects, which included tracking progress as well as recording data from before and after the project.
- Effectively operated an ASV Skid steer in order to both thin and masticate hazardous fuels.
- Identified/prepped areas to both create and maintain fire line used for prescribed fire operations.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Performed fuels reduction activities through cutting brush and moving/piling brush away from the larger trees.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Worked on multiple prescribed burning operations throughout the spring/fall seasons. These burns were in both WUI and forest environments, and took place at home as well as other agencies.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
Wildland Firefighter
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Performed fuels reduction activities through cutting brush and moving/piling brush away from the larger trees.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Worked on multiple prescribed burning operations throughout the spring. These burns were in both WUI and forest environments, and took place at home as well as other agencies.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
Wildland Firefighter (AD)
Bureau of Indian Affairs
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Conducted patient follow-ups to confirm medication effectiveness and address concerns.
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Greeted customers at store entrance and offered assistance and engagement to allow for an improved shopping experience.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Provided customer service to shoppers in order to provide product knowledge and help customers select the best products.
- Scanned customer receipts upon their exit to reduce shrink.
- Kept entrances clean and safe to maintain an attractive store and reduce the risk of injury.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations and alerted management/law enforcement as necessary.
Customer Service Representative
Family Video
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided excellent customer service and prioritized customer needs above all other duties.
- Accurately entered all movie returns back into the computer system.
- Cleaned different areas of the store throughout each shift to maintain a good store appearance.
- Received shipments of upcoming released and prepared them to be put onto the shelf on the appropriate day.
- Covered shifts in various stores in the region to provide coverage as needed.
- Periodically returned large quantities of returned movies back to their designated locations.
- Set up new accounts for customers and gave a brief tour to explain the benefits we could offer.
- Called customers to inform them of late charges and upcoming deals.
- Opened/closed the store, and was responsible for arming the security system each shift.
- Counted and logged profit totals at the end of each day.
- Prepared the cash drawer for the next day and went to the bank to drop off excess money when necessary.
WI DNR Summer Youth Worker (Seasonal)
Stockbridge Munsee Communnity
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Shocked fish with a team in order to accurately record local population statistics.
- Cleared out overgrown foliage on logging trails.
- Removed old barbed wire fencing from roadways and fields.
- Applied herbicide to areas that were being overrun with invasive species.
- Monitored the population and location of local wildlife.
- Sampled stream and river sites to record water quality.
- Helped set up for local events and provided bins for recycling.
- Took part in the community compost program, and transported the compost to the appropriate area each day.
Cashier Sales Associate
Pick And Save
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Processed customer transactions on the front end.
- Occasionally worked the self checkouts and was responsible for offering assistance and troubleshooting issues.
- Helped push carts outside when it was needed.
- Wrapped and bagged items properly to prevent potential merchandise damage.
- Properly complied with state and federal alcohol laws to make sure sales were only made to legal adults.
- Improved the customer experience through engagement and efficient service.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the store, such as stocking or washing dishes, when necessary.
Education
Natural Resource Technician - Natural Resources Management
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WISome College (No Degree) - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WIGresham Community High School
Gresham, WI2017
Skills
- Hard worker
- Team player
- Physically fit
- Passionate
- Fast learner
- Flexible
- Level headed
- Professional
- Eager to learn
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Successful completion of FI-110, S-290, S-260, S-212, S-131, L-280, S-211, N9018 (ENOP), S-219, & Medical Incident Technician courses.
Accomplishments
- Qualified FFT2, FFT1, FAL-3, & UTV Operator
- Training for ICT5, ENOP, & FAL-2
Timeline
Senior Wildland Firefighter
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
07.2022 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
06.2021 - 07.2022
Wildland Firefighter (AD)
Bureau of Indian Affairs
03.2020 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2020 - 06.2021
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
10.2018 - 02.2020
Customer Service Representative
Family Video
04.2018 - 10.2018
Cashier Sales Associate
Pick And Save
09.2017 - 12.2017
WI DNR Summer Youth Worker (Seasonal)
Stockbridge Munsee Communnity
06.2017 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin
Gresham Community High School
- Successful completion of FI-110, S-290, S-260, S-212, S-131, L-280, S-211, N9018 (ENOP), S-219, & Medical Incident Technician courses.
Natural Resource Technician - Natural Resources Management
Fox Valley Technical College
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