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Firefighting, General Labor, Damage Controlman

Objective


I am a hard-working, goal-oriented, individual who is a quick learner and a team-player. I am looking for a career that is exciting and will challenge me. I like working with my hands, as well as problem solving. My experience as a DC2(SW) in the Navy, as well as a civilian firefighter, makes me a strong candidate for the career I am seeking.


Experience


March 2007 International Coffee La Jolla, CA

To Barista

October 2009



-Interacted with doctors and professional staff, as well as patients, on a regular basis.

-In charge of daily operations of the coffee carts while unsupervised.

-Handled money transactions.



Knowledgeable at the preparation of various espresso drinks; Excellent customer service; Fast learner; Able to excel in a fast-paced environment



February 2002 United States Navy Various ships and cities

To Damage Control/VBSS

February 2006



-Trained in shipboard firefighting; flooding prevention and containment; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense.

-Certified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist

-Numerous hours dedicated to changing various pumps and valves/piping.

-Worked with, and repaired/replaced, various firefighting systems (Halon, AFFF, CO2, APC).



Problem solving; Team building; Works well under pressure; rebuild mechanical pumps; Ship/boat repair/maintenance


Education


February 2002 Various Naval Engineering/Firefighting Schools

To

February 2006

-Basic Engineering School

*Learned basic valve maintenance

-Damage Control ‘A’ School

*Learned shipboard firefighting, flooding, and CBRN defense

*Learned watertight integrity and advanced valve repair/replacement

-CBRN-D School

*Learned advanced CBRN defense

-AFFF Operator School

*Learned full operation of AFFF system

-Gas-free Engineer School

*Learned how to properly ventilate spaces and conduct gas-free tests



June 2000 Florida State Fire College

To

August 2000



-Learned proper procedures for safely extinguishing class A, B, C, and D fires

-Basic first-responder

-Learned proper maintenance/operation of various pumps/equipment



August 1995 FW Springstead High School

To

June 1998



-Graduated with a GPA of 3.7


Certification

Skils

 

Solana Beach, CA,
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