Reliable firefighter with solid background as Volunteer Firefighter. Proven ability to respond to emergencies effectively, ensuring safety and minimizing damage. Demonstrated skills in teamwork and quick decision-making under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Carolina Trace Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Cleaning equipment and maintaining equipment
cleaning and organizing fire station
Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
Driving brush truck to brush fires and operating pump
Sub Surface Utility Engineer
Stewart
02.2023 - Current
Manage utility location crews.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure smooth operations.
Stayed up-to-date with advancements in technology relevant to the field of Utility Engineering, incorporating innovative solutions where appropriate.
Locate underground utilities with electromagnetic equipment and ground penetrating radar
Clean and maintain vehicle and equipment
Survey utility marks and structures with top con and gps base and rover system
Call 811 tickets in for our vacum excavation crews
Use microsoft word and excel for documentation of work being completed
Use blue beam app for sketching utilities located in the field
Use civil 3d For cad drafting
Sub Surface Utility Engineer Supervisor
Withers Ravenel
11.2020 - 02.2023
Manage utility location crews.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure smooth operations.
Stayed up-to-date with advancements in technology relevant to the field of Utility Engineering, incorporating innovative solutions where appropriate.
Locate underground utilities with electromagnetic equipment and ground penetrating radar
Clean and maintain vehicle and equipment
Survey utility marks and structures with top con and gps base and rover system
Call 811 tickets in for our vacum excavation crews
Use microsoft word and excel for documentation of work being completed
sketch utilities on field maps application of utilities located in field
Driving vacuum excavation truck
Pipe Layer/laborer
Dominion Energy
02.2020 - 11.2020
Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Drive semi and low boy trailer with excavator to and from job sites
Use handtools to spot gas lines and other utilities
Clean up jobsites including picking up trash and assuring landscape is back to the way it was before we excavated
Wear fire protection gear while responding to active gas leaks
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
08.2019 - 02.2020
Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
Use electromagnetic equipment to locate underground utilities
Sub Surface Utility Engineer Technician
Withers Ravenel
04.2019 - 09.2019
locate underground utilities with electrocmagnetic equipment and ground penetrating radar
clean and maintain equipment
drive vacuum excavation truck
Spot utilities with vacuum excavation truck
Utility Locator
Usic
07.2018 - 03.2019
Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
locte underground utilities with electromagnetic equipment
Broadband Technician
Spectrum
12.2016 - 03.2018
Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to quickly pinpoint connectivity issues within customer networks.
Troubleshot issues related to broadband equipment, swiftly identifying root causes of malfunctions and implementing appropriate solutions.
Installed and provided troubleshooting and customer training for high-speed internet and telecommunication systems.
Ensured optimal network functionality through diligent monitoring of broadband systems and infrastructure.
Use electromagnetic equipment to locate faults in cables
Cable TV Installer
South Eastern Cable
06.2015 - 12.2016
Minimized downtime for customers with rapid response times in addressing technical issues or outages.
Skillfully upgraded existing cable TV setups to support additional services like high-speed internet or digital phone lines upon request from customers.
Supported smooth transitions for customers upgrading from analog to digital cable TV services without disrupting their entertainment experience.
Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to industry guidelines during installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Frozen/Dairy Manager
Lowes Foods
05.2011 - 06.2015
Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.