Samuel Wells
Sylva,NC
Summary
Certified firefighter with organizational and leadership skills, adept at managing personnel. Ability to train teams and enhance community safety through education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Cullowhee Volunteer Fire Department
Cullowhee, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing support during fire and rescue operations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Educated community members on fire prevention strategies through outreach programs.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Drove and operated pumpers, tankers and service vehicles to aid in firefighting operations.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Maintenance Supervisor
Thompson Landscaping Co
Highlands, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations for 5 crews, ensuring equipment and tools were in optimal condition.
- Designed Crew Schedules and implementation
- Trained and mentored new staff on landscaping techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among maintenance teams to enhance project completion timelines
- Coordinated and helped manage over 100 clients to complete requests
- Managed turf grass program including seeding, fertilizer, aeration, spraying and chemical/fertilizer selection
Assistant Manager
KFC
Franklin, NC
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Led daily operations to ensure optimal service quality and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational standards and customer service excellence.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
- Developed staff schedules to align with peak business hours, enhancing labor productivity.
- Coordinated training sessions focused on food safety protocols and compliance regulations.
- Enhanced team performance through regular feedback and recognition programs, fostering motivation.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty School of Academics
Franklin, NCSkills
- Firefighter Certified
- NREMT Certified
- Fire safety and Education
- Adaptive to stressful situations
- Organizational skills
- Electronics and Computers
- Leadership and supervision
- Landscape expertise
- Commerical Pesticide License,
- NC Turf Professional Certified
Certification
- Firefighter I & II
- NREMT
- Driver Operator Including aerials
- Hazmat Operations
- FLSE I, II & III
- Intro to TR
- TR ropes awareness and operations
- TR vehicle operations
- ICS 100, 200
- IS-700, 800
- L-180, S-130 S-190
- Commercial Pesticide License
- NC Turf Grass Professional
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Firefighter
Cullowhee Volunteer Fire Department
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Thompson Landscaping Co
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
KFC
03.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty School of Academics