Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
Timeline
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Allen Allison

Shelburne,NS

Summary

To obtain the position of Fire Crew Foreperson (Maintenance Worker 3B) located in Shelburne. Competition # 46550

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Crew (Maintenance Worker 2(A))

Department of Natural Resources
04.2006 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
  • Collaborated with other team members to complete complex repair projects within deadline constraints.
  • Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, and carpentry work.

Sole Proprietor

A&A Fire Extinguisher Sales and Services
02.2009 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the business.

Snow Plow Operator

Tyler Harris Excavating Limited
12.2016 - Current
  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
  • Logged activities, maintenance issues and hours worked for supervisors.
  • Reduced accidents on icy roads by skillfully applying de-icing materials like salt or sand when necessary.
  • Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.
  • Worked in parking lots, roads and driveways to handle needs of businesses and residential customers.
  • Maintained equipment in top working condition by conducting regular inspections and performing necessary repairs.
  • Consistently met the deadlines for completion of assigned routes, ensuring minimal disruption to daily commute patterns.

Sales Associate

Locks Sporting Goods
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Sole Proprietor

Allen Allison’s Service Center
09.2001 - 04.2006
  • Built a solid reputation in the industry through consistent delivery of excellent workmanship and professionalism.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality products and services tailored to individual needs.
  • owner operator as a full time mechanic

Mechanic/Front End Manager

Christs Service Center
06.1992 - 09.2001
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • full time mechanic

Education

Machine Shop -

NSCC
Shelburne, NS
01.1992

GED -

NSCC
Shelburne, NS
01.1990

Small Engin Repair & Welding -

NSCC
Shelburne, NS
01.1990

Skills

  • 19 years’ experience with Wildfire Suppression & Wildfire Science
  • Forestry related field work such as PGI’s, culvert installation, and Crown Road bridge maintenance
  • Knowledge GPS/GIS equipment
  • Good typing/computer skills
  • Knowledge and experience using various power tools, including chain saw, brush saw and Wajax Mark III fire pump
  • Work well alone or as a team player
  • Public safety awareness
  • Emergency response
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • GPS navigation
  • Adaptive decision making
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Backhoe operation
  • Decision-making
  • Landscaping maintenance
  • Team building
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Professionalism

Certification

  • NS Crew Leader Course
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card
  • ATV
  • FI-110 Wildfire Observation & Origin Scene Protection
  • NS-133 Look Up, Down, Around
  • NS-211 Pumps and Water Use
  • S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
  • CEVO 2 – FIRE
  • Canoeing Basics
  • Chainsaw and Brush saw certified
  • ICS-100
  • ICS-200
  • Basic Fire Suppression
  • Hunter Education
  • Firearms Possession & Acquisition Certificate/ Restricted firearms
  • Standard First Aid & AED
  • Driver’s Education
  • Helicopter Training and Slinging
  • Back Care and Safe Lifting
  • Be Aware
  • Respectful Workplace

Hobbies and Interests

Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, Camping, Hiking, ATV/UTV, Boating, 

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

  • Motivated
  • Hardworking
  • Honest
  • Dependable

Timeline

Sales Associate

Locks Sporting Goods
10.2024 - 12.2024

Snow Plow Operator

Tyler Harris Excavating Limited
12.2016 - Current

Sole Proprietor

A&A Fire Extinguisher Sales and Services
02.2009 - Current

Fire Crew (Maintenance Worker 2(A))

Department of Natural Resources
04.2006 - Current

Sole Proprietor

Allen Allison’s Service Center
09.2001 - 04.2006

Mechanic/Front End Manager

Christs Service Center
06.1992 - 09.2001

Machine Shop -

NSCC

GED -

NSCC

Small Engin Repair & Welding -

NSCC
Allen Allison