Benjamin Gazso
Ardrossan,AB
Summary
Organized and motivated student/employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while assisting the team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Forest Ranger
Alberta Wildfire
Hinton And High Level, AB
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while performing duties associated with fighting forest fires.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps, hoses, nozzles, chainsaws, axes, shovels, and other tools used in fighting fires.
- Attended training sessions on wildland fire behavior, suppression tactics, and safety protocols.
- Inspected and maintained specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment.
Referee
Strathcona Basketball Association
Sherwood Park, AB
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Officiated games, reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
- Explained rules, regulations and league guidelines to players and coaches.
- Alerted players, coaches and fellow officials to rule infractions and issued penalties.
Seasonal Yard Care and Snow Removal
BG Lawn and Snow
Ardrossan, AB
01.2018 - Current
- Cut grass and general yard maintenance.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Volunteer
Government of Alberta
High Level, AB
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in educating the Fire Cadet program working alongside the High Level Fire Department
- Mosquito Creek Rodeo local fundraising
- High Level Animal Shelter
- Beaver First Nation Culture Camp
Volunteer
Edmonton Humane Society
Edmonton, AB
- Assisted shelter employees with caring for, grooming, playing with and loving the animals.
- Assisted with feeding the animals and waste cleanup.
Education
Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School
Sherwood Park, ABSkills
- Excellent Sportsmanship Abilities
- Work Well In Group and Individual Settings
- Strong Positive Attitude
- Open and Eager to Learn
- Problem-Solving
- Good Time Management
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
- Team Captain Basketball team
- "True Scots" Football Award presented to only 3 players
- Highschool Handball Rookie of the Year Award
- Junior Forest Ranger Safety Award
- Junior Forest Ranger Community Spirit Award
Timeline
Junior Forest Ranger
Alberta Wildfire
07.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Government of Alberta
07.2023 - 08.2023
Referee
Strathcona Basketball Association
10.2021 - 04.2022
Seasonal Yard Care and Snow Removal
BG Lawn and Snow
01.2018 - Current
Volunteer
Edmonton Humane Society
Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School
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