CHRISTIAN PURSELY
Roseville
Summary
Professional in construction industry bringing hands-on experience and passion for quality workmanship and safety awareness. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic job environments. Effective collaborator committed to maintaining high standards in every task. Skilled in blueprint reading, framing, and finish carpentry. Seeking a Seasonal Firefighter (CAL FIRE) position to contribute to public safety and wildfire response operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Clark/Sullivan Construction
12.2021 - Current
- Perform structural framing, layout, installation, and finish carpentry on commercial projects.
- Operate chainsaws, power tools, and heavy equipment with strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Work efficiently in fast-paced, physically demanding environments and rugged outdoor conditions.
- Maintain worksite organization, communication, and task coordination with foremen and subcontractors.
- Executed precise measurements and cuts using hand tools and power equipment to ensure accuracy.
Laborer / Masonry Assistant
Master Built Masonry
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted masons with mortar mixing, staging materials, and installation of brick, block, and stone.
- Supported daily production, equipment maintenance, and safe worksite operations.
- Gained experience working long shifts in heat, cold, and uneven terrain.
Master-at-Arms – Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Supervised security teams responsible for base protection, antiterrorism operations, and emergency response.
- Led training in patrol procedures, use of force, incident command, and risk assessment.
- Coordinated watch schedules, readiness inspections, and daily operations for junior sailors.
- Completed advanced maritime security and small boat operations (coxswain).
- Supervised a team of military police personnel in daily security operations and patrols.
Education
EMT Certificate (NREMT Exam in Progress) -
Project Heartbeat
Sacramento 11-2025
Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program -
Carpenters Union
Fairfield, CA09.2025
EMT Certificate -
American River College
Sacramento, CA06.2021
A.A. - General Studies
American Military University
02.2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Radio communications
- EMT-Basic skills
- Emergency & incident response
- Physical endurance
- Situational awareness
- High-stress decision-making
- Chainsaw & hand-tool proficiency
- Power tool/Heavy equipment operation
- Carpentry
- Blueprints and specifications
- Time management expertise
Certification
- EMT Certificate (expired 2023; renewal in progress)
- Combat Lifesaver — 2018-05
- Level II Coxswain — 2018-06
- Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course — 2017-04
- Lance Corporal’s Leadership Course — 2017-02
- Security First Responders Course — 2016-09
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Clark/Sullivan Construction
12.2021 - Current
Laborer / Masonry Assistant
Master Built Masonry
02.2020 - 12.2021
Master-at-Arms – Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
02.2016 - 02.2020
EMT Certificate (NREMT Exam in Progress) -
Project Heartbeat
Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program -
Carpenters Union
EMT Certificate -
American River College
A.A. - General Studies
American Military University