Valentine Nwede
Prince George,Canada
Summary
Confident firefighter with strong background in medical response and fire suppression. Excels in working seamlessly as part of a cohesive team. Brings well-honed mechanical aptitude to the table. Ability to handle issues swiftly and successfully resolve conflicts sets apart.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter / Medic
International SOS
06.2023 - Current
- Ability to work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment
- Computer: Microsoft Office word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
- Physically fit and able to maintain work fitness standards
- Providing emergency response in the oil and gas industry, by providing services in the following: firefighting, hazmat, rope rescue and medical
- Participated in drills and help coordinate rescue preplan
- Inspection of life safety equipment and fire protection systems
- Cleaned and maintained the first aid equipment to the highest stands
- Responds to incidents and emergencies in accordance with preplan
- Completes all required paperwork at the end of each shift, including activity and incident reports
- Implemented non-violent incident management techniques to confront customers who are being disruptive, inappropriate, or acting illegally
OFA
CICC
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked as the first aid attendant for the job site
- Organized safety meetings and maintained first aid records
- Cleaned and maintained the first aid equipment to the highest stands
- Responds to incidents and emergencies in accordance with camp security protocol
- Completes all required paperwork at the end of each shift, including activity and incident reports
- Implemented non-violent incident management techniques to confront customers who are being disruptive, inappropriate, or acting illegally
Production Worker
Canfor
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: BC
- Measured, graded, and fed raw materials into production machinery
- Monitored production processes and performed basic quality control checks
- Reported equipment faults to maintenance staff to ensure efficient operation
- Performed physically demanding tasks, including shoveling, lifting, and carrying boards and debris
- Worked collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals
- BC
Firefighter
BC wildfire
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Preparing landing spots for fire suppression helicopters
- Operating hoses and pumps
- Effectively communicated with co-workers, dispatchers and other firefighters to ensure safety and productivity
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fire
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fire
- Expanded professional knowledge through training courses and hands on training
- Communicated with personnel on the fire using radios and face to face tactic
- Operated and maintained a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to hand tools, 4x4 trucks, ATVs, and water pump
social worker
Axis Family Resources
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Focused on ensuring the mental and physical stability of clients throughout the transition period
- Ensured that clients' needs regarding everyday activities are fulfilled while remaining within the parameters of the facility protocol
- Researched referral programs to assist clients in obtaining services offered by the state
- Effectively able to ensure that all clients are housed properly and that they settle appropriately
- Worked as the first aid attendant for the job site
- Organized safety meetings and maintained first aid records
- Cleaned and maintained the first aid equipment to the highest stands
- Provided help with clients showering and feeding
- Maintained the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility and grounds
- Managed housekeeping and laundry
- Prepared complete and accurate daily records and reports
After school care
YMCA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised and positively interact with children
- Provided first aid treatment as necessary
- Prepared complete and accurate daily records and reports
- Maintained the order, safety, cleanliness of the facility and grounds
- Managed housekeeping and laundry
- Participated in the quality improvement process
Production worker
Brink forest products ltd
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Communicate with peers and supervisors daily to ensure safe operations
- Performed and completed work assignment in accordance with production requirement
- Adhered to all safety policies and procedures while performing job functions
- Assisted with repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment as needed
- Examined and cleaned equipment before and after start up
Skills
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to break down difficult concepts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel)
- Physically fit
- Ability to maintain work fitness standards
Accomplishments
- OFA level 3
- NFPA 1001
- NFPA 1006 and 1670
- Hazmat awareness
- Hazmat operation (High Angle and Rope Rescue)
- Class five driving licence
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Firefighter / Medic
International SOS
06.2023 - Current
OFA
CICC
07.2022 - 01.2023
Production Worker
Canfor
06.2022 - 07.2022
social worker
Axis Family Resources
12.2018 - 11.2021
Firefighter
BC wildfire
06.2018 - 06.2022
After school care
YMCA
09.2017 - 06.2019
Production worker
Brink forest products ltd
01.2015 - 09.2017
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