Jack Miller
Modesto
Summary
Committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, medical aid in critical situations, and public aid. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. Have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Woodland Avenue Fire Department
Modesto
10.2024 - Current
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
Barista
Culture Coffee Bar
Modesto
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
- Customized drink orders based on customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
- Managed cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering recommendations based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and cleanliness standards.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of coffee bean varieties, roasting processes, and brewing methods.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
Camp Counselor
Christian Berets
Mi-Wuk Village
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Led nightly devotional services for spiritual growth opportunities for all campers.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2025
Skills
- Medical aid
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Behavior management
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle extrication
- Medical assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Patient care documentation
- Emergency medical response
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency support
- First aid
- Child and adolescent mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Empathy and patience
- Youth mentorship
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Behavioral assessment
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communication
- Enforcing rules
- Physical stamina
- Fitness instruction
- Needs assessment
- Hiking safety
- Safety awareness
- Cash register operation
- Excellent memory
- Adaptive and creative
- Menu memorization
- Front counter maintenance
- Latte art
- Coffee expertise
- Safe food handling
- Calm demeanor
- Opening and closing duties
- Ordering procedures
- Beverage preparation
- Workflow management
- Cash handling
- Safe food handling practices
- Espresso machine operations
Affiliations
- Weight lifting
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Rock Climbing
- Running
Accomplishments
- Cross Country team captain
- Wrestling most inspirational wrestler
- Wrestling 2x SJS Division 6 league champ
- Modesto Junior College Spring EMT course "self motivated" award
- Modesto Junior College Spring EMT course "Communication" award
Certification
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR)
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMT-BASIC)
- CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Woodland Avenue Fire Department
10.2024 - Current
Barista
Culture Coffee Bar
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Christian Berets
06.2023 - 07.2025
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Modesto Junior College
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