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Justin Shumate

Truro,NS

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in emergency response and rescue operations, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations. Committed to leveraging expertise in public service to contribute positively as a Justice Officer with the Provencal Government. Passionate about upholding community safety and justice through dedicated service and proactive engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter • Exterior Firefighter

Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
02.2022 - 09.2025
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and effective firefighting techniques.
  • Conducted routine equipment checks, ensuring operational readiness of firefighting tools and apparatus.
  • Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing communication and teamwork in high-pressure situations.
  • Mentored junior firefighters, sharing knowledge on safety protocols and efficient response strategies.

Moving Specialist

Home Furniture
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Coordinated logistics for residential and commercial moves, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced handling time.
  • Managed inventory control, tracking items to minimize loss during transportation.

Garden Associate

Home Hardware Building Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Cultivated diverse plant species ensuring optimal growth and health.
  • Assisted customers with gardening advice, enhancing their experience and satisfaction.
  • Operated garden maintenance equipment, maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Developed seasonal planting schedules to maximize productivity and visual appeal.
  • Trained new associates on best practices for plant care and customer service.

Maintenance • General Maintenance • Head Cook

Edith Lank Camp
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory controls, reducing food waste while maintaining high-quality ingredient standards.

Kitchen Staff • Fry Cook

Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
08.2021 - 08.2023

Education

Criminal Justice

Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS
05-2027

Skills

  • Full driver's license (class 5) and have access to a vehicle 24/7
  • Medical response
  • Proficient with IT technology
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Fitness and agility
  • Loading and unloading
  • Heavy lifting

Languages

English

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation/CID-Atlantic Police Academy/CKPN- May 2025
  • TASC Suicide Prevention-Livingworks-May 2025
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness-CKPN-May 2025
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention-Crisis Prevention Institute-April 2025
  • Incident Command System-ICS-May 2025

Timeline

Garden Associate

Home Hardware Building Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025

Moving Specialist

Home Furniture
06.2024 - 08.2025

Maintenance • General Maintenance • Head Cook

Edith Lank Camp
06.2023 - 09.2023

Firefighter • Exterior Firefighter

Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
02.2022 - 09.2025

Kitchen Staff • Fry Cook

Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
08.2021 - 08.2023

Criminal Justice

Nova Scotia Community College

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