Dedicated individual with experience managing people and businesses. Strong leadership and problem solving abilities. Devoted to serving the community and making a positive impact. Bringing a strong will to learn while implementing new and existing skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paid On-Call Firefighter
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department
11.2021 - Current
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Created and ran physical fitness/training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods.
Currently working part time on some weekends. Duty's include instructing, facility maintenance and Apparatus pre trip inspections
Local Fire Smart Representative conducting assessments throughout the community
Manager
Meadowood Cannabis
11.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Manager
Meadowood Store
11.2019 - 11.2022
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques.
Cashier
Meadowood Store
01.2015 - 11.2019
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Answered questions and addressed customer concerns.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kwalikum Secondary School
Qualicum Beach, BC
06.2019
Skills
Community Interaction and Education
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Training/Instructing
Information Retention
Certification
First Responder 3
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level 1 and 2
WSPP-115 Wildfire Structure Protection Program
Hazmat Operations at the Core Level
Incident command System 200
Aircraft Awareness for Structural Firefighters
BC Wildfire Service Engine Boss
Chainsaw Operator Course
Class 3 with air brakes
Fire Service Instructor 1
volunteering
Oceanside Community Safety 06/2020 - 05/2022
Volunteered with Oceanside Community Safety's neighborhood watch program.
Helped organize a neighborhood watch program in my community
Conducted nightly patrols throughout the Dashwood area
Maintained a relationship with Oceanside RCMP and reported suspicious activity in our area.
Island Rangers 09/2023 - Current
Receive access to mosaic lands and submit reports of observations
Report suspicious activity
Extinguish abandoned fires
Weekend gate opening/closing duty
Awards
Voted Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department FireFighter of the year 2023
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Station 62 Most Training Sessions Attended 2023
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Station 62 Most Calls Attended 2023
Volunteer EMT-Basic and Red Hat Firefighter at North Warren Volunteer Fire DepartmentVolunteer EMT-Basic and Red Hat Firefighter at North Warren Volunteer Fire Department