Michelle Kalkman
Fort St. John,B.C.
Summary
Versatile Crew Member with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Reputation for staying calm and poised even in stressful circumstances. Focused on achieving excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Known for making best decisions regarding appropriate solutions in challenging circumstances. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TA Crew Leader
B.C. Wildfire Service
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for appointing and leading tasks for 5-person squad as directed by crew supervisor.
- Worked with fellow crew leaders to devise best plan of action during suppression efforts.
Fire Crew Member
B.C. Wildfire Service
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead sawyer of 5-person squad and provided support to crew leader in managing squad.
- Ensuring all orders given by crew leader are met by squad.
Carpenter
FSJ Physiotherapy Clinic
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Layed/assembled new flooring, repaired dry wall, painted walls and ceilings, and refurbished furniture to renovate all patient rooms within clinic.
Fire Crew Member
B.C. Wildfire Service
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for maintaining readiness of fire equipment and resources in accordance with alert preparedness levels and taking aggressive action on fires in a safe and effective manner as directed.
Teacher Teaching On Call (Non-Certified) and On Call Educational Assistant
School District 60
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Implemented lesson plans.
- Responsibilities included ensuring students stayed on task through supervision and organization, providing extra resources and aids when needed, conflict resolution, and learning assistance.
Janitor
FSJ Physiotherapy Clinic
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Cleaning the facility to presentable and hygienic standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries
UNBC
Prince George, BC04.2028
Highschool Diploma - Bilingual Double Dogwood
North Peace Secondary School
Fort St. John, BC06.2020
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Multitasking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Honest
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Supervision and Leadership
- Positive Attitude
Certification
- Class 5 driver's license
- OFA Level 1 course, 01/08/21
- Transportation Endorsement course, 01/22/21
- Book 2 - Basic Chainsaw Operations, 05/18/22
- Book 3 - Faller Training Program, 07/23/23
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Dutch
Professional Working
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TA Crew Leader
B.C. Wildfire Service
02.2023 - 08.2023
Fire Crew Member
B.C. Wildfire Service
04.2022 - 12.2022
Carpenter
FSJ Physiotherapy Clinic
11.2021 - 03.2022
Fire Crew Member
B.C. Wildfire Service
05.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher Teaching On Call (Non-Certified) and On Call Educational Assistant
School District 60
11.2020 - 04.2021
Janitor
FSJ Physiotherapy Clinic
01.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries
UNBC
Highschool Diploma - Bilingual Double Dogwood
North Peace Secondary School
- Class 5 driver's license
- OFA Level 1 course, 01/08/21
- Transportation Endorsement course, 01/22/21
- Book 2 - Basic Chainsaw Operations, 05/18/22
- Book 3 - Faller Training Program, 07/23/23
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