OTIS ADAMS
Sechelt,BC
Summary
Dedicated student and worker in excellent physical condition with strong communication, time management and computer skills. Aims to utilize abilities to successfully become a firefighter for the BC Wildfire Services. Frequently praised as hard-working by peers with a strong work ethic, can be relied upon to manage any issue.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LABOURER
Swens Contracting
05.2023 - 06.2023
- BC Parks (via contractor), Spring 2023 - Outdoor maintenance and labour tasks at six different Provincial Park sites across Sunshine Coast - Power washing, weed whacking, painting, hauling waste
OUTSIDE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted with mentoring new employees during and after training
- Greeted customers by name and displayed a respectful attitude, helping develop rapport with customers courteously using suitable methods and problem-solving skills
- Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide product or service information
- Over course of shift, maintained and clean 30+ golf carts while maintaining driving range and practice greens.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
JUNIOR SALES ASSOCIATE
Deluxe Landscape And Garden Centre
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with selecting and purchasing plants, gardening tools, and other products
- Provided expert advice on gardening and plant care - Stocked shelves and maintained the appearance of the store - Operated cash registers and handled financial transactions - Participated in the setup and maintenance of outdoor displays - Helped with the maintenance of the nursery area, including watering and care of plants
- Responded to customer inquiries in person, over the phone or by email
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement.
Wildland Firefighter
Interior Tree Falling
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using Polanski and shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Operated Mark 3 and Shindaiwa pumps to direct water pressure in the hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.2026
High School Diploma -
Elphinstone Secondary
Gibsons, BC06.2022
Skills
- Forest Fire Response and Suppression
- Maintain Equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Fitness Training
- Quality Assessments
- Hose Connections
- Fire Pump Operation
- First Aid Certified
- Proficient in English, with some French
Certification
- Level 1 Standard First Aid, Canadian Red Cross - December 31, 2022
- Transportation Endorsement, Alert First Aid - February 2, 2023
- S100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety, Carmanah Wildfire - May 2023
- S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance and Safety, Carmanah Wildfire 2023 - May 2023
- Valid British Columbia Driver’s License (Class 5)
References
Jim Pringle
Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
Director of Golf and Head Professional
(604) 885-9212 jpringle@sunshinecoastgolf.com
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Interior Tree Falling
08.2023 - 09.2023
LABOURER
Swens Contracting
05.2023 - 06.2023
JUNIOR SALES ASSOCIATE
Deluxe Landscape And Garden Centre
04.2021 - 08.2023
OUTSIDE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club
03.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Elphinstone Secondary
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