Paul Rote
Pinole
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Cadet
Youthworks
Richmond
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted firefighters in daily training exercises and safety drills.
- Participated in community fire prevention programs and educational outreach activities.
- Collaborated with team members to evaluate fire safety protocols and procedures.
- Conducted inspections of fire safety equipment and reported any issues.
- Learned emergency response techniques through hands-on training with experienced staff.
- Observed training exercises and participated in team-building activities as directed by supervisors.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Practiced forcible entry techniques during training sessions
- Engaged in community service events, including crab feeds, tree planting, food drives, toy drives, and trash cleanups.
Carpenter Apprentice
Ralph Rote
Pinole
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in measuring and cutting wood for various construction projects.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace during projects.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Repaired furniture pieces by reinforcing joints or replacing broken parts.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
Lifeguard
Hercules Parks and Recreation Department
Hercules
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored pool area for safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Enforced facility rules to maintain a safe environment for all patrons.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness among staff and visitors.
- Educated guests on pool safety guidelines and proper behavior expectations.
- Maintained cleanliness of pool area, including water quality checks and equipment upkeep.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall operational efficiency at the facility.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Cleaned, brushed, and vacuumed pool area to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
Lifeguard
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
06.2023 - 08.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinole Valley High School
Pinole, CA06-2026
Skills
- Carpentry fundamentals
- First aid administration
- Emergency response techniques
- Team collaboration
- Physical fitness
Certification
- Drivers License
- BLS Certification
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Socializing
- Target Shooting
- Bowling
- Waterpolo
Timeline
Fire Cadet
Youthworks
08.2025 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Ralph Rote
06.2025 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
Hercules Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Contra Costa College
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Pinole Valley High School