ROBERT GRAHAM
Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC)
San Diego
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Staff
3 Years 7 Months- Maintain public safety and assist with crowd management during large-scale events.
- Respond professionally to incidents while following established safety procedures and supervisor direction.
- Assist with event setup, breakdown, equipment transportation, and logistics support.
- Work extended shifts in physically demanding, fast-paced environments.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public to maintain safe operations.
- Demonstrate situational awareness, professionalism, accountability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Customer Service Associate
- Provided customer service in a high-volume retail environment.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Assisted with stocking, inventory, and daily operational tasks.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to complete assigned responsibilities.
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
Dishwasher / Kitchen Support
1 Year- Maintained sanitation and workplace safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed physically demanding work requiring endurance, attention to detail, and consistent productivity.
- Assisted kitchen staff with preparation, organization, and operational support.
- Worked efficiently during high-pressure periods while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year- Loaded, unloaded, and transported heavy materials safely and efficiently.
- Followed established safety procedures and quality standards.
- Assisted with logistics, inventory organization, and material handling.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment.
Warehouse Laborer
1 Year- Prepared, packed, and shipped customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with warehouse organization and inventory control.
- Followed workplace safety procedures and quality standards.
- Supported equipment operation and material-handling tasks.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Wildland firefighting knowledge and operational readiness
Strong understanding of wildland fire behavior and firefighter safety
Ability to perform strenuous physical work in rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions
Ability to work extended operational periods while maintaining focus and effectiveness
Experienced working within structured chain-of-command environments
Strong teamwork
communication
accountability
and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of firefighter safety
survival practices
and Incident Command System procedures
Trained in wildland firefighting equipment and basic chainsaw operations
Equipment handling
rehabilitation support
logistics
and operational readiness
Strong situational awareness and ability to remain calm under pressure
Dependable
disciplined
safety-focused
and committed to continuous learning
Strong commitment to protecting California communities and natural resources
Certification
- California Class C Driver License
- Firefighter 1C – Wildland
- S-130 – Firefighter Training
- S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-290 – Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- C-212 Level A – Basic Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Level I (Basic)
- First Responder Awareness
- Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED
- FEMA IS-100.C – Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
- FEMA IS-200.C – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA IS-700.B – National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS-800.D – National Response Framework
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Ventura County Fire Department
Timeline
Event Staff
Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC)
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Customer Service Associate
PetSmart
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Dishwasher / Kitchen Support
Castanedas Mexican Food
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Warehouse Associate
Plastics Industries Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Warehouse Laborer
Noble Plastics Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Lakeside High School
High School Diploma
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FIRE SERVICE TRAINING
- Ventura Training Center | 2025–2026
- Completed structured fire-service preparation emphasizing discipline, teamwork, professionalism, safety, and operational readiness.
- Successfully met physical fitness benchmarks focused on endurance, strength, conditioning, and overall firefighter readiness.
- Participated in hands-on firefighter training, skills stations, and scenario-based exercises.
- Developed knowledge of wildland fire behavior, firefighter safety, survival practices, suppression concepts, and emergency response operations.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, work within a chain of command, and perform effectively as part of a crew.
- Completed field-readiness training designed to prepare candidates for wildland firefighting assignments.
- Ventura County Fire Department
- Completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training through Ventura County Fire.
- Received training in emergency response operations, including response to casualty situations and community emergencies.
- Developed foundational knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and operating within an established command structure.
- Trained in emergency preparedness, scene safety, teamwork, communication, and supporting emergency responders during disaster situations.