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Overview
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Samuel Wood

Penticton

Summary

Ambitious and dedicated young professional seeking opportunity to excel in a dynamic working environment. Experience in customer relations, team-work, communication, planning. Comfortable in multicultural and multilingual environments. Strong drive with excellent interpersonal skills. Full capability to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

Seneca Enterprises
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted medical operations as the OFA3.
  • Oversaw safety and crew transport.
  • Worked in conjunction with other OFA3 from other companies as well as ministry.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Established water supplies, connected hose lays and directed water onto fires.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.

Sliviculture Crew Boss

Quastuco Silviculture LTD
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Was the main on OFA 3 attendant on site responsible for all minor and major incidents.
  • Provided consultation and treatment plans for injured personnel.
  • Sep up physiotherapy consultations for applicable patients.
  • Managed map layouts and positionally sensitive team objectives.
  • Trained and developed personnel to meet crew demands.
  • Drove productivity of each worker through communication and counseling.
  • Responded to, investigated and resolved associative grievances and complaints.
  • Coordinated work schedules, time off, leave of absence and other attendance issues for crew members.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Ensured task's/ blocks where completed on time and to company standards.
  • Inspected equipment, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
  • Drove a large work truck to and from the operation site with crew.
  • Frequently provided moral support for all crew members.
  • Checked quality of the work and monitored productivity of all crew members.



Tree Planter (Seasonal)

Quastuco Silviculture LTD
05.2019 - 07.2023
  • Worked with Pine, Larch, Spruce, Cedar and Larch tree varieties to meet company quotas.
  • Evaluated sites and devised strategic plans to accomplish tasks in the most efficient way possible.
  • Cooperated effectively with co-workers to ensure proper execution and maximum efficiency.
  • Maintained physical and mental health to maximize work production.
  • Communicated with superiors daily to request proper information for the job at hand.
  • Trained rookie planters and helped aid the foreman in large part with their on the block duties.
  • As a production planter I was given more responsibility, an example of which was being flown by helicopter to planting sites. This type of assignment was highly specialized and came at great expense to the company.

Slash Pile Burner

Qustuco Silviculture LTD
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • Managed and burned discarded wood in 15'x 25' piles from saw mill and logging companies in order to:
  • Prevent future potential forest fires.
  • Re-introduce nutrients back into the soil.
  • Waste management.
  • Conserve wildlife habitats.
  • Inform persons nearby of possible dangerous smoke out-situations.
  • Strategically plan out sequencing of pile burning in accordance to wind conditions.
  • Worked in cold, high Alpine winter environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, almost always arriving to work on time.

Tree Planter

Feildstone
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked with spruce, pine, cedar , and balsam varieties to ensure proper restoration of the Vancouver Island's Old Growth tress.
  • Overcame the harsh and unforgiving terrain and weather of Vancouver Island.
  • Intently inquire people on new planting strategies and techniques for maximum production.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Helped in the acquisition and transportation of trees on off days.

Warehouse Worker

Provincial Tire Distributors Inc.
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed the quality and organization of the warehouse.
  • Handled customer pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Drove machines such as forklifts and a pickers to more effectively and rapidly fill orders and complete tasks.
  • Unloaded and organized incoming product shipments.
  • Worked with digital wearhouse management systems.
  • Maintained outdoor walkways and entrances during winter months.
  • Assisted in the training of new employees.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

Snow Clearance Services (seasonal)

Self-employed
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Cleared the snow from patrons driveways / pathways in my local area.
  • Managed customer relations.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with work done.

Produce Expert

Fresh Street Market
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed closing shifts and made constant decisions on produce quality and management.
  • Presented a kind and friendly attitude to all patrons who were shopping.

Education

Indigenous Studies - Social Sciences/ History (In Progress)

Trent University
Peterborough, ON

High School Diploma -

Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Barrie, ON
06.2018

Skills

  • Preparedness
  • Co-operative with others
  • No fear of taking initiative if needed
  • Quick thinker
  • Highly sociable
  • Eager to learn and takes direction well
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Leadership experience
  • Map Reading and Navigation
  • All-Terrain Vehicle Operation
  • Fireline construction
  • Physical Fitness and Endurance
  • Fire suppression tools operations
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Tree Identification
  • General bush skills

Certification

  • OFA Level 3
  • S100
  • S185


References

  • Matt Wilson - (Quastuco) Silviculture Foreman (1 306-596-4857)
  • David Kyle - Former Employer Provincial Tire (1 705-279-7648)
  • Aidan - Fresh Street Market Produce Manager 1 (604) 906-0332
  • Dallas Cozac - (Quastuco) Silviculture Forman 1 (587) 585-7388
  • Bunky Tuters (Quastuco) Silviculture CEO 1 (289) 251-1642
  • Paul Gardener(Owner of Pentâge Vinyard) (250) 490-6743

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

Seneca Enterprises
07.2023 - 09.2024

Sliviculture Crew Boss

Quastuco Silviculture LTD
05.2023 - 07.2024

Slash Pile Burner

Qustuco Silviculture LTD
11.2021 - 12.2024

Tree Planter

Feildstone
09.2021 - 11.2022

Produce Expert

Fresh Street Market
10.2020 - 04.2021

Warehouse Worker

Provincial Tire Distributors Inc.
11.2019 - 04.2020

Tree Planter (Seasonal)

Quastuco Silviculture LTD
05.2019 - 07.2023

Snow Clearance Services (seasonal)

Self-employed
11.2016 - 03.2018

Indigenous Studies - Social Sciences/ History (In Progress)

Trent University

High School Diploma -

Barrie North Collegiate Institute

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