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SKYE THOMAS

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Reliable, with a strong work ethic and desire to learn and deliver the best possible results. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Interior Tree Falling
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.

Afternoon Shift Superviser

Gerico Forest Products
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • Quality inspection of wood
  • general maintenance and clean up on machines
  • sharpen industrial knives for machines
  • forklift experience
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

General Labourer - Construction

Independent Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
  • shaped/cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools and machines
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Summer Student

Tk’emlups te Secwepemc
06.2009 - 09.2012
  • Gained knowledge of policies and procedures of Little Fawn Daycare Center
  • ability to multitask: operating a multi-line switchboard and deal professional with public, attained filing experience and general office procedures
  • assisted with setting up summer camps including: Heffley Lake, science and canoe camp
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
  • Chaperoned field trips to local attractions.
  • Led kayaking, canoeing, and tubing expeditions.

Education

Wildfire and Silviculture Training Program -

Stillwater Consulting
Kamloops, BC
01.2024

Women in Trades Program -

Thompson Rivers University
01.2016

BC Dogwood Diploma -

Valleyview Secondary School
01.2014

Skills

  • Forest Fire Response and Suppression
  • Pump and Hose Management
  • Two-Way Radio Operation
  • First Aid Certified

Licensing Credentials

  • Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • Transportation Endorsement
  • Danger Tree Assessor
  • Chainsaw Operator
  • Brushsaw Operator
  • ATV/UTV Operator
  • Pesticide Applicator
  • S100
  • S185
  • ICS100
  • S212
  • S235
  • S232
  • BC Class 5 Driver’s License

References

Darin Jenkins

Gerico Forest Products

250-371-0911

Kenny Giroux

Gerico Forest Products

250-574-1234

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Interior Tree Falling
06.2023 - 10.2023

Afternoon Shift Superviser

Gerico Forest Products
10.2018 - 12.2022

General Labourer - Construction

Independent Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2015

Summer Student

Tk’emlups te Secwepemc
06.2009 - 09.2012

Wildfire and Silviculture Training Program -

Stillwater Consulting

Women in Trades Program -

Thompson Rivers University

BC Dogwood Diploma -

Valleyview Secondary School

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