AD Fire Science Lake Superior State University, MI, US 2000 - 2003 Subjects:

-Fire Cause & Arson Investigation          
-Introduction to Fire Science
-Hazardous Materials                           
-Physical Fitness for Public Safety
-Fire Protection Construction Concepts    
-Fire Protection Hydraulics & Pumps              
-Fire Protection Systems Equipment and Industrial Fire Protection
-Tactics & Strategy
-Firefighter Essentials                          
-Fire Science Certification
-Code Enforcement Inspection and Fire Prevention
-Fire-Related  Human Behavior               
-Hazardous Materials Management
-Company Level Supervision and Management
-Senior Seminar                                    
-Fire Service and the Law
-Fire Science Internship                         
-Prehospital Emergency Care & Crisis Intervention I & II

 
Secondary School Diploma St. Mary’s College, ON, CA 1996 - 2000 Subjects:
-All Mandatory Subjects                     
-Automotive
-Woodworking                                   
-Report Writing
-Keyboarding                                     
-Guitar

JD Aero       2023 - current
FBO Agent - Maintained and operated specialized aviation equipment, including fueling systems and ground support equipment. Conducted quality and safety checks to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations. Managed fueling priorities and coordinated with flight crews to meet scheduling demands. Performed routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.

Pioneer Construction       2022 - current
My duties at Pioneer Construction involved supervising our commercial fleet and making sure that drivers properly inspected their vehicles and properly filled out driving logs to stay within regulations. Each vehicle equipped with modules, gave me information on vehicle diagnostics which I compiled and shared with the shop supervisor to better maintain vehicles and equipment. I collaborate with Foremen and tracked their heavy equipment using an application were i utilized data from inspections and devised plans on repairing equipment in a timely manner. I took care of all I.T. type issues. Many employees utilized tablets in their day to day work. I helped employees with any technical or software issues they had and supplied and tracked all driver and operator associated tablets. These tablets required a data connection and oversaw Rogers network accounts for all these devices.

Superior Emergency Medical Service - Badge # 754       2020 - 2022
Operated ambulance equipment and responded to radio transmissions. Evaluated the patient's conditions on the scene and performed preliminary diagnosis. Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen etc.) Used tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment. Monitored patient's conditions en route to the hospital. Collaborated with interested parties and stakeholders (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.). Wrote and submited concrete and accurate reports on incidents. Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards. Kept up-to-date with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Fire Ranger - Win ID 452173       2016 - 2023
Patroled assigned area of forest to locate and report fires and hazardous conditions and ensured compliance with fire regulations by travelers and campers: Hiked, drove or flew to vista points to scan for fires and unusual or dangerous conditions. Reported findings and received and relayed emergency calls, using telephone or two-way radio. Visited camping sites to inspect activities of campers and ensured compliance with forest use and fire regulations. Gave instructions regarding sanitation, fire, and related forest regulations. Issued burn permits. Extinguished small fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, ax, mark 3 pump and other tools. Rendered assistance or first aid to lost or injured persons.

Delta Hotels       2015 - 2016
-Duties include responding to guest calls, assisting in checking rooms, luggage delivery and guest special requests. I needed to anticipate, identify and correct system breakdowns to achieve 100% guest satisfaction. I operated, checked and made general repairs to the building, interior, exterior, furniture, fixtures, HVAC, boilers, chiller, pumps, motors, plumbing, carpentry, audio/visual equipment, painting, electrical and lock systems. I am able to troubleshoot and practice regular preventative maintenance and upgrades as necessary on all technical services, components of the building including electrical systems, mechanical systems, energy management systems, fire alarm/safety systems, grounds, parking, renovation, exercise room, etc. I have learned to work in a manner that ensures compliance under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other government regulations.

Tenaris Algoma Tubes       2009 - 2015 Layoff
In my time at Tenaris I started as a general laborer and worked my way to machinery operator working 8 to 16 hour shifts. General laborer duties included cleaning and maintaining machinery for the operator, keeping materials stocked, heavy lifting and standing for many hours in extreme conditions. Operator duties included operating machinery, making deadlines, implementing procedures and following instruction by management. 

St. Mary’s Paper       2008 - 2009 Layoff
Took part in locomotive maintenance; changing out motors and brake pads as well as braking system on all rail cars used in mill transportation and trained by SIS (Superior Industrial Systems) John Ushenko. Back-tender duties included managing and shipping paper. Processing wood logs into the mill for production, cleaning and maintaining equipment, following procedures for winder operations.

Conform Construction       2005 - 2008 Layoff
Starting as a carpenter (concrete forming), In 2006 I succeeded in obtaining a position as their civil engineer; one of two. I oversee and mentor 12 carpenters, Manage all field construction on a project site and initiate, coordinate, direct and evaluate plans, schedules and site personnel to ensure project objectives are up to par. Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents. Use of total workstation and other high tech, highly sensitive instrumentation, and knowledge of properly maintaining and calibrating instruments for effective and accurate calculations.  

Prince Township Fire Department       2000 - 2003 Volunteer
Learned different aspects of fire fighting and the fire department. Lessons of Tool use, maintenance, gear maintenance, rope and knot tying courses, SCBA use and maintenance, services within the community, fire basics, suppression, different attack strategies, offensive/defensive, studied and used several different retardants.