ERNEST L. SELDON, JR.
Cell 706-***-****
Midland, GA 31820 Email
acvv7a@r.postjobfree.com
OVERVIEW
Accomplished individual offering 20+ years of experience/education in fire
fighting, fire prevention, rescue operations, ground/facility maintenance,
and warehouse operations. Diverse background reflects strength in
leadership, administrative, and operations assistance. Responds quickly
and with expert judgment in emergency situations to ensure quality of care
meets/exceeds established standards. Works well as crew member and with
individuals from other cultures/ethnic backgrounds. Continually maintains
thorough knowledge of firefighting technology and equipment by obtaining
professional licensures, certifications, and attending technical training
sessions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
( Warehouse, Inventory, & Logistics ( Shipping &
Receiving
( Forklift Operator, 10K-6K ( Team Building & Leadership
Skills
( Hazardous Materials Technician ( Maintenance & Storage
Operations
( Firefighting Equipment & Apparatus ( Fire Truck Driver
( Practice Drills & Training Classes ( Emergency & Crisis
Intervention
( Emergency Medical Technician ( First Aid & Basic Life
Support Skills
( Building & Ground Maintenance ( Equipment & Facility
Accountability
( Safety/Quality Standard & Related Logs ( File & Records
Management
( Regulatory Compliance Issues ( Consumer, Staff, & Public
Relations
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
( Recognized for ability to maintain calm, reassuring demeanor in
high-risk/trauma situations.
( Resourceful with strong record of accomplishments/reputation for
work habits that produce quality results.
( Employ strategies to create working environment of trust,
teamwork, pride, and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION, Columbus, GA
Real Estate Studies
GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL/GA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
CENTER, State of GA
Certified/Certified Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials First
Responder Operations, Hazardous Materials First Responder at Core
Operational, EMT-Immediate, & Pressurized Container Fire Control
NATIONAL BOARD ON FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Firefighter I/II & Hazardous Materials First Responder at
Awareness Level
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM, COLUMBUS FIRE STATION, Columbus, GA
Care of Patient with Acute/Myocardial Infarction, ST Elevation
Myocardial Infarction Workshop, Stemi Workshop, & Care of Patient with
Acute MI.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTE
FEMA, Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS for Single
Resources/Initial Action Incident, Introduction to Incident Management
System, & Introduction to National Response Framework.
WORK HISTORY
WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES, Bagram, Afghanistan
2012 - Present
Operation Lead/Postal Worker
COLUMBUS AIRPORT, Columbus, GA
2009
- 2012
Firefighter/Public Safety/First Responder
COLUMBUS FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, Columbus, GA
2008 - 2009
Firefighter (Hazardous Material Technician/EMS)
MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Columbus, GA
2005 - 2009
Custodian
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, GA
2007 - 2008
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
CHASTAIN PROPERTIES, Columbus, GA
2001 - 2005
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
GENERAL MOTORS (BLISS TECHNOLOGIES), Newton Falls, OH
1990 - 2000
Press Operator/Fork Lifter/Machine Operator/Metal Finisher/Line
Foreman