Service Technician
Resume:
Michael Craig
Munford, TN. *****
***********@***.***
Objective
I would like to be able to use my experience, knowledge, and training in any industry that fits
my attributes. I have attained good supervisory skills, communication skills, computer skills, and
other skills, while working in the fire service and in manufacturing industry.
Major
Accomplishments
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My major accomplishments over my thirty year career include gaining supervisory skills,
reaching areas of education with the National Open Learning program through the University of
Memphis, establishing and maintaining a training bureau for the two fire departments that I
worked for, establishing and maintaining fire inspection bureaus in both of these departments. I
served on the TN Fire Safety Inspector’s Association’s board of directors for fourteen years, the
last four years, as vice-president of the association. I have sat on the NFPA Technical
Committees for NFPA 1001, 1002, and 1003, for four years. I was firefighter of the year in 1986.
Another accomplishment was for me to obtain my Emergency Medical Technician – IV
Certification while attending college full time and working full time. I became a Fire Service
Instructor through the TN Commission on Firefighting and worked as an instructor for the TN
Fire and Codes Academy for twenty-six years.
Experience
2009 – 2010 - Smith, Seckman, and Reid, Inc.
Life Safety Consultant
I analyzed the life safety plans for hospitals and recommended changes that would aid the
hospital in meeting the NFPA 101 codes and the Joint Commission regulations. I performed
Statement of Conditions fire inspections. I would then consult with the hospital facility directors
and advised them of my findings and recommendations.
1984 – 2009 TN Fire & Codes Academy, Bell Buckle, TN.
Fire Service Instructor
I taught classes in all areas of firefighting, rescue, officer courses, and other courses associated
with the fire service. I assisted in writing lesson plans and became familiar with most
audio/visual equipment.
2005 – 2009 Brighton Fire Departments
Captain
I responded to all emergency scenes, normally as the incident commander. This included fire,
rescue, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency medical situations. I used my supervisory
skills both on the emergency scenes and at the station. I established an inspection program and a
training program for this department. I would supervise from 5 employees to as many as 5 other
fire departments that we may have had on scene.
1979 – 2005 Covington Fire Departments
Captain
I was the shift commander on one shift, and had responsibility of two stations. I responded to all
emergency scenes as incident commander. I initiated and developed a training program and an
inspection program for the department. I started out as a volunteer firefighter in 1979 and
became a career firefighter in 1982. I worked my way through the ranks to captain. I was
responsible for the day to day operations of the department. I was training officer for twelve
years until I got my Fire Safety Inspector’s certification. I hold four certifications in fire
inspection.
1985 -1990 Craig’s Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service Company, Covington, TN
Owner
I bought the business in 1985. I spent $5000.00 on it. I kept the business until it got too large for
me to run it by myself part-time. I was still working at the fire department full time. Again, my
communication skills improved by meeting the public every day. I had the self-initiative to go
out and start a business from nothing. I worked the business hard for the next five years and sold
it for a nice profit.
1993-1998 Craig’s Pressure Washing Company. Covington, TN.
Owner
This is a business that I started from nothing. I bought two industrial pressure washers without
having any idea what I was going to do with them. During the next five years, the business was
grossing $50,000 annually. I worked with the public on a daily basis, giving me the opportunity
to develop skills needed to run a small business. I was working the business part-time and
working at the fire department full time. This venture showed me that I could take something I
knew nothing about and turn a profit like that in five years. I had to eventually sell the business
because I could not keep up with it on a part-time basis.
Nylon Net Company, Memphis, TN
Superintendent
I started with the company as a supervisor in the braiding section of the plant. After two years, I
was promoted to superintendent in the winding department. I had three supervisors that worked
for me and one hundred employees on three shifts that I was responsible for. I was responsible for
seeing that quality products were made and shipped to the warehouse. Production quotas were
met. I ordered raw materials for the department and helped establish a warehouse operation at
this facility.
1973 -1978 Charms Candy Company, Covington, TN
Supervisor
I started at Charms as a sanitation worker. After seven months, I was promoted to packaging
supervisor. I supervised forty personnel. I was responsible for production quotas and for quality
products being manufactured.
Education
1990-1994 University of Memphis
Bachelor of Professional Studies with two majors: Fire Administration / Fire Prevention
Technology
I lacked one English course from graduation and finishing my degree.
1972 – 1974 Dyersburg State Community College
Associates Degree – Business Administration
Graduated in August 1974
Over the years, I took several courses from DSCC. I have 268 college credit hours total between the two
colleges.
Specializations
Fire Officer, Fire Inspector I & II, Chief Fire Prevention Analyst, Fire Service Instructor,
Haz Mat
Technician, Supervisor, Superintendent, Emergency Medical Technician-IV certified,
Consultant to Fire Departments
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