DeMetrius Knight
Certified Firefighter/Engineer
Douglas, GA
***************@*****.*** - 912-***-****
As a highly talented Firefighter/Engineer with extensive experience in saving lives and property, I am seeking
an opportunity to serve in a position with a progressive organization that will allow me to utilize my experience
to enhance the organizations ability to meet its goals and objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Certified Firefighter/Engineer
City of Douglas Fire Department - Douglas, GA - 1999 to Present
Professionally trained and experienced to provide basic life support and extrications along with firefighting and
rescue operations.
Routinely respond to emergencies that include but are not limited to, accidents, acts of nature and other
catastrophic events requiring the operations and utilization of a wide range of fire apparatus and tools.
Professionally trained to assess and respond to hazardous materials, arson investigation, structural fire control,
fire ground hydraulics, crash victim extrication.
Participate in fire prevention and educational activities throughout the local school system.
Promote positive image of the organization through participation in community-based activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at multiple levels of
management.
Provide service assistance to local emergency response teams, such as paramedics and police force.
Shift Manager
Rockin n Roll Bowlin Center - Douglas, GA - February 2009 to January 2010
1 Oversee a shift of 10 - 15 employees to ensure highest level of customer service.
2 Cash Management audits and reconciliations.
3 Training of new employees
4 Excellent oral and written skills
Utilities Service Worker
City of Douglas Water Department - Douglas, GA - 1997 to 1999
Performed duties as an utility service worker.
Professionally trained to install and repair water hydrants to required standards.
Utilized excellent judgment, problem solving skills and independent thinking to ensure that both safety and
basic community needs were meet. Drive a utility truck to predescribe locations ( job worksite or customers
homes)
Warehouse Manager
Farmer's Furniture - Douglas, GA - 1996 to 1997
Managed the overall day to day operations in order to prepare, fill and deliver orders consumer residences.
Successfully maintained 100% accountability for all aspects of inventory control, ensuring the highest level
of consumer satisfaction.
Continuously improved operations and work efficiencies.
4 Drive company truck to various location throughout Ga.
575 Amber Meadow Rd. Douglas Ga. 912-***-****
Assistant Manager
Magnolia Grocery - Elizabeth, NJ - 1986 to 1996
Supervised all daily functions of store activity to ensure customer satisfaction.
Performed bookkeeping and accounting duties.
Responsible for the training of all new employees along with yearly evaluations.
Perform inventory counts, cash drawer audits and reconciliations. Perform yearly safety inspections along with
periodic fire drills.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Corrections Officer
Georgia public safety training center - Forsyth, GA
2012 to 2012
Technical Certificate in Fire Science
East Central Technical College - Douglas, GA
January 2003 to January 2006
State of Georgia fire certification in firefighter
Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Monroe County, Ga
January 1999 to January 1999
Associates in Business Management
SCS Business and Technical College - Newark, NJ
January 1992 to January 1994
SKILLS
Inventory Management, Fork lift operator, Management classes, Arson Investigator