Resume 2008

RUSSELL PRESTON

*** ********* ***** *** ** Bronx NY 104**-***-*** 3112

EDUCATION

➢ Turner Refrigeration Machine Operator School, Inc. November 2007

 NYC Fire Dept. Refrigeration System Operating Engineer

License November 2007

 C.F.C. Universal Certificate June 2007

➢ Mechanics Institute, Electrical Courses, New York, NY 1999-2001

 Industrial Electricity – Fundamentals of direct current theory

 Electric Power Generation – Basic concepts of energy technology

 Transmission/Distribution - Safety in use of electrical equipment and systems

 Vocational Mathematics – Geometry, the metric system and measurements

➢ Business Management - Nassau Community College 1982-1985

 Principles of Management

 Computers in Business – Introduction to computers in the business world

 Administrative Management – Diversified Management Techniques

 Concepts of Mathematics and Statistics

➢ New York State Security Guard License - 16 Hour Certificate 11/2004

CERTIFICATIONS:

➢ Fire/Safety Director Certification - John Jay College 06/2003

 Certification of Fitness - Standpipe Systems with Gravity Tank 09/2006

 Certification of Fitness - Citywide Maintenance Sprinkler System 10/2005

 Certification of Fitness for Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers 04/2006

 Maintenance/Supervision of Interior Fire Alarm Certification 05/2006

 Certification of Fitness - Fire Guard 05/2006

 Certification of Fitness - Institution Fire Drill Conductor 04/2006

 Certification of Fitness - Citywide Maintenance Smoke Detector 10/2005

 Emergency Action Plan Directors Course - John Jay College 11/2006

EXPERIENCE

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Internship/Safety Department – Mentored by Paul Zel 2005 – 2006

Gained knowledge of reviewing safety department checklist which includes:

 Conducting walkthrough Inspections to maintain the hospital's safety compliance.

 Check fire rated doors to ensure they are kept in the closed position when not in use

 Ensuring fire alarm pull stations are accessible and in good working condition

 Check fire extinguisher availability and inspection monthly in designated areas

 Make certain water sprinklers are clear and unblocked.

 Check compressed gas cylinders are stored properly within hydrostatic testing due date

 Inspect standpipe connections and hoses to ensure both are properly mounted, and

nozzles are on hoses.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Doorman/Deputy Fire Safety Officer-Security Department 1992 – Present

 Transport Wheelchair patients from their vehicle into MSKCC.

 Screen and assist visitors, ambulance drivers, and all vendors

 Provide directions to patients’ families and visitors when entering MSKCC.

 Project a positive image of the center by demonstrating a courteous, caring

and professional manner.

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