SHAWN NICHOLS
Mesa, AZ *****
*****.*********@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
Computer Automated Dispatch: Mobile Communication. CDL Transportation. Residential Construction Experience. Basic Computers Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Attention to detail. Work Safety Skills. Crisis Management. Team Player. Customer Service. Hardworking. Reliable. Dedicated Professional.
EXPERTISE SUMMARY
• Safety Inspections – Colorado Division of Wildlife and Sunrise Ski Resort
• Inter-departmental collaboration with state agencies in Colorado and Arizona
• Written documentation – detailed, clear, and concise incident reporting
• Team work with caseworkers, educators, and others in behavioral health
• Fire-science specialist, hands-on-experience with local fire department
• Computing skills necessary for effective communication and data-recording
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Boat Inspector, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 05/ 2011- 09/2011
-Checked boats for contamination for the Aquatic Nuisance Species program
-Provided security for the lake and help in case of emergencies
-Communicated effectively between the lake personnel and the ANS director
• Ski Patrol EMT, Sunrise Ski Resort 12/2010 - 04/2011
-Opened the mountain, checked equipment for safety, set up slope safety
- Responded to emergencies and medical injuries, transported patients
-Looked for hazards and illegal activities, worked as team to patrol the mountains
-Communicated emergencies to the resort base or directly to emergency services
• Valet Attendant, Casino Arizona Talking Stick Resort 04/2010 -12/2010
-Provided excellent customer service to all casino patrons and hotel guests
- Inspected and parked vehicles in designated valet attendant lot
• Direct Support Specialist, Child and Family Support Services, 10/2005 - 08/2009
-Worked with at-risk youth providing worthwhile community based activities
-Taught life skills in the community, home, as well as the school setting
-Wrote daily detailed reports to state and local agencies regarding each client
EDUCATION
• B.A.S. Fire Service Administration, Arizona State University, 2007
• AA Fire Science, Mesa Community College 1996
VOLUNTEER WORK
• Mesa Fire Department Community Liaison, Connector Program 2007-2008
• Missionary, Toronto Canada, 1994-1996
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified EMT, Mesa Community College, May 2006 ,
• CPR and First Aid, Heart Savers Inc, May 2007
• Emergency Management Certified, A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Assistance, IS-007, 2003
• Hazardous Materials for 1st Responder-Operational, The National Fire Academy, 2000
• Emergency Response to Terrorism Self Study, Arizona State Fire Training
Office of the State Fire Marshal, 2003
CLass A CDL Certified. Clean 5 year MVR. Tanker Endorsement
AWARDS
• Employee of the Year, Child and Family Support Services, July 2007
• President’s Volunteer Service Award, Mesa Fire Department, May 2008