Germán Andrés Serna Macías
Fireman
Ciudad Obregón
Summary
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Certified in "Pre- Trip, Maintenance and Safety Inspection, Vehicle Maintanence" and "California State Fire Training Driver Operator 1a" by Los Angeles County Fire Department Batallion Chief paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.
Highly trained Engine Driver proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings over 25 years of experience in fire fighting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Firefighter
Departamento de Bomberos de Cajeme
Cajeme
05.2014 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
Used Car Dealer
Self Employee
Cajeme
05.2008 - 04.2014
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Cook
Golden Hill Coffe Shop
San Diego, CA
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Oil Field Sales Representative
Mercantil Occidental S.A. de C.V.
Cajeme
01.2003 - 04.2004
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Clarified customer requests, forwarded product information and answered questions to support sales operations.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Brought in new customers.
- Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.
Cook's Assistant
El Pelon Taqueria
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained efficiency and flow of kitchen by helping lead cook complete tasks.
- Ordered food and supplies based on detailed inventories and changing restaurant needs.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Drug Store Manager
Farmacias Con Vida S.A. de C.V.
Cajeme
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
Transportation Bus Driver
Transportes SERMAC
Cajeme
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
Cook's Helper
KFC
Cajeme
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Maintained efficiency and flow of kitchen by helping lead cook complete tasks.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Lourdes
Ciudad Obregon, Sonora 06.1992 - 05.1995
Auto Mehanic (Basic) -
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #2
Ciudad Obregon, Sonora 05.1989 - 08.1992
Centro Escolar Cajeme
Ciudad Obregon, Sonora 05.1983 - 08.1989
Skills
- Fire containment
- Emergency support
- Apparatus inspection
- Training program participation
- Firefighting activities
- Safety and security
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Community education
- Hose connections
- Fire pump operation
- Fire service
- Fire suppression
- Fire alarm response
- Fire department maintenance
- Relationship building and management
- Hazard prevention
- Dispatch
- Firefighting
- Fire prevention
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Human and animal evacuations
- Personnel management
- Fire Safety
- Medical equipment usage
- Fire response rescue direction
- CPR and first aid
- Budget Management
- Equipment evaluation
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Response
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Timeline
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
07-2021
- EVACUATION PLAN
12-2020
- FIRST AIDS
12-2020
- FIRE SUPPRESSION
12-2020
- SEARCH AND RESCUE
12-2020
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
11-2016
Firefighter
Departamento de Bomberos de Cajeme
05.2014 - Current
Used Car Dealer
Self Employee
05.2008 - 04.2014
Cook
Golden Hill Coffe Shop
05.2004 - 09.2006
Oil Field Sales Representative
Mercantil Occidental S.A. de C.V.
01.2003 - 04.2004
Cook's Assistant
El Pelon Taqueria
01.2001 - 12.2002
Drug Store Manager
Farmacias Con Vida S.A. de C.V.
01.2000 - 01.2001
Transportation Bus Driver
Transportes SERMAC
05.1998 - 01.2001
Cook's Helper
KFC
06.1997 - 08.1997
High School Diploma -
Colegio Lourdes
06.1992 - 05.1995
Auto Mehanic (Basic) -
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #2
05.1989 - 08.1992
Centro Escolar Cajeme
05.1983 - 08.1989