Anthony J. Martin

2 Harvest Drive, #102

North Andover, Ma.01845

Cell: (757) 449-2676

Email: tmartin0823@yahoo.com

 

Objective:  To become a team player in a prestigious company where my skill set will be an asset.

 

Summary:  People oriented, self motivated individual who works well under pressure, exceeds expectations, and maintains professionalism.

 

Employment History:

 

Technician                                                                                                     2010 - 2011 

Sutton Clark Fire Protection                                                                      Chesapeake, VA

·         Preformed inspections, maintenance, repairs and recharges on many different types of Portable fire extinguishers.

·         Assisted in various sprinkler inspections and repairs

·         Assisted with hood system inspections, repairs and installs

·         Assisted with fire alarm inspections, installs and maintenance

·         Backflow prevention certified (city of Norfolk)

·         Hydrostatically tested fire hoses                                                                

 

Shop Foreman / Technician                                                                       2009 - 2010                    

Statewide Fire protection                                                                          Hampton, VA

·         Preformed inspections on various types of portable fire extinguishers

·         Operated a GALISO hydrostatic testing system

·         Operated a HYDROTEST hydrostatic testing system

·         Preformed all maintenance, repairs and recharges on all shop work

·         Ordered parts and supplies for shop inventory and technician needs

·         Worked closely with office staff on various tasks

 

Technician / Shop Foreman                                                                       2008 – 2009

U.S.A. Services                                                                                                          Norfolk, VA

·         Inspected portable fire extinguishers and restaurant kitchen hood systems

·         Maintained repairs and recharges on all types of fire extinguishers

·         Ordered parts and supplies for shop inventory

 

Warehouse Manager / Delivery Driver                                                        2007 – 2008

T. E. Young Heating and Cooling                                                                      Chesapeake, VA

·         Maintained quality control.

·         Assisted team members and customers, ensuring correct part is provided for the job

·         Responsible for receiving, stocking, and delivery of heating and cooling equipment and parts

 

Technician / Installer                                                                                                 2005 - 2007

Business Technologies Inc.                                                                                    Suffolk, VA

·         Installed and maintained various models of space saver furniture and compact shelving. Installed SMI ergonomically designed work stations

·         Ensured safety measures employed during assembly processes

·         Supervised and trained temporary employees in furniture assembly during peak workload

·         Highly skilled troubleshooter:  Determined problems and presented solutions.

·         Proficient forklift operator; two years plus experience

·         Maintained excellent communication between job site, clients, and main office

·         Reliable, self-starter, who works well under pressure

 

Field Service Representative                                                                                    2004 - 2005

Cox Communications                                                                                                 Chesapeake, VA

·         Independently installed, disconnected, reconnected, added, revised, and troubleshot video services at customer locations

·         Educated customers regarding their existing and new services, marketed and sold other Cox services, described advantages of each, and determined / proposed solutions to customer problems

·         Completed work orders and required documentation via hard copy or laptop computer utilizing multiple spread sheets

·         Reported status of all work and preventive maintenance plans to the Field Service Supervisor daily

 

Customer Service Representative                                                                      2003 – 2004

Lowe’s Home Improvement                                                                                    Hampton, VA

·         Certified fork lift driver

·         Operated various equipment and machinery to cut lumber and plywood

·         Provided fast, friendly service. Sought out customers, assessed their needs and provided assistance within the Building and Lumber department

·         Maintained expert knowledge of product features and related items

·         Trained employees on the use of the computer for inventory purposes

·         Handled basic customer requests and questions in adjacent departments

·         Maintained the in-stock condition of assigned areas; ensured cleanliness and safety for crew members and guests

·         Consistently exceeded sales projections on a regular basis

·         Routinely maintained safety and security for crew members and guests

 

Technician / Installer                                                                                                  2002 – 2003

AM Broadband                                                                                                  Chesapeake, VA

·         Installed, disconnected and reconnected cable television, telephone and internet service in private residences

·         Trained employees in installation, trouble-shooting, and repair of AM Broadband

·         Successfully completed work orders and other documentation in a timely manner

·         Efficiently and timely resolved customer concerns

 

Fire Watch Supervisor                                                                                                 2001 – 2003

Delphinus Engineering                                                                                                 Norfolk, VA

·         Certified as a fire watch in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. governments’ contract requirements

·         Supervised multiple employees responsible for the fire watch

·         Trained employees in fire watch and maintenance duties

·         Maintained awareness of the inherent hazards of the work site

·         Ensured safe conditions were maintained during hot work

·         Authorized to stop work if unsafe conditions developed

·         Ensured extinguishers were available and ready for use

·         Maintained familiarity with the facility, procedures for sounding the alarm in the event of a fire and turning in such an alarm immediately when necessary.

·         Watched for fires in all exposed areas and tried to extinguish them when they are within the capacity of the fire equipment available.  If/when a fire was beyond the equipment/employees capability, ensured the Fire Watch sounded the alarm immediately.

·         Remained in the area where hot work had been performed for at least 15 minutes after cessation to ensure safe conditions

 

Senior Correctional Officer              for the Commonwealth of Virginia                           1998 – 2001

Sussex I State Prison                                                                                                               Waverly, VA

·         Maintained custody and control of 88 inmates; provided control of inmate movement, and security of the institution

·         Supervised death row and Segregation inmates

·         Trained new correctional officers in day-to-day operations

·         Proficient in and maintained special weapons training and defensive tactics as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia

·         CPR certified

·         Worked all posts, various schedules, and overtime to ensure staff coverage for security posts and maintenance of institutional security

·         Completed all required training, including certifying with lethal weapons

·         Completed specific training for and exposure to oleoresin capsic (AKA: pepper spray), including decontamination procedures

·         Intervened in situations, physically or verbally, when an inmate was out of control or when there was a threat to the security of the institution, the safety of the staff or inmates, or threats to the property of the Commonwealth, staff, or inmates

·         Exercised good judgment regarding the appropriate use of physical or lethal force to maintain security

·         Constantly remained alert to observe inmate behavior and/or external threats to security

·         Read and comprehended post orders, policies, and procedures

·         Prepared legible written documentation and correspondence of activities within security

·         Communicated with inmates and staff regarding security issues/programs

 

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

·         Floyd E. Kellam High School

·         Department of Correction Training Academy

·         Completed Machining course at Tidewater Community College

      

 

REFERENCES: 

 

Dan Carlow

(757) 348-9193

 

Wayne Cross

(757) 333-1334

 

John Geluso

(757) 714-5919