Horatio Dawson
Verona,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Penn Hills VFD Station 222, skilled in community engagement and emergency preparedness. Proven ability to enhance volunteer recruitment and streamline logistics, while demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining safety protocols in all endeavors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Penn Hills VFD Station 222
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach strategies, increasing volunteer recruitment efforts.
- Supported logistics for food distribution initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource management.
- Facilitated workshops for skill development, promoting personal growth among participants.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and activities to streamline reporting processes.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts through event planning and execution, boosting financial support for programs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Apprentice
US Open / Ridge Well Catering
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated machinery and tools following safety protocols to ensure efficient production processes.
- Assisted in quality control by inspecting products for defects and inconsistencies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new apprentices on operational procedures and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to maintain supply continuity.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during production shifts.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
Pet Sitter
Scott Dingle
12.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive care for pets, ensuring safety and comfort in home environments.
- Developed daily routines for feeding, exercise, and grooming to maintain pet health.
- Monitored health conditions and reported any concerns to owners promptly.
- Administered medications as directed, ensuring compliance with veterinary recommendations.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through consistent reliability and professionalism.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
Education
Penn Hill Senior High School
309 Collins Dr, Penn Hills Township, PA 1523506-2025
Emergency Response Services
Forbes Road CTC
607 Beatty Rd, Monroeville, PA 1514605-2025
Skills
- Clean background check
- Safety protocols
- First aid knowledge
- Emergency preparedness
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous materials handling
- Physical fitness
- Burning building entry tactics
- Rescue operations
- Map reading and navigation
- Medical assistance
- Emergency communications
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Fire suppression techniques
- Fire safety
- Community relations
- Firefighting activities
- Rescue equipment use
- Honest and trustworthy
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible schedule
- Time management
Certification
- Water Rescue for the First Responder Awareness Level (PA Fish & Boat Commission)
- Auto. Detection/Suppr. System
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Introduction To The Fire Service
- Fire Ground Support
- Exterior Fire Fighter
- Interior Fire Fighter "Live Burn"
- Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals
- Employee Safety And Extinguisher Training
- NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Awareness
- NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations
- AHN Lifeflight Safety and LZ Class
- Stop The Bleed
- IS-5.a: Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- IS-15.b: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
- IS-39: Disaster Responder Heat Safety
- IS-100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-144.a: TERT Basic Course
- IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- IS-236: Introduction to Deliberate Planning
- IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS-870.b: Dams Sector: Crisis Management
- IS-907.a: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
- IS-1170.a: Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee
- Mandated ad Permissive Reporting In Pennsylvania
Timeline
Apprentice
US Open / Ridge Well Catering
05.2025 - 06.2025
Pet Sitter
Scott Dingle
12.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Penn Hills VFD Station 222
11.2023 - Current
Penn Hill Senior High School
Emergency Response Services
Forbes Road CTC
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