Andy Wolka
Seymour
Summary
Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Comfortable with working safely, effectively and quickly mastering new skills and possesses great leadership ability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Seymour Fire Department
Seymour
03.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency calls and assessed fire situations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during fire suppression activities.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections and educated the community on safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective rescue strategies.
- Performed maintenance checks on firefighting apparatus and equipment regularly.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance firefighting skills and teamwork.
- Documented incident reports accurately for departmental records and analysis.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Sales/Construction Foreman
B&W Agri Products
Seymour
09.2009 - 02.2019
- Supervised daily construction activities ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated material deliveries and maintained inventory of construction supplies.
- Assisted in training new workers on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Communicated daily work plans to team members for efficient project execution.
- Operated heavy machinery while adhering to operational guidelines and safety measures.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Monitored the use of resources including personnel, materials, machines, tools and vehicles during project execution.
- Assisted in developing budgets for labor costs associated with specific projects.
- Estimated time, employee expenses and material costs for projects.
Instructional Assistant
Seymour High School
Seymour
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials for classroom activities.
- Supported students with learning tasks during classroom lessons and group work.
- Organized classroom resources to create an effective learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a positive and safe atmosphere.
- Collaborated with special education staff to assist diverse learning needs effectively.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
Education
Associate of Science - Public Safety
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 08.2006 - 05.2008
Seymour High School
Seymour, INSkills
- Construction safety
- Project management
- Material coordination
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Customer relations
- Community engagement
- Site safety management
- Worksite management
Certification
- Emergency Medical Reaponder
- Graduate of Leadership Jackson County
Timeline
Firefighter
Seymour Fire Department
03.2019 - Current
Sales/Construction Foreman
B&W Agri Products
09.2009 - 02.2019
Instructional Assistant
Seymour High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Public Safety
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
08.2006 - 05.2008
Seymour High School