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Fire Chief Resume

 

Contact information
Brian M. Kuni
17 Street
Boston  
Massachusetts
Career objective 
Looking for a challenging position of the Fire Chief Resume the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
Project Management – I have vast experience providing the main client contact and overseeing the technical work 
Team Leadership – I have the ability to motivate and encourage others, whilst taking the lead and responsibility 
Presentation – I have strong presentation skills, both orally and in writing. I make presentations regularly to senior management and to the general public
Teamwork – I am constructive and willing to take on less attractive tasks, contributing practically to the team’s success. I am equally happy working in a team as to on my own. I have worked individually creating budgets, establishing strategy and analysing data 
Problem solving – I have the skill to think things through in a logical way in order to determine key issues, often also including creative thinking
Interpersonal skills – I have the ability to relate well to others and to establish good working relationships 
Initiative – I have ability to see opportunities, to set and achieve goals and act independently
 
IT Skills
Competent with all Microsoft Office applications
Transport modelling using ARCADY, OSCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and TRANSYT software.
Basic CAD Skills
 
Career History to Date
 
Senior Transport Planner
(April 2008 to present date) 
Atkins Cardiff
 
Since joining Atkins I was given the role as Team Leader to the Transport Planning and Management Team in the Cardiff office and I was responsible for all team matters. 
My main responsibilities were to:
Manage and develop a team of people in order to help Transport Planning and Management meet its business objectives
Support the personal and career of individuals within the team
Ensure that the team had an effective balance of expertise and all necessary tools and resources to perform successfully. 
Manage project for various transport related projects including undertaking Transport Assessments and Travel Plans for the private sector 
Provide the main client contact and overseeing the technical work through the stages of the planning or feasibility process.
Assist with Development Control for various Local Authorities. 
A summary of my key technical experience with Atkins includes: 
Transport & junction assessment 
Development impact studies, 
Traffic Management studies, 
Travel Planning, 
Organisation and preparation of surveys, including the collation, processing and analysis of data, 
Transport modelling using ARCADY, OSCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and TRANSYT software. 
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
(June 2007 to April 2008)
Laois County Fire & Rescue Service
 
I had responsibilities in both Fire Operations and Fire Prevention. 
My main responsibilities were to:
Attend emergency calls and co-ordinating emergency procedures at the scene for the fire crews 
Carry out pre-fire planning on all type of public premises
Process fire safety certificate and dangerous substance licence applications 
Investigate fire safety complaints. 
Present fire safety talks to the public, 
Organise ‘National Fire Safety Week’ and arranged fire safety adverts. 
Undertake fire safety inspections on premises and during performance inspections major indoor and outdoor events 
Co-ordinated fire safety planning for licensed & un-licensed sport & music events. 
 
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Fire Officer
(Oct 2006 to June 2007) (March 2004 to Oct 2006)
Kildare County Fire & Rescue Service
 
I had responsibilities in Fire Prevention. 
My main responsibilities were to: 
Assess Fire Safety Certificate Applications
Undertake inspections encompassing both newly constructed and existing premises. 
Undertake during performances inspections on all types of public buildings as part of an average week 
Give evidence in court when objecting to public house licences
Serve Fire Safety Notices on potentially dangerous buildings
Undertake during performance inspections major indoor and outdoor events 
 
Transportation Engineer
(October 1999 to March 2004)
Transportation Planning (International) Ltd. (TPi) 
 
I gained extensive experienced in both the UK and Republic of Ireland from the following type of work: 
Road safety and capacity improvements 
Traffic signal co-ordination
Strategic settlement planning for sustainable travel
Transport impact modelling and appraisal
Detailed design of Quality Bus Corridor / Cycle Route; and Survey research and analysis
 
Also in the final year of my employment with TPi I was in a position to serve as an assistant to the Resident Engineer for the supervision of the construction of three Quality Bus Corridor projects worth over 25 million in South Dublin. 
My main responsibilities were to:
Assist with administering construction contracts by monitoring/inspecting contractor’s work for compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules, 
Monitor and coordinate the collection of material samples for testing
Assist with construction management activities, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, field staff meetings 
Preparing project documentation including inspector’s daily report
 
Education Details
 
Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Fire Safety Practice - 2005
B.Eng. (Hon's.) Degree in Civil and Transportation Engineering - 1999
National Diploma in Civil Engineering - 1997
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Irish equivalent to UK A-Levels) - 1994
 
Training Details
 
IOSH – Working Safely Course
Fire Service Instructors Course
Operational Command Course for Senior Fire Officers
Fire fighter & Breathing Apparatus Course
Accidents and Incidents Competency 
Chemical and Substance Safety
Environmental Care Awareness 
Manual Handling 
Media Communications for Senior Fire Officers 
Fire Investigation
Managing Asbestos 
Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competency
Fire Prevention 
Report writing & courtroom skills
Events, Planning & Management 
Construction Site Safe Pass 
 
Personal Details
 
Nationality: Irish
Drivers Licence: Full and Clean
Interests & Hobbies: My main interest is spending quality time with my family. My hobbies include playing and watching football and golf. I am currently researching my family tree, using the internet as well as local and national archives. 
 
References
Brian M. Kuni
Manager
Wap Company.
Brian_Kuni@gmail.com