Darren Varcie
Brandon
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Firefighter Trainee position. Ready to help team and provide emergency services to the community.
Experienced in caregiving for step father for last year of life on home hospice. Volunteered in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, contributing to supply runs to those less accessible as well as conducted wellness checks on people that had not been heard from.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Team Member
Brandon Parks and Recreation
02.2025 - Current
- Open all gates and unlock all buildings throughout city parks.
- Mow grass at city parks, including soccer fields and baseball fields.
- Collaborate with team members to complete scheduled maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Follow safety protocols while executing maintenance tasks to promote workplace safety.
- Utilize hand tools and power equipment safely to perform maintenance duties.
- Check for storm damage around property and contact supervisor with findings.
- Follow instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Operate various machinery safely, following manufacturer guidelines while conducting maintenance work as required/needed.
Residential/Commercial Painter
Self Employed
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various types of paint finishes using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Managed project timelines effectively to meet customer expectations and deadlines.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by accurately estimating materials, labor, and timelines.
- Adapted to changing project requirements, quickly learning new methods or techniques as needed to meet client expectations.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
Painter
Keider Painting
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Supervised painting projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored junior painters, providing guidance on techniques and best practices for efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing new paint application methods, reducing project completion times.
- Developed color matching processes, enhancing customer satisfaction with accurate paint selections.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MINo Degree - Criminal Justice
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIGeneral Education
Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake, MI06-2007
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Willing to learn
- Hand and power tool use
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Physical strength and stamina
- Safety protocols
Accomplishments
Successfully completed a thru hike of the Appalachain Trail. 162 days - 2197.4 miles.
- Saved the life of a fellow hiker, leading up to the last 100 miles, after he took a fall while fording a treacherous river. Helped carry his pack the last mile and then secured his head would until we were extracted.
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Team Member
Brandon Parks and Recreation
02.2025 - Current
Residential/Commercial Painter
Self Employed
04.2021 - 02.2023
Painter
Keider Painting
03.2017 - 04.2021
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, Dearborn
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Eastern Michigan University
General Education
Whitmore Lake High School
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