Open To Work
Kenneth Gardner
Stringer
Work Preference
Summary
Maintenance Supervisor and Advanced EMT skilled in crisis management and operational reliability. Combines extensive experience in emergency medical care with technical expertise in equipment maintenance and safety protocols to drive team performance and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AEMT
EMServ Ambulace
Laurel
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in accordance with established protocols and procedures
- Assessed patient conditions, identified injuries or illnesses, and administered appropriate treatment
- Administered medications, performed CPR, and utilized advanced life support techniques as necessary
- Operated and maintained emergency medical equipment including defibrillators, oxygen tanks, and stretchers
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care during transport to hospitals or medical facilities
- Communicated effectively with patients, their families, and bystanders to provide reassurance and gather relevant medical history information
- Responded promptly to emergency calls in a calm and efficient manner while adhering to safety guidelines at all times
- Assisted in extricating trapped individuals from vehicles using specialized tools such as hydraulic cutters or spreaders when required at accident scenes
- Coordinated with dispatchers to receive accurate information about the location of incidents and best routes for quick response times
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel during crime scene responses ensuring personal safety while providing necessary medical assistance
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment ensuring functionality readiness for any potential emergencies
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by maintaining confidentiality throughout all interactions
- Collaborated with other EMTs and paramedics as a cohesive team to ensure efficient delivery of care
Maintenance Supervisor
Owens Corning
Laurel
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated contractor services to ensure timely project completion.
- Oversaw fire protection services to ensure compliance and safety.
- Coordinated planned maintenance and inspections to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Developed documentation outlining required inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Developing Documentation to explain what those inspections consist of - a detailed SOP for each test & inspection.
- Keeping records of testing.
- Coordinated HVAC maintenance services to optimize system performance.
- Develop records and properly track failures and repairs.
- Make recommendations to corporate for capital replacement projects.
- Develop and implement planned maintenance strategies.
- Developed first-line troubleshooting techniques each area should attempt before dispatching outside contractor service.
- Facilitated communication with cleaning services for facility upkeep.
- Serves as point of contact for the contracted cleaning service used throughout the mill and office areas.
- Tracked overhead door maintenance tasks to ensure functionality.
- Responsible for tracking preventative maintenance tasks regularly.
- Coordinated repairs with contractors.
- Coordinated overhead crane repair services to minimize downtime.
- Coordinating Annual Inspections and overseeing the inspection process.
- Responsible for making suggestions for repairs as well as lining up contractors to do repair work.
- Performing monthly EHS checks on restrooms.
- Coordinating contractors for repairs.
- Oversaw security operations for millwide safety and protection.
- Point of Contact for all security operations.
- Coordinated hardware maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability.
- Oversaw security personnel to ensure effective monitoring.
- Managed badge reader systems to ensure secure access.
- Coordinated camera system maintenance for enhanced surveillance.
- Oversaw gate operations to ensure secure facility access.
- Point of contact for all vending services throughout the mill and front office areas.
- Facilitated employee training sessions to enhance skills.
- EHS Safety Courses
- "Yellow Belt" Kaizen Certified
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Wood Shop Supervisor & CNC Operator/Programmer
Clairemont & Company
Laurel
10.2020 - Current
- Managing 5 other employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Implemented a new Inventory System company wide.
- Inspect all products coming through shipping.
- Operating CNC Wood Cutting Machine.
- Programming/coding cut files.
- Maintenance of CNC Machine
- Installed, repaired, and tested electrical and electronic systems.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with National Electric Code.
- Documented all maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using computers.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
Electrical Technician
PG Technologies Inc.
Ellisville
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Completed & recorded all equipment Calibrations in spec with FAA & Customer requirements.
- Collaborated with the IT department regarding any networking issues such as printing and data access.
- Installed, repaired, and tested electrical and electronic systems.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in the shop and field.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using computers.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers, and dial indicators.
Instrumentation Technician
Nabors Drilling
Williston
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers, and oscilloscopes.
- Installing Rig Sensors from VFD to Rig.
- Rig Up/Rig down of rig site Communications on rig moves.
- Implementing and Troubleshooting Site Networking.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs, and drives to handle changing needs.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs.
- Informed supervisors when machines required major scheduled service or immediate repair.
Maintenance Technician
Hol-Mac Corp
Bay Springs
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Crane Preventive Maintenance.
- Drive Programming.
- All maintenance and troubleshooting performed on Machinist Equipment.
- Completed daily inspections of all electronic equipment.
- Documented all maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Installed and maintained databases on the company's server.
Forklift Operator
Roseburg Forest Products
Taylorsville
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Used strapping and bracing techniques and proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Prevent waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes, and other equipment.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Loaded, transported, and stacked materials.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Keep accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Manually counted the Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated areas.
- Ensured forklifts were operational through the performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to the staging area.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Rigger & Crew Leader
Dolphin Offshore Services
Houma
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Accumulated over 4000 hours of offshore experience in various rigging operations.
- Completed rigger certification training.
- Rigging Trainer.
- Mentored new hires to ensure smooth onboarding and integration into team.
- Completed extensive work shifts averaging 15-16 hours to meet project demands.
- Transitioned to college after layoff.
Education
National Certification - AEMT
Warrior EMS
Tuscaloosa, AL01-2026
EMT - National Certification
Jones College
Ellisville, MS05-2025
Electrical Technologies (Associate of Applied Science) -
Jones County College
Ellisville, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Sylva Bay Academy
Bay Springs, MS05-2013
Certificate - Petroleum (ELPT)
Jones County College
Ellisville, MS05-2017
Skills
- Team supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Inspection and testing protocols
- Fire pump systems understanding
- Project management
- Safety regulation adherence
- Facilities maintenance
- Work assignment delegation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Patient assessment
- Basic life support
- Emergency protocol adherence
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical device troubleshooting
- Incident management
- Emergency management
- Crisis response teamwork
- Disaster response
- Fire safety training
- Health education
- Patient documentation
- Safety compliance
Certification
- AEMT
- EMT
- EMR
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Forklift Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- First Aid Certification
- NCCER Certification
- OSHA 10
Timeline
AEMT
EMServ Ambulace
10.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Owens Corning
05.2022 - Current
Wood Shop Supervisor & CNC Operator/Programmer
Clairemont & Company
10.2020 - Current
Electrical Technician
PG Technologies Inc.
03.2019 - 10.2020
Instrumentation Technician
Nabors Drilling
05.2017 - 03.2019
Maintenance Technician
Hol-Mac Corp
12.2016 - 05.2017
Forklift Operator
Roseburg Forest Products
05.2016 - 12.2016
Rigger & Crew Leader
Dolphin Offshore Services
01.2014 - 01.2015
National Certification - AEMT
Warrior EMS
EMT - National Certification
Jones College
Electrical Technologies (Associate of Applied Science) -
Jones County College
High School Diploma -
Sylva Bay Academy
Certificate - Petroleum (ELPT)
Jones County College