1. RUSSELL VANSTEEL
2515 12th Drive SE
Lake Stevens, WA 98528
(432) – 296 – 0516
Rusty11340@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
United States Marine Corps Veteran and Operations Professional offering a comprehensive background in Safety and
Security, Risk Management, and Quality Assurance. Motivated and resourceful team player with a strong desire to succeed and
do whatever it takes to get the job done. Possesses a keen ability to thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings that require
willingness to adapt and adjust. Looking to utilize safety and security background and skills operations management to
contribute to a positive work environment. Highly experienced in the following areas:
 Safety & Site Management  Logistics  Policy Implementation
 Project Coordination
 Quality Assurance
 Strategic Planning
 Risk Management
 Customer Service
 Training & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Forest Service
Forestry Technician – Ukiah, OR and Darrington, WA April 2015 – October 2016
 Completed project work for over 100 acres of land to ensure that visibility was improved for motorists and to prevent
collisions with wildlife resulting in increased security and efficiency
 Patrolled the Eastern Oregon and deployed to extinguish and control eight different fires during the season using
specific wildland firefighting procedures and utilized techniques which varied according to fuel type, weather
conditions, and topography
 Utilized hand tools and chainsaws to construct fire-line on assigned area of operations and carried out specialized
assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations, using a variety of specialized tools,
equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires; monitoring and controlling fire on
controlled burns, collecting information on weather and fire behavior
 During any operations it was also my responsibility to maintain safety in my actions and the actions of those around
me
Puget Sound Security Patrol
Security Officer – Bellevue, WA February 2014 – April 2015
 Planned and facilitated security shift operations which included location inspections, performing security/safety
checks, and establishing a visible security presence to deter unauthorized activity from facilities on campus
 Developed and maintained reports and daily logs associated with property conditions, persons on site, and unusual
activity while establishing a visible security presence to deter illegal, unauthorized, and dangerous activity from
facilities
 Coordinated high-detail location inspections, provided security for personnel and customers, and protected property
by performing security/safety checks
 Articulated clear information to customers successfully, maintained orders, and responded to emergencies and
circulated orders and instructions successfully with team members in dynamic environments
See’s Trees and Evacuation
Operations Associate – Kenmore, WA October 2013 – January 2014
 Loaded necessary tools to do jobs, transported materials and equipment to job sites, and operated various vehicles
 Assisted climbers with their ropes, belayed limbs to the ground and dragged limbs to the wood chipper
 On nearly a daily basis, I used different hand tools, chainsaws, lawn care equipment and or sprinkler system tools
 Clear communication with my superiors and customers was utilized regularly

2. City of Midland
Firefighter – Midland, TX April 2010 – June 2013
 Performed daily inspections of gear and apparatus to ensure readiness to respond to whatever the call may be
 Responded to structure fires (10%), emergency medical calls (80%), as well as brush fires outside city limits without
municipal water supply (10%)
 Maintained certifications at the Hazmat Technician level, Basic Firefighter level and Emergency Medical Technician-
Basic level
 Assisted in daily cooking and cleaning in and around the station and received an award for rookie of the year
United Fuel and Energy
Warehouse Supervisor – Odessa, TX May 2007 – August 2009
 Maintained and instructed subordinates on the cleanliness and order in and around the lubricant warehouse
 Assisted with building orders for customers and monitored shipping and receiving of all product to and from the
warehouse
United States Marine Corps
Combat Engineer – Camp Pendleton, CA June 2002 – October 2006
 Supervised, lead and served as a member of a combat unit with a broad spectrum of operational capability by
performing demolitions, construction, mine clearing, maintenance and repair in effort to support ground forces to get
through obstacles
 Managed all day-to-day operations and logistics of buildings, roads, and power supplies in preparation for various
military units mobilizing to dynamic environments this included supervising ammunition and targets, ensuring
equipment is present and operational, and creating reports and daily logs to track equipment and operations
 Responsible for accomplishing the unit commander’s plans and programs by ensuring the military unit’s training and
deployment readiness objectives were met and/or succeeded to increase mission readiness and capability
EDUCATION
South Lake High School, St. Clair Shores, MI
High School Diploma
Midland Community College, Midland, TX
115 Credit hours
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Technical certificate, Wild-land Firefighter Red Card
Firefighter Type 1/Incident Commander Type 5 certification
Hazardous Material Technician certification
American Heart Associate First-Aid CPR/AED certification
AWARDS
Navy Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two stars
Iraqi Freedom Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Rookie of the Year Midland Fire Department
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