1. WILLIAM JOSEPH GRIFFITH
405 Summers Place, Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 448-8982
wjg23320@gmail.com
CREDENTIALS:
 TWIC card / U.S. security clearance
 Valid U. S. Passport
 Rapid Gate Identification Card
 NFPA 10 Certified
 Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health
Professions
EXPERIENCE:
November 2014 – October 2015
Hillers Systems Inc., 1242 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Immediate Supervisor: Tony Bower (757) 549-9123
Reason for leaving: Laid off
Marine Technician
 Maintaining, inspecting, and replacing portable fire extinguishers
 Inspecting and testing of CO2, Halon, and FM-200 fire protection systems onboard ships
 Inspecting heat and smoke detection systems
 Delivering high pressure CO2 cylinders (both in-state and out-of-state)
 Repairing fixed firefighting systems according to U.S. Coast Guard and ABS standards, and to the
satisfaction of the vessels’ Chief Engineers
January 2014 - November 2014
Hillers Systems Inc., 1242 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Immediate Supervisor: Dave (757) 549-9123
Service Technician
• Inspecting and replacing portable fire extinguishers
• Performing annual fire sprinkler inspections
• Repairing and replacing fire sprinkler systems
January 2013 – March 2013
Caliper, 512 Central Drive, Suite 100A, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Recruiter: Sandy Dobson, (757) 486-3838
Reason for leaving: End of assignment
Laborer, Assigned to City of Portsmouth, Stormwater Division
Immediate Supervisor: Eddie Savage, (757) 393-8666
 Weedeating drainage ditches
 Cleaning out storm drains

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June 2009 – December 2012
NeighborCare - Portsmouth, 300 Port Centre Parkway, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Immediate Supervisor: Shane Grant, (757) 399-2046
Reason for leaving: Position relocated out of area.
Pharmacy Technician / Stager
 Scanning bar codes on items to be packaged, verifying accuracy of order, and preparing bags for delivery.
 Ensuring that orders leave pharmacy on time.
 Under the Pharmacy Technician Trainee program, filling prescriptions starting December 2010. Obtained
certification on May 12, 2011.
January 2009 – May 2009
NeighborCare - Portsmouth, 300 Port Centre Parkway, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Immediate Supervisor: Lisa Toney, (757) 399-2046 (no longer with company)
Delivery Driver
 Delivering medications and medical supplies to medical facilities and private homes. On May 31, 2009,
delivery duties were transferred to a private contractor.
April 2007 – November 2008
Harris Fire Protection, Portsmouth Substation, 53 Rivercrest Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Immediate Supervisor: John M. Bacon, (757) 955-0590
Reason for leaving: Laid off due to economy.
Fire Protection Assistant Technician
 Maintenance, recharging and inspecting of portable fire extinguishers
 Inspecting and testing of CO2 fire protection systems onboard ships
 Inspecting heat and smoke detection systems
 Delivering high pressure CO2 cylinders (both in-state and out-of-state)
 Repairing fixed firefighting systems to the satisfaction of the vessels’ Chief Engineers
March 1999 – November 2006
Accessible Living & Griffith Services, 4105 Third Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Immediate Supervisor: Richard T. Griffith, Owner, (757) 348-2887
Reason for Leaving: Business closed.
Assistant to Owner
 Supervising crews on yard services
 Analyzing problems with the yards (i.e. fungus, diseases, insect infestation, drainage problems, etc.) to
identify proper treatment of problems
 Performed all the aspects involved with lawn and flower bed care and maintenance.
 Painting of interior and exterior surfaces (residential or commercial).
 Assists with various carpentry repairs, renovations, roofing, and construction of new additions.
March 2003 – July 2005
ABL’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1125 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Immediate Supervisor: Linda Crockett, Out of business
Reason for leaving: Demands of other employment
Restaurant Staff
 Prepared food for customers, including all stages of cooking meals
 Stocking and organizing bar and food preparation areas
 Washing dishes
EDUCATION:

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Homeschooled, Chesapeake, VA – Graduated June 2001

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REFERENCES:
John Bacon
53 Rivercrest Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 955-0590
Mike Taylor
5434 Old Carrsville Rd
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 651-0730
Kristin Armstrong
5603 Parish Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(802) 449-7482