Ryan 5317
Student Wildland Firefighter
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About
Business Administration graduate (BBA, Memorial University) with a foundation in human resource management, organizational behaviour, and operations. Five consecutive seasons with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildfire program have built a strong record of reliability, teamwork, and sound judgment in high-pressure, fast-changing situations. Customer-facing retail experience and clear communication skills round out a profile ready for an entry-level business or management role.
Experience
Student Wildland Firefighter - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(2022-05 - 2026-08)
- Rehired for five consecutive seasons (2022–2026), completing 20 months of service in wildfire suppression and forest management.
- Deployed to Central Newfoundland on the largest wildfire in the province’s recorded history, working within a coordinated, multi-crew response.
- Supported operations on multiple Labrador wildfires that required community evacuations, where clear communication and dependable execution were critical.
- Followed strict safety procedures and a defined chain of command while adapting to rapidly changing conditions on numerous smaller fires across Labrador.
Sales Associate - NAPA Auto Parts
(2021-05 - 2021-08)
- Delivered customer service by identifying customer needs and matching them with the right parts using lookup technology.
- Processed and filled customer orders accurately, providing product information that helped customers make informed purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Memorial University of Newfoundland (2026-05)
High School Diploma - Mealy Mountain Collegiate – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (2021-06)
