Deodath Singh
Arouca
Summary
Results-driven Public Safety Officer specializing in maintaining order, enforcing laws, and protecting lives and property. Achieved enhanced facility efficiency and reduced operating costs through strategic planning and effective budget management. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, leveraging strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure compliance with safety regulations and optimizing project execution.
Overview
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire officer
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service
08.2012 - Current
- Provided immediate assistance during emergencies including fires, accidents, and natural disasters.
- Execute rescue operations to safely extract trapped individuals from hazardous environments.
- Conducted fire safety briefings and evacuation drills for public and private sector organizations.
- Operates a wide range of Fire Service appliances and equipment.
- Inspected fire appliances, hoses, and breathing apparatus before duty shifts.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of station facilities and equipment.
- Developed and maintained fire prevention programs, contributing to reduced risk of injury and property damage in the community.
- Evaluated personnel performance during emergency response drills.
- Instructed new recruits in basic firefighting techniques.
- Operates a wide range of Fire Service appliances and equipment.
- Visits factories and institutions within the station area for familiarization with the location of fire prevention and suppression system and chemical and water outlets as part of a team.
- Performs duties consistent with station routine such as sentry duty, switchboard, control room, fuel supplies and telecommunication operations.
- Maintained station records and assisted in compiling data for monthly and annual reports.
- Attended continuing education courses related to fire service operations.
- Developed strategies for controlling hazardous materials incidents.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
- Provide feedback to improve the station's efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Assessed incident scenes and supported command decisions during fireground operations.
- Investigated causes of residential, commercial, and industrial fires.
Project Site Co-ordinator
Executive Caribbean Development
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Coordinated Caribbean development site schedules with executive project teams.
- Managed schedules and timelines for site projects, ensuring completion within deadlines.
- Supervised daily site access, deliveries, and workforce coordination.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor project progress and adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored site activities for compliance with company and local requirements.
- Resolved site issues through clear communication and prompt follow-up.
- Addressed and resolved site issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports on site activities, highlighting any issues or deviations from plans.
- Maintained open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones.
- Facilitated contract modifications to align project goals with team execution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure necessary services or products.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- Managed delivery of materials and supplies, verifying quantities against invoices and packing slips.
- Established distribution procedures for tools and materials to guarantee constant availability.
- Provide construction guidance to work teams as needed.
- Maintained project records, permits, and inspection documents.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient resource utilization.
- Supervised budget development and assisted in maintaining financial compliance.
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Led site meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
- Contributed to successful RFP development and submission.
- Led site meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor project progress and adherence to quality standards.
Marketing Co-ordinator/Programme Co-ordinator
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
09.2004 - 08.2009
- Developed targeted marketing plans and strategies to reach specific audiences for various courses.
- Creating advertising schedules across multiple mediums to effectively inform potential clients, students, and the public.
- Developing marketing procedures for the department.
- Developing advertising material to be published using external graphic artists.
- Liaising with foreign bodies regarding training and accreditation of courses.
- Facilitated in-house training and consultancy services for multiple organizations.
- Managed training schedules for in-house and public programs.
- Currently assisting our consultant in developing and implementing the company's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001
- Assigning work instruction and developing work procedures for administrative staff.
- Coordinate all on-site audits to give participants of the Internal Quality Auditing programme some practical experience. e.g. Prepare Audit Schedule, Select Audit Team and Lead some of the team through the audit.
- Supported accreditation, audit, and certification activities with accurate administrative records.
- Communicated with clients, trainers, and stakeholders on the institute's programs and deadlines.
- Reviewed forms and reports for compliance with Caribbean Institute for Quality standards.
- Maintained office files, correspondence, and confidential records for institute operations.
- Assisted departmental teams with logistics, planning, and day-to-day coordination tasks.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees , supplying knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff by setting priorities and goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Air Condition/Refrigeration Technician
BLUE WATERS PRODUCTS LTIMITED
08.2002 - 09.2004
- Serviced refrigeration units across Blue Waters Products Limited facilities
- Inspected compressors, evaporators, and condensers for safe operation
- Repaired leaks, faulty wiring, and worn refrigeration components
- Cleaned coils, filters, and drains to support equipment performance
- Responded to breakdowns and restored refrigeration systems quickly
- Coordinated with production staff on cooling needs and repairs
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on a specific model.
- Maintained and repaired electrical and pneumatic controls, HVAC equipment and systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Sustained a safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage while adhering to regulatory standards and building codes.
- Utilized specialized tools such as brazing torches, leak detectors and vacuum pumps during repairs.
- Educated customers on effective operation of refrigeration systems.
- Maintained records of service calls, repairs performed and parts used.
- Addressed customer issues related to malfunctioning refrigeration units. related to malfunctioning refrigeration units.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts in refrigeration systems such as motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators and valves.
- Installed new equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions and safety standards.
- Interpreted schematics and diagrams to determine the most efficient repair solutions.
- Ensured that all work was conducted safely following industry standards and regulations.
- Consulted technical manuals to understand repair procedures and schematics specific configurations.
- Examined work orders to understand project requirements and tasks. Collaborated with supervisors to clarify project requirements.
- Engaged with clients to address their inquiries during service calls during service calls to address their concerns and inquiries. during service calls to address concerns. during service calls for top-quality customer service.
- Inspected the job site before the project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Trained employees on proper repair techniques to improve service quality. on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance service.
Administrative Assistant
Kayoum Mohammed Commissioner of affidavits
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Handled incoming calls professionally and routed messages, provided information
- Collected and deposited cheques, paid bills, and delivered packages efficiently
- Receive incoming calls and route/take messages and give information as appropriate
- Collected and deposited payments accurately cheques, pay bills and deliver packages
- Collected cash payments from clients at the service counter from clients over the counter
- Provided customer service to potential clients, addressing inquiries and facilitating engagement
Education
Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management
San Fernando 09-2026
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours - Business Computing, School of Accounting and Management
London Metropolitan University
St Augustine Advanced Certificate - Applied Quality Management
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
Chaguanas Certificate of Proficiency - Computer Literacy
University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies
St Augustine Industrial Maintenance Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Leve (Grade 1) -
Metal Industries Company Limited
MacoyaFire Protection & Prevention Training Programme -
Safety Health Environmental Lab Services Limited
Chaguanas Certificate in Sales & Marketing -
School of Business & Computer Science Limited
San JuanISO 9001:2000 Certificate in Internal Quality Auditing - Process Auditing for Business Improvement
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
Chaguanas ISO 9001:2000 Effective Quality Systems Documentation & Implementation -
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
Chaguanas Skills
- Information and Communication Technology
- Emergency response
- Project coordination
- Public safety
- Organizational skills
- Disaster preparedness and management
- Hazardous materials response
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Self motivation
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Incident command
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1984-04-17
- Marital Status: Married
Interest
- Date of Birth: 1984-04-17
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Fire officer
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service
08.2012 - Current
Project Site Co-ordinator
Executive Caribbean Development
08.2009 - 08.2012
Marketing Co-ordinator/Programme Co-ordinator
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
09.2004 - 08.2009
Air Condition/Refrigeration Technician
BLUE WATERS PRODUCTS LTIMITED
08.2002 - 09.2004
Administrative Assistant
Kayoum Mohammed Commissioner of affidavits
06.2001 - 08.2002
Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours - Business Computing, School of Accounting and Management
London Metropolitan University
Advanced Certificate - Applied Quality Management
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
Certificate of Proficiency - Computer Literacy
University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies
Industrial Maintenance Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Leve (Grade 1) -
Metal Industries Company Limited
Fire Protection & Prevention Training Programme -
Safety Health Environmental Lab Services Limited
Certificate in Sales & Marketing -
School of Business & Computer Science Limited
ISO 9001:2000 Certificate in Internal Quality Auditing - Process Auditing for Business Improvement
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited
ISO 9001:2000 Effective Quality Systems Documentation & Implementation -
Caribbean Institute for Quality Limited