Andrea Alvarez
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Dynamic leader and expert in trail building, with a proven track record at Wild Montana, enhancing volunteer engagement and stewardship projects. Knowledgeable in volunteer management and partner relations. Skilled in project management, inclusivity, and leveraging tools like Asana for organizational excellence. Achieved significant improvements in volunteer recruitment and project execution, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stewardship Coordinator
Wild Montana
04.2022 - Current
- Worked as part of a small team to coordinate volunteer outreach and grow grassroots base for Wild Montana.
- Planned and executed Volunteer Trail Crew projects where 8-12 volunteers were hosted, trained and safely worked together across several projects around western MT. This included leading trail projects in the field for multi-day events, maintaining safe working conditions and accomplishing outlined work by project partners.
- Developed strong relationships with project partners (USFS, FWP, BLM) to support and execute trail stewardship projects across western Montana.
- Developed relationships with board members, volunteers, staff, and community partners to support stewardship and education efforts.
- Supported local chapters of Wild Montana by attending local board meetings, supporting local events, and organizing service outings throughout summer seasons.
- Provided exceptional experiences for volunteers who donate their time to Wild Montana and show interest in becoming more involved with the organization.
- Orchestrated an annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to celebrate volunteers; this included working on a team to setup planning and executing volunteer outreach, invitations, event setup and take down.
- Participated actively in weekly team meetings offering creative solutions that ultimately improved overall stewardship recruitment and outreach.
Emergency Department Technician
Logan Health
09.2021 - Current
- Functions as a member of the Emergency Department team and offer support in this role.
- Operates and maintains equipment to Emergency Departmental standards.
- Executes and demonstrates patient care and knowledge of basic triage assignments.
Provides support for the Triage Nurse by greeting patients and family as they enter the triage area. - Provides ongoing communication with patients and family members. Answers the telephone, relays messages and directs customers/visitors to appropriate areas. Inputs patient information and vital signs into the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Keeps the triage area, including the waiting room, clean, tidy, and stocked.
- Appropriately stocks the area assigned. Performs outdate checks as assigned.
- Exhibits knowledge of staffing standards.
- Communicates all appropriate and critical changes in the patient’s condition, status and findings to the appropriate nurse or charge nurse.
Transports patients from the ED to their assigned floor with the use of telemetry - Demonstrates knowledge of ECG readings and interpretations.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Bigfork Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
- Established scene safety and clear roles in a team setting.
- Communicated with patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including intubation, suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Performed strongly as a team when called for structural and wildland firefighting, following all appropriate safety guidelines and tactics.
EMT/Firefighter
Evergreen Fire Rescue
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Performed strongly as a team when called for structural and wildland firefighting, following all appropriate safety guidelines and tactics.
Medical Assistant
Kalispell OBGYN Associates
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Customer Service Manager & Sales Representative
Montana Coffee Traders
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw 13 grocery merchandisers state-wide and 2 local customer service representatives on a daily basis.
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Communicated across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Maintained accurate, current and compliant financial records by monitoring and addressing variances.
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational strategies.
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Field Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Trained teams of young adults in field techniques such as trail-building, camping, outdoor living, Leave No Trace methods, outdoor safety and teamwork.
- Established and enforced a culture of safety and highly satisfactory work ethic on the crew.
- Facilitated regular Public Lands and Citizenship Education (PLACE) lessons, encouraging team dynamics and cohesion.
- Maintained safety paperwork for projects and supervisors in an orderly and timely fashion.
- HIked up to 5 miles per day with 40-lb backpack.
- Used trail hand tools: Pulaski, McLeods, Pick Mattock, shovels, rock bars, chainsaws, etc.
Field Crew Leader
Montana Convservation Corps
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Trained teams of young adults in field techniques such as trail-building, camping, outdoor living, Leave No Trace methods, outdoor safety and teamwork.
- Established and enforced a culture of safety and highly satisfactory work ethic on the crew.
- Facilitated regular Public Lands and Citizenship Education (PLACE) lessons, encouraging team dynamics and cohesion.
- Maintained safety paperwork for projects and supervisors in an orderly and timely fashion.
- Hiked up to 5 miles per day with 40-lb backpack.
- Used trail hand tools: Pulaski, McLeods, Pick Mattock, shovels, rock bars, chainsaws, etc.
- Coordinated with Forest Service/Park Service liaison about goal setting, project management and safety considerations.
- Built a culture of inclusion and team-focused productivity.
Crew Member
Montana Conservation Corps
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Worked alongside young adults in field techniques such as trail-building, camping, outdoor living, Leave No Trace methods, outdoor safety and teamwork.
- Participated in regular Public Lands and Citizenship Education (PLACE) lessons, encouraging team dynamics and cohesion.
- Hiked up to 5 miles per day with 40-lb backpack.
- Used trail hand tools: Pulaski, McLeods, Pick Mattock, shovels, rock bars, chainsaws, etc.
Education
Certification - Paramedicine
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT07.2020
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2014
Skills
- Organization
- Team building
- Leadership
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Communications
- Team management and inclusivity
- Volunteer management
- Teamwork
- MS Office including proficient in typing 75wpm
- Proficient in Asana, Slack, Form Assembly
- Expert in trail building skills
Certification
- Current chainsaw certification (bucker and feller)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- EMT-P
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- AMLS Certified
- PHTLS Certified
- Firefighter 1 Equivalency Trained
- Red Card Certified with some Wildland Training
- ICS-100, 200
- NCWG-S130, S190
Timeline
Stewardship Coordinator
Wild Montana
04.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Logan Health
09.2021 - Current
Paramedic/Firefighter
Bigfork Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kalispell OBGYN Associates
06.2019 - 09.2019
EMT/Firefighter
Evergreen Fire Rescue
04.2017 - 04.2021
Customer Service Manager & Sales Representative
Montana Coffee Traders
04.2017 - 04.2019
Field Crew Leader
Southwest Conservation Corps
04.2016 - 10.2016
Field Crew Leader
Montana Convservation Corps
03.2015 - 10.2015
Crew Member
Montana Conservation Corps
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Current chainsaw certification (bucker and feller)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- EMT-P
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- AMLS Certified
- PHTLS Certified
- Firefighter 1 Equivalency Trained
- Red Card Certified with some Wildland Training
- ICS-100, 200
- NCWG-S130, S190
Certification - Paramedicine
Flathead Valley Community College
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Flathead Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Wyoming
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