Andrew Farley
Elyria
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background as a Firefighter at Elyria Fire Department, excelling in emergency response and team leadership. Proven expertise in training development and public relations, enhancing community engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and logistics coordination, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness in high-pressure environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Apparel and Licensing Team Lead
American Road Group
Cleveland
01.2023 - Current
- Led team operations to ensure efficient workflow and timely task completion.
- Trained new employees on company procedures and best practices for optimal onboarding.
- Implemented process improvements that boosted team productivity and enhanced collaboration.
- Oversaw daily activities, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operational processes effectively.
- Managed inventory levels to meet operational demands efficiently.
- Resolved team conflicts through mediation and open dialogue initiatives to maintain harmony.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines to ensure high-quality task execution.
- Conducted pre-screening for possible new hires
- Interviewed and collaborated with the manager in hiring of personnel
Firefighter
Elyria Fire Department
Elyria
05.2000 - 05.2023
- Managed fire crews on emergency incidents including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and emergency medical calls
- Managed fire crews during critical incidents from 2015 to 2019
- Responded to major events as Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing team effectiveness
- Participated in training, responded to calls and operated engine and ladder apparatus responding to calls
- Conducted trainings regarding building construction, fire suppression and basic life support
- Developed training programs for new hires and existing employees to enhance skills and knowledge
- Developed lesson plans and tracked training records for all sworn fire employees
- Supervised training sessions for fire crews and new recruits
- Used NFPA codes to enhance training programs and update SOGs
- Coordinated public relations events to foster community engagement and promote fire safety initiatives
- Oversaw development of training strategies for employees from 2015 to 2019
Engineering Change Administrator
Invacare Corporation
Elyria
08.1992 - 05.2000
- After starting my career in the shop (installation of batteries on wheelchair motors) I became a clerk in the engineering/documentation department.
- I became an ECA and was responsible for coordination of changes, new product introduction and deviations to all associated departments.
- Changes must meet FDA compliance and be on file for use in litigation or research.
Legal Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Meade
11.1987 - 08.1990
- Completed basic training at Fort Knox, KY, and schooling at Fort Benjamin Harrison, then deployed to the Republic of South Korea to support units with judicial and non-judicial punishment, conduct research, and perform administrative duties.
- Served at Fort Meade, MD, fulfilling similar duties while acting as courier for the unit to NSA and other intelligence security commands, ensuring timely and secure communication.
Education
AAS - Fire Science
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-2014
AA - Business
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-1997
High school diploma -
Elyria West
Elyria, OH06-1987
Skills
- Emergency medical technician
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Logistics management
- Data analysis
- Military experience
- Public relations
- Event management
- Leadership development
- Strategic execution
- Budget oversight
- Coaching techniques
- Technical writing
- Microsoft Office
- Recruitment planning
- Fundraising campaigns
- Presentation skills
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Specialist, 11/01/87, 08/01/90, Basic training at Fort Knox, Legal Specialist training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Deployment to South Korea and Fort Meade MD
Timeline
Apparel and Licensing Team Lead
American Road Group
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Elyria Fire Department
05.2000 - 05.2023
Engineering Change Administrator
Invacare Corporation
08.1992 - 05.2000
Legal Specialist
U.S. Army
11.1987 - 08.1990
AAS - Fire Science
Lorain County Community College
AA - Business
Lorain County Community College
High school diploma -
Elyria West