Armando Garcia
Whittier,CA
Summary
My name Armando Garcia, I am a 26-year-old college graduate, seeking a dynamic and challenging career in an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. With a strong desire to acquire new skills and strategies in the first responder field. My dream and goal is to be a determined and successful firefighter. I would say that I am known to my family, friends and loved ones for my resilience, charisma, opportunism, and reliability. I would say that my work ethic is the main source of my success, I am hardworking and dedicated individual who approaches tasks with unwavering commitment, never taking "No" for an answer.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Downey Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
Player Development Coach
Warren High School, Downey Ca
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted head coach in enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary while maintaining rapport with affected individuals.
- Implemented innovative techniques in skill development sessions, resulting in improved player performance.
- Managed practice schedules, coordinating gym time efficiently to maximize skill development opportunities.
- Conducted post-season evaluations of each athlete's performance with specific recommendations on areas they should focus on during offseason workouts.
- Coordinated community outreach events involving both players and coaching staff members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the team by participating in professional development seminars.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress on the court and in the classroom.
- Sustained the ongoing enhancement of record-keeping systems for continuous player statistic tracking.
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Falck Ambulance
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers from pre-hospital settings to definitive care facilities by establishing clear lines of communication with receiving staff members.
- Maintained detailed records of inventory levels on ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring availability of vital tools during emergencies.
- Increased efficiency of emergency response times through effective navigation, enabling the rapid arrival of life-saving assistance to those that may have needed it.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring that all necessary supplies were readily available for use during emergency calls.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, offering emotional support and reassurance during high-stress situations.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Applied critical thinking skills to anticipate and address potential challenges during the course of delivering high-quality patient care in the field.
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical procedures, assessments, and treatments, facilitating seamless hand-off to hospital staff for continued care.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Promoted safety-conscious work culture among peers by adhering to established protocols and guidelines during all aspects of patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12.2021
General Educational Studies-Transferred - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey, CA06.2016
Skills
- EMT Certified 2024
- National Registry For Emergency Technician Certificate-2024
- California State Certification Certification-2024
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Self-discipline
- Skill Development
- Basic Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
Accomplishments
- Received numerous commendations from supervisors for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.
- Obtained a Certificate of Achievement For Emergency Medical Services
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification
References
Rio Hondo's EMT Chief Scott Jaeggi
-(310) 779-3599
-sjaeggi@riohondo.edu
Timeline
Educator
Downey Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Player Development Coach
Warren High School, Downey Ca
02.2023 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Falck Ambulance
06.2022 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Hope International University
General Educational Studies-Transferred - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification
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