Bobbie J Bahr
Apple Valley ,MN
Summary
"Dedicated and knowledgeable professional with experience in public services, aiming to apply expertise to the Minnesota Department of Health. Demonstrated commitment to maximizing effectiveness, efficiency, and the quality of services, with a proven track record of success."
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Consultant/Trainer
Stephenson County Health Department
06.2023 - Current
- Review grant deliverables and activities for completion at end of fiscal year for Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant.
- Completed all deliverables and activities that needed to be finalized to ensure compliance.
- Developed training plan for onboarding of emergency response coordinator.
- Perform onboarding and training for emergency response coordinator in all aspects of Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant and Emergency Management related concepts.
- Promoted available resources and connected staff with partners and stakeholders.
Emergency Medical Technician
Freeport Rural Ambulance
05.2007 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls for advanced life support ambulance service dispatched through E911 public service access point.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Maintain compliance with IL Region I protocols established by Swedish American Health EMS System.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Emergency Medical Technician Field Training Member
Freeport Rural Ambulance
05.2008 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Contribute to developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines that minimize risk and liability.
- Serve as BLS Instructor, conducting training for members from 2010 – 2014.
- Provided education, PPE training, and N95 mask fit testing to Association members during COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
Stephenson And Carroll County Health Department
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant, including writing and coordinating grant activities, meeting work plan deliverables, developing and managing budget, and preparing reports.
- As senior COVID-19 Response Planning Team member, developed county Mass Vaccination Plan, coordinated distribution points to include mass vaccination clinics, and established Incident Command.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Developed and maintain emergency response plans, manuals, and standard operating procedures according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Oversee monitoring of various infectious disease syndromic surveillance systems within school districts in county.
- Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Coordinated transportation of residents from long-term nursing facility during evacuation.
- Supervises, trains and evaluates program staff.
Public Information Officer
Stephenson And Carroll County Health Department
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed websites and social media accounts applying communication strategies and branding to maintain consistent voice and presence.
- Managed routine and crisis communications with media and members of public.
- Contribute to Illinois Region 1 Public Information Group as part of Joint Information System.
- Used Canva and Microsoft Office Suite to create and distribute press releases to media outlets.
- Gave multiple on-air interviews during COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
Stephenson County Health Department
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed National Association of County and City Health Officials application process and received official designation for hosting Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) withing Stephenson County Health Department.
- Oversee all aspects of MRC, including onboarding, training, activities, and retention of volunteers.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed training plan and curriculum for volunteer members of Northwest Illinois MRC.
- Developed volunteer handbook for Northwest Illinois MRC.
- Wrote for and was awarded multiple federal grants to train and sustain MRC volunteers.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
Association Secretary
Freeport Rural Ambulance
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Arranged meeting agendas, distributed details and documented meeting activities.
- Kept meetings and procedures in line with constitutional bylaws of Association.
- Oversaw membership roster, registration processes and recordkeeping for individual members.
- Maintained accountability and identification cards for Association members.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Pharmaceutical Inventory Control
Freeport Rural Ambulance
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
- Conducted inventory checks on pharmaceutical stock required for daily operations.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Scheduler / Payroll
Freeport Rural Ambulance
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules using internet-based scheduling program.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Emergency Medical Technician
Star Ambulance
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Ensured compliance with IL Region I protocols established by Swedish American Health EMS and protocols set forth by State of Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Association President
Freeport Rural Ambulance
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Established and maintained positive professional relationships with customers, peers, and members of community partners and organizations.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Organized and led monthly meetings for Freeport Rural Ambulance Association.
- Formulated and enforced Association by-laws, regulations and policies.
- Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.
- Participated as a planning committee member for a full-scale disaster drill in collaboration with Highland Community College and the Stephenson County Emergency Management Agency.
Emergency Medical Technician
Midwest Medics, Inc.
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Ensured adherence with IL Region I protocol set forth by OSF St Anthony EMS System.
- Contributed to strategic development and business development activities effectively.
- Participated as planning committee member for full-scale disaster drill in collaboration with Freeport School District and Stephenson County Emergency Management in 2013
- Participated in screening applications and interviewing new applicants.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences/Emergency Health Services
George Washington University
Washington D.C.07.2012
Master of Public Administration - Disasters/Hazards/Emergency Management
University of Colorado - Denver
Denver, CO12.2023
Skills
- Develop Operational Policies
- Project Management/Program Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
- Administrative Operations
- Policy Research
- Public Health Policy
- Program Leadership
- Staff Management
- Public Relations/Engagement
- Media Relations
- Continuous Professional Improvement
Certification
- Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider
- American Red Cross First Aid/AED/CPR
- Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator
- Mental Health First Aider
- FEMA's Professional Development Series
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency's Professional Development Series
- National Incident Command System: IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, IS-800.d, ICS-300, ICS-400
Timeline
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Consultant/Trainer
Stephenson County Health Department
06.2023 - Current
Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
Stephenson County Health Department
11.2021 - 11.2022
Association Secretary
Freeport Rural Ambulance
01.2020 - 01.2022
Public Information Officer
Stephenson And Carroll County Health Department
01.2019 - 11.2022
Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
Stephenson And Carroll County Health Department
08.2018 - 11.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Star Ambulance
10.2017 - 01.2019
Pharmaceutical Inventory Control
Freeport Rural Ambulance
08.2017 - 12.2019
Scheduler / Payroll
Freeport Rural Ambulance
04.2014 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Midwest Medics, Inc.
04.2013 - 03.2016
Association President
Freeport Rural Ambulance
01.2011 - 05.2017
Emergency Medical Technician Field Training Member
Freeport Rural Ambulance
05.2008 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Freeport Rural Ambulance
05.2007 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences/Emergency Health Services
George Washington University
Master of Public Administration - Disasters/Hazards/Emergency Management
University of Colorado - Denver
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