Brian Calvert
Riverside,United States
Summary
Highly motivated, highly effective team leader seeking career opportunities in emergency medicine. Certified, licensed entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with Wilderness EMT certification, adept at learning processes associated with emergencies. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
High Country News
Paonia, CO
05.2014 - 10.2020
- Mentored and guided 20 staff editors, contractors and freelancers for a monthly nonprofit magazine covering the Western United States
- Ran weekly meetings with staff and individuals
- Facilitated training for junior editors through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
- Planned, designed and scheduled large projects
- Maintained clear communication with precise writing to document and inform critical processes.
Independent Journalist
Freelance
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Produced feature-length print and audio journalism on deadline in remote, austere conditions, including conflict zones, for national outlets
- Developed robust cultural competencies essential to such work
- Performed ongoing risk assessment for personal safety
Climbing Wall Instructor
Sportrock
Rockville, MD
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Ascertained wants and needs of guests to facilitate enjoyment
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring climbing areas, enforcing rules and safety policies
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep climbing equipment in optimal working condition.
- Oversaw refreshments counter, selling food items to customers and maintaining sufficient stock of products and supplies to meet expected needs
- Cleaned walls and holds to reduce spread of germs and bacteria
- Engaged safety devices, harnesses and ropes and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks
Education
Certification - Wilderness EMT
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander, WY04.2022
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
Riverside, CA03.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.1998
Skills
- EMT-B NREMT Certified, CA licensed
- Wilderness EMT Certified
- First Aid, CPR, AED
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Prehospital Care
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Emotional Support
- Treatment Documentation
- Organizational leadership
- Team management
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
High Country News
05.2014 - 10.2020
Climbing Wall Instructor
Sportrock
01.2006 - 07.2006
Independent Journalist
Freelance
01.2005 - 05.2014
Certification - Wilderness EMT
National Outdoor Leadership School
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Western Colorado University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Northern Colorado
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