Brian D. Heinz
Pismo Beach,CA
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional with 33+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving emergency responders and career professionals. Proven track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing training environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Chemical Safety Training
12.1989 - Current
- Self-Employed Training Organization
- Deliver state and federal training and develop organizational goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and training officers to deliver training programs and exercises state-wide, nation-wide and world-wide
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Managed annual capital budget and expenditures for business.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Managed daily operations, hired consultant staff as necessary for course deliveries and projects.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Instructor/Coordinator I
California Specialized Training Institute
02.1994 - 05.1996
- Developed and Delivered training courses as assigned.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
Firefighter
Pismo Beach Fire Department
09.1986 - 06.1989
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to water/beach incidents (served as lifeguard), EMS and hazardous material incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CABachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Communication Studies
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06.1989
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Organized and Detail Oriented
- Business Professional
- Proposal and Contract Negotiations
- Technical Writing
- Invoicing and Contracts
- Leadership and Delegation
- Protecting People, Environment and Property
Certification
- Certified Firefighter with CA State Fire, Hazardous Materials Specialist and Hazardous Materials Instructor with CA Specialized Training Institute (see list of certifications and experience). Instructor and Curriculum Development for National Emergency Training Center / National Fire Academy.
Timeline
Instructor/Coordinator I
California Specialized Training Institute
02.1994 - 05.1996
Director
Chemical Safety Training
12.1989 - Current
Firefighter
Pismo Beach Fire Department
09.1986 - 06.1989
Associate of Science - General Studies
Cuesta College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Communication Studies
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Certified Firefighter with CA State Fire, Hazardous Materials Specialist and Hazardous Materials Instructor with CA Specialized Training Institute (see list of certifications and experience). Instructor and Curriculum Development for National Emergency Training Center / National Fire Academy.