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Cheryl Klein

Peoria,AZ

Summary

· Over 40 years experience working with diverse populations

· Coordinating multidepartment university programs

· 30 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Public Service

· 30 years of fundraising for numerous charitable organizations

· 35 years public speaking

· 12 years as higher education instructor

· State and Federal Legislation Consultation

· Author of Florida State Policy and Procedures with EMS

· Supervisor of the Disaster Response Teams for the State of Florida

· Decorated with Medal of Valor by Gov. Lawton Chiles, State of Florida

· Decorated with Medal of Bravery by Gov. Lawton Chiles, State of Florida

· Multi Lingual proficient with French and Spanish

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Canine Companions
06.2023 - Current
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others within the D&I Committee.
  • Public Speaking to various sized groups
  • Community outreach to lesser served communities regarding the accessibility to attaining a service dog through Canine Companions


Volunteer - Az Valley of the Sun Golf Classic,

Canine Companions
05.2018 - Current
  • Core Committee Member
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Acquired donations of goods and services for the event.
  • Supervised military guests of honor during the event.
  • Ambassador of Canine Companions to event participants.

Fundraising Coordinator

Self-Employed
09.1995 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
  • Conducted prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations.
  • Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors to increase donations.
  • Developed and executed creative strategies to promote fundraising events.

Paramedic Field Training Officer

EMS
07.1984 - 12.2011
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and neonatal advanced life support (NALS) under pressure.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Author of the "Practice Parameters for Documentation", Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties Florida
  • Author of the "Allocation and Triage During a Mass Casualty Incident", State of Florida
  • Supervising Instructor and Preceptor for the Paramedic and EMT program for Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties, FL

Physicians Assistant

Dr. Richard Giannotto
04.2002 - 02.2009
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Educated patients on variety of health concerns
  • Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
  • Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Maintained surgical scheduling
  • Organized traveling surgical team

Education

Biology With Emphasis in Genetics

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA

Associate of Science - Paramedic, EMS

Valencia Community College
Orlando FL
05.1984

Skills

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Fundraising
  • Computer Skills
  • Community Engagement
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Recordkeeping
  • Event Setup
  • Operations Support
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Administrative Support
  • Resource Coordination
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Az Driver's License

Additional Information

Canine Companions Graduate Dog Recipient

Disability Advocate

Timeline

Volunteer

Canine Companions
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer - Az Valley of the Sun Golf Classic,

Canine Companions
05.2018 - Current

Physicians Assistant

Dr. Richard Giannotto
04.2002 - 02.2009

Fundraising Coordinator

Self-Employed
09.1995 - Current

Paramedic Field Training Officer

EMS
07.1984 - 12.2011

Biology With Emphasis in Genetics

Slippery Rock University

Associate of Science - Paramedic, EMS

Valencia Community College

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