Christopher Ballard
East Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in emergency medical services at Brewster Ambulance Service. Excelled in critical decision-making and fostering compassionate patient care, and demonstrated expertise in emergency vehicle operation. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 3 years of experience as an EMT - Basic who is recently certified as an NREMT - Paramedic and a MA Licensed Paramedic. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Brewster Ambulance Service
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Property Manager
Firstservice Residential
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
- Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Developed comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to prolong the lifespan of building systems and reduce costly emergency repairs.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiations, optimizing property financial performance.
- Cultivated network of reliable contractors and service providers to ensure quick response times for repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections to preemptively identify and address maintenance needs.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring all property expenses were kept within allocated funds.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Easton Country Club
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Monitored weather forecasts closely to adjust daily maintenance schedules as needed, maximizing productivity while safeguarding turf health.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
- Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
- Implemented strategic drainage solutions to reduce standing water on fairways and greens after heavy rain events.
- Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
- Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
- Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
- Helped maintain membership satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to course playability or aesthetic quality.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
Greenskeeper
Ridder Farm Golf Club
06.2010 - 04.2018
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Boosted course playability after weather events, quickly restoring playing surfaces.
- Ensured safety and aesthetic appeal of course, trimming trees and repairing turf damages.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School
Brockton, MA05-2011
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western New England University
Springfield, MABachelor of Science - Management
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2017
Certificate of Completion - EMT - Basic
National EMS Institute
Carver, MA03-2022
Certificate of Completion - EMT - Paramedic
National Medical Education Training Center
West Bridgewater, MA01-2025
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Direct patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Seizure management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Paramedic - MA State Licensed
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- MA Driver's License
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Brewster Ambulance Service
05.2022 - Current
Property Manager
Firstservice Residential
04.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Easton Country Club
04.2018 - 04.2019
Greenskeeper
Ridder Farm Golf Club
06.2010 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western New England University
Bachelor of Science - Management
Bridgewater State University
Certificate of Completion - EMT - Basic
National EMS Institute
Certificate of Completion - EMT - Paramedic
National Medical Education Training Center
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