Christopher Woertz
Sellersburg, IN
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Chief of Operations with expertise in emergency response coordination, team leadership, and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing community outreach initiatives and developing effective training programs for firefighting personnel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Chief of Operations
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue
Sellersburg
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated emergency response operations for various incidents and community events.
- Managed training programs for new firefighters and ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Assisted in developing and implementing safety protocols for team operations.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community outreach and fire prevention efforts.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules to ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- Led incident debriefings to analyze performance and improve future response strategies.
- Supported budget planning by evaluating resource needs for operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders such as vendors or customers regarding project timelines or deliverables.
- Monitored employee attendance records to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Assisted in development, implementation, and monitoring of department budget and recommended relevant changes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines within budget constraints.
- Performed research activities to identify new opportunities that could benefit the organization's growth strategy.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with senior management teams to ensure strategic objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Scheduled Department shifts to provide effective coverage and decrease response time.
- Accepted command of department in absence of Chief.
- Conducted job interviews and hired new employees to accommodate department needs.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate essential Department information.
- Responded to calls and adopted necessary role within department response team.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from research projects or other initiatives undertaken by the department.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols for the department's efficient functioning.
Operations Manager
PC Home Store
New Albany
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce waste.
- Coordinated staff schedules to meet operational needs and maintain workflow.
- Trained new employees on store policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Supervised daily dispatch operations to ensure timely deliveries and efficient service.
- Coordinated with drivers to assign routes and manage schedules effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12-2025
Skills
- Emergency response coordination
- Team leadership
- Policy development
- Equipment maintenance
- Community outreach
- Staff training
- Training coordination
- Incident analysis
- Risk management
- Performance evaluations
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III
Timeline
Assistant Chief of Operations
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue
09.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
PC Home Store
08.2015 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Bloomington