David Rodgers
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Highly motivated professional Fire Captain, University Instructor, and MBA with a proven track record in leadership, teaching, project management, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. Self-directed, accountable, and vision-oriented collaborator dedicated to optimizing service while removing obstacles to growth and efficacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRE OFFICER
Roanoke County Fire Rescue/ Town of Vinton Fire and EMS
10.2015 - 12.2023
- Led teams of firefighters on fire, Haz-Mat, rescue, natural disaster response, and medical incidents, orchestrating team efforts for optimal results. High accountability and regulatory compliance. Projected a positive image to the public and cultivated good relationships with the community and volunteers. Trained and mentored firefighters. Fostered a collaborative environment with high team morale and a culture of excellence.
- Developed and implemented department Policies and Procedures for Roanoke County Fire Rescue.
- EMS Compliance and Quality Assurance Officer for Town of Vinton 2015-2019. Aligned department with Medicare/Medicaid and Department of Health regulations, managed audits, and instituted best practices.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Radford University Carilion/Western Virginia EMS Council
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Led two highly successful Paramedic programs through Jefferson College and Radford University Carilion.
- Designed and implemented online and hybrid learning during the Pandemic education crisis.
Writer
Freelance
08.2013 - Current
- Researched, wrote, edited, and independently published two full-length popular history books: "Sons of Vikings: History, Legends, and Impact of the Viking Age" (2018) and "Heroic Women Your History Teachers Never Told You About" (2019).
- Wrote and edited high-quality, engaging online content for educational and search engine optimization (SEO) purposes.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and software to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Meticulous historical research and fact-checking.
Education
MBA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY
05-2001
Skills
- Leadership and personnel management
- Development and strategic planning
- Project management
- Financial management
- Collaborating with board members, employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders to identify and address priorities and gaps
- Grant writing, implementation, and regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Teaching, mentoring, and formulating educational programs
- Verbal and written communications (including blogs, newsletters, and exhibit materials)
- Technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Suites, website management, social media, AI, graphic design, etcetera
- Marketing (including social media and SEO) and public relations
- Property management
Timeline
LEAD INSTRUCTOR - Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Radford University Carilion/Western Virginia EMS Council
09.2018 - 11.2022
FIRE OFFICER - Roanoke County Fire Rescue/ Town of Vinton Fire and EMS
10.2015 - 12.2023
Writer - Freelance
08.2013 - Current
Liberty University - MBA, HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Arts, HISTORY