David Sherwood

• Instructed and coached over 1000 EMT students, developed curriculum on emergency medical theory and practice. Students had a 100% passing rate on state and national testing

• Managed multimillion-dollar construction projects and managed crews. Achieved 100% customer satisfaction by finishing 150+ projects on time and under budget.
• Increased profits and productivity, projects were under budget and on time, by improving team morale through improved team organization, coaching and acquiring new uniforms.
• Decreased crew turnover and increased engagement by influencing 42%+ Pay Raises, implementing a new Onboarding & Training system all new crew members creating a positive work environment.

• Secondary Educator Patient Representative Loss Prevention specialist Life Insurance Underwriter
• Physical Science & Biology, Inarajan High School, Guam - 5 years PeaceHealth Hospital , Eugene, OR.- 1 year
• Corporate, Detroit MI - 5 years
• Symmetry Financial Group, Eugene, OR- 2 years

Provided strategic leadership and operational oversight for three of the organization’s largest disaster response programs, ensuring operational readiness, effective program implementation, and continuous improvement through standardized practices.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all training and professional development initiatives. Develop and implement comprehensive training curricula in compliance with state and federal standards, ensuring all certificates and records are accurately maintained and up to date. Organize and oversee training operations for emergency response personnel, ensuring readiness for all hazards incidents. Respond to alarms as part of the leadership team, providing on scene coordination and guidance. Responsible for recruitment, development and retention of personnel to maintain a skilled and resilient workforce.
• Saved $276K annually and improved performance, streamlined workflow, improved safety, improved working conditions, trained students by writing a proposal to add 6 EMT students to serve as front line responders in exchange for tuition reimbursement. Applied for and awarded FEMA grant to have the first 4 years of the program paid.
• Trained over 2000 fire fighters to achieve Fire Fighter 1 and beyond to officer level.
• Supervise career staff of 20 and volunteer ranks of 80 people.
• Motivated 900 volunteers to achieve Fire Fighter 1 and beyond to officer level through training, vocational program and leadership. Now recognized as one of the model combination career/volunteer departments in-state.

• Supported emergency management and preparedness training for fire, rescue, police, medical, and military teams across municipalities in Latin America.
• Helped build training materials, secure donations, and deliver practical workshops for local responders.