Drew R Sparks
Manhattan,IL
Summary
Offering dedication and willingness to learn and develop in demanding environment. Brings understanding of safety procedures and emergency response techniques, coupled with physical fitness and stamina. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills in the Lieutenant's role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Conway Shield
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
Director of Procurement
Greguoli Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Shipping Logistics
- Material availability analysis
- Material conformance and compliance
- Aerospace 9100 compliance
- ITAR DFARA compliance/Schedule
- Work Cycle planning
- Achieved substantial cost savings with the implementation of a centralized procurement system for better spend visibility and control.
- Led contract negotiation efforts for major suppliers, ensuring favorable terms that supported business requirements while mitigating risk exposure.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Confined Space Rescue Team Leader
Start Group
01.2017 - Current
- Confined Space Rescue standby within industry
- Lead Rescuer/Support Rescuer
- High angle Rescue standby within industry
- Confined Space instructor
- CPR instructor
- OSHA compliance officer
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Park Forest Fire Department
01.2012 - Current
- Acting Officer/Lieutenant
- Training instructor
- Fire Inspector
- Public Educator
- Special Rescue Team (Gray CART) Training Officer, Logistics Officer
- Honor Guard Member
- Awards 3x Life Saving, 6x Matrious Commendation, 7x Unit Citation
Firefighter/paramedic
Monee Fire Protection District
01.2009 - Current
- Acting Officer/Lieutenant
- Lead Training Committee Officer
- Small Engines and tools Manager
Firefighter/Paramedic
Carol Stream Fire Protection District
01.2009 - 01.2012
Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Richton Park Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2012
Education
Basic Firefighter Certification -
Romeoville Fire Academy
01.2012
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings -
New Mexico Tech
01.2007
Harper College
12.2005
Firefighter II Certification -
3rd District Fire Academy
01.2005
Waubonsee Community College
12.2004
Skills
- Emergency scene management
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Procurement process improvement
- Performance improvement
- Community relations
- Leadership and supervision
- Radio communication proficiency
- Public education
- Fire prevention
- Critical incident stress management
- Personnel management
Certifications and recognition
- Licensed Paramedic (State of Illinois)
- Basic Firefighter Certification
- Advanced Firefighter Certification
- Blue Card Command Structure Certified
- Rope Rescue Vertical II
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Vehicle Machinery Operator
- Fire Service Vehicle Operator
- Fire Apparatus Engineer
- Fire Officer 1/CoFo
- Fire Officer 2/Advancer fire officer
- Fire Service Instructor 1
- Fire Service Instructor 2
- Hazmat operations
- Nims 100
- Nims 200
- Nims 700
- Nims 800
- Incident response to suicide bombings
- Incident response to Terror events
Related experience
- Greguoli Technologies, 01/01/22, Current, Director of Procurement, Shipping Logistics, Material availability analysis, Material conformance and compliance, Aerospace 9100 compliance, ITAR DFARA compliance/Schedule, Work Cycle planning
- Park Forest Fire Department, 01/01/12, Current, Firefighter/Paramedic, Acting Officer/Lieutenant, Training instructor, Fire Inspector, Public Educator, Special Rescue Team (Gray CART) Training Officer, Logistics Officer, Honor Guard Member, 3x Life Saving, 6x Matrious Commendation, 7x Unit Citation
- Start Group, 01/01/17, Current, Confined Space Rescue standby within industry, Lead Rescuer/Support Rescuer, High angle Rescue standby within industry, Confined Space instructor, CPR instructor, OSHA compliance officer
- Monee Fire Protection District, 01/01/09, Current, Firefighter/paramedic, Acting Officer/Lieutenant, Lead Training Committee Officer, Small Engines and tools Manager
- Carol Stream Fire Protection District, 01/01/09, 12/31/12, Firefighter/Paramedic
- Richton Park Fire Department, 01/01/05, 12/31/12, Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Timeline
Sales Representative
Conway Shield
04.2024 - Current
Director of Procurement
Greguoli Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Confined Space Rescue Team Leader
Start Group
01.2017 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Park Forest Fire Department
01.2012 - Current
Firefighter/paramedic
Monee Fire Protection District
01.2009 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Carol Stream Fire Protection District
01.2009 - 01.2012
Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Richton Park Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2012
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings -
New Mexico Tech
Harper College
Firefighter II Certification -
3rd District Fire Academy
Waubonsee Community College
Basic Firefighter Certification -
Romeoville Fire Academy
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