Edsel Ford
Bryan,TX
Summary
Professional Leader with 15 years of extensive expertise in emergency response and crisis management. Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning skills, enhancing security protocols and fostering collaborative relationships. Committed to advancing safety measures through innovative solutions and effective risk assessment. Meticulously oversaw quality control processes, ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations. Implemented rigorous inspection protocols to maintain exceptional construction standards. Drove operational excellence by optimizing resource allocation, resulting in substantial improvements in project efficiency and client satisfaction. Cultivated a culture of innovation, empowering team members to propose and implement creative solutions that addressed complex construction challenges. Anticipated industry trends, adapting construction practices to meet future demands. Positioned the company as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable building. Spearheaded medical care delivery in high-risk zones. Enhanced medical team's operational readiness through expert training. Pioneered advancements in field treatment protocols. Ensured strict regulatory compliance in maintaining medical records. Exhibited leadership prowess in achieving Senior Non-Commissioned Officer rank. Mentored and enhanced medical personnel, fostering a cohesive team capable of executing complex procedures under extreme pressure. Maintained meticulous medical records and ensured strict regulatory compliance, supporting seamless continuity of care in dynamic military settings. Advanced to Senior Non-Commissioned Officer role, demonstrating leadership acumen and driving excellence in military healthcare delivery. Led critical medical interventions in combat zones, enhancing team readiness through advanced training and pioneering field treatment protocols. Developed cutting-edge field medical procedures, significantly improving survival rates and establishing new standards for combat healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
01.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans tailored to each offender''s needs and progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and offender assessment.
- Supported vocational training programs aimed at preparing residents for successful reintegration into society upon release.
- Documented daily activities and progress reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each resident''s file.
- Served as a positive role model by demonstrating strong work ethic, integrity, and respect towards others within the correctional setting.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including assisting in calming down distressed or aggressive residents.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Conducted room searches to prevent contraband from entering the facility, maintaining a safe living environment for all residents.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or crises situations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all residents and staff members.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on life skills development, promoting personal growth among offenders.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
- Assisted in the coordination of facility-wide events and activities that encouraged positive engagement among residents.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Led recreational activities that fostered teamwork, communication skills, and physical fitness among residents.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies and procedures, maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Leadership Consultant
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Delivered informative presentations to specific business groups and large-scale conferences on topics such as Extreme Ownership and Leadership strategies and tactics.
- Offered strategic feedback to leadership teams in operational decision-making and long-term planning.
- Built strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
07.2011 - 04.2017
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Combat Medic
US Army
06.2008 - 04.2017
- Spearheaded medical care delivery in high-risk zones
- Enhanced medical team's operational readiness through expert training
- Pioneered advancements in field treatment protocols
- Ensured strict regulatory compliance in maintaining medical records
- Exhibited leadership prowess in achieving Senior Non-Commissioned Officer rank
- Mentored and enhanced medical personnel, fostering a cohesive team capable of executing complex procedures under extreme pressure
- Maintained meticulous medical records and ensured strict regulatory compliance, supporting seamless continuity of care in dynamic military settings
- Advanced to Senior Non-Commissioned Officer role, demonstrating leadership acumen and driving excellence in military healthcare delivery
- Led critical medical interventions in combat zones, enhancing team readiness through advanced training and pioneering field treatment protocols
- Developed cutting-edge field medical procedures, significantly improving survival rates and establishing new standards for combat healthcare delivery
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
- Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
Non-commissioned Officer
US Army
07.2011 - 04.2017
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
Non-commissioned Officer in Charge of Forward Observation Base Security
US Army
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Spearheaded intelligence-gathering missions, pinpointing enemy locations
- Streamlined communication, bolstering team efficiency
- Conducted meticulous vehicle inspections, seizing contraband
- Fostered cross-cultural collaborations, strengthening regional security
- Provided comprehensive reports, informing strategic decisions
- Led reconnaissance missions, enhancing strategic intelligence gathering and informing critical military operations in high-stakes environments
- Pioneered new communication protocols, significantly improving team coordination and operational efficiency in complex field situations
- Executed thorough security checks, identifying and neutralizing potential threats, thereby ensuring mission safety and success
- Facilitated crucial partnerships with local forces, fostering trust and bolstering regional stability through shared intelligence and resources
- Compiled and analyzed comprehensive field data, producing actionable insights that guided high-level strategic planning and decision-making
- Managed security operations at forward base, ensuring safety for over 200 personnel daily
- Led a team of 15 soldiers, enhancing response times and operational efficiency
- Implemented strategic security protocols, reducing incidents by 12% over one year
- Coordinated with intelligence units to anticipate and mitigate potential threats
- Developed training programs, improving team readiness and situational awareness
Owner
Valor Built Construction INC.
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Meticulously oversaw quality control processes, ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations
- Successfully completed 12 large high end projects.
- Implemented rigorous inspection protocols to maintain exceptional construction standards
- Drove operational excellence by optimizing resource allocation, resulting in substantial improvements in project efficiency and client satisfaction
- Cultivated a culture of innovation, empowering team members to propose and implement creative solutions that addressed complex construction challenges
- Anticipated industry trends, adapting construction practices to meet future demands
- Positioned the company as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable building
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology And Psychology
Blinn College
Bryan, TXParamedic Course -
Teex
College station, TX10.2019
Air Assault School -
US. Army
Fort Hood, TX07.2013
Graduate, w/Commandant's list - Senior NCO Academy
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
Fort Hood, Texas07.2012
Skills
- Surveillance Operations
- Risk Assessment
- Security Protocols
- Emergency Response
- CCTV Monitoring
- Patrol Procedures
- Law Enforcement
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Crisis Management
- Access Control
- Ethical leadership
- Adaptive leadership
- Operational excellence
- Coaching and mentoring
- Diversity and inclusion
- Strategic planning
- Classroom facilitation
- Training program development
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Behavioral treatment services
- Suicide risk assessment
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Anxiety management
- Grief and loss counseling
- Client coping mechanisms
- Stress reduction techniques
- Depression treatment
- Professional ethics
- Relapse prevention
- Medication management
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group counseling
- Patient health assessments
- Clinical assessments
- Support services
- Individual counseling
- Treatment plans
- Anger management
- Substance abuse counseling
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Charting and other documentation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Accomplishments
Non-commission officer, US. Army, , safeguarding 500 personnel Devised and executed advanced combat training, enhancing operational efficacy Led high-risk missions in volatile environments, showcasing adaptability and strategic leadership Fostered a collaborative team environment, mentoring and developing soldiers
Awards
Army Commendation Medal x5 one with Valor, Good conduct Medalx3, Army achievement Medalx3
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
01.2025 - Current
Owner
Valor Built Construction INC.
03.2023 - 05.2024
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
07.2011 - 04.2017
Non-commissioned Officer
US Army
07.2011 - 04.2017
Leadership Consultant
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2013
Non-commissioned Officer in Charge of Forward Observation Base Security
US Army
09.2009 - 09.2010
Combat Medic
US Army
06.2008 - 04.2017
Paramedic Course -
Teex
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology And Psychology
Blinn College
Air Assault School -
US. Army
Graduate, w/Commandant's list - Senior NCO Academy
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
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