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Evan Schwartz

Reno,Nevada

Summary

Dynamic emergency management professional with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the integration of high-level administrative strategy with daily field operations. Expertise includes managing large-scale emergency responses, fostering multi-agency partnerships, and ensuring clinical excellence through rigorous risk management practices. Dedicated advocate for a 'Just Culture,' committed to personnel development and maintaining safety standards that drive sustainable organizational growth. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and data-driven strategies resulting in significant reductions in workplace injuries and fleet accidents, while aligning providers and leadership toward a unified mission.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Risk Management / Paramedic

SIERRA MEDICAL SERVICES ALLIANCE (SEMSA)

Reno, NV

09.2015 - Current

Accreditation & Quality Governance: Maintained organizational adherence to Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and Commission on Accreditation of Medical transportation Systems (CAMTS) standards. Ensure all risk mitigation strategies align with the 'Gold Standard' for ground ambulance and ground and air critical care transport, focusing on clinical excellence and operational safety.
Safety Management Systems (SMS): Oversaw a comprehensive SMS that integrates OSHA and CAMTS safety requirements across air and ground operations. Championed a 'Just Culture' framework to improve incident reporting and transparency while maintaining high accountability.
Insurance Administration & Strategic Negotiation: Managed a sophisticated portfolio of insurance products (GL/PL, Vehicle, Workers Compensation, and EPLI/DnO). Lead annual broker negotiations, leveraging the organization's high compliance with accreditation standards to secure favorable terms and comprehensive coverage.
Loss Control & Financial Performance: Engineered a data-driven loss control strategy that reduced workplace injuries and fleet accidents by 70%. This initiative directly resulted in the recuperation of $500,000 in insurance premiums and enhanced the organization's risk profile for accreditation audits.
Clinical Risk & Exposure Mitigation: Eliminated drug diversion and mitigated substance abuse risks by designing a robust Controlled Medication Diversion Prevention Program. This system ensures 100% compliance with DEA regulations and CAAS clinical standards through rigorous auditing and biometric tracking.
Claims Management & Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Direct the lifecycle of all liability and worker's compensation claims. Utilize formal RCA methodology to investigate sentinel events, transforming findings into actionable policy changes that prevent recurrence and satisfy CAMTS quality improvement requirements.
Labor Relations: Act as a key subject matter expert during Union negotiations and formal grievance proceedings, ensuring fair and consistent application of CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) and organizational standards.
Crisis Leadership & Regional Response: Orchestrated the organization's infection disease mitigation strategy and served as the primary EMS advisor to community stakeholders. Developed regional infectious disease response plans that met national emergency preparedness benchmarks.

Medical Coordinator / Paramedic

WILD ISLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK

Sparks, Nevada

05.2010 - Current

Safety Training & Competency: Facilitate structured safety and clinical training programs for seasonal medical teams, utilizing classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations to ensure team member readiness.
Onboarding & Regulatory Compliance: Lead the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, vetting candidates to ensure all responders meet the high safety and clinical standards required for high-volume theme park operations.
Risk Audits & Exposure Identification: Conduct periodic facility safety audits and risk inspections in accordance with state and federal OSHA requirements to identify task-based exposures and ensure medical response capabilities remain in full compliance with park protocols.
High-Volume Operational Leadership: Directed daily medical operations and intricate personnel scheduling for peak seasonal periods, overseeing 1,500+ patient contacts per season. Foster a cohesive team dynamic and a "single mission" focus, ensuring seamless execution and clinical excellence during high-pressure emergency scenarios.
Logistics & Resource Management: Oversee the lifecycle of all response equipment and supply chains, ensuring inventory readiness and documenting maintenance to meet established health and safety standards.
Guest-Facing Leadership: Direct medical response efforts in a fast-paced environment, managing team dynamics to provide efficient care during high-pressure situations.
Emergency Medical Care: Deliver expert treatment and stabilization for the sick and injured across a variety of pre-hospital emergency scenarios.

Faculty

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR PRE-HOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE

Reno, Nevada

06.2009 - Current

Risk Education: Provide specialized training to healthcare professionals on disaster care, managing health system surge capacity, medical decontamination, and the proper selection/application of personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure risks.

Director of Health and Safety / Paramedic

REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES, INC.

Reno, Nevada

05.1996 - 08.2015

Foundational Loss Control: Spearheaded the organization's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), driving a 50% reduction in workplace incidents through aggressive loss control and mitigation strategies.
Incident Command & Disaster Response: Staffed command-level positions under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), overseeing safety logistics for large-scale disasters and ensuring organizational alignment with federal emergency frameworks.
Claims & Return-to-Work Oversight: Managed worker's compensation claims, integrating proactive return-to-work programs to facilitate safe employee reintegration and minimize indemnity costs.
Comprehensive Safety Training: Engineered and delivered annual recurrent training programs covering high-risk areas: Bloodborne Pathogens, emerging infectious diseases, hazardous communications (GHS), vehicle operations, and workplace violence prevention.
Operational Risk Mitigation: Partnered with regional response agencies to develop and implement regional traffic incident management plans and Landing Zone (LZ) safety protocols; conducted monthly field audits to identify task-based risks and enhance environmental health.
Occupational Health & Ergonomics: Developed safety accountability protocols and specialized training in safe patient handling and EMS-specific stress management to reduce long-term physical and psychological workplace exposures.

Operations Supervisor

Mercy Ambulance of Reno

Reno, NV

04.1994 - 05.1996

Directed daily field operations for a high-volume urban EMS system. Responsible for real-time shift coverage, crew supervision, and maintaining clinical standards during emergency response.

Operations Manager/Paramedic

Chaulk Ambulance Service, Inc.

Eliot, ME

11.1992 - 04.1994

Provided frontline leadership and clinical oversight for ALS and BLS crews. Acted as a liaison between field staff and management to ensure operational efficiency and high-quality patient care.

Field Supervisor/EMT

Benoit Medical Service, Inc.

Eliot, ME

08.1989 - 11.1992

Supervised emergency medical personnel and coordinated vehicle readiness. Focused on mentor-based coaching for new EMTs and Paramedics to ensure compliance with local medical protocols.

Training Director / Emergency Medical Technician

RIT Ambulance

Rochester, NY

09.1985 - 06.1987

Developed and implemented training programs for collegiate EMS responders. Managed personnel onboarding and internal clinical drills to ensure team readiness for campus emergencies.