Gary Raper
Oneida,TN
Summary
Organized, dependable and hardworking veteran. I am a top tier candidate with 2 years experience as a commercial driver. Over 15 years experience in emergency medical services. 10 Years experience in security, management, sales and leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Optimum Logistics Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Pemberton Truck Lines
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Business Development Manager
Prudential Security
10.2020 - Current
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Anderson County Ambulance
11.2019 - Current
- Responded to over 6 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response (AMR)
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Responded to over 6 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Branch Manager
SEI Security Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 8-member management team with related direct reports.
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as recruitment and hiring strategies, employee assignments and scheduling, sales and marketing, reviewing and approving payroll and reviewing the monthly P&L.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
U.S. Security Associates Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Cultivated strong business relationships with clients to increase overall experience, satisfaction and retention rates.
- Collected, initiated and reviewed payroll each week. Submitted payroll to the corporate office.
- Scheduled over 10,000 man hours each week involving a work force of over 385 employees.
- Conducted interviews, on-boarding and training of new hires each week.
- Managed uniform inventory, office supplies and maintained digital devices used at the site locations weekly.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer
Lifecare EMS
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
- Developed quality assurance plans by conducting monthly report reviews and PCR analyses.
- Reviewed employee certificates and licenses and scheduled training as needed.
- Helped develop a streamlined system to increase efficiency turn around time in training and call volume.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Shift Supervisor
Priority Ambulance
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
Fayette AlabamaAssociate of Science - Aerospace Medical Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Science - Emergency Management
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MSBachelor of Science - Business
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Operations management
- Business operations
- Sales and Marketing
- Staff Management
- Contract Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Relationship Management
- Budgeting
- Commercial Driving
- Delivery Scheduling
- Transportation Safety
- P&L Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- National Registry of Emergency Technicians
- Tennessee Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Alabama Emergency Medical Technician
- Win-Team Certified Administrator
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
Timeline
Truck Driver
Optimum Logistics Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Pemberton Truck Lines
12.2022 - 11.2023
Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2022
Business Development Manager
Prudential Security
10.2020 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Anderson County Ambulance
11.2019 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response (AMR)
03.2018 - 04.2020
Branch Manager
SEI Security Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
U.S. Security Associates Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2017
Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer
Lifecare EMS
02.2015 - 10.2015
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Shift Supervisor
Priority Ambulance
02.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
Associate of Science - Aerospace Medical Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Emergency Management
East Mississippi Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business
George Mason University