Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Instructor
First Coast Technical College
08.2021 - Current
Facilitated open communication with students through regular office hours and prompt responses to inquiries via email or phone calls.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and certification status, ensuring timely completion of course requirements.
Enhanced training outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences into paramedic instruction.
Collaborated with fellow instructors to design innovative and engaging curricula, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
Served as a mentor to aspiring paramedics, offering guidance on career paths and sharing insights from personal experience in the field.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Flagler County Fire Rescue
06.2018 - Current
Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
Perform a variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
Remove individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
Firefighter/EMT
Daytona International Speedway
06.2017 - 01.2020
Respond to calls for basic life support and fire suppression operations
Meat Clerk
Publix Supermarkets
09.2015 - 01.2020
Duties include Customer Service, Opening and Closing, Inventory Control
Firefighter/EMT
Flagler Beach Fire Department
11.2016 - 06.2018
Respond to calls for basic life support and fire suppression operations
Volunteer Firefighter
Flagler Beach Fire Department
01.2016 - 11.2016
Respond to calls for basic life support and fire suppression operations
Owner/Operator
Dickey's BBQ
11.2012 - 03.2015
Company Overview: Owner/Operator of Florida unit of nationally franchised restaurant chain
Performed all facets of restaurant ownership, including cooking, customer service, P&L/Budget etc
Took restaurant from $30K per month average to over $70K in under two years
Owner/Operator of Florida unit of nationally franchised restaurant chain
General Manager
Pinch A Penny Pools
01.1999 - 09.2012
Labor, sales and multi-unit manager for established retail outlets in south Miami Dade County locations
Handling of hazardous chemicals, significant sales experience with customers to include building my own customer base
Number 1 in sales for 2006 through 2011 out of 21 employees
Trained and staffed over 20 employees and drove sales to $3,000,000 for first time in stores' history in 2008
Performed such duties as opening/closing store, taking inventory, mechanical work, purchase/special orders, training of employees and other managerial duties
Owner/Operator
All Star Party Rentals
01.2007 - 01.2011
Company Overview: Founded, owned and operated full service party rental company
Designed events, supplied tables, chairs, tents, specialty items and on-site supervision for many different events, both corporate and residential
Founded, owned and operated full service party rental company
Lobbyist Internship
Robert M. Levy and Associates
01.2004 - 04.2005
Worked as intern and represented office of professional lobbyist during legislative sessions in public and government relations
Typed memos and bills that would be passed to all members of the Legislature for reading
Regularly interacted with Legislators
Attended numerous political functions as a member of the office
Education
Paramedic - Paramedic
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
04.2018
Fire Academy - Fire Academy
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
04.2016
EMT - EMT
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FL
08.2005
Associate of Arts - General
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
05.2002
High School Diploma -
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH
Miami, FL
06.2000
Skills
Budget
Cooking
CPR
Customer Service
Government
Inventory Control
Managerial
Sales experience
Supervision
Airway management
Advanced life support
Cardiac care
Pediatric care
Certification
Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, 194137
State of Florida EMT Certification, EMT 551815
State of Florida Paramedic License, PMD 533374
State of Florida Certified Fire Officer 1
State of Florida Certified Pump Operator
State of Florida Certified Hazardous Material Technician
State of Florida Instructor 1
ATPC703 - Aerial Operations
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification
Program and Campus Director at FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUSProgram and Campus Director at FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS