Jason Holland
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hutchinson Fire Department, excelling in emergency response planning and educational instruction. Spearheaded training programs, enhancing team proficiency and safety. Expert in strategy management and staff development, achieving sustained revenue growth and operational excellence. Certified Emergency Medical Technician with extensive industry expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Draft Commander National Sales Director
Weis Fire and Safety LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Created new training courses to be conducted for customers upon the delivery of new units.
- Coordinated global shipping and delivery of new units.
- Managed comprehensive travel arrangements for entire sales team.
- Oversaw all activities of the production team.
- Maintained active sales contacts with assigned accounts to keep communication open and capture consistent revenue.
- Researched and identified potential customers and new market opportunities on continuous basis to maintain sustained revenue growth.
- Organized trade shows and conferences throughout the country as part of an effort to expand the company's reach into new markets.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop promotional materials that aligned with the overall business strategy.
OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER INSTRUCTOR
PRO VALUE INSURANCE
Hutchinson, KS
08.1999 - Current
- Operates within the Pro Value Insurance-Risk Management-Agriculture Safety Division.
- Provide expertise and guidance as the sole Contract OSHA HAZWOPER Instructor for over twenty-five years.
- Conducts mandatory OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) initial operations-level training.
- Conducts annual recertification courses for Pro Value Insurance customers throughout the Midwest.
- Recognizes the presence of hazardous materials.
- Teach the Department of Transportation (DOT) placarding, labeling, and marking systems.
- Engages in various training programs, meetings, and professional development activities.
- Implements assessments through tests and quizzes to determine understanding of the OSHA training and materials.
- Conducts OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respirator Fit Testing.
- Identifies the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment, and decontamination.
- Utilizes current events to make lessons more engaging and applicable to real-life scenarios.
- Develops instructional plans aligned with OSHA course requirements.
- Conducts required tabletop and response exercises.
- Conducts Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) annual refresher training hours for applicators and operators.
- Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessments in accordance with OSHA for all students in the course.
Director of Fire Science
Garden City Community College
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed program development, faculty and staff, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services for the program.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational and national standards.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and increase student enrollments.
- Directed the fire science program's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to student safety.
- Ensured confidentiality of student records.
- Utilized instructional software to streamline instructional processes and optimize student learning.
Outside Sales Team Member
Delta Fire and Safety
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted sales for fire safety equipment.
- Oversaw sales operations in regions including western Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado and the Texas panhandle.
- Generated reports outlining sales activity on a daily basis.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
- Developed sales strategies to increase customer base and revenue.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities including cold calls, presentations, closed deals.
- Assisted other departments such as Customer Service and Marketing when needed.
- Followed up after completed sales to check on customer satisfaction and offer additional services.
- Identified opportunities for new product lines based on customer feedback and industry trends.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
- Created presentations for prospective customers, highlighting features of products and services.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner via phone, email, and social media channels.
- Analyzed data from CRM systems to track progress against monthly sales targets.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Participated in regular weekly meetings with senior management to discuss progress towards sales goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Fire Science Professor/Academy Coordinator
Hutchinson Community College
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Coordinator and Program Manager of all Firefighter I and II and Driver/Operator Academies
- Developed curriculum in collaboration with local agencies and industry professionals.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Served on university-wide committees tasked with developing policies or procedures.
- Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Collaborated with professors to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Engaged with external vendors for procuring various services needed by the Academy.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Established the Search and Rescue Lab, using thermal imaging through smoke, integrating surveillance cameras, firefighting props, and a communication system.
Division Chief of Training
Hutchinson Fire Department
10.1993 - 08.2014
- Oversaw all training and development programs for a ninety-four-member professional fire department.
- Maintained organizational safety by serving as the Fire Department Health and Safety Officer.
- Partnered with various community, local, state, and federal organizations.
- Promoted through every rank from Firefighter to Division Chief.
- Organized and taught classes focused on procedural training for both new recruits and incumbent firefighters.
- Served on Reno County Fire Task Force
- Member of the Kansas Fire Chief's Association
- Participated and responded on the State of Kansas' Emergency Management Team.
- Organized collaborative disaster preparedness exercises.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate firefighters on a variety of matters related to their job duties.
- Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
- Advised senior fire department management on strategic planning initiatives related to the training division's operations.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Represented the organization at conferences or other events related to topics relevant to the division's work.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards across the division.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
- Oversaw the development of policies and procedures in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Created presentations summarizing key findings from research projects conducted by the division.
- Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Researched best practices for improving existing processes or developing new ones.
- Participated in budgeting activities by preparing cost estimates for proposed programs or initiatives.
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
- Managed the training calendar for the department, planning and preparing meetings and communications.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
- Reviewed and approved fire department personnel actions including hiring, disciplinary action, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
- Directed the implementation of new programs or initiatives within the division.
Education
executive fire officer program -
national fire academy (nfa)
Emmitsburg, MD01.2012
bacehlor of science - human resource management
friends university
Wichita, KS05.2000
Associate of the arts - fire science
hutchinson community college
Hutchinson, KS05.1995
Skills
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Response Planning
- Educational Instruction
- Strategy management
- Staff development
- Forecasting
- Industry expertise
Activities
- Licensed Kansas Fireworks Display Operator, designing, creating, and conducting professional firework shows around Kansas.
- Volunteer for the Kansas National Park Fort Larned as a Civil War reenactor.
- Plays trombone in different bands across Central Kansas.
Timeline
Draft Commander National Sales Director
Weis Fire and Safety LLC
06.2024 - Current
Director of Fire Science
Garden City Community College
08.2023 - 07.2024
Outside Sales Team Member
Delta Fire and Safety
08.2022 - 06.2024
Fire Science Professor/Academy Coordinator
Hutchinson Community College
08.2014 - 08.2022
OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER INSTRUCTOR
PRO VALUE INSURANCE
08.1999 - Current
Division Chief of Training
Hutchinson Fire Department
10.1993 - 08.2014
executive fire officer program -
national fire academy (nfa)
bacehlor of science - human resource management
friends university
Associate of the arts - fire science
hutchinson community college
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