John Vidal
Rockaway,NJ
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Division Chief
Picatinny Arsenal Fire and Emergency Services
06.2002 - Current
- Program Manager responsible for the Training Division of a Federal Fire Department, Department of Defense
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley/ Dean Witter
12.1999 - 06.2002
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Casualty Insurance Investigator
Cunningham Lindsey
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and witnesses, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Police Officer
Mansfield Twp. Police Department
08.1995 - 12.1998
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Education
Associates of Science- Criminal Justice -
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ01.1994
Skills
- Maintain Secret Clearance
- Team building and conflict management
- Government GPC and Department Purchase Officer Proficient with GFEBS system and AXOL Banking Rules
- Public Speaking
- Understanding and application of legal, regulatory and compliance issues
- Collaborative work in team setting
- Public education
- Report Writing
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Regulatory enforcement
- Resources Allocation
- Workload prioritization
- Disaster preparedness
- Training programs
- Personnel Training
- Staff Development
- Emergency Management
- Interagency Coordination
Accomplishments
- 2022 Army Commanders Award For Excellence
- 2021 Received the Army Civilian Service Award.
- 2017 Achieved Fire Officer (FO) Designation from The Commission on Professional Credentialing of the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
- 2017 Received the Commanders Award for Excellence.
- 2014 Received the Army Civilian Service Award.
Certification
- Hazmat Technician
- NJ EMT and NREMT Instructor
- Incident Command 400
Timeline
Training Division Chief
Picatinny Arsenal Fire and Emergency Services
06.2002 - Current
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley/ Dean Witter
12.1999 - 06.2002
Casualty Insurance Investigator
Cunningham Lindsey
01.1996 - 12.1999
Police Officer
Mansfield Twp. Police Department
08.1995 - 12.1998
Associates of Science- Criminal Justice -
County College of Morris
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