Dynamic training, operations, and regimental leadership professional with over 30 years of experience in municipal emergency services and military organizations. Expertise in managing training programs, enforcing discipline and standards, and fostering personnel development among college-age and early-career individuals. A career rooted in Ground Zero, combat, and 911-emergency response leadership aligns seamlessly with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's mission to cultivate leaders of character within structured, quasi-military environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Associate
Incident Management Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Emergency management consulting and disaster exercise planning and conducting.
Instruct courses including NIMS, Haz Mat Awareness, PPE, and Stop-the-Bleed.
Track training attendance and completion using spreadsheets and documentation tools for review by customers, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, Department of Health, etc.
Part Time
Paramedic
NYU Langone Health- Long Island
Mineola, New York
05.2023 - Current
Provides 911 emergency advanced life support medical care to critically sick and injured
Leads diverse pre-hospital patient care team of EMT's and first responder Firefighters to effectively provide lifesaving medical interventions
Coordinates emergency response efforts with multiple municipal and private agencies
During multiple casualty events, operates as NIMS Medical Branch Director or Treatment Group Supervisor
Responsible for patient care reporting/documentation/charting
Responsible for child abuse/neglect and elder abuse/neglect reporting and documentation. Mandatory reporter.
Responsible for legal/courtroom testimony regarding actions involving crime scenes
Haz Mat Medical Technician and Decontamination Team member
Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
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.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
EMS Captain / Commanding Officer
Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY)
11.1996 - 03.2023
Served 26 years, progressing from EMT to Captain and Commanding Officer.
Commanded EMS station and field operations, supervising 100+ EMTs/Paramedics and 9+ Lieutenants in the nation's biggest and busiest EMS system.
Team Leader of FDNY Special Operations for NYC's only confirmed Ebola Virus case
Awarded FDNY Unit Citation for Citywide Officers of the Quarter, first quarter, 2020, for operations in NYC's most COVID 19 impacted Zip Code
Planned, scheduled, and tracked mandatory and continuing training using spreadsheets and administrative systems to ensure State certification, FDNY regulation compliance and readiness.
Maintained comprehensive personnel files and training records of station staff.
Maintained comprehensive medication, controlled substance and equipment records subject to state department of health, FDNY and federal DEA audit.
Provided testimony in numerous court proceedings regarding patient care and documentation.
Delivered formal presentations and briefings to personnel of all ranks, senior FDNY leadership, Commissioners, elected officials, and external partners.
Mentored officers and personnel; conducted evaluations, professional counseling, discipline, non-judicial punishment and remedial training plans.
Investigated civilian complaints and conducted other quality assurance/unusual occurrence reporting.
Investigated motor vehicle collisions involving FDNY apparatus, generating FDNY reports.
Developed and coordinated drills, exercises, and long-range disaster training programs.
Planned and conducted formal ceremonies, promotions, memorials, and official events in accordance with protocol.
Provided leadership in a non-academic, regimental, and disciplinary environment for a large, diverse workforce.
Full Time, 50 Hours+ per week
Leading Petty Officer / Hospital Corpsman (FMF)
United States Navy Reserve
03.2002 - 01.2011
Advanced Life Support medical care provided to U.S. Marine Corps ground combat units.
Leading Petty Officer for 50+ Sailors supporting approximately 800+ deployed Marines.
Planned, coordinated, delivered, and tracked medical and military training.
Led Combat Life Saver pre-deployment training for 800 Marines.
Prepared and delivered briefings and presentations to command staff and mixed-rank audiences.
Managed schedules, evaluations, advancement preparation, warfare qualification programs, Multi site logistics management
Planned and conducted military ceremonies and formal events.
Deployed to Iraq three times (2003, 2006, 2008); decorated for superior performance.
Reserve and Full-Time 80+ hours a week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Business & Healthcare Management)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Timeline
Paramedic
NYU Langone Health- Long Island
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Management Associate
Incident Management Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Leading Petty Officer / Hospital Corpsman (FMF)
United States Navy Reserve
03.2002 - 01.2011
EMS Captain / Commanding Officer
Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY)
11.1996 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Business & Healthcare Management)
Managing Associate - General Emergency Management at Hagerty Consulting, Inc.Managing Associate - General Emergency Management at Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
Associate Director of Emergency Management & Safety Services at University of North TexasAssociate Director of Emergency Management & Safety Services at University of North Texas
<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited
Emergency Management/Life Safety/Workplace Violence Coordinator (Risk Management) at Health and Human Services CommissionEmergency Management/Life Safety/Workplace Violence Coordinator (Risk Management) at Health and Human Services Commission