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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Joseph Faloon

Joseph Faloon

Chatham,IL

Summary

Pragmatic professional with vast experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic, operational and business plans. Experience managing a wide array of incidents, teams, and operations. Skilled in financial, and business management. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals, with expertise and experience derived from years in the Fire Service, Emergency Management, and Business Operations.

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Profit Growth Strategies
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Plan Development
  • Capital Expense Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Outstanding Management Skills
  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fire Suppression Tactics
  • Apparatus Maintenance Management
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Firefighting Operations
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Evaluation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Bank of Freedom - Board of Advisors, Illinois Region
PepsiCo - Equipment Advisory Board
PepsiCo - National Foodservice Committee
PepsiCo - FBU Principal Advisory Committee
Chatham Fire Department - Apparatus Committee
Chatham Fire Department - President, Membership Board
Chatham Fire Department - Treasurer, Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Certification

- CMRM (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
- CMOMP (Certified Maintenance & Operations Management Professional)
- CBPL (Certifies Business Process Leader)
- OSFM Instructor I
- Advanced Technician Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter II
- EMT/B
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- IS100, 706, 800, 700, 703
- Class A CDL

Work History

Field Staff Instructor

Illinois Fire Service Institute
02.2023 - Current
  • Instructed Fire Service personnel of various skill levels in different techniques, topics, and tactics of fire suppression, and rescue efforts.
  • Led students in hands on scenarios and live fire training events, while maintaining a safe environment, and curating the event to all levels of experience.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Executive Vice President

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
04.2021 - Current
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Surpassed expectations by achieving unprecedented sales growth in first year by effectively building high performing teams and using analytics to measure achievable results and manage costs.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Chatham Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
  • Combination Department providing ALS and Fire Suppression services to a community of 15,000
  • Operate in a volunteer and paid on call capacity, responding to incidents during off time, in addition to working shift coverage for full time member vacations and absences.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.

Vice President of Operations

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Drove short-term and advanced promotional initiatives and planning processes.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.

Equipment Services Division - Manager

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
04.2015 - 06.2019
  • Managed Multiple teams of field technicians and installers ranging in size from 4-6 technicians per team.
  • Oversaw expansion into ice machine leasing and sales resulting in largest 1 year profitability increase in divisions history.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits through Equipment Service capabilities.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B

Rochester Fire Department
04.2014 - 09.2017
  • Operate as a volunteer, responding to incidents during off time.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.

Swing Route Driver/Technician Specialist

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
05.2014 - 04.2015
  • Operated as a delivery driver, and technician depending on scheduling and needs of the company.
  • Performed deliveries of product or equipment to customers utilizing Class A CDL vehicles and heavy equipment such as forklifts, dollies, and cranes.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School
Rochester Illinois
05.2014

Timeline

Field Staff Instructor

Illinois Fire Service Institute
02.2023 - Current

Executive Vice President

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
04.2021 - Current

Vice President of Operations

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
06.2019 - 08.2021

Firefighter/EMT-B

Chatham Fire Department
09.2017 - Current

Equipment Services Division - Manager

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
04.2015 - 06.2019

Swing Route Driver/Technician Specialist

Springfield Pepsi-Cola
05.2014 - 04.2015

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B

Rochester Fire Department
04.2014 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School

-OSFM Instructor I

- Advanced Technician Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter II

- EMT/B

- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

- IS100, 706, 800, 700, 703

- Class A CDL

- CMRM (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)

- CMOMP (Certified Maintenance & Operations Management Professional)

- CBPL (Certifies Business Process Leader)


- Additional certifications available upon request



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