JOSEPH WHALEN
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Apply my unique background of military and civilian leadership experience to encourage growth and improved quality of life which would give back to my community and my country.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Officer
Mount Pleasant Fire Department
Mount Pleasant, IA
10.2019 - Current
- Actively serving my community to save lives, stabilize incidents and conserve property and the environment; through swift response and decision-making during emergency situations.
- I served as a part time firefighter for the city of Cedar Falls, IA from OCT 2012 - DEC 2013 at the start.
- I now serve as a Lieutenant/Firefighter for the city of Mount Pleasant, IA and have since OCT 2019.
Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
Mount Pleasant, IA
05.2014 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of Non-Con and Shipping areas. Lead and coordinate activities of up to 26 associates. Continually looking to improve processes in order to increase safety, quality, and overall productivity.
Army Engineer Officer
Iowa Army National Guard
Des Moines, IA
09.2003 - Current
- I am currently filling the role of Operations Officer for the 734th Regional Support Group, a unit of approx. 1,100 Soldiers. Responsible for operational planning, training, management, readiness, coordination and logistics for multiple subordinate companies and their mission success.
- In my 22 plus years in the Iowa Army National Guard I have had the pleasure of leading Soldiers and partnering with countless other countries militaries. While serving here at home supporting domestic operations (flood, winter, storms, Covid); and abroad in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Recreation, Tourism
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA08-2009
Associate of Arts - undefined
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA12-2006
Skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Operations management
- Technical rescue
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Physical fitness
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Fire I & Fire II Certified
- Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certified
- D-SAACP Certified Advocate I through NOVA
Timeline
Fire Officer
Mount Pleasant Fire Department
10.2019 - Current
Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
05.2014 - Current
Army Engineer Officer
Iowa Army National Guard
09.2003 - Current
Associate of Arts - undefined
Hawkeye Community College
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Recreation, Tourism
University of Northern Iowa