Joshua Collier
EMT-Paramedic
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adept at life support management and fostering high levels of customer service, I significantly enhanced patient care at the Chicago Fire Department and boosted sales performance at Shoe Carnival. Skilled in emergency medical services and team motivation, my expertise ensures excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Paramedic
Chicago Fire Department
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Retail Sales Manager
Shoe Carnival
Elmhurst, IL
11.2009 - 02.2015
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak shopping periods.
- Motivated higher sales through incentives, reward-based programs and positive reinforcement of good sales practices.
- Managed a team of sales associates, ensuring high levels of customer service and sales performance.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of product counts.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and staff members in a professional manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06-2011
Skills
- Life support management
- Patient management
- Medical equipment operation
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Emergency medical services
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital sign assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient transport
- IV insertion
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Airway management
- Mass casualty incident response
- Field patient assessments
Certification
- Illinois licensed EMT Paramedic
- CPR
Timeline
Fire Paramedic
Chicago Fire Department
04.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Manager
Shoe Carnival
11.2009 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
College of DuPage
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