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Kara Pierce

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Haskell,TX

Summary


Self-motivated candidate, a clear understanding of business operations with Administrative experience and training at the Advanced EMT level. Dedicated EMS professional with history of surpassing company's financial goals. Forward-thinking, skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Eager to contribute to team success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrator

Stamford EMS, Inc.
Stamford, TX
09.2018 - Current
  • Collect, validate and distribute information to employees.
  • Manage meeting agendas and monthly employee work schedules.
  • Manage bi-weekly payroll employees, as well as insurance matters, workman's compensation and compliance reporting.
  • Onboard new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Control costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Communicated with complainants and handled employee claims involving performance-based incidents.

Dispatcher

Haskell County Sheriff's Office
Haskell, TX
10.2015 - Current
  • Maintain updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Operate telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Enter criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Relay latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
  • Question callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.

Administrator/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Haskell County Ambulance Service, Inc.
Haskell, TX
04.2013 - 05.2022
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Managed payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and supply orders.

CDL Truck Driver

Wild Child Trucking
Knox City, TX
05.2008 - 08.2011
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 80,000 pounds with zero incidents over three years.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Office Manager

G & S Electric
Aspermont, TX
07.2003 - 05.2008
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for technicians.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Rule High School
Rule, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Compliance Requirements
  • Resourceful and Analytical
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office
  • Recordkeeping and File Management
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Operations Oversight
  • Supply Ordering
  • Administration and Management
  • Employee Supervision

Certification

  • AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
  • CPR Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • TCOLE License
  • Class A CDL

Timeline

Administrator

Stamford EMS, Inc.
09.2018 - Current

Dispatcher

Haskell County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - Current

Administrator/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Haskell County Ambulance Service, Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2022

CDL Truck Driver

Wild Child Trucking
05.2008 - 08.2011

Office Manager

G & S Electric
07.2003 - 05.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology

South Plains College

High School Diploma -

Rule High School
Kara PierceAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician