Kevin Soderholm
Cary,Illinois
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 4.5 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT-B
Cary Fire Protection District
12.2019 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Sales Manager
IPM Precision
07.2014 - 02.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
General Manager
Splinters Sports Pub
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
General Manager
Elgin Turners Club
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performance results.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL06.1993
Skills
- Medical Response
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Radio Communication Proficiency
- Public speaking abilities
- Fire pump operation
- Fireground Communications
- Apparatus inspection
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Trauma assessments
- Fire Hydrant Operation
- Forcible entry techniques
- Confined Space Rescue
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire Apparatus Operation
- Triaging
- Incident Command System
- Ventilation Techniques
- Mass casualty events
- Medical equipment usage
- Emergency Scene Management
- Vehicle extrication
- Emergency medical treatment
- Basic Life Support
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Certified FAE
- Class B Drivers License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Firefighter EMT-B
Cary Fire Protection District
12.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
IPM Precision
07.2014 - 02.2021
General Manager
Splinters Sports Pub
01.2011 - 03.2017
General Manager
Elgin Turners Club
08.2009 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School
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