Lavander Hearn
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Coordinator
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced community preparedness by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management plans.
- Provided expert guidance on hazard mitigation strategies to local government officials, supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Organized public outreach campaigns to educate community members about personal preparedness measures and available resources during emergencies.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses for effective disaster mitigation, ensuring streamlined communication and resource allocation.
- Evaluated performance of emergency response teams following incidents, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Deputy Mayor
City of Cocoa
11.2020 - Current
- Create strategic plans for the city
- Examine municipal needs and functions, Develop annual budgets
- Examine existing city ordinances and codes, and develop new ones where necessary.
- Supervise both community development initiatives and public safety measures.
- Managed crisis situations efficiently while maintaining open lines of communication with concerned parties.
- Collaborated on policy development to address pressing issues such as housing affordability, transportation infrastructure, and public health concerns.
- Implemented performance measurement systems within city departments to monitor progress towards strategic goals effectively.
Firefighter/EMT
Brevard County Fire Rescue
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Respond to emergency calls from citizens, extinguishes fires, and execute emergency rescues
- Mitigates chemical spills and other hazmat incidents
- Prevent fire damage by conducting routine preplan and inspections within service area for potential hazards
- Provide Basic and or Advance life support care to sick or injured patients.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Emergency Medical Technician
Coastal Emergency Transport
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Hazmat Tech
OMEGA Hazmat Services
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Identify, remove, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, or contaminated soils.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing necessary precautions.
- Reduced workplace accidents with regular equipment inspections, maintenance, and timely replacement of faulty tools.
- Ensured compliance to OSHA regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting, and documentation of hazardous materials handling procedures.
Education
Masters of Science - Fire And Emergency Sciences And Emergency Service
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12.2018
Vocational Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL08.2017
Vocational Certificate - Fire Fighter Standards 1 & 2
Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay, FL01.2017
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Emergency planning
- Community Relations
- Facilities Inspection
- Resource Coordination
- Project Management
- Transportation Planning
- Inventory Management
- Staff Management
Certification
- Emergency management certificate
- Certified EMT/Paramedic
- CPR/BLS, ACLS certification
- First responder certification
- Emergency Medical Technician certification
- Florida Fire Standards
- Hazmat awareness/operational level
- Fundamental of Fire Prevention/Fire Protection Codes/Standards
- Forklift certification
- IS-100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-700.a: NIMS An Introduction
- IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS-800.C: National Response Framework and Introduction
- IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-235.C: Emergency Planning
- IS-235.b: Emergency Planning
- IS-240.c: Leadership & Influence
- FEMA PDS: Professional Development Series
- IS-241.C: Decision Making & Problem Solving
- IS-242.C: Effective Communication
- IS-244.B: Developing & Managing Volunteers
- IS-100 C.: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-200 C.: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800.D: National Response Framework and Introduction
- CSX Railroad investigation and safety Cert
- IS-247.b: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
- IS-251.A: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Administrators
- IS 2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
- G-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
References
- Stockton Whitten City Manager (321)634-2437, Swhitten@CocoaFL
- Michael Cadore, City of Rockledge, Councilman, (321)302-3238
- Jonathan Lamm, City of Cocoa, Fire Chief, (321)639-7610, jlamm@CocoaFL.gov
- Victoria Jones, Space Coast Chambers Of Commerce President, (321)795-9849
Timeline
Emergency Management Coordinator
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Mayor
City of Cocoa
11.2020 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Brevard County Fire Rescue
09.2019 - 08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Coastal Emergency Transport
07.2016 - 09.2019
Hazmat Tech
OMEGA Hazmat Services
04.2014 - 06.2016
Masters of Science - Fire And Emergency Sciences And Emergency Service
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Vocational Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Eastern Florida State College
Vocational Certificate - Fire Fighter Standards 1 & 2
Eastern Florida State College