Lewis Smith
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable team member with over 25 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed
Port Saint Lucie, FL
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Firefighter Paramedic
Martin County Council-Arts
Stuart, FL
12.2008 - 05.2017
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Trainer/ Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2004 - 07.2006
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
Supervisor/Trainer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejune, NC
09.2000 - 07.2003
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of specialty in order to apply best practices.
- Identified training needs for staff members and developed appropriate programs.
- Responsible for developing mission orientated task and ensuring effective and timely mission completion.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Guantanamo Bay , Cuba
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Identified areas for improvement in training programs and collaborated with training team to implement changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pilot And Flight Crew
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2019
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL05-2013
Fire Science - Firefighter
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2008
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Employee Training
- Employee Development
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Checklists understanding
- Pre-flight checks
- Private Pilot Rated
- Aircraft Instrument rated
- Navigation
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Flight planning
Certification
- Divemaster PADI
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter
- Paramedic
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rated Pilot
Timeline
Business Owner
Self-employeed
05.2017 - 05.2023
Firefighter Paramedic
Martin County Council-Arts
12.2008 - 05.2017
Trainer/ Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.2004 - 07.2006
Supervisor/Trainer
United States Marine Corps
09.2000 - 07.2003
Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
09.1999 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pilot And Flight Crew
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Indian River State College
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Health Career Institute
Fire Science - Firefighter
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Indian River State College