Loren J. May
Management and Leadership
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Ambitious Manager with expertise in transformational leadership and analysis-based decision making. Conscientious leader and strategic planner with dynamic managerial acuity. Offering strong leadership and management skills coupled with 7 years of experience managing personnel in high stress environments, and over 30 years of team work. Committed to promoting teamwork and developing strong relationships with stakeholders and shareholders.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee, WI
07.2013 - 01.2021
- Managed and mobilized firefighting, emergency medical and other field operations.
- Directed up to 30 personnel at scenes that included planning, scheduling, organizing, maintaining discipline, morale, and training.
- Authored and maintained records.
- Promoted positive public relations through community involvement and superior customer service.
- Collaborated with personnel to ensure compliance with department's rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, and code of conduct were followed.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Managed firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
Firefighter
Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.1998 - 07.2013
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Trained over 50 fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Assessed active fires and consulted with senior officers to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
Security Police Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT
02.1991 - 02.1994
- Consistently contributed to scoring 95% or greater in Inspector General evaluations for Nuclear Surety Inspections
- Maneuvered vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems utilizing deescalating and Force-on-Force skills.
- Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems utilizing knowledge of nuclear surety protocol and discernment skills.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Education
MBA - Concentration Technology Management
Herzing University
Menomonee Falls, WI 05.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Public Safety
Herzing University
Menomonee Falls, WI 01.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
Staff Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of House COVID policy and protocol resulting in keeping 100% of all workers and visitors safe ay Engine House 29
- Achieved 75% property perseveration of the BMO Bank building by completing fire operations with accuracy and efficiency. The outcome was the creation of the Sherman Phoenix Business center with 17 new businesses and 75 new jobs.
- Increase smoke detector installation / inspection efficiency from 35% to 95% in the 11th Aldermanic district of 42,353 residents utilizing planning and current database interfaces.
Affiliations
- Member of College Reading and Learning Association
- Member of National Tutoring Association
- Member of Professional Firefighters Of Wisconsin
Additional Information
- Awards, Milwaukee Fire Department Class B award for outstanding service as a firefighter
- Class C award for outstanding service as a fire lieutenant
Work Availability
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Certification
Licensed EMS Instructor I #IN2000644
Quote
"I hated every minute of training, but i said 'don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion"
Muhammad Ali
Timeline
MBA - Concentration Technology Management
Herzing University
05.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Public Safety
Herzing University
01.2017 - 12.2020
Fire Lieutenant
Milwaukee Fire Department
07.2013 - 01.2021
Firefighter
Milwaukee Fire Department
02.1998 - 07.2013
Security Police Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.1991 - 02.1994
Fire Officer I (certificate #J23860)
Fire Fighter II (certificate #B23860)
Fire Fighter I (certificate #A23860)
Wisconsin Department of Instruction Licensed Substitute Teacher 864303 Wisconsin D
Licensed EMT
Licensed EMS Instructor I #IN2000644
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