BLS Instructor
Lakeshore CPR
04.2024 - Current
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Matthew Williams
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Professional leader with strong background in military operations and tactical planning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team collaboration, strategic decision-making, and adaptability under pressure. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering cohesive unit. Proficient in combat training, mission execution, and resource management.
Experienced instructor prepared to deliver high-quality education in life-saving techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and ensuring reliability. Skilled in CPR, AED, and first aid training, with passion for empowering others with essential skills.
Work History
Lakeshore CPR
BLS Instructor
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry standards and best practices in BLS instruction.
- Facilitated regular practice sessions, reinforcing core concepts and building students'' confidence in their abilities.
- Assessed students'' understanding of course material through quizzes, tests, and informal evaluations to ensure comprehension before advancing to more complex topics.
- Adapted lesson plans as needed to accommodate unique needs or limitations among individual students while still achieving desired learning outcomes.
- Organized supplies for each training session, ensuring all equipment was clean, functional, and readily available for use during classes.
- Ensured compliance with American Heart Association guidelines in all aspects of BLS instruction and certification procedures.
- Enhanced training effectiveness by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Administered practical exams, providing constructive feedback to enhance students'' skills and performance.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for optimal skill acquisition among diverse groups of learners.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
United States Army
Infantry Squad Leader
05.2004 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Mentored junior soldiers on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Conducted patrols in hostile areas
- Conducted raids and searches to acquire HVT's(High Value Targets)
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Implemented risk mitigation measures during operations to minimize potential threats to personnel safety and mission objectives.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
Education
Enterprise High SchoolEnterprise
GED
11.2003
Skills
- CPR expertise
- First Aid Proficiency
- Infant life support
- Adult life support
- Choking relief
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Presentation Skills
- Tactical Leadership
- Team Management
- Physical Fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Urban Warfare
- Weapons Proficiency
- Firearms Maintenance
- Defensive Tactics
- Intelligence Gathering
- Offensive Tactics
- Survival skills
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Team Leadership
- Sound Decision Making
- Weapons Handling
- Tactical Operations
- Offensive and Defensive Combat Operations
- Hand-to-hand combat
Purple Heart Recipient
Wounded in combat in Afghanistan 2010.
Certification
- Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) - U.S. Army.
- Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) - U.S. Army Infantry School.
- Advanced Leader Course Distinguished Honor Graduate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal w/ Valor Device,
Wounded in Combat while on my 3 tour in Afghanistan in 2010. I was on a dismounted patrol when an IED exploded and left myself and many others wounded. I was able to gain my composure and call in a MEDEVAC request for my wounded and KIA. I loaded my casualties on the MEDEVAC Helo and lead my squad back to basecamp providing cover fire and using my knowledge of tactics to get everyone back safe.
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
05.2004 - 06.2012
- Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) - U.S. Army.
- Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) - U.S. Army Infantry School.
- Advanced Leader Course Distinguished Honor Graduate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Enterprise High School
GED
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