Michael Hunter
Jasper,GA
Summary
Motivated and personable business professional with 25+ years of experience in the fire and emergency medical services field. Skilled in effective communication with professionals and non-professionals at all levels, maintaining confidentiality, handling sensitive records and employee matters. Proven track record of producing accurate and timely reports meeting state and local guidelines. Known for maintaining a sense of humor under pressure and transcending cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments, excels at building strong teams. Key qualifications include inspiring and empowering others to succeed, establishing rapport with state EMS officials, entrepreneurial qualities with attention to detail, managing vendor relations, creating innovative service programs, re-engineering operations, strategic project management, in-depth knowledge of the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia market, strategic planning and tactical execution of compliance, cost reduction/profit optimization, strict compliance with equipment maintenance regulations, competitive analysis and growth strategies, forecasting, market planning, and budgeting.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
FIRSTCLASS HEALTHCARE
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the intake screening in all inmates coming in to the jail
- Gather history and medications
- Order Medications per protocols
- Assess pt for any acute injury illness that may require immediate transport to ER
- Work in Special Needs Unit/Infirmary as a Nurse Extender, doing Pill Pass, Daily assessments
- Part of the Emergency Response Team within the jail
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
Paramedic/Support Fire Fighter
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Currently working as a Paramedic on the med unit
- In training for FF1
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Central EMS
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Respond to emergency calls for service in a 911 setting
- Certified Vent Medic
- Post Licensure training
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Advanced patient comfort during transport by employing proper handling techniques and providing emotional support as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Strengthened teamwork among EMS colleagues by actively engaging in constructive discussions for continuous improvement opportunities within the organization.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
Paramedic Supervisor
AMR
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Directly Managed 40-50 employees as shift and 20-25 units across multiple response areas
- Respond to Emergency and Non-Emergency calls for service: Care for the sick and injured
- Interaction with various levels of professionals, i.e.: Doctors, nurses, case workers, etc
- Work in all different types of circumstances and environments
- Obtained additional certifications while proudly serving this company
- Operations Supervisor duties
- Handle complaints, calls and reports from customers and employees
- Scheduling of employees and units
- Serve as a liaison while working in the field
- Work in communications as needed
- Contributed to the development of department-wide policies, procedures, and protocols aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency by streamlining communication and coordination between paramedics.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations for EMS operations, maintaining a flawless safety record.
Chief of Operations/Owner
Milton Ambulance Service, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Complete operational control and responsibility on a 24/7/365 basis
- Ensuring all State and Federal standards in regards to protocols, patient care and corporate responsibility
- Function in a Human Resources Officer role ie: Hiring, termination, proper candidate paperwork and government compliance, etc
- Budget creation and compliance
- Customer/Vendor relation, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, dispatching, etc
- Instrumental and accomplished in contract negotiations and acquisitions, public relations, daily and corporate operations from inception to completion
- Manage and oversee as many as 40 employees
- Market share, relations and contract negotiations
- Indepth knowledge of market competitors and strategic contacts
- Developed and implemented a communications center
EMT-Intermediate
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
- Respond to Emergency and Non-Emergency calls for service: Care for the sick and injured
- Responsible for training new as well as problematic employees for acclimation/re-acclimation to company standards
- Interaction with various levels of professionals, i.e.: Doctors, nurses, case workers, etc
- Worked in all different types of circumstances and environments
Shift Manager
Boral Bricks
- Manage entire production shift
- Sometimes responsible for multi department management
- Increased production by 40%
- Reduced overtime and increased efficiency
- Safety and Health for shift employees
- Managed as many as 30 employees in 3 departments
Education
Certificate - Paramedic Science
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NCCertificate - Paramedic Science
Medix College
Smyrna, GAAssociate - Architectural Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- BLS
- ACLS
- Critical Care
- Time Management
- EMT Experience
- Production Management
- Logistics
- Operations Management
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Geriatric patient
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Trauma management
- Safe Driving
Certification
- EMT Certification, Ongoing
- BLS Certification, Ongoing
- Paramedic License, 11/01/13 to 03/31/23
- GA State Paramedic License, Ongoing
- AHA ALS, 02/01/23 to 02/28/25
- NREMT AMLS, 03/01/23 to 03/31/27
- PALS Certification, Ongoing
Assessments
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 10/01/21
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 02/01/20
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 10/01/21
Key Qualifications
- Ability to inspire and empower others to succeed, remove obstacles so that employees thrive and work as a team in a supportive structure
- Good rapport with state ems officials
- Entrepreneurial qualities including target orientated and result focused with attention to detail
- Managing strong vendor relations of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Creating/launching innovative service programs
- Re-engineering operations and process improvement and strategic project management
- In-depth knowledge of the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia Market
- Strategic planning and tactical execution of compliance, management and related reporting
- Cost reduction/containment & profit optimization
- Strict compliance and regulation adherence to equipment maintenance
- Competitive analysis and growth strategies
- Forecasting, market planning and budgeting
Timeline
Paramedic
FIRSTCLASS HEALTHCARE
10.2023 - Current
Paramedic/Support Fire Fighter
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue
10.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Central EMS
12.2021 - 03.2023
Paramedic Supervisor
AMR
01.2013 - 01.2020
Chief of Operations/Owner
Milton Ambulance Service, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2013
Associate - Architectural Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
- EMT Certification, Ongoing
- BLS Certification, Ongoing
- Paramedic License, 11/01/13 to 03/31/23
- GA State Paramedic License, Ongoing
- AHA ALS, 02/01/23 to 02/28/25
- NREMT AMLS, 03/01/23 to 03/31/27
- PALS Certification, Ongoing
EMT-Intermediate
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
Shift Manager
Boral Bricks
Certificate - Paramedic Science
Lenoir Community College
Certificate - Paramedic Science
Medix College
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