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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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NICHOLAS PEREZ

Sarasota

Summary

Experienced workshop facilitator and trainer in similar fields and within the framework of Capacity Path and Long Term Recovery. General knowledge and experience working with Emergency Management, first responders, and community events. Works well in small teams and clear objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crisis Stabilization Specialist/Organization Development

Capacity Path
08.2024 - Current
  • During 2024 hurricane season, served on the disaster cadre and emergency response team. Aided in community stabilization post hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton. Through this support, Capacity Path was able to conduct over 33,000 crisis stabilization sessions.
  • Was hand selected to be in the Emergency Operations Center of Sarasota during the landfall of Hurricane Milton, and from a cadre of 160, was one of seven chosen to participate in Recovery and Resilience workshops that supported in long term recovery.
  • Volunteered for a special mission to Los Angeles after multiple fires. I supported the CEO with organization items such as refining a Compliance Manual, Corporate Binder, and Emergency Response Team checklist for disaster.

Personal Coach

Self Employed
10.2023 - Current
  • Guided 24 clients seeking transformation in their lives through practical reframe and Neurolinguistic Programming Tools. Guided individuals and groups in modern meditation and mindfulness practices leading to increased mind body wellness, improved interpersonal relationship, and clients generating over $75k in personal revenue.

Special Education Advocate

Windsor Law
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supported attorney in advocating for 54 students with Disabilities to attain their accomodations based on neuropsychological assessments.
  • Drafted 35 Civil Rights complaints that resulted in college students being reimbursed, readmitted, or completing degrees after experiencing various levels of discrimination.
  • Attended 23 Individual Education Plain meeting and supported mediating between parents and educators to create high quality IEPs in support of children with disabilities.

Independent Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
06.2017 - 07.2023

Enlisted medical provider, similar in scope to a Physician Assistant:


  • Responsible for the medical care, medical readiness, general administration, and supervision of medical supplies and personnel in clinical and austere environments
  • Conducted 250 Periodic Health Assessments for Reservists stationed at MacDill Airforce Base leading to unit medical readiness of 94%
  • One of two medical providers on San Clemente Island providing non-urgent and urgent care, consultations, and coordinate medical evacuations as needed in support of special operations combat training.
  • Supervise 6 Sailors and administrative requirements for maintaining a branch clinic at San Clemente Island.
  • Sole medical provider for 500 Marines while attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 13 overseeing all medical, mental, and dental health care needs
  • Supervised 32 medical personnel while deployed to United Arab Emirates for the urgent and non-urgent care needs of 2,000 combined service members.
  • Aided in one mass casualty event and provided guidance on a return plan during the COVID pandemic.
  • Supervised 5 medical personnel on board the USS Rushmore, during a deployment across Southeast Asia and the Middle East maintaining medical readiness and treating a combined 350 urgent and non-urgent patients.
  • Coordinated 3 medical evacuations and managed $147k worth of medical supplies to include biological and chemical treatment agents onboard the USS Rushmore.

General Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
09.2008 - 06.2017
  • Navy Medic with a broad spectrum of responsibilities to include aiding a medical provider in patient care, managing patient records, collecting patient data, updating immunizations, and general maintenance, general administration, and inventory of medical supplies:
  • Supervisor for 4th Medical Logistics Company in Charleston, SC. This included supervising 14 personnel in the procurement, inventory, maintenance, and distribution of over $1.5 million worth of medical supplies in support of 52 operations for Marine Forces Reserve.
  • Combat Medic and Battalion Clinical Supervisor for an Infantry Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC
  • Deployed to Afghanistan, conducted 260 combat patrols, and performed three ground medical evacuations for injured Marines.
  • Deployed to Okinawa, and directly supervised 60 personnel in the daily screening of over patients prior to being seen by the medical provider maintaining medical and combat readiness.
  • Participated in two multinational training events as the Lead Corpsman with the Japanese Defense force and Indonesian Marines fostering greater partnership between the US and foreign military forces.
  • While stationed at Naval Hospital Rota Spain, acted as an emergency medicine technician and EMT. Treated both military and military families in non-urgent and emergency medical situations. Responded to medical emergencies on base, and off base for Retired military personnel.
  • Had direct patient contact with over 3,000 patients in a 6 year period.

Education

Master of Arts - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

NAROPA UNIVERSITY
Boulder, CO
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
05.2024

Skills

  • Comprehensive medical knowledge
  • Medical terminology
  • In depth understanding of medical specialties
  • Knowledge of medical disabilities and accommodations
  • General administrative skills
  • Task Oriented
  • Communication skills
  • Small Unit Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Advocacy
  • Public Speaking and Facilitation of Workshops
  • Motivational Coaching
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Crisis Stabilization/Crisis Informed care post disaster
  • Resiliency and Recovery workshop facilitation

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Martial Arts
  • Reading
  • Yoga
  • Dance

Certification

  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700
  • ICS 800
  • ICS 300
  • CERT 317
  • Certified Yoga Instructor Anusara Hatha Yoga.
  • Certified Meditation Teacher Radiance Sutra School of Meditation.
  • Neurolinguistic Programming IGNLP.
  • Life Coach Transformation Academy.
  • Certificate of Completion Heart Leadership Transformation Coaching.
  • Certificate of Completion Heart Core Leadership Master Leader Course.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR American Red Cross.
  • Special Education Advocate.

Awards

Military Awards (Medals/Ribbon):


  • National Defense
  • Global War on Terrorism
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement x2
  • Overseas Service x2
  • Afghan Campaign
  • Sea Service Deployment x4
  • NATO Service
  • Sharp Shooter
  • Meritorious Unit Award
  • Combat Action


Timeline

Crisis Stabilization Specialist/Organization Development

Capacity Path
08.2024 - Current

Personal Coach

Self Employed
10.2023 - Current

Special Education Advocate

Windsor Law
06.2022 - 02.2024

Independent Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
06.2017 - 07.2023

General Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
09.2008 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

NAROPA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
NICHOLAS PEREZ