Patrick Geil

Work History

P Geil Artwork LLC

01.2011 - Current

Established strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professional delivery of high-quality artwork.
Worked collaboratively to best understand brand standards and create effective promotional materials.
Provided and received productive criticism to improve quality.
Utilized skill sets in Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign on both Mac and PC platforms.
Employed traditional artistic skills such as drawing and painting to maximize original branding and storytelling.
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Increased client satisfaction by actively seeking feedback and implementing improvements based on their suggestions.
Expedited project turnaround time with efficient use of digital illustration tools and technologies.
Expanded customer base by offering innovative illustration styles catering to diverse client needs.

CPR Works

01.2024 - Current

Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Delivered consistent content to diverse clientele groups.
Provided hands-on demonstrations and created a productive, inclusive learning environment.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.

City of Aurora

07.2020 - 02.2023

Lead instructor for newly hired firefighter academies.
Managed cohorts of new hires through an intensive 16 week onboarding process to insure competency standards.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Provided lectures, practical instruction and dynamic testing.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Wrote curriculum to meet state and departmental standards
Created policies and departmental programs.
Assisted partner cities with similar processes and evaluations.

City of Aurora

01.2014 - 07.2020

Responded to and mitigated structural fires, traumatic and medical emergencies to provide immediate and life-saving practices and medical care.
Supervised and managed team safety, standard of service and performed legal documentation.
Educated the public on fire safety and prevention measures, reducing the number of fire-related incidents within the community.
Participated in organizational committees, work-groups and teams.
Served a diverse community under high stress situations.
Collaborated with local hospitals to ensure seamless patient hand-offs, improving overall treatment outcomes.
Facilitated smoother inter-departmental cooperation through active participation in joint trainings sessions with other emergency service providers.
Assisted in developing new hire training programs, enhancing overall team preparedness and competency levels.
Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Served as a mentor to junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the department.