Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Robert Leavitt

Keller,TX

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

FireFighter

City Of McKinney
02.2002 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues
  • Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
  • Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities
  • Developed and implemented fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition

Operations Manager

American Medical Response
07.2000 - 02.2002
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands

Flight Medic

LifeStar
10.1996 - 07.2000

1996 Flight Medic

1998 Base Manager Frisco Base

Paramedic

Central Ambulance Service
06.1991 - 10.1996
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Promoted to Field Supervisor 1992
  • Promoted to Operations 1993
  • Promoted to Director of Operations 1995

Software Engineer

International Business Machines, IBM
01.1986 - 05.1990

COBOL programmer for IBM assigned to the Federal Reserve.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer P

North Texas University
Denton, TX
12.1987

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
North Richland Hills, TX
05.1982

Skills

  • Alarm Response
  • Emergency Communications
  • Response Coordination
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Fire Prevention
  • Medication Administration
  • Learning Strategies
  • Hydraulics
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Inspection Investigations
  • Fire Suppression Work
  • Firefighting
  • Staff Performance Evaluation
  • Incident Command System (ICS) Software

Timeline

FireFighter

City Of McKinney
02.2002 - Current

Operations Manager

American Medical Response
07.2000 - 02.2002

Flight Medic

LifeStar
10.1996 - 07.2000

Paramedic

Central Ambulance Service
06.1991 - 10.1996

Software Engineer

International Business Machines, IBM
01.1986 - 05.1990

Bachelor of Science - Computer P

North Texas University

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Robert Leavitt