SAMUEL M. KICERA

Hardworking and driven EMS professional with experience in both prehospital and in-hospital care. Skilled at adapting quickly, learning new skills, and staying composed under pressure. Experienced in both team-based environments and leadership roles, with a strong commitment to growing as a paramedic and advancing my clinical abilities in the field I am passionate about.

UW Madison Fishing Team, Tournament Director, (2021-2022), Vice President (2022-2024)

• Find & book guest speakers for the club, Organize team meetings, Assist president in completing responsibilities from UW Rec Well, Promote and assist running tournaments, Oversee the budget committee, Travel across the country to compete in collegiate bass tournaments including 2022 Collegiate Nationals in Alabama
• Cardiac on Campus, AHA CPR Instructor, (03/2023 - 05/2024) Coordinate with other instructors to decide dates and organize classes, Clean and maintain equipment used for CPR class, Teach CPR classes to UW Madison students and faculty, Reserve rooms for classes and transport/set up equipment, Assign E-Cards to students after completion of course material

Mid-Northern Collegiate Bass Coalition, Founder & Co-Director, (04/2023 - Present) 

• Coordinate and assist running tournaments that create more opportunities for collegiate anglers in the Midwest region
• Work with other directors to set a schedule of tournaments for the collegiate season
• Assist in running tournaments, delegating tasks, maintaining fairness, and enforcing rules and regulations
• Coordinate with the Association of Collegiate Anglers to ensure tracking of points for each school in the tournament season
• Answer emails, create logos, keep information up to date, maintain social media presence

Cardiac On Campus, AHA CPR Instructor 03/2023-05/2025

• Coordinate with other instructors to decide dates and organize classes
• Clean and maintain equipment used for CPR class
• Teach CPR classes to UW Madison students and faculty
• Reserve rooms for classes and transport/set up equipment
• Assign E -Cards to students after completion of course material