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Shawn Hammernik
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
A seasoned professional with extensive experience in public safety, seeking a full-time position to leverage proven skills in leadership and management gained throughout a successful career, now looking to contribute valuable expertise while maintaining an active lifestyle following retirement; particularly interested in opportunities that allow for community engagement and project based work.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
20
20
Years of leadership experience
Work History
Fire Instructor
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.1999 - 06.2024
- Train/develops 150+ fire department/civilian Firefighters annually in accordance with International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
- Manage student records within a computer based tracking program; ensure completion and accuracy prior to graduation/course completion
- Fulfill multiple instructor requirements, perform evaluations/safety checks/maintain standards; guarantee zero IFSAC deficiencies
- Provide specialized individualized assistance as necessary, recommend academic and administrative actions to college leadership
- Facilitates safety, instruction and certification as well as physical training programs
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief
Greenfield Fire Department and Hales Corners Fire Department
02.1997 - 06.2024
- Mitigated structural, hazardous materials, confined space and medical emergencies
- Facilitated on the job training and professional development of employees
- Led 45 firefighters and officers as Deputy Chief in charge of training and operations
- Assisted with developing, executing, monitoring, and justifying department budget
- Responded to all inquires from general public in a prompt and professional manner
- Participated as a member of the senior management team
- Represented the department at civic functions and/or meetings
- Managed all first report of employee injuries as well as communicating with human resources and worker's compensation representatives to manage employee's return to work
Materials Manager
Select Medical
06.2024 - Current
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
Education
Associate's Degree - Fire Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Oak Creek WI12-1998
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership/communication skills
- Team building
- Customer relations
- Performance evaluations
- Human resources
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) - Various State Departments or Agencies.
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques Training, State Fire Academies or equivalent bodies.
- HazMat WMD Response Technician Level Certificates, Department of Homeland Security approved courses```.
- EMS Safety Courses, Various accreditations focusing on safety within the EMS role.
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Driver/Operator Aerial Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Fire Department Safety Officer Certification– International Society of Fire Service Instructors.
- Driver/Operator Pumper Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Confined Space Rescue Technician - State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Ice Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsSoftware
Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
Quote
"I'm your huckleberry"
Tombstone
Timeline
Materials Manager
Select Medical
06.2024 - Current
Fire Instructor
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.1999 - 06.2024
Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief
Greenfield Fire Department and Hales Corners Fire Department
02.1997 - 06.2024
Associate's Degree - Fire Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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