Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Response Specialist
Silverleaf Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services
03.2019 - Current
Responded to 24-hour crisis line to provide mental health services for a variety of clients
Provided appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to people in a variety of crisis experiences such as suicide and sexual assault
Provided advocacy services to victims of trauma by responding to hospital and police calls, explaining Silverleaf services, victim rights, providing accurate information on referrals, court, and legal procedures
Chief of Industrial Hygiene
Ireland Army Health Clinic
12.2012 - Current
Supervised 8 Army Industrial Hygienists, and 3 Army Industrial Hygiene Technicians across a 3-state area of operations from Kentucky to Michigan
Developed multiple counseling and training events designed to provide cross training opportunities for all employees to learn every aspect of Industrial Hygiene and Safety, and earn various certifications in the field
Performed inspections or surveys of work sites to identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous to workers' health, and to recommended measures to eliminate or control those identified hazards
Evaluated the potential toxicity of materials in response to requests from employers or employee representatives
Conducted data analysis using statistical procedures to determine incidence and prevalence rates, time weighted averages, and dose responses of various workplace hazards
Collected data and performed research into secondary data sets using epidemiological concepts to determine workplace hazard associations with potential injury correlations
Search and Rescue Dog Handler, Trainer
Kentucky Bloodhound Search and Rescue, INC
01.2009 - Current
Served as training instructor for intermediate K9 tracking and trailing class at annual KSTAR Seminar since 2021
Provided emergency response services to missing or endangered persons in Hardin and surrounding counties, working closely with fire departments, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and emergency management
Trained in the areas of emergency response, search management techniques, and incident commander for all emergencies or natural disasters
Certified in basic search and rescue, CPR, first aid, and AED use
Taught dog training techniques for tracking and trailing, basic map reading courses, and swift water rescue courses to emergency personnel in multiple emergency management sponsored courses
State Certified Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons Instructor
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
01.2014 - 03.2023
Prepared coursework for students in the subject of concealed deadly weapons
Effectively taught students required materials in Kentucky state CCDW laws, weapons handling, cleaning, and firing
Provided effective classroom and hand-on instruction to students with a 100% pass rate
Graded homework and tests per class requirements
Assistant Instructor
U.S. Army Public Health Center
04.2018 - 05.2018
Assisted in teaching a resident 40 hour Intermediate Industrial Hygiene Topic Course for Federal Employees and military members
Provided classroom instruction on statistics, indoor air quality, personal protective equipment active lab, and respirator fit testing
Assisted with online test and assignment grading
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health - Epidemiology
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
02.2019
Master of Public Health -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Chemistry
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
01.2008
Skills
Customer relations
Expert problem solving
Analytical thinking
Documentation management
Advanced communication
Coaching and mentoring
References
Emily Neel, MSW, Silverleaf Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services, Elizabethtown, KY, (270)-234-9236, eneel@silverleafky.org
James Stephens, MD, Ireland Army Health Clinic, Fort Knox, KY, (502)-624-6271, James.c.stephens4.civ@mail.mil
Toni Goodman, Kentucky Bloodhound Search and Rescue, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701, (270)-862-5204, tgood270@aol.com
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/18 - Present
Community Service
Kentucky Bloodhound Search and Rescue Dog Handler, 01/09 - Present
Timeline
Crisis Response Specialist
Silverleaf Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Instructor
U.S. Army Public Health Center
04.2018 - 05.2018
State Certified Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons Instructor
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
01.2014 - 03.2023
Chief of Industrial Hygiene
Ireland Army Health Clinic
12.2012 - Current
Search and Rescue Dog Handler, Trainer
Kentucky Bloodhound Search and Rescue, INC
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Chemistry
Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D. - Public Health - Epidemiology
Walden University
Master of Public Health -
Walden University
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