I am experienced in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals. Currently studying Sports Management and looking to use my business experience with my passion for athletic sports. Eager to leverage a dual focus to contribute effectively to organizational success in the sports sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Football Coach
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School
08.2024 - Current
Under head Coach Mike Long,
Learned and implement new offensive and defensive schemes.
Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Improved player skills through personalized training sessions tailored to individual needs.
Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
Collaborated with coaching staff to develop innovative playbooks.
Monitored student-athlete academic progress, providing support when needed to maintain eligibility.
Fostered positive relationships with athletes, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Conducted film study sessions with players to review game footage for learning opportunities and improvements.
Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
Public Health and Prevention Specialist III- EMS/Trauma Systems
Texas Department of State Health Services
10.2022 - 08.2024
Work involves coordinating, planning, and monitoring public health education program activities and providing assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations
Coordinates, plans, and monitors public health education activities; and develops goals and objectives for public health education programs
Analyzes data for planning and coordinating public health education programs
Formulates definitions, standards, and policies for the effective and efficient rendering of public health services and the enforcement of public health laws and regulations
Recommends courses of action for correcting violations of public health laws and regulations
Evaluates the effectiveness of public health training and education programs
Prepares and reviews training materials used in public health training courses
Assists in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and preparing materials in response to public health information requests
Conduct public hearings and group discussions related to public health programs, regulations, or proposals
Coordinate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in many emergency scenarios
I also worked in the capacity of Regional Health and Medical Operations Center Command Staff for the Texas Disaster District Committee structure
Conduct in an advisory role for Regional Advisory Councils for EMS and Trauma Systems, EMS Education Advisory Committees, and EMS Providers
Investigate complaints made to the state regarding Texas State EMS rules violations and provide a detailed report to a panel of managers, attorneys, and medical directors
Perform inspections and audits on EMS providers and EMS educators to ensure all are in compliance with Texas EMS State rules and laws
Enhanced community awareness of drug-related issues through engaging presentations and workshops.
Established strong relationships with schools and community groups, expanding the reach of prevention efforts.
Facilitated group sessions focused on developing coping skills and strategies for managing stressors related to substance use.
Contributed to grant writing efforts securing additional funding for essential prevention initiatives.
EMS Operations
Acadian Ambulance
07.2015 - 10.2022
Communicate and coordinate with local multiple first responder agencies, air ambulance agencies, and hospitals for emergency medical response and patient care
Utilizing a CAD system to dispatch and provide pre-arrival care to emergency medical calls
Troubleshoot and update CAD integration systems with network engineers
Provide daily reports and logs of call volume and unit active hours
Execute daily ambulance operations in an effective manner that promotes business and employee retention
Organize and manage EMS operations in a disaster or multiple casualty event
Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations for EMS operations, maintaining a flawless safety record.
Led the adoption of new technologies in EMS operations, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Strengthened relationships with local government officials to secure adequate funding for EMS operations and equipment upgrades.
General Manager
Kitchen Kickups
05.2013 - 07.2015
Oversee all day-to-day operations and coordinated cooking shows
Budget payroll, inventory, and all overhead costs
Managed all marketing and advertising, Create and oversee company policies and rules
Negotiate contracts with vendors and Chefs for cooking shows and inventory
Installed and ran all loss prevention, including installation of wired security cameras and alarm systems
Installed and maintained all point-of-sale software
Developed and ran the company website
I partnered with the local Better Business Bureau and Lamar University's small business development center to promote and grow small business
Kitchen Kickups was a small business owned by a sole owner, who worked full-time in another occupation and entrusted me to see its success
Manager
Gander Mountain
08.2010 - 05.2013
Company Overview: Gander Mountain was a big box retail store for the outdoors
As an assistant manager, I made sure all openings and closings of store duties were completed
Interview and train new employees
Assist the ATF ensuring all firearms sales were in ordinance with state and federal laws
Delegated task to make the store fell under all expectations from merchandising standards to metric scores
Gander Mountain was a big box retail store for the outdoors
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Transportation Management Coordinator
U.S. Army Reserve
02.2008 - 02.2012
Supervise, monitor, control, and coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water
Determine the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes mission requirements and advise military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians concerning the selection of sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, airfields, ports, and inland waterway terminals
Formulation and review of documentation on technical traffic management functions
Devising and reviewing movement programs for logistical support functions in a theater of operations
Serve as the transportation liaison between other military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements
Review DoD contracts and agreements with host nations, verify the accuracy of movement control documents, and quality control of commercial transportation contracts
Maintaining physical fitness readiness and weapons qualification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05-2028
High School Diploma -
Vinton High School
Vinton, LA
05.2009
Skills
Team Management
Staff Development
Emergency Response
Technology Integration
Special events planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certified in CPR/AED
Recruitment Strategies
Football team management
Program Management
Business Development
Business management
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS 200) - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) - International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).
TEaMs Coaching Certificate of Completion
Groups
Boy Scouts of America, 2001 to Present, Senior Patrol Leader 2001-2008
United Methodist Church Missionaries, 2001 to 2012, Volunteer for construction for those in need.
Computer Club, 08/01/04 to 05/01/09, Dedicated to learning about computer hardware and software.
Awards
Eagle Scout, 01/01/08, Boy Scouts of America
Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Telecommunicator of the Year, 11/01/21, For efforts with EMS coordination and response to the TPC refinery explosion.
Employee of the Month, 03/01/13, Gander Mountain
Employee of the Quarter, 07/01/14, Gander Mountain
Team Leader of the Cycle- 2008, U.S. Army
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)-2010. U.S. Army
References
David Lopez, Operations Manager, Acadian Ambulance, (903)407-2391, commspecconsulting@gmail.com
Dr. Rita Ellerbrook, Owner, Kitchen Kickups, (409)782-8906, eller59brook@gmail.com