WILBERT JAY KINDLE
Rockford,IL
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Management Coordinator focused on supporting emergency response and needs. Well-coordinated, decisive and eager to make impact on established structures, improve service quality and contain costs in order to optimize program reach. Knowledgeable about working with committees to effectively manage traumatic incidents, crisis situations and disaster response.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Coordinator
Mercyhealth Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Rockford, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Managed emergency operations plan for three hospitals, including a level 1 trauma center, five urgent care facilities and 24 physicians and specialty care clinics encompassing 6,000 healthcare partners.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
Operations Officer
Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Successfully supervised daily management of all logistics, facility and transportation activities
- Responsible party overseeing an $80k annual budget and signed ownership of $2m in equipment and vehicles
- Created and managed plans for different types of emergencies, including security concerns, natural disasters and medical incidents
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Clinic Manager
Naval Branch Health Clinic Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily operations of 50 personnel in a four-physician practice.
- Completed two successful Joint Commission Surveys with minimal recommendations for improvement
- Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, city departments and county agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response
Fire Lieutenant
Kleberg County Fire-Rescue
Ricardo, TX
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw station efforts of 25 firefighters to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration through 350 calls for service
- Spearheaded fire protection and prevention programs, providing teams with training and resources to deliver timely and quality efforts
- Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources
- Taught public education courses and programs on topics such as fire safety and prevention strategies.
Fire Lieutenant
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Division
Kingsville, TX
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to over 3,100 fires or other emergencies
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities
- Preserved order and discipline among 15 subordinates
Operations Manager
2nd Medical Battalion, Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve medical support requirements in forward deployed austere environments of 400 Marines and Sailors
- Implemented daily operations in a forward deployed environment directing 95 Sailors and Marines in emergency surgical response
- Instructed sailors and marines in first aid, self-aid and personal hygiene procedures
- Managed logistics to ensure all injuries and illnesses were efficiently addressed, including arranging transport to other care facilities
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital Naples Italy
Gricignano, Italy
10.2010 - 09.2012
- Assisted physicians in delivery of 150 babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth
- Monitored expiration dates, rotating stock to limit outdated product and removed outdated items from use
- Managed a $100k annual budget, $1.2m in medical equipment and maintenance
Assistant Manager, Outside Yard and Receiving
Menards Inc, Home Improvement
Danville, IL
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Built schedules, tracked hourly employee time and completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
- Received and staged incoming inventory for movement to storage or sales floor
- Loaded and unloaded materials like drywall, shingles and plywood for customers
Firefighter
Bismarck Community Fire Protection District
Bismarck, IL
05.2005 - 03.2010
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires
Education
Associate of Science - History Teacher Education
Danville Area Community College
Danville, ILBachelor of Arts - Emergency Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12.2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical
- Collaboration
- Resource utilization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Team building
- Regional Planning
- Situational Awareness
- Procedure Planning
- Local and State Regulations
Certification
- National Incident Management System, Incident Command System: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- Medical Emergency Manager Course, February 2018
- Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator, May 2022
Timeline
Emergency Management Coordinator
Mercyhealth Of Wisconsin And Illinois
12.2021 - Current
Operations Officer
Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay
11.2019 - 12.2021
Fire Lieutenant
Kleberg County Fire-Rescue
07.2018 - 09.2019
Fire Lieutenant
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Division
07.2016 - 07.2018
Clinic Manager
Naval Branch Health Clinic Kingsville
01.2016 - 10.2019
Operations Manager
2nd Medical Battalion, Marine Corps
12.2012 - 12.2015
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital Naples Italy
10.2010 - 09.2012
Assistant Manager, Outside Yard and Receiving
Menards Inc, Home Improvement
08.2008 - 03.2010
Firefighter
Bismarck Community Fire Protection District
05.2005 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - History Teacher Education
Danville Area Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Management
American Military University
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