Ernie Young, Cusp Email & Phone Number

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Exeter, Rhode Island

• Twisted Throttle is an international, e-commerce retail and B2B leader as well as importer, exporter and distributor of quality luggage, lighting, comfort and protection accessories for adventure, touring and sport.
• Create, manage and measure web based content and retail marketing methods for a diverse product range using independent research, strong organization, prioritization and project management skills as well as best SEO.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Magento (EE), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, WordPress and Stone Edge Order Management applications.
• Create methods of marketing retail products through design and development of application charts, image selection and clear written instruction.
• Facilitate special projects and liaising between company departments and outside stakeholders.

New Bedford MA

• Fire, rescue and industrial training provider delivering practical, scenario based training to local, regional and federal agencies with a focus on hands-on training based on real life situations.
• Develop and deliver courses on fire, industrial and confined space rescue through classroom, practical and live fire scenarios.
• Design and fabricate realistic training scenarios and props.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Capital city, urban fire department responsible for over 40,000 annual emergency incidents including over 500 structure fires per year.
• Managed department’s special operations personnel, training and equipment before, during and after mitigation of special emergency incidents including structure fires, hazardous chemical releases, gas emergencies.
• Established grant proposal including approved item selection for hazardous materials response equipment and training.
• Developed and implemented solutions based on rapid analyses of unique, critical problems.
• Developed intuitive incident command resource tracking form based on chronological workflow at emergency incidents.
• Managed personnel and facilitated timely operational success in emergency situations on daily basis.

St Charles Parish, LA

• Rescue and recovery efforts for Greater New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a category 5 major hurricane responsible for 1245-1836 fatalities and $108B in damage.
• Managed federal resources as well as facilitated rescue and recovery operations for St Charles Parish community as well as liaison between local and federal government agencies.
• Managed Disaster Relief Center consisting of multiple aid providing agencies such as FEMA, Red Cross, Army Core of Engineers and the Small Business Association.
• Facilitated site relief to disaster workers undergoing intense stress through social and religious counselors as well as therapy provided by puppies from local animal shelter.
• Facilitated lease program of fire protection equipment for local fire department to protect temporary housing.
• Facilitated relocation of Red Cross relief center to new location in order to quell hostile situation due to technical difficulties.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Manufacturer, distributor and internet based retailer of original design reflective decals for the emergency service industry.
• Founded, owned and operated e-commerce based reflective decal design, manufacturing and distribution company.
• Determined and managed company P&L, marketing, sales, purchasing and personnel requirements as well as design, manufacturing and testing process.
• Developed and implemented e-commerce solutions using HTML and PERL coding.
• Facilitated successful and profitable sale of business.