I do not back down from a challenge and tackle any issues head on. Working in security, crisis response and risk mitigation for the last 10+ years enables me to quickly assess situations and create the appropriate course of action while fulfilling my goal of helping and motivating people. I am ready to apply my strong communication and staff training skills to the multi-faceted role of chief of staff. Some of my career highlights include:• Maintaining DOS Secret Clearance while providing emergent medical care and compound security as Paramedic/Protective Security Specialist for Acuity International in Iraq• Training and mentoring over 8 students and employees on best practices of patient evaluation, records management, communication and on organizational expectations as a Paramedic for the Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety• Contributing to executive board meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives as COO of Intoku Services• Earning 8+ recognitions and commendations from department and local hospitals for life saving measures as Firefighter Paramedic at Leawood Fire Department• Coordinating and assisting with over 100 critical incident stress debriefings in 1 year following loss of life incidents involving off-duty and on-duty officers as the BOD Secretary with FRST Midwest• Reducing medical screening times for over 300 donors per day by collaborating with staff to identify patterns and designing staff schedules with optimal coverage as Medical Operations Supervisor at CSL PlasmaOutside of work, I am a philanthropist with a goal to reduce the number of suicides plaguing the veteran and first responder communities. I served as a founding member of the Board of Directors that launched the non-profit First Responders Support Team (FRST) Midwest. Along with building and maintaining the organizational website, I was the liaison between the Board of Directors and the Regional Coordinators to maintain immediate team resources during times of need. I also conducted several Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs) and contributed to establishment of a peer support system providing resources across the state of Kansas. As a United States Army Veteran, I received two Army Commendation Medals for Iraq deployments.ExpertiseStrategic Planning | Operations Management | Relationship Development | Project Management | Staff Training | Staff Development | Risk Assessment