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Overland Park KS

• Spearhead battalion initiatives by coordinating the organization, staffing, and operational activities.
• Direct officers, staff and equipment at the scene of a fire, medical, or other emergency incidents.
• Perform strategic planning and mitigate risks while reducing fire and life loss.
• Manages fire suppression, medical emergencies, hazardous materials and/or rescue operations.
• Serve as Special Operations Battalion Chief for Hazardous Materials, and manage programs and projects.
• Key implementations throughout tenure: Fire Station 48 Design Committee, National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program, Department Accreditation Team Member, Standard of Cover Contributor, Physical Resources (Category.

Overland Park, Kansas

• Manage, coach, and mentor team members, providing continuous evaluation and performance feedback.
• Oversee initiatives pertaining to staff members, station operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Effectively respond to and manage emergency incidents, while ensuring successful resolutions.
• Perform Acting Battalion Chief duties in the Chief’s absence within established guidelines and protocols.
• Execute project management duties, and serve on various committees.

Stilwell, KS

• Provide vast consulting services to engineering firms by conducting site visits to verify as-built prints.
• Deliver information to clients that is utilized during building modifications or remodeling.

Overland Park, KS

• Supervised work assignments for shift staff members within a cohesive work environment.
• Directed and mentored staff leveraging strong communication skills and positive leadership style.
• Planned and organized programs, and facilitated team growth and development.
• Performed Acting Captain duties as needed to support mission critical goals.

Overland Park, KS

• Performed fire prevention, firefighting, and associated duties as assigned.
• Served on the Hazardous Materials Response and Technical Rescue teams, performing all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitated training to staff as an EMS Training Officer, and served as a Shift Fire Investigator.

Overland Park, KS

• Performed wide-ranging duties that included Records Management, information technology support, technology purchasing, and budgeting; managed the electronic incident reporting systems.
• Held roles including Training Officer, Fire Captain, and Incident Commander on numerous incidents
• Created and administered in-service training programs, managed professional and volunteer firefighters throughout training, and maintained training records.
• Accountable for fire station and staff members., and oversaw operations and emergency incidents.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management/Project Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

Aa, Fire Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Management And Human Relations, 3.84 Gpa

Automotive Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General