~  Eager to contribute seasoned management background, analytical thinking abilities, and strong prioritization skills as ACOTA Program Manager. ~

 

 

         Offering solid experience in planning, coordinating and directing daily consulting firm operations specializing in customized curriculum delivery.

         Proven success in directing and administering not-for-profit program serving three counties.

         Demonstrated proficiency in driving regulatory compliance including associated documentation.

         Background includes hiring, training, supervising, motivating, evaluating and managing employees and volunteer staff; able to verify and process payroll, conduct new hire orientations, and create work schedules.

         Substantial international experience spanning four continents and diverse multicultural backgrounds.

         Developed considerable strengths in contract negotiations/administration, cost analysis, financial management, inventory control, and budgeting during management role with Guilfoyle Ambulance Service.

         Sharp blend of communication, organizational, problem solving, and decision making skills.

         Excellent time management skills; able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

 

 

SOC-SMG, Minden, Nevada, 2009 

Adjunct Faculty

• Instructed daily Classes for Paramedic Upgrade Course (PUC) for the South African Defense Forces as part of the US State departments ACOTA Program.

 

Lake Effect Consulting, Watertown, New York, 2006 to Present

Vice-President of Education

• Led daily operations for medical and rescue education consulting firm specializing in customized training and education programs.
• Develop and administer Tactical/Combat Medical Training for military and law enforcement agencies.
• Deliver Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness Medicine courses for outdoor and rescue professionals.

 

Wilderness Medical Associates, Scarborough, Maine, 1997 to Present

Lead Instructor

• Deliver adult education courses in Wilderness Medicine and Rescue ranging from two to 30 days in length. 
• Teach multicultural and indigenous groups in ESL as well as through an interpreter.  
• Serve as committee member of 8 senior instructors assisting company owner with curriculum development, new employee orientation, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Completed 1,000+ teaching days throughout eight countries on four continents.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

North Country EMS Program Agency, Canton, New York, 2001 to 2003

Program Director

• Brought on board to direct grant-funded, not-for-profit EMS system serving three counties, with full accountability for protocol development and maintaining Continuing Medical Education status of all ALS providers. 
• Proactively supported Regional Emergency Medical Services (REMSCO) and Regional Emergency Medical Advisory (REMAC), and organized monthly training.

 

Northern Oswego County Ambulance, Inc., Pulaski, New York, 1997 to 2001

Director of Operations / Consultant

• Navigated daily clinical operations for not-for-profit Advanced Life Support agency, consistently steering strict compliance with government rules and regulations.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward supervising, motivating and managing 15 employees and 60 volunteer staff. 
• Demonstrated proficiency as field provider with accountability for scene management, patient care, and transportation.

                   

 

Additional Experience:

Paramedic Flight Coordinator, North Country Helicopter/EVAC, Alexandria Bay, NY

General Manager / Director of Operations / Staff Medic, Guilfoyle Ambulance Service, Inc., Watertown, NY

Adjunct Faculty, Saint Lawrence University Outdoor Program, Canton, NY

Adjunct Faculty, Johnson State College, Environmental & Health Science Department,  Johnson, VT

 

 

Certified Paramedic, Deaconess Medical Center, Billings, Montana

 

A-EMT Paramedic, NYS Department of Health

 

Managing Emergency Medical Services Certificate, UMBC/R Adam Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland

 

Certified NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) PHTLS Basic/Advanced Instructor

 

American Heart Association:

• Basic Life Support Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

 

Certified Wilderness Medical Associates Instructor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Program Manager opportunity that is available with ACOTA. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I recently completed a contract assignment delivering training to the South African Defense Forces as part of the ACOTA program. I can offer outstanding expertise in curriculum development, exemplary international experience, and proven personnel and program leadership attributes. To further complement these qualifications, I offer solid multi-tasking, communication, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

 

If selected for this role, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through exceptional management acumen, proven organizational and planning capabilities, and a proactive work ethic. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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