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Walmart Global TechGlobal Tech Learning
Jun. 2021
Elightenment LearningFounder/CEO
Jan. 2013Sheboygan, Wisconsin AreaBuilt an innovative elearning company that provides an end-to-end solution for those wanting a new way to approach online learning. We provide platform set up, customization, and maintenance. We provide course design and development using a variety of delivery methods including SCORM compliance modules.
American Public University SystemFaculty
Oct. 2007 - May. 2018Provide online course delivery for Graduate and Undergraduate degree for the Emergency and Disaster Management/ Fire Science Management program.
Open Fire Academy, InternationalExecutive Director
Jul. 2007 - Dec. 2012The Open Fire Academy is a nonprofit, collaborative resource for emergency services organizations and centers of learning. The key element of a community is that it evolves and expands based on its members commitment. Looking beyond simply building a web-based learning tool, we are creating a central point for sharing ideas, training resources, and research information by breaking down the barriers that hinder communication. As such, we are following the philosophy of Open Source Development by making the content of this community "free and open" to those who wish to utilize it and are open to sharing their own findings and information. The site itself is created and the content is generated by the staff, instructors, students, and committed members of the community.
Glendale (Ohio) Fire DepartmentFire Chief
Oct. 2006 - Jun. 2008Revitalized a department that had been closed as a result of internal problems. Established officer staff and emergency response personnel. Oversee operations and day-to-day administration of the department. Provided on scene incident command for all emergency response. Assume role of incident commander in all disasters for the village. Oversaw budget and personnel for the fire department. Bridged relationships and consensus with other departments in the village as it relates to emergency response.
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career DevelopmentDirector of Public Safety Services
Jan. 2002 - Jun. 2007Oversaw programs ranging from Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Industrial Fire Brigade and Safety, Technical Rescue, and all facets of public safety services. The Great Oaks Public Safety Programs campus system has state of the art facilities which encompass four campuses which train approximately 16,000 firefighters a year. During my tenure, oversaw the expansion program to facilitate greater growth. Oversaw a large in-office staff, as well as, 500 adjunct faculty. Programs varied from certifications, to career enhancement, and courses leading to college credit. Initiated and managed an accredited program leading to national certification through the NPQS. Initiated marketing program for Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies nationwide. Managed marketing program to DoD, DoE, and other federal agencies. Doubled program revenue within a two year period.
Glencoe (Oklahoma) Fire DepartmentDeputy Fire Chief
Jun. 1999 - Dec. 2001Provided training for volunteer departmental personnel in all aspects of emergency response. Provided fireground command and disaster management. Initiated, implemented, and oversee a student program in which students at Oklahoma State University, with fire service experience can assist the local fire department through a volunteer program.
International Fire Service Training AssociationCurriculum Manager/ Senior Technical Editor
May. 1999 - Dec. 2001Promoted to Curriculum Manager position within 6 months. Developed and maintain the curriculum department for an international fire service training organization. Supervised the development of all curricula and its validation through committees. Organized and implemented a new development process for curriculum development and currently oversee its operation. Oversaw projects to include the editing and writing of training manuals, curriculum, and related materials based on the NFPA standards for fire service organizations. Oversaw technical committees related to the validation of training materials and facilitate the validation process. Assisted with Oklahoma Fire Service Training and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress when needed.
South Carolina Fire AcademyCurriculum/Certification Coordinator
Mar. 1993 - Apr. 1999Provided curriculum development and implementation of coursework for the academy. Assured that all academy coursework, testing instruments, and academy policies and procedures maintain IFSAC accreditation standards. Supervised a Certification Specialist who oversaw administrative duties of the certification program. Other duties included Regional Supervisor, which provided coordination and development of course curriculum for the region and supervised an Assistant Regional Supervisor, as well as, 150 adjunct instructors within the region. Provided training for municipal, industrial, and other emergency response teams in areas of hazardous material response, fire fighting, and other necessary coursework. Provided coordination and development of course curriculum and committee management. As regional supervisor, provided coordination and development of course curriculum for the region. Supervised 150 adjunct instructors within the region and assured quality assurance of program delivery. As instructor, provided training for municipal, industrial, and other emergency response teams in areas of hazardous material response, fire fighting, and other necessary coursework
Columbia/Richland County Fire ServiceLieutenant/ Training Officer
Jun. 1997 - Mar. 1999Provided coursework development for the personnel of Crane Church Fire Department. Provided fireground command when necessary.
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