Kirsten Therrien - Firefighter, Nutrition Coach, and Gym Owner, Massachusetts

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Work Background

City of ChicopeeLieutenant

Jun. 2021Chicopee, Massachusetts

City of ChicopeeFirefighter

Sep. 2017 - Jun. 2021Protect life and property in the City of Chicopee by providing Fire, Rescue, and EMS services. Continue to expand knowledge by attending Fire and Rescue related classes at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, such as Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Technical Rescue courses, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, and others.

Massachusetts Department of Fire ServicesInstructor

Nov. 2022

Massachusetts Department of Fire ServicesSupport Staff

Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2022- Provide support and assistance for fire training programs being offered at the DFS campuses, as well as, off-site at various communities across the Commonwealth. - Operate fire equipment, set up and operate props for training, assist instructors in demonstration and practical evolutions, and build and ignite fires, as requested. - Participate in heavy manual labor involving the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers for delivery of training equipment, as well as, moving and setting up various training props. - Perform tasks and jobs similar to those performed when working in a fire department. - Deliver Fire Academy apparatus and trailers to communities across the Commonwealth.

SVG AthleticsCo-Owner

Nov. 2023South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

SVG AthleticsCoach

Dec. 2020 - Nov. 2023South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

South Hadley Fire District 2Firefighter/EMT-B

Jun. 2012 - Apr. 2021South Hadley, MA- Responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical service calls, in the district and surrounding areas. - Coordination of emergency scenes with other responders and agencies. - Maintaining and expanding my certification requirements for EMS and fire by attending continuing education classes, weekly drills, and trainings.

Baystate HealthStrategic Planning Data Analyst

Aug. 2016 - Sep. 2017Springfield, MassachusettsSupports the needs of the Strategic Planning & Business Development department, and provides limited support to Marketing & Digital Strategy within Baystate Health's Division of Strategy and External Relations. Responsibilities include: - Data collection - Analysis and interpretation - Best practice research - Maintenance and quality control of multiple large databases - Market/competitive intelligence for a wide range of business needs

Isenberg School of Management, UMass AmherstOrganizational Metrics Fellow

Sep. 2014 - May. 2016Amherst, MASurveying on-campus recruiters, analyzing short-term and long-term data, preparing reports, and presenting key findings to Directors of various departments.

Northwestern District AttorneyData Analysis Intern

Feb. 2015 - Sep. 2015Northampton, MAThe Rx Drug Abuse Task Force, with a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is working to create a multidisciplinary, data-driven model to curb prescription drug abuse.

Mount Holyoke CollegeAssistant Director of Medical Emergency Response Team

Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2013South Hadley, MACoordinated squad of 40 volunteer members to fill nightly EMS shifts throughout the academic year. Implemented a more efficient and sustainable system to ensure EMT and CPR training of our members. Served as the liaison between Campus Police, Fire Department, Health Services, and MERT. Developed appropriate and engaging drills that 94% of members reported that they found helpful on EMS calls.

Mount Holyoke CollegeUndergraduate Research Assistant

Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2013Cognition LabCoded 800+ files containing eye tracking data, completed all coding tasks before deadlines. Coded 50+ sound files for various behavior exhibited in children’s reading, maintained excellent inter-rater reliability with 4 other raters. Conducted statistical tests, analyzed data, resulting in significant results which were included in research paper.

Mount Holyoke CollegeStudent Manager of Dining Services

Mar. 2012 - Mar. 2013South Hadley, MAManaged over 40 student workers, oversaw daily operations, including hiring, training, discipline and remediation of staff. Produced bi-weekly payroll documents for student employees, according to strict deadlines. Acted as primary contact between full-time Dining Services management and student employees. Served on the Dining Services Committee, discussed ways to develop more efficient operations.