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• Oct 2010 - Present

Initial Attack Dispatcher

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

Learned and performed the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and supplies to suppress wildland fires at a local level as part of the Taos Interagency Dispatch Center team. Collaborated with fire planners and center managers to develop a system for gathering weather data, analyzing fuels measurements and disseminating fire danger warnings for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests. Worked with dispatch center personnel and end users to… Show more Learned and performed the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and supplies to suppress wildland fires at a local level as part of the Taos Interagency Dispatch Center team. Collaborated with fire planners and center managers to develop a system for gathering weather data, analyzing fuels measurements and disseminating fire danger warnings for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests. Worked with dispatch center personnel and end users to design and develop new websites for the Taos and Grangeville Dispatch Centers based on agency standards adding functionality tailored to local demand using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, CSS, PHP and Javascript. Facilitated communication and resource sharing between regional and national fire organization as well as organizing the technical logistics and distribution for Australian, New Zealand and Canadian fire fighters at the National Interagency Fire Center during one of the largest fire seasons in the last 50 years. Show less Learned and performed the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and supplies to suppress wildland fires at a local level as part of the Taos Interagency Dispatch Center team. Collaborated with fire planners and center managers to develop a system for gathering weather data, analyzing fuels measurements and disseminating fire danger warnings for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests. Worked with dispatch center personnel and end users to… Show more Learned and performed the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and supplies to suppress wildland fires at a local level as part of the Taos Interagency Dispatch Center team. Collaborated with fire planners and center managers to develop a system for gathering weather data, analyzing fuels measurements and disseminating fire danger warnings for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests. Worked with dispatch center personnel and end users to design and develop new websites for the Taos and Grangeville Dispatch Centers based on agency standards adding functionality tailored to local demand using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, CSS, PHP and Javascript. Facilitated communication and resource sharing between regional and national fire organization as well as organizing the technical logistics and distribution for Australian, New Zealand and Canadian fire fighters at the National Interagency Fire Center during one of the largest fire seasons in the last 50 years. Show less

Small Business Owner

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

Formed a fuels reduction company and completed thinning contracts and treatments of over 20 acres for various private clients. Created proposals and established work procedures in collaboration with clients, local experts and county officials. Managed a thinning crew, working with state forestry and local fire departments to ensure a safe and effective fuels reduction. Formed a fuels reduction company and completed thinning contracts and treatments of over 20 acres for various private clients. Created proposals and established work procedures in collaboration with clients, local experts and county officials. Managed a thinning crew, working with state forestry and local fire departments to ensure a safe and effective fuels reduction.

Range Technician (Fire Fighter)

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

Served as a crew member on a Wildland Fire 20-man Type 2 IA hand crew and as a crew member on a Type 6 Engine. Work involved long hours of hiking and strenuous physical labor for up to 14 days at a time while fighting wildland fires. Worked as part of a fuels crew during controlled prescribed pile and broadcast burns. Tasks included: mechanical (chainsaw) hazardous fuel reduction, building hand line, stacking piles, ignitions, holding and monitoring. Monitored and reported fire weather… Show more Served as a crew member on a Wildland Fire 20-man Type 2 IA hand crew and as a crew member on a Type 6 Engine. Work involved long hours of hiking and strenuous physical labor for up to 14 days at a time while fighting wildland fires. Worked as part of a fuels crew during controlled prescribed pile and broadcast burns. Tasks included: mechanical (chainsaw) hazardous fuel reduction, building hand line, stacking piles, ignitions, holding and monitoring. Monitored and reported fire weather and recorded observations. Responsible for engine bay inventory, maintenance of various tools and equipment as well as monthly vehicle usage/maintenance reports. Show less Served as a crew member on a Wildland Fire 20-man Type 2 IA hand crew and as a crew member on a Type 6 Engine. Work involved long hours of hiking and strenuous physical labor for up to 14 days at a time while fighting wildland fires. Worked as part of a fuels crew during controlled prescribed pile and broadcast burns. Tasks included: mechanical (chainsaw) hazardous fuel reduction, building hand line, stacking piles, ignitions, holding and monitoring. Monitored and reported fire weather… Show more Served as a crew member on a Wildland Fire 20-man Type 2 IA hand crew and as a crew member on a Type 6 Engine. Work involved long hours of hiking and strenuous physical labor for up to 14 days at a time while fighting wildland fires. Worked as part of a fuels crew during controlled prescribed pile and broadcast burns. Tasks included: mechanical (chainsaw) hazardous fuel reduction, building hand line, stacking piles, ignitions, holding and monitoring. Monitored and reported fire weather and recorded observations. Responsible for engine bay inventory, maintenance of various tools and equipment as well as monthly vehicle usage/maintenance reports. Show less

Assistant Coach

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

Hosted and finished 5th place at 2009 Junior European Championships in Bonn Performed advance scouting and weekly player evaluations for Germany's best talents, as well as organizing and executing scouting and training camps to select and prepare players for European championships. Hosted and finished 5th place at 2009 Junior European Championships in Bonn Performed advance scouting and weekly player evaluations for Germany's best talents, as well as organizing and executing scouting and training camps to select and prepare players for European championships.

Head Baseball Coach

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Lead Club to first National Championship in its 20 year history in 2007 and won both the U15 and U18 National Championships in 2009. Revitalized player development by doubling the number of active teams, establishing recruiting programs and training coaches for succession management. Produced over 20 German Youth, Junior and Senior National Team players and sent 3 out of 60 players from all over Europe to the European MLB Academy 2010.

Athletic Director

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

Professionalized club atmosphere as Athletic Director by implementing facility improvements, expanding player/coaching budget and streamlining operations. Improved player development concept through school recruitment and camps, revitalizing the youth program and more than doubled total club enrollment. Recruited multiple national team players to complement the club’s roster. Planned and executed travel and logistical arrangements for games.

Project Manager / Consultant

• Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

Founding member and project manager - planned, developed and worked closely with clients, managers and team members to complete consulting and software development projects. Established and expanded customer base through various software solutions including our own in-house developed Business Information server. Developed, implemented and maintained custom data-mining systems using out BI server and Oracle Databases for various clients. Founding member and project manager - planned, developed and worked closely with clients, managers and team members to complete consulting and software development projects. Established and expanded customer base through various software solutions including our own in-house developed Business Information server. Developed, implemented and maintained custom data-mining systems using out BI server and Oracle Databases for various clients.

Software Developer/Consultant

• May 2000 - Dec 2001

Translated and documented custom medical software for various international clients. Performed on-site software installations, tests and upgrades for customers. Developed and troubleshot various software including the business intelligence server and other custom-developed solutions. Translated and documented custom medical software for various international clients. Performed on-site software installations, tests and upgrades for customers. Developed and troubleshot various software including the business intelligence server and other custom-developed solutions.

IT Support

• Jan 1999 - Aug 1999

Worked with various hardware and software applications, troubleshooting and performing support operations for students and faculty. Performed regular maintenance and installations throughout campus. Developed various user guides and documentation for users. Worked with various hardware and software applications, troubleshooting and performing support operations for students and faculty. Performed regular maintenance and installations throughout campus. Developed various user guides and documentation for users.