Technical Writer

• Jul 2020 - Present

Commissioner, Chairman

• May 2009 - Present

Appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to establish and lead the Alabama Athletic Commission, which has the sole jurisdiction to regulate combat sports in Alabama. Currently serve as Chairman of the Commission, presiding over public meetings, civil or criminal misconduct investigations and the approval process for rules, licensing and inspections. I am also charged with approving all financial statements and guiding the competitive bid process for administrative services and represent the Commission during legislative hearings.

Adjunct Instructor

• Jul 2019 - Present

Provide didactic instruction and psychomotor skills training to EMT, AEMT and Paramedic students. Develop curriculum, instruct and supervise students, evaluate students, prepare reports, maintain equipment and supplies, and work with the EMS clinical coordinator to schedule and assist in clinical rotations.

Operations Manager/Paramedic

• Dec 2012 - Jul 2020

Managed all activities within Tuscaloosa County, serving as the sole ambulance provider for more than 1,500 square miles. Provided direct oversight of activities of Field Supervisors, Field Training Officers and field paramedics and EMT’s. Ensured that assigned personnel were fully informed of company policies, local procedures and other information pertinent to their jobs. Reviewed and resolved incidents and complaints involving field personnel with both internal and external employees and customers. Reviewed performance evaluations of all Field Supervisors, Field Training Officers and field personnel. Provided guidance to Field Supervisors in administering corrective action and counseling of field personnel. ​• Completed Ambulance Service Manager certificate program, Fitch and Associates• National EMS Management Association Member• American Heart Association certified instructor - CPR, ACLS and PALS

Account Manager

• May 2011 - Dec 2012

Collaborated with clients to develop and implement print advertising and multimedia campaigns to target professional drivers, owner/operator truckers, parts distributors and trucking fleet managers. Responsible for managing the schedule, production and budget of different projects simultaneously. Built and maintained solid working relationships with teams across departments. Scheduled and managed workflow of interactive media and technology design departments. Evaluated and communicated analytical reports to clients to gauge the success of campaigns.• ​• Established relationships with marquee accounts including Caterpillar and Microsoft• Increased sales by 105.5%• Represented Randall-Reilly at national tradeshows

National Account Manager

• May 2009 - May 2011

Sold marketing, advertising and specialized publishing products and services for national publishing company, Cahaba Media Group and helped devise editorial strategies and produce content for two national magazines, Construction Business Owner and Senior Care Products. Primary responsibilities included development of sales/marketing strategies and successful execution of sales campaigns through phone and in-person sales calls with an annual sales quota. Cultivated key relationships with marquee accounts such as Caterpillar, Microsoft 3M and Topcon. Utilized social networking sites to strategically market products.

Sr. Vaccine Specialist

• Dec 2006 - Jan 2009

Sold Gardasil, a vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, to targed physicians in West Alabama territory. Developed and implemented business plan for territory and administered all aspects of territory management, including placing vaccine orders, order tracking and fulfillment, management and use of promotional budget, record maintenance, call routing, physician targeting, and coordination with marketing partners. Maintained personal rapport and win-win relationships with clients.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

Sold Aricept and Aciphex to 117 targeted physicians in Southeast Alabama. Analyzed marketing data relevant to territory as basis for strategic and tactical development. Developed and implemented a territory action plans and administered all aspects of territory management, including sample accountability, use of promotional budget, record maintenance, call routing, physician targeting, and coordination with marketing partners.

Media Relations Manager/Hispanic Media Specialist

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

Served as community liaison and performed public speaking engagements as a company representative. Developed a network of newspaper, television and radio reporters that brought positive publicity to clients.Designed and executed a national communications strategy to more effectively reach Hispanic media outlets throughout the country. Developed online, print, radio and television marketing campaigns to increase the media coverage for clients within Hispanic mediaActed as company spokesman for the National Association of Hispanic MediaServed as part of the team that managed crisis communications for clientsRepresented PR Newswire at the National Association of Broadcasters, the Peabody Awards, as well as state and local press associations including the Atlanta Press Club