Experience

City of Euclid

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lieutenant/EMT - Paramedic

  • Sep 1997 - Present

  Supervise a Fire Company for an urban fire department, responsible for responding to approximately 13,500 emergencies each year. Respond to and mitigate various fire and EMS related emergencies, within a population of approximately 50,000 residents. Enforce departmental standard operating guidelines, policies, procedures, and fire codes. Participate in operational and Administrative decision making for departmental emergency response. Perform employee evaluations and issue performance… Show more Supervise a Fire Company for an urban fire department, responsible for responding to approximately 13,500 emergencies each year. Respond to and mitigate various fire and EMS related emergencies, within a population of approximately 50,000 residents. Enforce departmental standard operating guidelines, policies, procedures, and fire codes. Participate in operational and Administrative decision making for departmental emergency response. Perform employee evaluations and issue performance improvement plans towards employee personal and professional enhancement. Show less



Chagrin / Southeast Regional Hazardous Materials Team

• Hazmat Control Officer (HCO)/Team Member

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Coordinate all on-scene activities of the Hazardous Materials Response Team. Assist with hazard identification and risk analysis for the incident. Prepare specific tactical and strategic alternatives for consideration by the on-scene Incident Commander.



Cuyahoga County CBRNE (Type 1) Team

• Team Member

  • Aug 2013 - Present



Cleveland Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESI EMS Coordinator

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Cleveland Clinic Health System - Euclid Hospital Responsible for the development and design of regional EMS programs and initiatives, including an EMS Health and Wellness program, for local public safety providers. Serve as an unrelenting advocate towards the improved medical and ethical treatment of pre-hospital patients transported within our operational community. Collaborate with EMS Medical Directors and emergency physicians to develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance standards of care for pre-hospital providers among local and… Show more Responsible for the development and design of regional EMS programs and initiatives, including an EMS Health and Wellness program, for local public safety providers. Serve as an unrelenting advocate towards the improved medical and ethical treatment of pre-hospital patients transported within our operational community. Collaborate with EMS Medical Directors and emergency physicians to develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance standards of care for pre-hospital providers among local and regional Cleveland Clinic EMS Medical Direction agencies.

• Wellness Champion - First Responder Health and Wellness Program

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• EMS Coordinator/HERT Unit Leader - Euclid Hospital

  • 2001 - Present

  Euclid Hospital Responsible for the competent procurement of federal grant funds, totaling over $1 million, for the Euclid Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Health System Disaster Preparedness Programs. Serve as an EMS provider, educator, liaison, program developer and advocate towards the improvement of EMS programs and services for our local providers and regional partners. Serve as an unrelenting advocate towards the improved medical and ethical treatment of pre-hospital patients transported within our… Show more Responsible for the competent procurement of federal grant funds, totaling over $1 million, for the Euclid Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Health System Disaster Preparedness Programs. Serve as an EMS provider, educator, liaison, program developer and advocate towards the improvement of EMS programs and services for our local providers and regional partners. Serve as an unrelenting advocate towards the improved medical and ethical treatment of pre-hospital patients transported within our operational community. Develop and oversee all EMS programs and services towards the continuous quality assurance of Euclid Hospital’s local and regional EMS Medical Direction organizations. Collaborate with EMS Medical Directors and emergency physicians to develop, implement, and monitor quality standards of care for pre-hospital providers. Serve as the Hazardous Materials Unit Leader, under the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). Oversee the Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) and Evacuation Team (EVAC). Responsible for the management of each team's programs, services, and offerings, including: recruitment, training, budgeting, equipment maintenance, procurement of federal funding and growth, and emergency operations.

• Event Medicine - EMT-Paramedic

  • 1999 - Present

  Q Arena / Progressive Field Responsible for the emergency medical care of visitors and staff at the Quicken Loans Arena, Progressive Field, and other local entertainment and professional sports venues.



Kent State University College of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer/Recruiter

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Serve as a direct link to our public safety and health partners. Assist with program design, outreach, and promotion of Kent State's outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree options within the College of Public Health.

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  College of Public Health Serve as a lead instructor for the undergraduate on-campus course, "Exploring Careers in the Health Professions." This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the diverse career opportunities available in the fields of healthcare, public safety, and public health.

• Veteran Career Initiative (VCI) - Mentor

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Serve as a volunteer mentor for the KSU Veteran Career Initiative (VCI). Kent State’s Veteran Career Initiative (VCI) provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume. The program aims to help student veterans plan for their careers, translate service skills to civilian competencies and gain mentorship from Kent State veterans and professional mentors.



Cleveland State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Instructor

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  College of Education and Public Affairs - Center for Emergency Preparedness The Center for Emergency Preparedness (CEP) has been the leader in Ohio’s Emergency Preparedness for over 30 years. Since its inception in 1984, the Center has continuously provided highly evaluated and outstanding programming. Course offerings include: Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Business Continuity and Emergency Planning, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hospital Healthcare First Receiver, and various specialty courses.



Ohio Department of Public Safety

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• First Responder Wellness Committee Member

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Ohio, United States