LaVar Gilliam
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NIKA Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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Facilities Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Medical Equipment Planner
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Mar 2020 - Present
Provides consultation and advice to government personnel tasked with overseeing the development of multiple projects Requests for Proposals, design, construction and transition activities for military healthcare, veterinary and medical research facilities. Assist in medical equipment/infrastructure analysis in support of Medical Area Development Plan and facility modernization development Assist in developing solutions to resolve conflicts with medical equipment and code/criteria for medical facilities. Assist in preparation, development, review and validation of Space and Equipment Planning System (SEPS) products, including Project Room Contents Report (PRCR) and Program for Design (PFD) documents. Assist with equipment requirements validation processes to confirm validity of Project Rooms Contents Report (PRCR), determining exactly what is needed to outfit the facility. Establish and maintain coordination with Technology Assessment and Requirements Analysis (TARA) teams relating to anticipated or on-going project equipment planning and future equipment developments. Assist in review of performance work statements (PWS) for Initial Outfitting services from an equipment perspective. Assist in preparing forecasts of equipment short/long term support requirements (e.g. cost, training and staffing) considering overall life cycle. Assist in preparation, development, and review of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for clinical and logistics departments. Show less
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CruiseOne
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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400 - 500 Employee
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Independent Vacation Specialist
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Oct 2013 - Present
From a quick weekend vacation, to "seaing" the world with 50 of your closest friends, and everything in between, we are here to walk you through the whole experience. Let's go some place new today, let's do something daring... From a quick weekend vacation, to "seaing" the world with 50 of your closest friends, and everything in between, we are here to walk you through the whole experience. Let's go some place new today, let's do something daring...
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Meal Plans To Go
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United States
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Owner/Nutrition Counselor
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Sep 2015 - Present
Online meal plan creating, meal/exercise logging, and counseling software manager. Online meal plan creating, meal/exercise logging, and counseling software manager.
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Touch By Design Massage & Body Therapy
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Owner/Lead Massage Therapist
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Mar 2012 - Present
Touch By Design Massage and Body Therapy, believes in comfort and convenience and what can be more convenient that having your massage session conducted at your own residence or place of choosing? Our goal is to bring the power of touch right to your doorsteps or place of work, in a setting that you are more familiar with. Responsibilities: - Managed additional contracted therapist's in outcall appointments. - Perform massage and bodywork techniques on clients, incorporating deep tissue, sports massage, chair massage, and Swedish modalities as required. - Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and hygiene at all times - Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills Qualifications/certifications: - Registered in MD,DC,VA - Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) Member Show less
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Polu Kai Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Equipment Planner
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
Provides consultation and advice to government personnel tasked with overseeing the development of multiple projects Requests for Proposals, design, construction and transition activities for military healthcare, veterinary and medical research facilities. Assist in medical equipment/infrastructure analysis in support of Medical Area Development Plan and facility modernization development Assist in developing solutions to resolve conflicts with medical equipment and code/criteria for medical facilities. Assist in preparation, development, review and validation of Space and Equipment Planning System (SEPS) products, including Project Room Contents Report (PRCR) and Program for Design (PFD) documents. Assist with equipment requirements validation processes to confirm validity of Project Rooms Contents Report (PRCR), determining exactly what is needed to outfit the facility. Establish and maintain coordination with Technology Assessment and Requirements Analysis (TARA) teams relating to anticipated or on-going project equipment planning and future equipment developments. Assist in review of performance work statements (PWS) for Initial Outfitting services from an equipment perspective. Assist in preparing forecasts of equipment short/long term support requirements (e.g. cost, training and staffing) considering overall life cycle. Assist in preparation, development, and review of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for clinical and logistics departments. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Career Tasks:- Financial management of budget resources allocated to support quality assurance and maintenance activities for 8K equipment items valued at $89M- Manages customer equipment and contract information within Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support systems, assigns service schedules and approves new equipment and equipment removal requests a 60 -bed 735K sq ft facility.- Primary contact with technical service customers to provide support, maintain customer relations and resolve critical customer service issues. Liaison for manufacturers and the field service technicians on all equipment.- Provides overall strategic direction, leadership and technical services management for 30 employees on achieving individual, department and organizational performance goals.- Ensures equipment incidents, recalls, upgrades and modifications are completed in compliance with directives and documented accordingly.- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections, mechanical and electronic troubleshooting to component-level and job-related administrative actionsRelevant Interests & Skills:- Use equipment such as dental operatory systems, steam sterilizers, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, physiological monitors, anesthesia systems, ventilators, clinical chemistry analyzers, fixed and mobile x-ray systems, field support equipment and computers- Knowledge of advanced principles in electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics and other physical sciences as it applies to medical technology- Mechanics- Mathematics- Health and Medicine- Electronics- Maintenance and Repair- Problem-solving Show less
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Dec 2003 - Feb 2015
Career Tasks:- Financial management of budget resources allocated to support quality assurance and maintenance activities for 5.5K equipment items valued at $55M- Manages customer equipment and contract information within Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support systems, assigns service schedules and approves new equipment and equipment removal requests a 45-bed 350K sq ft facility.- Primary contact with technical service customers to provide support, maintain customer relations and resolve critical customer service issues. Liaison for manufacturers and the field service technicians on all equipment.- Provides overall strategic direction, leadership and technical services management for 16 employees on achieving individual, department and organizational performance goals.- Ensures equipment incidents, recalls, upgrades and modifications are completed in compliance with directives and documented accordingly.- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections, mechanical and electronic troubleshooting to component-level and job-related administrative actionsRelevant Interests & Skills:- Use equipment such as dental operatory systems, steam sterilizers, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, physiological monitors, anesthesia systems, ventilators, clinical chemistry analyzers, fixed and mobile x-ray systems, field support equipment and computers- Knowledge of advanced principles in electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics and other physical sciences as it applies to medical technology- Mechanics- Mathematics- Health and Medicine- Electronics- Maintenance and Repair- Problem-solvingTraining:- School location: Fort Sam Houston [TX]- Length of course: 207 days- College degree earned: Healthcare Management- College credits earned: 79 Show less
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Precision Physiques
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Owner/Certified Personal Trainer
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Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
Independent personal trainer. Responsibilities: - Design and implement highly personalized exercise and nutritional programs targeting specific conditions and concerns including obesity, physical therapy, strength & conditioning, diabetes, and hypertension. - Recruit and retain clients - Counsel clients about fitness, exercise, health and injury management - Provide weight-lifting, treadmill and other fitness apparatus instruction - Ensure the safety of all clients - Advised on common sport and exercise related injuries - Assess clients baseline fitness and overall health condition. Qualifications/Certifications: - ACE Fitness, CPT 2007 - ACE Fitness, Health Coach 2007 - Crossfit, Level I Instructor 2011 Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator/Maintainer
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Nov 1995 - Oct 2002
The integrated family of test equipment operator/maintainer is primarily responsible for maintaining the base shop test facility, performing electronic maintenance on shop replaceable units, system supported line replaceable units and test program sets. - Perform electronic maintenance, adjustments and tests - Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators - Install supported weapon system test program sets - Replace defective components and perform base shop test facility alignments - Read technical diagrams and manuals in order to locate, isolate and repair instrument parts Training Job training for an integrated family of test equipment operator/maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 34 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: - Principles of electronics - Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment - Equipment repair exercises - Micro-soldering Show less
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Education
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American Military University
Sports and Exercise -
National Massage Therapy Institute