Fire Chief

• Feb 2021 - Present

INSTRUCTOR

• 2017 - Present

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Train Emergency Response Team in auto manufacturing (Ford) plants across US. ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Train Emergency Response Team in auto manufacturing (Ford) plants across US.

ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

• 2019 - Feb 2021

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Selected as Assistant Fire Chief, first female to attain this level. Pilot all training, administrative personnel, logistics, and policy/procedures, for this 180-member department, while providing assistance with fire prevention, operations, and emergency management divisions. Critical partner to manage the department based upon direction from the fire chief, mayor, city council, and fire board. Cultivate community partnerships and navigate organizational challenges, implementing new software and designing new departmental operational processes and systems.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➣ Led the execution and deployment of 5 new software platforms, transforming function, operation, and record keeping: CheckIt, CrewSense, Emergency Reporting, Target Solutions, and ESO.➣ Key partner to Fire Chief on managing a $36M budget.➣ Creating updated content and template for departmental administrative policies.➣ Selected to serve on Radio Planning and Design sub-committee for Ingham County 911 radio system. Show less

CHIEF OF TRAINING

• 2015 - 2019

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Created the strategic plans and executed on training initiatives. Managed budget and cost containment. Directed training activities to ensure compliance with OSHA and tracked all department personnel certifications/licenses. Conducted QA/QI reviews and investigations, addressing EMS complaints.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➣ Enhanced and deployed Learning Management System software platform.➣ Chosen as keynote speaker at Premier Public Health Conference, presenting on the value of community partnerships in addressing the opioid epidemic. (Subsequent speaking engagements followed: MDHHS Training Event in 2017, and ALPACT in 2018). Show less

TRAINING CAPTAIN & EMS COORDINATOR

• 2014 - 2015

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Crafted the transformation roadmap to redesign the training division, including vehicle oversight, continuing education, licensing/renewals and compliance, and skill development for 180 LFD staff.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➣ Drafted and implemented a training initiative for driving the technical rescue truck; collaborated with SMEs on creation and training to include refresher requirements to maintain eligibility.➣ Spearheaded all professional development and continuing education requirements, including technical rescue, firefighting, driver education and emergency medical services, and hazardous materials update. Show less

FIREFIGHTER

• 1996 - 2014

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Emergency responder for City of Lansing and surrounding communities, to include fire suppression, hazmat/technical rescue, and basic/advanced emergency medical transport.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➣ Earned promotion to Engineer to operate and drive apparatus.➣ Maintained key certifications and licensing, including Paramedic License and EMS.

SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT (SME) – COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAM

• 2006 - 2009

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Sought-out for experience and expertise to build a CERT program for university. Accessed knowledge of parent program in developing course materials for campus environments. ◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➣ Architected and implemented the College-Community Emergency Response Team Program (C-CERT). ➣ Trained collegiate personnel across the country. ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Sought-out for experience and expertise to build a CERT program for university. Accessed knowledge of parent program in developing course materials for campus environments. ◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➣ Architected and implemented the College-Community Emergency Response Team Program (C-CERT). ➣ Trained collegiate personnel across the country.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE EMPLOYEE

• 2004 - 2005

◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Deployed by mayor of City of Lansing to assist in disaster relief efforts. ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Deployed by mayor of City of Lansing to assist in disaster relief efforts.