Dynamic, results-oriented Executive Director, Fire Chief, Director Emergency Services, Director Operations and Director Quality Control, with 27+ years of comprehensive emergency services, operations management, wildland-urban interface and regulatory compliance experience. Strategic, critical thinker and planner with proven analytical, problem solving and solution implementation skills in fast-paced, business-critical environments. Strong manager, team leader and coach with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills at all internal and external organization levels. Fluent in English and Spanish. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Dynamic, results-oriented Executive Director, Fire Chief, Director Emergency Services, Director Operations and Director Quality Control, with 25+ years of comprehensive emergency services, operations, wildland-urban interface and regulatory compliance experience.
• Strategic, critical thinker and planner with proven analytical, problem solving and solution implementation skills in fast-paced, business-critical environments.
• Strong manager, team leader and coach with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills at all internal and external organization levels.
• Fluent in English and Spanish. DoD SECRET security clearance.
â— Six Sigma â— Operations Management â— Financial Management â— Regulatory Compliance â—Incident Command System â—National Incident Management System â— Compliance Audit Process Improvement â— System Improvement â— Change Management â— Client Relations Negotiations â—Contract Management â—Organizational Development â—Team Leadership â— Training/Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority â— 07/2007 to 08/2008
Pro-Tec Fire Services LTD
Fire Chief â— 2007- 2008
Developed the Airport’s Emergency Response Plan for hazardous materials, terrorist attack/weapons of mass destruction, major disaster preparedness and detailed the critical responsibilities for the fire chief’s command structure for wildland urban interface firefighting. Spear-headed annual refuelers course while co-managing the airport’s preparation for the Part 139 Federal Aviation Authorities inspection for certification. Passed the Federal Aviation Authority Part 139 Inspection, 13th consecutive year with zero discrepancies. Reduced overtime expenditures by nearly fifty percent by hiring two additional temporary fulltime position personnel. Increased corporate profit by over twenty percent through change in health care provider and in turn generated a 12 percent pay raise to employees at no cost to employer. Brought to successful resolution in favor of corporate office union grievance against change to company standard operating policy relating to the collective bargaining agreement. Reduced annual budget spending by twelve percent through sound business practices. Saved the Airport Authority over seventy-nine thousand dollars in vehicle repairs through sound due diligence practices.
DYNCORP, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles ◠2004-2007
International DoD services contractor with 10,000+ employees and $2 billion annual revenues.
Fire Chief - Director Public Safety - Director Joint Operations â— 2006-2007
Developed and launched the Operations Center. Manage counter-narcotics/terrorism mission operations with 100-person team. Plan missions, conduct mission briefings, file flight plans, maintain operations records. Manage financial and other assets, and prepare periodic financial reports. Manage International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export control program. Brief US Embassy/Consular personnel. Oversee diplomatic country clearance requests for US and foreign clients.
Accomplishments:
• Created Quick Response Checklist adopted by all DynCorp programs in Forward Operating Locations for emergency preparedness and response, including threat events, in-flight emergencies, hijacking, terrorist events, ground emergencies, structural responses and wildland urban interface firefighting detailing command structure and air-land operations support and training.
• Recognized for exceptional performance by US SOUTHCOM Commander, Admiral Stavridis.
Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Director Quality Assurance â— 2004-2006
Managed and conducted daily audits in Business, Communications, ITAR, Documentation Control, Civil Engineering, Logistics, Lodging and Transportation departments. Ensured contract and statement of work (SOW) compliance. Wrote and followed up on corrective action requests to ensure discrepancy resolution. Recommended business process improvements. Conducted security clearance internal/external investigations.
Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented the DynCorp Quality Management program.
• Created and launched the Customer Service program, netting $1.3 million new profit annually.
• Saved the US government $15 million annually by implementing business best practices and negotiating favorable labor rates and subcontracts with local suppliers.
• Negotiated tax-free services for consumables purchasing.
• Earned recognition as Quality Employee of the Year and Best Quality Division for forward operating locations in 2005.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE â— 1983-2004
Armed force of the United States
Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Manta Air Base, Ecuador â— 2003-2004
Managed first-ever contracted emergency services department and operations center in foreign country. Evaluated, rewrote contract SOW including wildland urban interface operations. Directed contracted emergency response force with 300 US and host-nation personnel. Collaborated with regulatory agency personnel to meet US and host-nation regulations and local mandates. Maintained permit files, facility manuals, emergency response books, safety training documents. Assigned departmental priorities, mitigated conflicts, conducted periodic standard operating procedures compliance reviews. Reviewed and approved expenditures. Reviewed training. Ensured timely emergency preparedness drills and exercises.
Accomplishments:
• Designed and implemented emergency preparedness training for local employees to facilitate certification to full IFSAC standards including wildland firefighting certification.
• Earned Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Medal for exceptional performance.
Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Langley Air Force Base, Virginia â— 1993-2003
Air Force Fire Chief, Southern Command. Managed emergency services for 27 geographically separated departments in austere locations, including primary logistics responsibility for fire protection, with 1650 personnel and $135 million budget. Assigned departmental priorities and mitigated conflicts. Ensured compliance with Air Force Instructions and fire protection standards including wildland urban interface firefighting. Provided planning, programming and operational requirements inputs to modernization and acquisition programs. Developed and implemented national fire/life safety standards and fire protection/emergency services programs standards, policies and procedures. Managed planning and execution of fire protection and emergency services support for exercises and contingency operations in Latin America. Maintained airfield Risk Management Information System, identifying shortfalls and recommending corrective actions. Collaborated with regulatory agencies to comply with regulations at all government levels.
Accomplishments:
• Earned the Air Force Meritorious Medal, a 2nd Air Force Commendation Medal and a 5th Air Force Achievement Medal for exceptional professional service.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Public Administration
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
Air University, US Air Force
Associate of Science in Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
US Department of Defense Certifications
â—Fire Officer Level IV Executive Fire Officer IFSAC
â— On Scene Commander IFSAC â— Incident Commander IFSAC
â—Incident Commander Hazardous Materials Response IFSAC â— ISC 100-200-700
â— Fire Instructor Level III IFSAC â— Fire Inspector Level III IFSAC â— Airport Firefighter IFSAC â—Hazardous Materials Operations Level IFSAC â— Airport Rescue Vehicle Operator IFSAC
â— Arson Investigation IFSAC â— Water Rescue IFSAC â— Wildland Firefighter IFSAC
â— Apparatus Driver Operator IFSAC â— Water Tender Rapid Re-supply IFSAC
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access â— MAXIMO/CIMIS
AFFILIATION
â—International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)â—California Fire Chiefs Association (CFCA)
â—National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) â—Occupational Safety and Health
Administration(OSHA)â—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) â—Airport Rescue Fire Fighter’s Working Group (ARFFWG) â—Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 2196
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