Management Medical

Michael Patrick Sullivan

*** **** ******** ***** * Coralville, Iowa 52241 * Phone 319-***-****

Email - abmtr5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Goal-directed, result-oriented professional. Skilled communicator, self-

motivated with high energy, initiative, and focus. Keen insight into the

needs and views of others-able to listen and identify issues or problem

areas and form innovative solutions. Professional, personable, and

articulate in presentation. Areas of strength include:

. Coordination/Communications/Negotiations/Facilitation

. Problem Solving /Decision Making

. Program Management/Assessment

. Policy Board Experience and Community Relations

. Flexible/ Assertive/Adaptable

. Teaching/Presentations/Writing

. Documentation/Writing

EXPERIENCE

Executive Director (2009- present)

Joint Emergency Communications Services Association, Iowa City, Iowa.

Coordinating the successful construction and implementation of the first

P25 compliant consolidation of emergency communications in the State of

Iowa. Anticipated opening date of July 1, 2010.

. Directed, planed and administered the overall operation of the

Joint Emergency Communication Center (JECC) including cooperative

working arrangement with the participating jurisdictions for

computer-aided dispatch of law enforcement, fire, and emergency

medical services.

. Planned and developed emergency communication policies and

procedures to ensure accurate and efficient 9-1-1 call processing

and dispatching of emergency services to the general public.

. Directed the supervision, training and personnel administration for

JECC staff. Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, discipline, and

termination decisions affecting employees.

. Directed the development of all training programs for the staff.

. Prepared and proposed to the JECC Board and administered the

Center's operating and capital budget and authorized, implemented

all approved expenditures, and was responsible for monitoring the

budget and its compliance with approved levels of funding.

Prepared and implemented the Center's strategic plan, including the

operational policies, goals and objectives.

. Prepared periodic and special reports, statistical, financial, and

other analyses for the Center's Board.

Executive Assistant (2001 - present)

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Iowa City, Iowa

Successfully coordinated the day-to-day operations of Johnson County

Government, including the Budget Coordinator Office and the Johnson County

Board of Supervisors Office.

. Served as the Board's agent in union negotiations, real estate

transactions, 28E agreements, and other related functions.

. Coordinated, prepared, analyzed, and maintained all annualized and

long-term capital project documents.

. Coordinated, prepared RFP/RFQ material for all capital projects for

Johnson County.

. Created and assisted in the development of the Johnson County

Campus Plan including the financing and construction of the new

Health and Human Services Building.

. Created, developed and implemented the Johnson County Medical

Examiner's Office structure and business operations.

. Served as the Johnson County HIPAA Privacy Officer, developing the

HIPPA Policies and Procedures for Johnson County.

. Served as direct liaison to all Johnson County Department Heads and

select Elected Officials.

. Served as the Johnson County Public Information Officer for the

Department of Public Health's Pandemic Influenza Plan and during

the floods of 2008.

. Served on County-Wide Wellness Committee.

. Served on County Safety Program Committee.

Executive Director of Johnson County Ambulance Service (1992 - 2001)

Johnson County, Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

Provided direct supervision of management and general supervision over

staff of 45. Managed personnel administration by making department head

decisions; overseeing selecting, training, evaluating, promoting,

disciplining, and discharging departmental personnel. Restructured the

operations, procedures and patient care protocols for the service.

. Provided paramedic level care to citizens of Johnson County.

. Developed strong community relations through networking and liaison

representations with community agencies including the University of

Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Mercy Hospital and Veterans

Administration Hospital.

. Assisted in the restructuring of the UIHC Mobile Care Program to

incorporate some aspects of the operation into the ambulance

service.

. Prepared, presented, and monitored annual operations and capital

budgets.

. Facilitated open intra-department especially in the Labor-

Management Committee and staff and management team meetings.

. Provided coordination and training to all staff paramedics.

EMS Program Coordinator (1990 - 1992)

Mercy School of Health Sciences. Des Moines, Iowa.

Provided professional training and continuing education programs for EMS

providers throughout North Central, Central, and South Central Iowa.

. Designed curriculum and conducted EMS education programs and

continuing education programs involving patient care and wellness

topics.

. Trained Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

. Developed strong community relations through networking and liaison

representations with resource agencies that included clinics, high

schools, and physician offices.

Assistant EMS Coordinator (1983-1991)

Des Moines Fire Department. Des Moines, Iowa.

Provided direct supervision of department's EMS training and continuing

education training divisions. Provided skilled paramedic level care to the

citizens of Des Moines, Iowa.

. Provided EMS training and supervision of fire department recruits

at the Regional Fire Academy.

. Conducted fitness, agility and health promotion training programs

for all fire recruits at the Regional Fire Academy and at the fire

stations.

. Supervised all EMS training and continuing education for 200

firefighters.

. Planned and managed the EMS training budget for the EMS Coordinator

and Fire Chief.

Flight Paramedic (1985-1990)

Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Des Moines, Iowa.

Provided professional paramedic level care and transportation to patients

throughout the Central Iowa region.

. Certified and registered Flight Paramedic with National Flight

Paramedics Association.

. Under the supervision of the Flight Nurse, provided advanced level

care to all patients on-scene and in-flight.

. Developed strong community relations through networking and liaison

representations with regional EMS agencies and hospitals.

. Provided a variety of community relations programs with the Life

Flight program.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (1979-1983)

Ambulance Services Company. Des Moines, Iowa.

Provided advanced level patient care to the citizens of Des Moines and its

suburbs.

. Assessed and treated patients according to approved protocols.

. Provided transportation and on-going care to patients from scenes

to emergency department delivery.

. Served as Paramedic Supervisor on my assigned shifts.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Management and Strategy (2009)

Western Governor's University. Salt Lake City, Utah. Graduate level course

work included; leadership, E-business, supply chain management, Human

Resources, financial analysis, operations management, strategic management,

risk management, decision analysis, and social responsibility.

Bachelor of Arts Degree (2001)

Governors State University. University Park, Illinois.

Selected Achievements: Dean's list, Academic All-American, Who's Who among

Students in American Universities and Colleges, Graduated with 3.77 GPA

Associate of Arts Degree (1999)

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Selected Achievements: Dean's List, Graduated with Honors.

Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic Certification (1982).

Mercy School of Health Sciences. Des Moines, Iowa.

Graduated second in a class of 26.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer, University of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Learning Resource

Center, 1992-present.

Taught Infectious Diseases, EMS Management, Kinematics in Trauma, Advance

Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal

Resuscitation, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Obstetrics, Patient Care,

Records Documentation, Pediatric Emergencies, and Patient Assessment,

Wellness and Fitness for paramedics and Firefighters.

EMS Instructor, Mercy School of Health Sciences, 1990-1992

Taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pre-

Hospital Trauma Life Support, Injury Prevention Programs, Emergency Medical

Dispatch, EMT-Defibrillator Programs, and EMT-Intermediate Program

curriculum.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society for Public Administration.

Association of Public Safety Communications.

National Academy of Emergency Dispatch.

National Emergency Number Association.

National Association of Counties.

Iowa City Managers Association.

American Heart Association.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITES

Graduate of Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership

Program.

Speak at a variety of organizations to promote public safety and local

government.

Attended Iowa Municipal Management Institute.

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