PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT, DETROIT, MI
Plan Examiner/Captain April 2003 - May 2013, Service Retirement
. Meeting with building and industry officials to organize and plan
building construction to alleviate unnecessary devices, minimize cost
overages, and ensure proper coverage for both suppression and
notification systems.
. Redesigned the activity tracking records resulting in the ability to
track revenue, productivity and raise the level of accountability
. Conducted the initial development and implementation of a point of
sale revenue system effectively eliminating clerical positions,
invoicing, and resulting in the increase of revenue
Arson Investigation/Lieutenant, December 2001 - July 2002
. Investigate the causes of fires, fire origin, and
collection/preparation of evidence and presenting it in court when
necessary
Fire Prevention Inspector/Lieutenant, May 1999 - December 2001 / July
2002-April 2003
. Inspect and test fire detection equipment, alarm systems and fire
extinguishing devices and systems to ensure proper functionality
. Consult with building authorities to discuss safety regulations and to
recommend changes as necessary
Firefighter, August 1992 - May 1999
. Structural fire suppression and overhaul, vehicle extrication, first
responder level medical treatment
CITY OF DETROIT CORPORATE COUNSEL, DETROIT, MI
Law Intern, September 2004 - May 2005
. Prepare affidavits, documents and maintain document files and case
correspondence
. Research and study legal documents to examine case law and determine
causes of action in preparation of cases
MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Support Specialist, October 1988 - August 1992
. Confer with realtors, lending institutions, sellers, contractors,
surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title related
information or to resolve problems
Collections Agent, June 1986 - October 1988
. Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on
customers' financial situation
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, 2005 WAYNE STATE LAW SCHOOL, DETROIT, MI
Bachelor of Arts 2001 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MI
CERTIFICATIONS
Fire Inspector I/Plan Examiner National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
Incident Command System Department of Homeland Security
(FEMA)
National Incident Management System Department of Homeland
Security (FEMA)
Fire Fighter I and II National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
BLS, CPR and AED for Health Care Providers American Heart Association