GERALD EDWARD SMITH

*** ** **** ** *********, La 71446 Tel: 337-***-**** Cell: 912-***-****, 912-***-****, Work Cell 337-***-****

Email: ac2vc1@r.postjobfree.com/gerald/ac2vc1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Position in EMS Services/Security, Law Enforcement/Medical Instructor-Trainer/Healthcare/Business or Management with the opportunity for professional growth based on skill level, performance and experience.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

-Technical Training Instructor MSTC (Kandahar, Afghanistan) 6 June 2011-30 April 2014

-Course Coordinator-Medical Lab Assistant/Instructor (Kandahar, Afghanistan) May 2012-February 2014.

-Site Lead/ Manager Training Facilitator MSTC 162ND Infantry Brigade. (August-2009-April 2011.)

-Urgent Care Facility Medical Assistant/EMT (October 2010-May 2001)

Site Manager/Senior Training Facilitator deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of OEF/ISAF. (April 2009-June 2009)

-Site Manager/Training Facilitator, Medical/Senior Instructor, Deployed to Kuwait, Camp Buehring with DOD (1 Year Contract). (May 2008-April 2009)

-Training Facilitator Medical Instructor for the Department of Defense (DOD). (Nov 2006-May 2009)

-Served as an Emergency Medical Technician for over Twenty Two (22) years. (Nov 1988-Present)

-Worked Part time/Full Time for a Security Company Both as a Guard and EMT, advancing to position of site Supervisor and the rank of Captain. (Nov 1997-Aug 2009)

-Provided Medical and Security coverage for 2 large Paper Factories, 4 other industrial plants.

-Operational/Equipment Manager for Level 1 Trauma Center. (May 2004-Nov 2006)

-Provided Emergency Medical coverage and transportation on two military installations (Fort Stewart, GA and Hunter Army Airfield, GA). (April 2003-April 2005)

-Provided assistance to Healthcare providers on the implementation of new software (CHCS II). (Jan 2004-April 2004)

-Supervised staff over twenty-three (23) employees (housekeepers) for more than thirty-three (33) buildings on a college campus. (Jan 2005-Feb-2005).

-Worked with problem teens serving as medical attendee and Instructor. (Nov 2002-Nov 2003)

A skilled self motivated, multitasked, experienced, capable, reliable worker with good interpersonal and organizational skills. Have strong work ethics, self-starter, and team player.

-Over Twenty Two (22) years military and civilian supervisory experience.

-Over 20 years of military service while serving as an Army Combat Medical Specialist (68W). (Nov 1982-Dec 2002).

-Worked on a Multination Medical staff while deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovinian. Reported directly to a Four Star General. (May 2000-April 2001)

-Conducted quarterly inspections of medical and dental health clinics.

-Coached both men and women’s Post Basketball teams. (May 1996-April 1997)

-Served as Emergency Medical Technician Instructor and Combat Lifesaver Instructor.

-Responsible for Medical Planning, Intelligence Training, and Advisor to Division Surgeon.

-Received numerous awards and recognition during a distinguished military career.

-Director of Operations for an ambulance service. Responsible for supervision of 15 employees, servicing a military community and surrounding areas.

-Provide custodial cleaning to a college, throughout the greater Savannah area.

-EMT/Security Officer-Supervisor for an industrial Plant in La. Responsible for Security duties, supervisor duties of employees and basic first aid for mill employees.( July 2014-February 2017)

- Provide Satellite Surveillance and Instructional Training to soldiers in a battlefield Simulation setting. (February 2015-May 2016).

-EMS /Ambulance worker for a Military Installation and surrounding areas. Provide Emergency Care and Services. (August 2015-Nov 2016)

-EMS/EMT Worker for industrial paper-mill. Responsible for providing medical coverage to over 900 mill employees and 700 contractors. (February 2017-Present)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Training/Supervision

Served as Training Instructor for all Medical Training on an Army Installation. Combat Lifesaver Main Instructor; also instruct EMT-B, PHTLS, BTLS, and MEDIC-TC-3. CPR Instructor American Heart Association (AHA). Site Lead/Manager for forward deployed MSTC SWA Kuwait. Senior Training Facilitator for forward deployed MSTC Kandahar, Afghanistan.. Conducted and planned medical training for all medical personnel assigned to Division. Instrumental in development of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program for soldiers at Fort Stewart. Helped organize and staff a new Health Clinic for soldiers and family members. Managed a budget of over two million dollars for medical supplies and equipment. Provided mentorship and counseling to soldiers for over fifteen years. Managed the Medical Training and Test Board for all medical personnel on Fort Stewart for over sixteen years. Served as Liaison between DSI Security, Interstate Paper Factory and Rayonier Paper Factory. Served as Site Supervisor (Captain) for DSI and Interstate Paper. Volunteered with the Fort Stewart DYA Services as Basketball and Football Coach. Conducted quarterly Health Risk Assessment for

Military and civilian work force. Serves as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for Fort Stewart, Georgia, providing emergency treatment for over 30,000 soldiers’ family members, and civilians. Served as a Supervisor for custodial cleaning company. Supervising over 23 housekeepers and floor technicians for a college campus (Savannah College of Arts Design). Provided assistance to Doctors, Nurses and support staff in the implementation of new software for the Health clinics of all military branches. Managed hospital medical equipment and supervised 11 employees. Served as course coordinator for a college/University. Responsible for their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) Program.

Research/Administration

Primary focus is to assist all Army medics to transition into the new 68W MOS Active duty/Reserve/National Guard. Train all Non medical soldiers medical task for an Army Division that were/are deploying to war. Site Manager/Lead Senior Instructor responsible for training soldiers before they head north to Iraq. Responsible for the health and welfare of three (3) other instructors, providing guidance and mentorship. Training all branches of service ARMY/NAVY/MARINES/AIR-FORCE. And foreign soldiers that are under the NATO umbrella. In-country to start-up MSTC new site here at Kandahar Afghanistan in support of the OEF/ISAF mission. Providing medical instruction and teaching to all NATO forces at Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Assisted and planned monthly Equal Opportunity Courses/Seminars. Provided quarterly surveys and Climate Assessment for Commanders under the Equal Opportunity Program. Consolidated and developed data to determine, appropriate medical topics to educate military medical community. Instrumental in groundwork for first Emergency Medical Technician Course on Fort Stewart, which has led to more advanced courses conducted. Consistently projected favorable image of organization when dealing with other organizations, military services, and customers. Provided mentoring and medical assistance for problem youth at a state sponsored program. Managed volunteers and employees in military and civilian work force. Accepted challenges and met all requirements promptly. Computer skills include Windows 2000, Vista, XP, MS Word, WordPerfect, scanners, email, web pages, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Involved with the initial phase of the CHCS II project. Provide mission analysis and tracking data for healthcare clinics. Did training schedules time sheets and all materials related to the EMT program for the college. Coordinated providers and other medical personnel for upcoming courses. Made sure all enrollments for the EMT were conducted and end of course materials was completed to include students taking their NREMT –B.

CERTIFICATES

Certified EMT (B) (NR) expires Mar 31, 2018

Certified EMT-(B) LA expires Mar 31, 2018

Certified EMT (B) GA expires Mar 31 2018

Certified Basic First Aid With AED Mar 2018

Certified EMT-I (GA) 18 July 2016

ACLS expires May 2016

BTLS (Advanced) expires June 2016

PHTLS (Advanced) expires Sept 26, 2016

Combat Medical Advanced Skills Instructor (CMAST)

Combat Lifesaver Instructor

Drug & Alcohol Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Coordinator

Small Group Leader Instructor

BLS/CPR Healthcare Instructor (AHA) expires October 2018

BLS/CPR Heart-saver (AHA) expires: 1 May 2018

North Correspondence Course Medical/Dental Assistant

Instructor Training Oct 1989, Dec 2006, July 2011 DOD

EDUCATION

Criminal Justice ~ University of Maryland, (4 YRS working towards degree)

Healthcare ~ City College of Chicago (working towards degree)

ICCS Correspondence Course

Domestic Violence Training

Installation Risk Reduction Training

EMT-B and EMT-I Rescue 1 Training Institution (Certification)

Instructor Identifier Hotel Military, Civilian

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Sept 1999-Mar 2004 Secret (Interim Granted pending Full), 2015

April 2011 DOD Background=JPAS=NCAIC

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

27 February 2017-Present Business Health Partners/PCA Clinic Deridder, La 70634

Feb 2015-May 2106 WYLE-CAS Training/Support Specialist, Fort Polk. La

July 2014-Feb 2017 Securitas, EMT/Security Officer Supervisor, Deridder, La

2015-Dec 2016 CHENEGA GLOBAL SERVICES, EMS/Ambulance Fort Polk, La

2011-2014 Computer Science Corporation MSTC Kandahar, Afghanistan

2012-2014 Central Texas College Stuggart, Germany Europe

2009~2011 Computer Science Corporation MSTC Fort Polk, La

2010~2011 Urgent Care Medical Facility Leesville, La

2006~2009 Computer Science Corporation-MSTC Fort Stewart, Ga

2009~2009 South West Asia Kandahar, Afghanistan CSC Raytheon

2008~ 2009 South West Asia Camp Buehring, Kuwait CSC-Raytheon

2006~ 2008 Computer Science Corporation Orlando, Fl

2005~2007 Securi-Tech Security Services

2004~2004 TEK Systems/IBM Corporation

2004~ 2006 Universal Hospital Services

2003~ 2005 Fort Stewart Emergency Medical Services

2003 ~ 2004 WFF Facility Services, Savannah, Georgia

2002 ~ 2009 Smelling Personnel Services Savannah, Ga

2002~ 2003 Youth Challenge Academy Fort Stewart, Georgia

2000 ~ 2009 DSI Security, Savannah, Georgia/Interstate Paper, Riceboro, Ga

Rayonier Paper Factory, Jesup, Georgia

1997 ~ 2000 Advanced Security, Savannah, Georgia

1996~ 2001 Post Basketball Coach Men/Women Camp Stanley, Korea/Fort Stewart, Ga

1982 ~ 2002 United States Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia

MANAGERS/SITE LEAD POSITIONS HELD

1999-2002 US ARMY Medical Platoon Sergeant, Fort Stewart, Georgia

1999-2009 DSI Security Site Manager/Supervisor Riceboro, Georgia

2004-2006 UHS Memorial Hospital Trauma Center Operations Manager, Savannah Georgia

2008-2009 CSC-MEDSIM Site Lead MSTC Camp Buehring Kuwait

2009-2011 CSC-MEDSIM Site Lead MSTC Fort Polk, Louisiana

2011-2014 CSC-MEDSIM Site Lead MSTC Kandahar Afghanistan

2014- 2017 SECURITAS EMT/Security Officer Supervisor.

2017-Present Business Health Partners-EMT/Medical Provider

OVERSEAS JOBS

May 2008-April 2009 South West Asia Camp Buehring, Kuwait CSC/Raytheon (War-fighter)

April 2009-June 2009 South West Asia Kandahar, Afghanistan CSC/Raytheon (War-fighter)

June 2011-25 April 2014 South West Asia Kandahar, Afghanistan CSC/Raytheon (War-fighter

NOTE: DD 214 Military Discharge up-on Request. References Also up-on Request.

Disabled Veteran

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