Sawyer Ngo
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Objective
Highly accomplished professional with diverse experience poised to transition solid background in public safety to excel in government public service. Experienced team leader, ability to new talent development, and conflict resolution skills. Exceptionally organized and disciplined, possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to change even under stressful environments.
Education
BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DECEMBER 2014 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Major: Finance Concentration
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
Risk assessment and management to calculate acceptable amounts of risk, as well as assess and manage threats (and opportunities) in real world lifesaving public safety emergencies and war time combat operations.
Motivated self-starter known for thriving under pressure while meeting time sensitive deadlines.
COMMUNICATION
An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and willingness to share information.
LEADERSHIP
Highly experienced in team building to ensure success and safety of the team.
Consistently effective leader of high performing teams, especially under stressful environments
TECHNICAL
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint
Experience
FIREFIGHTER FRESNO FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY 2004 - PRESENT
Led multiple training sessions for internal and external teams on Fire prevention and safety
Active member of the community by managing the Fire Explorer workshops with local youths to increase involvement with the Fire community
Trained, developed, and mentored new Firefighters from Probation status to Promotion ready state
Control, contain, extinguish fires ranging from high rise structure to wildland fires
Maintained an emergency response time of 4 minutes or less over the last 5 years
Administered life-saving 9-1-1 support on every medical aid call
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER FRESNO CITY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 753 JUNE 2005-PRESENT
Elected trustee to executive board representing over 300 firefighters in labor relations, dept policy drafting and approval
Represented members in personnel matters
Coordinated and staffed public charity events with non-profit organizations
Appointed to Political Action Committee (PAC) since 2006
Conducted political candidate interviews for endorsements in local and state political campaigns
Acted and operated as a liaison for the Association within an endorsed candidate’s campaign
Responsible for giving media/press briefings and interviews on behalf of the Association
Sat on various multi trade labor committees and coalitions as a representative for Fire and public safety
Tasked with maintaining the PAC budget and approving political contributions in campaigns.
Maintained relations with current sitting elected officials and advised them on public safety and labor issues
Work directly under the President and Vice President to accomplish political and labor goals
INFANTRY RIFLEMAN UNITED STATES MARINE CORP AUGUST 1998 – APRIL 2004
Promoted to rank of Corporal
Squad Leader in combat operations and unit readiness training
Conducted combat missions and tasks during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq War
Led the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) for company level training and developed the training curriculum
Certifications
OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHALL:
Fire Company Officer
Fire Instructor 1
Firefighter 1 & 2
S-404 Safety Officer
Rescue Systems 1 Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Fire Apparatus Driver/operator 1A & 1B
Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics
Fire Control 3 Structural Firefighting
Fire Control 4 Oil & Gas Firefighting
Auto Extrication
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (STATE OF CALIFORNIA):
Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness/Operations
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC:
Nationally Registered
BNSF RAILWAY:
Rail Safety for Emergency Responders