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

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