STEPHEN M. SWEENEY

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Norwell, Massachusetts 02061

781-***-**** • ac99ka@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To secure position in a company that allows me to utilize my knowledge, education and experience to lead and form a strong and organized team which can enhance the clients and employees experience within the company.

PROFILE Retired Fire service professional with 28 years of experience and proven leadership, budget administration, inspection, public relations, and asset management qualifications. Unwavering dedication to meeting community needs with integrity and honesty.

• Successful in building respect and unity within a department and serving as a consistently fair and participative leader to ensure high operational and service benchmarks are achieved.

• Accomplished in initiating, developing, and optimizing programs to elevate service quality and control operating expenses.

• Diligent in organizing and implementing logistical plans requiring strong command abilities.

• Demonstrated strong assessment, listening, and critical-thinking skills in delivering solutions.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

2012 to present F1BOSTON / F1 OUTDOORS, Braintree / East Bridgewater, MA

F1 Boston is New Englands Premier Indoor Karting and Team Building Venue, it is considered the crowned jewel of indoor karting in the United States, employing 100-150 employees.

Operations Manager, Corporate Team Building Instructor/Facilitator

Serve as the Operations Manager for these multi-million dollar companies with senior responsibility for all day to day activities including but not limited to, scheduling, payroll, event management, logistical support and analysis of sales department, hiring/termination of managerial staff, training, and safety of clients and staff.

As The Team Building facilitator, I direct and improved the Corporate Team Building experience for clients such as Fidelity, Genzyme, IRobot, Worcester Polytech Institute.

1984 to 2012 NORWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT, Norwell, MA

Department serves community of 10,000 and employees 16 full-time firefighters, four captains, and eight call firefighters as well as and administrative staff.

Captain and EMT/Intermediate (2001 to Present) Career Firefighter and EMT (1987 to 2001)

Call Firefighter and EMT (1984 to 1987)

Serve as Shift Commander with senior responsibility for fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous material incidents. Conduct fire service inspections of schools, nursing homes, residences, and commercial occupancies. Oversee daily operation and inspection of headquarters, central station, and on-call station to ensure proper maintenance of buildings and equipment. Prepare administrative logs and entries. Coordinate all in-service training and drills for recruits. Assign and approve overtime and shift swaps.

• As Advanced Life Support Coordinator, oversee administration, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and improvement of emergency medical service operations.

- Purchase all EMS supplies and equipment, including preparing bid and design specifications for new ambulances.

- Control annual operating budget as well as grant expenditures.

- Audit all medical records and coordinate EMS training activities.

- Developed and implemented new bid system to improve purchase negotiations.

- Initiated relationship with Boston Medical Center to establish training laboratory experience for EMTs, which includes operating room and emergency room rotations.

- First member of department to earn advanced life support certification.

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• Planned and managed initiative to transition from Basic to Advanced Life Support department.

- Researched, selected, and purchased all advanced medical equipment, including cutting- edge cardiac monitor.

- Realigned infrastructure with new policies and procedures to attain compliance with regional protocols, including redefining staff training requirements.

• Key contributor in department’s ISO rating decreasing from 6 to 4.

- Reviewed and enhanced water delivery capabilities, mutual aid agreements, response times, apparatus capabilities, and equipment in preparation for inspection.

• Additional involvement in community and charitable activities.

- Serve as Department Chair for Brittany Lambert Foundation events at Children’s Hospital.

- Initiated and coordinated department’s Toys for Tots program for 12 years.

- Former Chair of Muscular Dystrophy Committee, which involved organizing membership and securing town participation.

• Provided recommendations for new fire station, including design and implementation of on-site treatment room and helipad.

EXPERIENCE,

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1999 to 2006 F1 BOSTON, Braintree, MA

Manager and Director - F1 Boston / F1 Outdoors

Senior operations management responsibility for outdoor race track in Bridgewater, including accounting, payroll, and fleet management activities for this multi-million dollar company.

• Oversaw hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of 25 staff members.

• Planned and managed corporate and private events with up to 200 guests.

• Served as Race Director of annual Sea Side LeMans Race, which has generated over $3M for Cape Cod charities over past six years.

- Due to success, recruited by organizers and participants to manage event in 2006 following resignation from F1.

- Planned and managed all event logistics, including transportation of equipment and vehicles. - Designed temporary track and supervised construction to meet race regulations and aggressive 24-hour turnaround.

• Served as Race Director for Red Bull Driver Search, which develops teen drivers nationwide for Formula 1 racing career. Provided leadership and direction to 30 staff members.

- Coordinated race formats and schedules for over 100 drivers as well as vehicle set-up with other race organizations.

- Conducted comprehensive site assessment to ensure compliance with operating and safety standards in addition to monitoring fuel acquisition and utilization.

• Managed preventative maintenance program for 25 vehicles to ensure optimal driving performance.

• Appointed as Safety Officer at indoor track facility to develop and administer safety and emergency response program, including all associated staff training.

EDUCATION ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

Candidate for B.A. in Organizational Management

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS, COMMAND SCHOOL INC.

Company Officer Incident Command Certification

MASSACHUSETTS FIREFIGHTING ACADEMY

Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program

Instructor Methodology, Certified Fire Instructor I

Recruit Training, Certified Firefighter I and II

ALMEDA UNIVERSITY

A.S. in Fire Science

SAFETY PROGRAM CONSULTANTS

Certified EMT-Advanced Intermediate

QUINCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Certification

Professional Development: Continually attend training seminars, including Emergency Vehicle Operators Train-the-Trainer Program, Juvenile Fire Setter Program, Interviews & Interrogations, EMS Training, and Suspicious Envelope Evaluation Procedures, and Haz-Mat Decontamination.

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