To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting a position as a customer service agent – ORD
I have been an EMS Chief with the Dixmoor FD and a firefighter/paramedic with the Palos Fire Protection District. I have field experience in both medical and trauma events. All these fulfil the requirement of being a people person, a good PR person for this position with Alaska Airlines
In addition, I have been an American Heart Association instructor in the disciplines of BLS, ACLS and
PALS for several years. I have recently retired from Advocate Christ Medical Center as their training center coordinator. I enjoyed my work there but I would like to also use my experiences actively in a different environment.
I am confident that I have the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully work as a team member in the position being offered as a customer service agent.
Thank you for considering me for the position.
Yours truly,
Gerard E. Brown, M.Ed., NREMT-paramedic
12212 Irving Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
Personal information
Name: Gerard Brown
Address: 12212 Irving Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone no.: 773-***-**** (personal)
Email: adx6o1@r.postjobfree.com (personal)
I have been involved with EMS and firefighting along with the education of paramedic students and continuing education of licensed paramedics and EMTs. I have also instructed firefighters at the fire departments where I was employed. I am seeking the position of paramedic. I am a licensed paramedic both in the State of Illinois and nationally registered.
Education
August 2000 to May 2001 Advocate Christ Medical Center – Oak Lawn, IL
Paramedic program – successful completion
IDPH Illinois License # 000000562
August 1968 to June 1972 Northeastern University – Boston, MA
M.Ed – Major in curriculum and instruction in math and science
September 1962 to June 1966 Marist College – Poughkeepsie, NY
BA – Major in Biology and minor in Education
Certifications/Licenses
BLS Instructor – exp. 11/2023
ACLS Instructor – exp. 11/2023
PALS Instructor – exp. 11/2023
NAEMSE - #082570
National Ski Patrol OEC and toboggan instructor
IDPH Lead Instructor - #000000562 – exp. 6/2024
IDPH Paramedic license - #000000562 – exp. 6/2025
National Association of EMTs - #10632
Nationally registered paramedics - # M0932122 – exp. 3/2024
Work History
August 2011 to December 2019 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Oak Lawn, IL
Training Center Coordinator – Coordinate all the AHA courses presented at Christ Hospital in BLS, ACLS, PALS
April 2008 to Present Windy City EMS – Chicago, IL
Paramedic / First Aid - Provide medical coverage for the Chicago White Sox at the Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago BlackHawks and Bulls at the United Center
October 2006 to March 2012 Palos Fire Protection District – Palos Park, IL
Firefighter/Paramedic – part-time job description as a firefighter/paramedic
August 2000 to October 2010 Dixmoor Fire Department – Dixmoor, IL
Division Chief/Firefighter/Paramedic – job description as a firefighter/paramedic and EMS Division Chief coordinating all run report records and paramedic continuing education (quality control and improvement)
August 1979 to June 2006 Marist High School – Chicago, IL
Teacher/Administrative Assistant/Athletic Director – hired to teach science then became Science Department chairman. Appointed to the position of Athletic Director and assisted in the Admission Office. While at the school I was the founder of the ski club and was responsible for scheduling all school facilities for non-academic activities.
September 1966 to August 1979 Central Catholic High School – Lawrence, MA
Teacher/Athletic Director – hired as a faculty member to teach science classes. Also, was moderator of several school activities (ski club, student council, National Honor Society). Appointed Science Department chairman followed by appointment as Athletic Director. While at the school I introduced the P.E. program classes to the school – set guidelines and requirements for the class.
Software/System Skills
I have a general working knowledge using EXCEL, Power Point and Windows Office.
References
Brother Hank Hammer Mr. Larry Tucker, Pres.
70-20 Juno Street Marist High School
Forest Hills, NY 11375 4200 West 115 Street
718-***-**** Chicago, IL 60655
Sue Hecht, Manager
Advocate Christ MC
Center for Pre-Hospital
5220 West 105 St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Additional Information
I am a member of a teaching Order of Brothers under the direction of the Marist Brothers. I have many years (over 30) in education and administration. Also, for ten years I had been associated with Advocate Christ Medical Center in precepting and lecturing for the paramedic programs and continuing education.