PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
City of Chattanooga Fire Department - July 3, 1987 - Present
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An experienced Fire Service Leader whose professional responsibility expands into areas of public education, public speaking, motivational leadership and decision-making.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
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Joined the Brothers United, Chattanooga, TN. In 1987·
Served as President for (4) years
DEGREE STUDIES/CONTINUING EDUCATION
University of Memphis
– Bachelors of Professional StudiesFire Administration/Fire Prevention Technology
National Fire Academy
– Fire Prevention & Life Safety Education(Continue Education)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
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National Fire Protection Association
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National Fire Academy Alumna Association
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National Fire and Life Safety Educator
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Home Safety Council
COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES:
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Board of Directors for Generation (H.O.P.E.) Male Mentoring Program Inc.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee (Wish Granter)
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2nd Vice-Director Southeast Region
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Founding member of The 100 Black Men of Chattanooga
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Community Relation Coordination (I.A.B.P.F.F.)
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General Colin Powell’s America’s Promise·
East 5th Street Child Care Center Board of Directors·
Event Coordinator for Blood Assurance (Bone Marrow Drive)· Director for Black Achievers Henry Branch Y.M.C.A.
· Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Take 25)
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Mentoring at Howard School for Males
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Developed a National community outreach program to address fire and life safety across the country
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Listed as a faculty of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy
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Recognition for outstanding achievement for promoting Chattanooga by the President’s VIP Council (Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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Received Proclamation from the State, County, and City for the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (November 2, 2000)
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Awarded the Presidential Award for Community Outreach from the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters