Manger
Kevin Vanzant. Dedicated, Loyal, Self-motivator
Martinsville, OH
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Work Experience
Operations Manager
Grexen Kitchen Exhaust - Cincinnati, OH. February 2014 to December 2018
Responsible for all operational aspects of Grexen, contractors and worksite production. Direct supervision of accounting, human resources, and health and safety regulations, with oversight of training and development. Responsible for maximizing client satisfaction while ensuring budgeted profitability was priority. Worked in conjunction with external vendors to maintain professional/positive working relationship with ownership. Ensured that policies/procedures and generally accepted business practices were consistently followed.
Captain Firefighter/EMT
Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue - Hampton, VA April 2008 to June 2013
Motivated, supervised, trained, and evaluated subordinate-level employees. Entrusted with prioritizing, scheduling, and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and station-based training activities. Duties included: assigning, directing, and supervising firefighting, medical emergencies, and related life and property protection; directing the route to be taken to emergency calls; implementing and/or integrating into an incident management system; making decisions regarding firefighting methods to be used; deploying and managing personnel; ensuring the safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus; and assisting community services with, and participating in, public education, community relations, and fire prevention programs and activities.
Damage Controlman
United States Navy - Norfolk, VA October 2004 to January 2012
Served as primary Emergency Management Advisor, being known as a recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with superior accuracy and success. led the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier’s training program, indoctrination program, and health and safety programs. Upgraded the training curriculum and cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings. Served for seven years within upper-level management and gaining leadership experience. Awarded for having a known reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives, and as a pragmatic and focused individual identified for “making seemingly impossible situations work.” A proven and verifiable record for: Producing higher performance standards and enhancing productivity during periods of stressful situations.
Education
Associate of Arts Agricultural Business Management
Ohio Christian University
February 2016-July 2018
Bachelors of Arts Leadership and Ministry
Ohio Christian University
February 2019 to Present
Kevin Vanzant. Dedicated, Loyal, Self-motivator
Martinsville, OH
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Work Experience
Operations Manager
Grexen Kitchen Exhaust - Cincinnati, OH. February 2014 to December 2018
Responsible for all operational aspects of Grexen, contractors and worksite production. Direct supervision of accounting, human resources, and health and safety regulations, with oversight of training and development. Responsible for maximizing client satisfaction while ensuring budgeted profitability was priority. Worked in conjunction with external vendors to maintain professional/positive working relationship with ownership. Ensured that policies/procedures and generally accepted business practices were consistently followed.
Captain Firefighter/EMT
Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue - Hampton, VA April 2008 to June 2013
Motivated, supervised, trained, and evaluated subordinate-level employees. Entrusted with prioritizing, scheduling, and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and station-based training activities. Duties included: assigning, directing, and supervising firefighting, medical emergencies, and related life and property protection; directing the route to be taken to emergency calls; implementing and/or integrating into an incident management system; making decisions regarding firefighting methods to be used; deploying and managing personnel; ensuring the safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus; and assisting community services with, and participating in, public education, community relations, and fire prevention programs and activities.
Damage Controlman
United States Navy - Norfolk, VA October 2004 to January 2012
Served as primary Emergency Management Advisor, being known as a recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with superior accuracy and success. led the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier’s training program, indoctrination program, and health and safety programs. Upgraded the training curriculum and cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings. Served for seven years within upper-level management and gaining leadership experience. Awarded for having a known reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives, and as a pragmatic and focused individual identified for “making seemingly impossible situations work.” A proven and verifiable record for: Producing higher performance standards and enhancing productivity during periods of stressful situations.
Education
Associate of Arts Agricultural Business Management
Ohio Christian University
February 2016-July 2018
Bachelors of Arts Leadership and Ministry
Ohio Christian University
February 2019 to Present