David Steven Slifka

7370 South State Road

Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
(231) 526-7138 (Residence) ds64f228@westpost.net (231) 373-2438 (Cell)
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Profile: Dynamic, results-oriented leader, experienced and qualified in the Em

ergency Medical Services field, seeking a management position with an EMS health
care provider. Well-developed skills in management, communication, EMS education
, and patient care. Experience in caring for patients in emergent and non-emerge
nt situations. Able to lead others in demanding circumstances and remain calm in
stressful situations. Self-motivated, hard-working individual. Enjoy working wi
th public and diverse populations. Extremely proficient in public relations, EMS
education, and grant writing.
Notable
Achievements:
* Significant experience in establishment and management of ambulance services
* Establishment and coordination of emergency extrication team in northwest Emme
t County
* Current member of the Michigan Public Safety Commission Services, appointed by
Governor Jennifer
* Created county-wide "Kids Safe Kamp" program, designed to introduce elementary
school age
children to various types and levels of emergency
services, as well as to provide them with instruction
in first-aid techniques
* Instrumental in development and implementation of pre-hospital advanced life s
upport treatment for
stroke patients including implementation of 12 &
15-lead EKG interpretation & monitoring in the pre-
hospital setting
* Served as a member and Chairperson of tri-county 911 technical advisory commit
tee consisting of
EMS, law, and fire representatives
* Provided grant-writing projects, ensuring funding of ambulances and other equi
pment
* Former member of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS), repres
enting EMS
services in Northern Lower Michigan
* Ad-hoc committee chairperson consisting of law, fire and EMS representatives i
n researching
and development of a county-wide emergency mass-c
asualty & decontamination response trailer
* Institute multi-county EMS quality Improvement and Quality Assurance programs
* Member of multi-county Child Death Review committee
* Coordination of EMS availability & response for visiting U.S. Presidents and d
ignitaries

Professional Adjunct Faculty Instructor February 2010 to Present

Experience: Baker Community College, Cadillac, Michigan
- Prepare lesson plans, administration of tests, and instruct both didactic and
practical curriculum of
National Registry Paramedic Program.
Chief Executive Officer January 2004 thru June 2009
Allied EMS Systems, Inc.
 Duties:
- Responsible for recruiting, orienting and management of staff consisting of 12
5 employees located in multi-county jurisdiction
- Leadership in the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals
- Establish training management and general programs for staff in regard to all
aspects of workplace performance and professional development, and mid-level man
agement coaching
- Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluation, progres
sive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievance procedures in accorda
nce with state and federal laws
- Preparation, presentation of operational, financial reports together with oper
ational budgets for multiple community ambulance authority board of directors
- Institute and retention of contracts with various hospitals and care facilitie
s for patient transportation services

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Chief Operating Officer April 2000 thru December 2004

Allied EMS Systems, Inc.
Duties:
- Management of staff located in multi-jurisdictional region, providing all aspe
cts of workplace performance and professional development, as well as mid-level
management coaching
- Human Resource Management
- Oversight of public relations and marketing
- Research and completion of funding opportunities, including, but not limited t
o grant writing services
- Oversight of Community and EMS educational programs
- Compile monthly and annual operational summaries

Director of Operations July 1988 thru December 1999

Emmet Ambulance Association
Duties:
- Management of paid and volunteer personnel staff, providing all aspects of wor
kplace performance
and professional development
- Established annual operations budget, including, but not limited to payroll, P
&L summaries
- Conducted public relations
- Provided grant writing for various fundraising projects
- Supervision of fundraising, community and EMS educational programs

Security Director January 1979 thru April 2000

Birchwood Farms Estate
Duties:
- Management of security personnel, including all operational aspects involving
Architectural Control,
And condominium rental
- Established and operated a medical first response unit, together with first ai
d and CPR training
- Develop and supervise MIOSHA Compliance
Education: 1974-1976 North Central Michigan College
1988-1989 Delta College
1992-1993 Northern Michigan Hospitals
2001- 2002 North Central Michigan College
Business Management Program
Computer Skills:
MS Word, Excel, Access, powerpoint, outlook, and Windows. Proficient in EMS repo
rt software.
Certifications:
* A.H.A. CPR Instructor;
* FEMA IS-700, FEMA IS-800;
* A.H.A. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (A.C.L.S.) Instructor;
* E.M.T./Paramedic Instructor-Coordinator;
* International Trauma Life Support (I.T.L.S.) Instructor;
* Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (P.H.T.L.S.) Instructor;
* V.F.I.S. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Instructor;
* American Academy of Pediatrics (PEPP);
* E.M.S. Law;
* Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-financial Managers;
* Rural EMS Activities & Grant Writing 101;
* Human Resource Management;

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Professional Affiliations:
Michigan Public Safety Services Commission, state of Michigan * Board Member
Board of Directors * Michigan Association of Ambulance Services
Board of Directors * Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce * Former President
Board Member * Holy Childhood Church Building Oversight Committee * Capital
Fundraising Co-Chair
Former Board Member and Chairperson * Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet Counties 91
1 Dispatch Authority
Former Member * Harbor Springs Kiwanis Club
Former Board Member * Harbor Springs City council