Type Of Business:
Government & Nonprofit: Emergency Rescue Services
Expertise:
Operations and quality improvement
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Movies
Education Degrees:
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Troy University, AL; Associate's Degree in Emergency Medical Services, Wallace Community College, AL (2007)
Affiliations Awards:
Alabama Association of Rescue Squads; National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; The National Association of EMS Educators
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Church; Ruritan Club
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his determination and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because his mother is a nurse and his stepmother is a paramedic. His grandfather was a heart patient, and after he passed away, he decided he wanted to know what to do in an emergency and how to advance EMS as a profession.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Strickland revamped the organization, changed the response time and how they manage operations. He also changed the bylaws, board structure and governance.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling the management of payroll, accounting, operations, scheduling, utilization and billing; Organizing board meetings; Handling all the business of the organization
Awards/Honors:
Commendation for Heroic Action, Senate of Alabama (2006)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Strickland hopes to make the organization sustainable, then he will consult or move to another organization.