Alexander Pryor
Fort Valley
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the City of Fort Valley, excelling in operational management and employee training. Spearheaded change initiatives, enhancing efficiency and fostering an inclusive environment. Skilled in policy implementation and effective communication, driving team performance and achieving ambitious targets for continuous improvement.
Assistant Chief, providing leadership, project management and direction to achieve long-term strategic goals and objectives. Consistently achieves standardization in processes and service delivery. Directs and coordinates daily operations and oversees fiscal and administrative services. Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief
City Of Fort Valley
08.2003 - Current
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Established performance metrics that allowed for continuous improvement within the department, driving increased efficiency.
- Prioritized high-risk situations through rapid assessment skills leading to efficient deployment of resources.
- Successfully led change management initiatives, effectively managing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions in operations.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Oversaw a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting professional development.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GASkills
- Training coordination
- Policy implementation
- Operational reporting
- Technical oversight
- Operations management
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
Certification
Certified Firefighter1, certified Firefighter2, FEMA- ICS100, ICS-200,NIMS700,NRP800, IS200, Instructor1, Live Fire Instructor, CPR Instructor, Emergency Response To Terrorism, emergency Response To Terrorism Basic Concepts, Hazardous Material First Responder, Hazardous Material First Responder at Operational Level, Life Safety Code, Crash Victim Extraction, Leadership1,2,and 3, Rescue Specialist, Building Construction Combustible and Non Combustible, Practical Fire Ground Hydraulics, Acting Officer In Charge For Fire Services, Georgia Fire Inspector Level 1, NPQ Evaluator,standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines, Office Of Emergency Medical Services/Trauma First Responder, Pump Service Testing, Pressurized Water Supply Systems, Handling Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers, Industrial Fire Protection systems, Kitchen hood Extinguisher Systems, School Bomb Threat Management, Bomb Awareness.
Timeline
Assistant Chief
City Of Fort Valley
08.2003 - Current
No Degree - Social Work
Fort Valley State University
Life Safety Award, Firefighter of the Year twice, Shift Of The Year as a Lieutenant
I received a life safety award for reviving a Subject(person) who had a cardiac arrest. I also received Firefighter of the year twice in my career. As a Lieutenant my Shift also received Shift Of The Year and this was the first time this award has ever been giving out.
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