Connie Maxim-Sparrow

Experience

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  Dalton Township Fire Department

  Jan 1998 - Sept 2000

  Firefighter/EMT-B

  Volunteer, part paid, on call, firefighter/EMT-B. Served in a medical response capacity developing EMT-B skills in preparation for Paramedic certification.

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  White Lake Ambulance Authority

  Jun 1998 - Sept 2000

  Emergency Medical Technician Specialist

  Served as EMT-S on an on call basis while attending Baker College to complete my paramedic certification.

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  Various

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2011

  Additional Experience

  Grant Administrator, Education, and Project Coordinator - Region 6 Healthcare Coalition, Mercy Health PartnersSafety/Public Information Officer - Michigan State Police - Region 6 Incident Management TeamEducation and Projects Coordinator - Region 6/Center for Simulation Excellence, Mercy Health Partners/MCMCAEMT-P Practical and Continuing Education Instructor - Baker College of MuskegonSenior Critical Care Paramedic – CCEMT-P - American Medical ResponseSenior Paramedic - Lifecare Ambulance ServiceEmergency Medical Technician – Specialist - White Lake Ambulance AuthorityEmergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical TechnicianFirefighter/Medical First Responder - Dalton Township Fire Department Show less

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  LifeCare Ambulance Service

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2002

  Level II Paramedic

  Responsible for all ALS unit operations, responding to EMS emergencies.

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  American Medical Response

  Sept 2002 - May 2005

  Senior Critical Care Transport Paramedic

  Clinical leader accountable for all operations of EMS unit within a system that serviced the greater Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. Clinical emergency medical providers with significant critical care experience related to patients above and beyond the scope of practice for Paramedics in Michigan.

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  Michigan Department of Community Health

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2011

  Grants Administrator

  Coordinated all activities associated with planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of emergency management and healthcare preparedness grant funding programs with Michigan Department of Community Health. Oversaw and implemented executive level strategic plan with a working group of 26 hospital systems, 21 EMS agencies, and 13 Medical Control Authority across FEMA Region 6. • Authored and prepared multiple grant project documents for research, demonstration and pilot projects in public health, emergency management and education. • Was responsible for the development of private public partnership with Mercy Health Partners, Michigan Department of Community Health and Muskegon County Medical Control to establish the Center for Simulation Excellence where I served as operational leadership. • Developed and implemented project management system that increased coordination and oversight of multiple grant projects. • Published by NYU Department of Pediatric Medicine, identified as a subject matter expert in disaster response, pediatrics and patient tracking systems. Developed the National model of best practices for patient tracking system with full responsibility of implementation in both hospital and EMS settings. Show less

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  Baker College of Muskegon

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

  EMS Practical Instrutor

  Practical instructor for EMT Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic programs. Experience with low and mid level fidelity simulation as well as skill assessment and development.

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  Region 6 All Hazards Incident Management Team

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  Public Information Office

  I serve as a Public Information Officer for the Type III all hazards inicident management team for Region 6 of Michigan.

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  Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  Safety Manager

  I monitored the comprehensive management of organizational environmental and occupational health and safety programs. I established an integrated injury management program in collaboration with Human Resources, ensuring that employees with occupational injuries received appropriate care and support, which minimized restricted or lost workdays. I also designed a safety communications program that included targeted branding, employee engagement strategies, front-line staff education, management commitment initiatives, and cultural integration.✪ Some of my key accomplishments associated with this job role included ✪➤ Safety Advocate Program ImplementationConceived and introduced the Safety Advocate Program, resulting in a 65% reduction in lost and restricted days, a 35% decrease in recordable injuries, and an overall 25% decline in injuries within its first year through targeted employee engagement and behavioral changes.➤ Environmental Health & Safety Curriculum DevelopmentCreated and executed a comprehensive environmental health and safety education curriculum for new employees, ensuring essential training was completed before the end of the probationary period. Show less

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  Muskegon County

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Grants Coordinator - County Administration

  I developed a municipal innovation model to encourage collaborative and forward-thinking planning, focusing on economic development, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood stabilization. As a dynamic project manager, I bridged internal and external partnerships and fostered intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration. I also managed all FEMA and Department of Homeland Security grant funding for Muskegon County Emergency Management, specializing in port security, cruise ship terminal operations, and emergency planning for county-level mitigation and response.✪ The following were my key contributions ✪➤ Grant Management & AdministrationPrepared, submitted, coordinated, and managed local, state, and federal grant programs, achieving an 86% award success rate and securing over $20M in funding. Focused on targeted strategies for neighborhood stabilization, environmental sustainability, and economic development.➤ Collaborative Committee FormationEstablished a collaborative committee to unify local governments for enhanced recreational development. Engaged 20 out of 27 municipalities in joint community improvement initiatives. Show less

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  Sparrow Consulting, LLC

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2024

  Managing Director/Principal

  ✅ My day-to-day responsibilities are the following:I offer consulting services to enhance organizational capabilities in meeting mission objectives through detailed planning, resource allocation, and compliance strategies. My expertise includes consulting on accreditation, risk mitigation, liability management, emergency preparedness, and safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance across private, public, and non-profit sectors. ✪ Below are my notable accomplishments ✪➤ Specialized Consulting in Grant ManagementProvided expert consulting in grant writing, administration, management, and audit compliance to help organizations secure financial support and reach their strategic objectives.➤ Asset/Portfolio ManagementProvided C-Suite Level strategic support specific to development of multi-state operational plans in a highly regulated environment. Responsible for more than 500 regulated license awards across 18 states. Show less