Stephen Metz

Experience

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  San Diego Farmers Markets /Greener Goods Farmers Market (Co-Founder)

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2017

  Market Manager/Co-Founder

  San Diego Weekly Markets: 04/2015-04/2017Greener Goods Farmers Market (Co-Founder) Long Beach & Los Angeles, CA: 01/2012-10/2014Designed, planned and executed the first farmers markets (West Side Farmers Market and North Farmers Market) in two low income areas of Long Beach with community nutrition education and access to affordable, healthy, and fresh food.Collaborated with low-income nutrition programs (Cal Fresh, EBT, SNAP, WIC) to support alternative payment types.Partnered with Molina Healthcare Corporate Office in Long Beach to create a new on-site weekday farmers market.Developed and implemented markets’ standard operating procedures, marketing strategies (vendors, consumers, community partners), community outreach and development, vendor recruitment and relationship development, etc.Managed market operations – space coordination, vendor agreements, vendor communication, market set up/break down, data and fee collection, press and customer relations, diplomatic resolution of vendor/consumer issues Facilitated monthly vendor trainings on product merchandising, marketing, pricing and customer service Coordinated market events - local art/music/chefs, gardening classes, and health screenings resulting in market growth.Conducted surveys with vendors and market attendees to assess market satisfaction and collect actionable feedback. Managed marketing activities - social media, YouTube, collateral, special events, and local T.V., radio and newspapers. Show less

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  American Medical Response AMR

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2019

  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

  American Medical Response (AMR), San Diego, CA: 12/2015-presentPremier Medical (Los Angeles & Orange county), Brea, CA: 07/2015-12/2015Provide pre-hospital assessment, triage first aid, basic life support, and/or stabilization (~10 calls/12-hour shift)Transport patients via ambulance to appropriate medical facilities per city, county and company safety policies. Coordinate with 911 dispatch, hospitals, ER, paramedics, police, and fire personnel for next-level patient careProvide exemplary, compassionate, and ethical customer service to patients in accordance with HIPPA and privacy rules Accurately document all care provided to patients and thoroughly complete patient care reports, files and forms Use and maintain medical supplies and equipment (i.e., EKG monitor, glucometer, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, automatic external defibrillator (AED), gurney, tourniquet, etc.) Show less

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  Sharp HealthCare

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2023

  CPR/BLS Instructor

  San Diego Fire Department: 03/2016-present Sharp Healthcare Cardiac Training Center: 01/2018-present Set-up and lead American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED/First Aid trainings of up to 24 students per classKeep classes engaged with demonstrations, presentations, Q&A, and skill evaluation, practice and remediation stationsEnsure students’ adequate understanding of cardiovascular system, chest compressions and artificial respirationEvaluate student performance, administer written examinations, and ensure proper submissions for trainee certificationsFollow policies and procedures for conducting AHA courses including records, equipment, and supplies maintenance Show less

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  The Family Medicine Residency of Idaho

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Community Health Worker/Certified Enrollment Counselor/HIV Tester

  Coordinated with physicians, nurses, medical staff and social workers to find resources for patients from underserved and rural communities in the state of Idaho. Additionally I would evaluate and assist patients with health insurance and medical coverage for single and family residents of Idaho. Certified for Rapid and Insta HIV testing in the state of Idaho and I also was an official HIV tester for the Mexican consulate in Boise, Idaho.

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  National University

  Dec 2019 - now

  EMT Instructor and Lecturer
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  Vector Solutions

  Dec 2019 - now

  Subject

  Research EMS agencies and guidelines for content to create e-learning for online continuing education for EMS personnel.

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  PacGenomics

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Oversees and participates in COVID-19 prevention and response guidance to community partners.Oversees and participates in the design, preparation and implementation of coronavirus/COVID-19 outreach and education campaigns, and compliance with California Public Health Code and Sector Rules for COVID-19 prevention.Responds to resident inquiries about COVID-19, in person, by phone, and email.Promote vaccination site for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 testing.Maintains current knowledge of COVID-19 process, and best practices for prevention and response.Collaborates with community and regional partners.Verifies and maintains payroll and other expense records.Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff; provides performance feedback both formally and informally, interprets and enforces policies and procedures and communicates effectively.Fosters a positive work environment. Show less

  • Regional Covid Testing Site Manager

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Regional Site Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Belmont Park Entertainment

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Medical Supervisor

  Belmont Park is a historic amusement park located on Ocean Front at Surfrider Square in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center

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  Loyal Source Government Services

  Aug 2023 - now

  Travel Medic/EMT

  Medical Provider for the Department of Homeland Security and US Border Patrol, provide medical assessment and treatments for undocumented citizens and border and customs agents in the field.