William Wallace
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dynamic medic with expertise in emergency care and team coordination. Proven ability to assess risks and implement effective strategies, ensuring optimal safety and support in high-stress environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medic
NZDF
Papakura, Auckland
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained to provide specialist emergency care in austere environments, focused on chemical, biological, and radioactive hazards.
- Trained to provide medical care in high-stress, high-risk environments, while working within small and large teams.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Developed in-depth medical plans to mitigate risk by ensuring that transport and medical care available were within safe limits.
- Worked to develop safe standing operating procedures within the chemical, biological and radioactive medical field, utilizing up to date research from this field.
- Worked in large teams to manage and coordinate the response to events requiring multiple units to respond.
Medic
NZDF
Burnham, Papakura
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided medical planning and response to the 2/1 Infantry Battalion as required.
- Worked with multiple units within 2/1 battalion to ensure that medical support was adequate, timely, and did not interfere with one another's training windows.
- Provided ongoing training to junior medics posted to the unit, including training, supervision, and auditing of medical care.
- Provided emergency medical care in austere, isolated environments as required.
Youth Development Specialist
NZDF
Trentham, Upper Hutt
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing youth development programs and activities.
- Monitored participant progress and provided feedback to improve engagement strategies.
- Encouraged a safe environment by implementing behavioral expectations and providing appropriate supervision during all activities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for program participants when needed.
- Assessed current programming effectiveness and developed strategies for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZSkills
- Advanced radio communication
- Emergency care
- Team coordination
- Inventory management
- Triage management
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-making
- Incident command
- Risk assessment
- Adaptability
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Valid Driver's license
- Safety protocols
Accomplishments
Top Overall Award 20/02 NZDF Medic Course
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
NZDF
08.2024 - Current
Medic
NZDF
07.2023 - 08.2024
Medic
NZDF
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Auckland