Tony Rabon
Occupational Safety And Health Professional, Ordained Minister
Barrigada,Guam
Summary
Experienced Corporate General Manager with a history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, and Training. Strong administrative professional with certifications from Guam Community College, the United States Fire Academy, and OSH Academy. Occupational Safety and Health Professional with over 30 years of successful experience in Emergency Response and Training. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Fire Services/Public Safety industry. Strengths in Customer Service and Public Relations backed by training in diverse areas of study.. Award-winning coordinator with deep experience in event planning industry. Over 5 years in wedding planning, project management, and event coordination. Expert in vendor negotiations, financial budgeting, and intricate contract development. Skillful coordinating cross-function events and increasing positive company reputation.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
46
46
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Planner III
Government of Guam - Bureau of Statistics and Plans
Barrigada, Guam
09.2021 - Current
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Used FMS and AS400 to prepare annual budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Allowed financial transactions with vendors for event services.
- Engaged in both long- and short-term project planning, from monthly to annual , strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Used and updated spreadsheets to determine customer demographics.
- Performed full range of complex professional, physical, social, economic, and urban (land use, zoning, transportation, health, education, community development, energy, human resources, environmental) planning duties, including independent work in specialized areas of the profession.
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
Guam Department of Labor
Hagatna, United States
05.2020 - Current
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups in consultation with case managers, instructors, or business/owners/ customer representatives, other specific programs to assist workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Design plan or organize or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
- Get, organize, or develop training procedures, manuals, guides, or course materials such as handouts and visual aids.
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- TECH SKILLS: Computer based/blended training software (ADOBE, ADOBE CAPTIVATE, MOODLE, SUMTOTAL SYSTEMS TOOL BOOK, Graphics and photo imaging software (ADOBE SYSTEMS PHOTOSHOP), Presentation software Page 1 of 3 ( GOOGLE SLIDES, MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, Video conferencing software (GOOGLE MEET, GOTO MEETING, ZOOM).
- KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, training measurability.
- PERFORMANCE: Coordinate training activities, develop training materials, conduct organization surveys, enhanced job skills training of personnel, evaluate programs, instructors and materials.
- WORK: Extremely important that teamwork is practiced.
- Environmental considerations for conducive work outcome.
- Person to person contact essential.
- Communications by electronic means is necessary.
- Phone and email.
Vice President of Business Development/Operations Manager
Guam Limousine & Luxury Tours & Micronesia Management, Training Academy, Corporation
Tumon, GU
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Organized budgets, oversaw profit and loss (P&Ls) and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
Assistant Fire Chief
Government of Guam
Hagatna, Guam
06.1979 - 05.2020
- The Guam Fire Department is mandated to protect the life and property of the residents of Guam from natural and man-made threats to life and life, property, and environment.
- The GFD became an entity of the Government of Guam by the enactment of Bill 303 in 1983 and became PUBLIC LAW 17-78 on March 13, 1985.
- Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through development of extensive job-related modules.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Commanded fire crews throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.
- Delivered lifesaving CPR for victims of auto accidents and fire emergencies.
- Taught lessons to area school children about fire safety.
- Aided law enforcement with spotting and reporting dangerous weather conditions and damage.
- Spoke with various media outlets regarding status of active fire incidences.
- Directed departmental resources and members during crisis to provide command and control for all incidents.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Provided access to grief counseling during times of emergency.
- Monitored maintenance records of fire engines to keep vehicles updated.
- Established and continued communication with local government to maintain positive relationship.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on monthly basis.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections, and performance evaluations.
- Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
Acting Fire Chief
Guam Fire Department, Government of Guam
Hagatna, GU
01.2002 - 03.2002
- Chief of the Guam Fire Department, tasked with the planning, directing, and reviewing of activities and operations of the Guam Fire Department including the life safety code compliance, fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, fire prevention, public safety education, emergency medical services, emergency management, and administrative support services.
- I further coordinated and served as liaison to nongovernmental, federal, government departments, and agencies on matters affecting the entire community of Guam.
- I also provided highly complex and responsible executive level support to the Fire Chief as a member of the Fire Chief's management team.
- I helped to drive the construction of "NEW" emergency response facilities (ERF) in the villages of (2) Dededo (As- Tumbo),(1) Inarajan (Malojloj),(1) Barrigada, (1) Agat through the cooperative collaboration between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), and the Guam Fire Department.
- Served as a driving force behind the upgrade and sustainable initiatives of the Guam Enhanced Emergency 9-1-1 System working collaboratively with stakeholders and support from Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Legislative Committee oversight in the Guam Legislature to enact an E 9-1-1 surcharge (J.F. ADA, K.S. Moylan, C. Leon Guerrero) measure and signed into law by Acting Gov. M.Z. Bordallo.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
Education
Professional Development Certification, Fire Services Administration -
Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam 08.1981 - 08.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Mangilao, Guam 01.1981 - 01.1983
OSHAcademy ( Student #183267)Professional CERTIFICATE Program, Certified Occupational Safety andHealth Training - Occupational Safety And Health Professional Certif
OSHAcademy
Emittsburg, Maryland 10.2011 - 10.2015
No Degree - Basic Life Support - CPR/First Aid
American Heart Association Certification Training
Guam Memeorial Hospital 01.2015 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
International Association of Arson Investigators
16901 Melford Blvd, Ste 101 Bowie, MD 20715 02.2014 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Jude Christian Academy
Florida (954) 342-6063 02.2021 - 11.2021
No Degree - Emergency Management Operations Course
United States Emergency Management Institute (EMI
Emittsburg, MD 217273998 03.1999 - 03.1999
No Degree - Certificate Course Fire/Arson Investigation
United States National Fire Academy
Emittsburg, MD 06.1988 - 06.1988
No Degree - Certificate Course Fire Prevention Specialist I
United States National Fire Academy
Emittsburg, MD 08.1981 - 08.1981
No Degree - Certificate Course Public Fire Education
United States National Fire Academy
Emittsburg, MD 08.1981 - 08.1981
No Degree - Certificate Course Management of Public Fire Ed.
United States National Fire Academy
Emittsburg, MD 07.1985 - 08.1985
No Degree - Certificate Course Executive Planning
United States National Fire Academy
Emittsburg, MD 08.1999 - 08.1999
No Degree - Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) 57 Earned Credit
CFI Trainer - Int. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
16901 Melford BLVD, STE 101, Bowie MD 20715 03.2011 - 08.2020
No Degree - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama 12.2021 - Current
Skills
Leadership
undefinedWebsites
Certification
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFIED - Basic Life Support/AED/CPR (American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Honors-Awards Meritorious Commendation Award 28 Years of Outstanding Public Service
- Life Saving Award Honorary Ambassador-at-Large
- Fire Chief's Certificate of Valor - KAL FLT 801 (8/6/1997)
- Mas Faye na Inetnon as Kepuha - Governor's Award, 1985 (Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo)
Timeline
No Degree - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
12.2021 - Current
Planner III
Government of Guam - Bureau of Statistics and Plans
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Jude Christian Academy
02.2021 - 11.2021
Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church Ministries
11-2020
Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) Universal Life Church Ministries
11-2020
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
Guam Department of Labor
05.2020 - Current
CORVID-19 CONTACT TRACING - John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Epidemiology
03-2020
Vice President of Business Development/Operations Manager
Guam Limousine & Luxury Tours & Micronesia Management, Training Academy, Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2020
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFIED - Basic Life Support/AED/CPR (American Heart Association
03-2017
Certified Occupational Safety and Health Professional - OSHAcademy #183267
01-2015
No Degree - Basic Life Support - CPR/First Aid
American Heart Association Certification Training
01.2015 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
International Association of Arson Investigators
02.2014 - 08.2020
OSHAcademy ( Student #183267)Professional CERTIFICATE Program, Certified Occupational Safety andHealth Training - Occupational Safety And Health Professional Certif
OSHAcademy
10.2011 - 10.2015
No Degree - Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) 57 Earned Credit
CFI Trainer - Int. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
03.2011 - 08.2020
Acting Fire Chief
Guam Fire Department, Government of Guam
01.2002 - 03.2002
No Degree - Certificate Course Executive Planning
United States National Fire Academy
08.1999 - 08.1999
No Degree - Emergency Management Operations Course
United States Emergency Management Institute (EMI
03.1999 - 03.1999
No Degree - Certificate Course Fire/Arson Investigation
United States National Fire Academy
06.1988 - 06.1988
No Degree - Certificate Course Management of Public Fire Ed.
United States National Fire Academy
07.1985 - 08.1985
No Degree - Certificate Course Fire Prevention Specialist I
United States National Fire Academy
08.1981 - 08.1981
No Degree - Certificate Course Public Fire Education
United States National Fire Academy
08.1981 - 08.1981
Professional Development Certification, Fire Services Administration -
Guam Community College
08.1981 - 08.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
01.1981 - 01.1983
Assistant Fire Chief
Government of Guam
06.1979 - 05.2020
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