Zachary Smith
Blacksburg
Summary
As an accomplished Army officer and seasoned paramedic, I have attained exceptional leadership skills and versatility. My nontraditional educational and vocational background has shaped me into an adaptable and driven individual. Through professional interpersonal skills and my industrious nature, I excel in working with teams across many disciplines. I strive to deliver exceptional healthcare with an emphasis on compassion, patient advocacy, and cultural awareness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
05A - Army Medical Department Officer (Immaterial)
US Army Reserve
Forest Park
11.2017 - Current
- Enlisted and assumed position as a soldier in the 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) in November of 2017
- Attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) during the summer of 2018
- Contracted as a cadet at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2019
- Completed Cadet Summer Training with leadership evaluation of "excellent"
- Recipient of Recondo award for exceptional soldiering skills in 2021
- Recipient of the Distinguished Military Graduate title for being ranked in the top 20% of cadets in the country in 2022
- Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant as a Military Intelligence Officer in 2022
- Currently serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Professional Medical Command (APMC)
Paramedic
Northwest Emergency Medical Services
McKee's Rocks
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Responsible for patient care and documentation, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and leading an Advanced Life Support (ALS) team
- Accountable for forming individual treatment plans and stabilizing critical patients
- Trained to administer over 40 medications and use clinical skills such as IV/IO starts, needle thoracostomy, intubation, needle and surgical cricothyrotomy, EKG interpretation, and more
Independent Contractor
Smith Landscaping LLC.
Coraopolis
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Engaged in local business with residents
- Provided services such as mulching, landscaping, and lawn-mowing
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Supervised 2 employees
Certified Taekwondo Instructor
Sewickley ATA
Sewickley
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Planned and enacted several 45-minute Taekwondo classes per week
- Taught martial arts and self-defense to students ranging young children to older adults encompassing all levels of proficiency
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
true06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine, Chemistry (Minor)
University of Pittsburgh – School of Health And Rehabilitation Sciences
Pittsburgh, PA04-2022
High School -
Moon Area High School
Coraopolis, PA01.2018
Skills
- Leadership and Personnel Management
- EMS Operations
- Field and Tactical Operations
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- De-escalation Techniques
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Documentation
- Cultural Awareness
- Innovation and Creativity
Awards, Achievements, and Scholarships
- Dave Stetzer Award for Most Dedicated Wrestler (2017)
- National Honors Society (2017)
- MASD Senior Music Award (2018)
- Exemplary Academic Award of Honor (2018)
- Army Badge for Physical Fitness (2018)
- 4-year Minuteman Scholarship (2019)
- Recondo Award for Soldiering Skills (2021)
- Distinguished Military Graduate (2022)
- MDSSP Scholarship (2022)
- Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honors Society (2023)
Timeline
Paramedic
Northwest Emergency Medical Services
08.2020 - 01.2024
05A - Army Medical Department Officer (Immaterial)
US Army Reserve
11.2017 - Current
Independent Contractor
Smith Landscaping LLC.
08.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Taekwondo Instructor
Sewickley ATA
08.2013 - 04.2018
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine, Chemistry (Minor)
University of Pittsburgh – School of Health And Rehabilitation Sciences
High School -
Moon Area High School
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