Summary
Education
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Accomplishments
Work History
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Matthew McKeage

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Experienced in emergency services with advanced generative AI skills, adept at leveraging technology to enhance mental health initiatives and streamline operations. Skilled in applying AI solutions to boost efficiency in critical settings. Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, I provide strategic leadership and consistently deliver results in dynamic environments.

Education

Certificate - Introduction To Abnormal Psychology

Wesleyan Universty
Wesleyville, NL
09.2023

Primary Care Paramedic

Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2018

Certificate - Music Business

Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS
06.2009

Skills

  • Licensed Primary Paramedic with the Alberta college of Paramedics
  • BLS Provider
  • Crisis Management: Assisting Individuals and Groups in Crisis (ICISF-Canada)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Multi-Site Management
  • Resource coordination
  • Project Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Logistics Management
  • Content Creation

Timeline

Content and Prompt Engineering Specialist

Self Employed
02.2022 - Current

Operations Duty Supervisor

Associated Ambulance
03.2021 - 02.2022

Emergency Medical Responder/Primary Care Paramedic

Multiple Agencies
02.2017 - 02.2022

Skilled Labour/Apprentice

Delnor Construction Management
06.2014 - 02.2017

Artist Management

Self Employed
07.2010 - 06.2015

Certificate - Introduction To Abnormal Psychology

Wesleyan Universty

Primary Care Paramedic

Keyano College

Certificate - Music Business

Nova Scotia Community College

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the 2022 Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) Champions of Mental Health Award.
  • Secretary of the Board of the International Critical Incident Crisis Foundation, Canada 2022–present
  • Advisory Board to The Institute for Work & Health, Alberta's Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders, 2021–present

Work History

Content and Prompt Engineering Specialist

Self Employed
02.2022 - Current

AI-Enhanced Safety: Transformed policy and safety procedures in the forestry sector using generative AI, boosting compliance and worker safety.

Effective Communication: Produced white papers for a mental health nonprofit, improving outreach by simplifying complex topics.

National Webinar Host: Developed and hosted a widely attended national webinar on mental health resources for public safety personnel, collaborating with unions and emergency services.

Course Developer: Created an upcoming course on stress injuries for first responders, aimed at reducing stigma and providing insights.

Algorithm Innovator: Designed algorithms to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for various companies.

Operations Duty Supervisor

Associated Ambulance
03.2021 - 02.2022

Operational Oversight: Managed daily operations for 82 staff, 22 stations, and 41 ambulances across Central and Northern Alberta, servicing over 20 healthcare facilities within a 1,500 sq km area, adhering to CUPE and HSAA agreements.

Resource Collaboration: Worked with South and North Central Communications, transport physicians, and hospitals to optimize resource use, ensuring patient care and EMS crew safety.

Reporting and Investigations: Handled staff and patient care concerns, including FOIP issues.

Mental Health Initiatives: Designed and implemented mental health programs, including peer support and CISM coordination.

Supply Coordination: Managed supplies and medication orders for all stations.

Emergency Medical Responder/Primary Care Paramedic

Multiple Agencies
02.2017 - 02.2022

Community Care: Delivered pre-hospital care across northeast Alberta, serving diverse communities including Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Vilna, Smokey Lake, and First Nations communities such as Saddle Lake, Frog Lake, Good Fish, Big Island Lake, Kehewan, and White Fish.

Relationship Building: Built and maintained strong relationships with hospital personnel and communities to ensure seamless communication and quality patient care.

Skilled Labour/Apprentice

Delnor Construction Management
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Interacted with clients throughout projects to present updates, incorporate feedback, and redirect concerns.
  • Supported the operating team with troubleshooting and problem analysis.
  • Executed site plans in partnership with regular on-site vendors and temporary contractors.
  • I liaised with the team to define the project scope, timelines, resources, and requirements.

Artist Management

Self Employed
07.2010 - 06.2015
  • Promoted clients and negotiated contracts and licensing for music, television, and films with managers, promoters, and officials.
  • Scheduled promotional or performance engagements.
  • Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
  • Assisted clients with establishing release timelines and the flow of related marketing assets.

Additional Experience

  • Victims Advocate (volunteer)
    Cold Lake, AB, RCMP Victim Services Unit 2018-2019
  • Security Team Lead, QEII Hospital E.R. Paladin Security Group, Halifax, NS 2013-2014
  • Grant Adviser and Funding Representative: Music Yukon, Whitehorse, YT 2011-2013
  • Paid On-Call Firefighter, The City Of Whitehorse, YT 2011-2012

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
Matthew McKeage