Special Events Manager

Job Description

Special Events Manager

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark in meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we service. View our employees’ stories on how we provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

Purpose of the Special Events Manager position is to manage the day-to-day special events operations and to meet the values, guiding principles, operating and strategic goals of GMR (Including AMR and subsidiaries). A Special Events Manager must work to meet the business objectives of the organization by ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and positive community relations, retaining profitable market share and driving non-acquisition growth. This position oversees all special events that take place in multiple venues throughout the county, including but not limited to professional sporting events, concerts, etc.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate that internal customers are as valuable as external customers; project appreciation and respect for all team members.
• Analyze markets and develop plans which match the supply of venues, stadiums, and facilities appropriately to meet customer demands.
• Ensure optimal service levels to agencies, venues, stadiums and the medical community. Analyze information regarding customer satisfaction, modify processes, and counsel employees to ensure high levels of customer service.
• Negotiate contract provisions and modifications. Participate in the resolution of issues with members of community and political groups and other agencies.
• Keep current on industry trends that have potential impact on the division.
• Plan, control and monitor operating budgets for assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Participate in marketing activities and business development to increase revenues and decrease costs.
• Prepare and analyze financial and other data reports. Make modifications to operations to contain costs.
• Direct and integrate clinical management.
• Design, implement and maintain processes to maximize quality of operations.
• Ensure compliance with AMR policies and procedures.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement through clinical management, communications center, and protocol interaction.
• Establish / Participate in programs for disaster planning and take control of situations as needed during times of disaster.
• Interact with other emergency relief providers: public and private.
• Establish goals and objectives for field operations based upon communicated goals and strategies for the region and clearly communicate these goals and objectives to the appropriate employees.
• Manage the recruitment, retention, development, and formal recognition of employees with Recruiting Team.
• Provide direction, clarity of expectations and coaching to supervision.
• Manage employee performance by setting and communicating standards, measuring results and providing feedback.
• Act as a resource to employees in resolving problems and increasing effectiveness.
• Participate in the resolution of labor disputes and ensure effective relationships with union representatives.
• Ensure consistent and fair treatment of employees.
• Role model appropriate behavior with regard to AMR Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, EEO, and other applicable local, state, and federal laws governing business and employee relations.
• Modify jobs or roles of supervisor and special event employees to increase job satisfaction and employee development.
• Actively develop, train and promote the use of work teams for process improvement.
• Ensure effective, timely and cost-efficient contract administration.
• Volunteer in community activities to increase the image of the division and AMR.
• Share information with others in the region, other AMR operating companies, and Corporate, to increase the use of best practices.
• Monitor and make appropriate modifications in processes to manage success measures.
• Implement changes to integrate operational initiatives associated with organizational strategy.
• Establish plans and implement specific actions to assist in the quick, effective integration of new companies into the AMR family.
• Ensure effective risk management (e.g., workers’ compensation, safety) through proactive education and training programs.
• Manage inventory in a cost-effective manner.
• Administer the capital budget to ensure effective use of available resources.
• Moderate travel to assigned areas of responsibility.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Three (3) years general management experience.
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in EMS or Spcial Event Management.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare or other appropriate field of study is preferred.
• Skills: Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication. Effective internal and external customer service experience.
• Licenses: Current State EMT/Paramedic License (Preferred) & Current State Valid Driver License (Preferred).
• Additional Certification(s): CPR (AHA only) preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions And Mental/Physical Requirements

This position may require various hours too include but not limited to; evenings, mornings, weekends, and holidays. Use of stretchers, ventilators and other medical equipment; walking on uneven or slippery ground depending on the location in which the transport occurs; exposure to various weather conditions, day and evening shifts; potential exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals; working at heights and/or in confined spaces (depending on the call); and potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, known and unknown medical conditions (protective materials are provided and precautions are required).

Physical Demands

• Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic.
• Speech: Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families and other emergency personnel.
• Vision: Requires ability to identify and distinguish colors, clear vision at 20 inches or less (close vision) and clear vision at 20 feet or more (distant vision), peripheral and depth vision, as well as ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Mental Requirements

• Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for responding to calls, treatment and transportation of patients, and interaction with family members ,facility personnel, and others.
• Must be able to handle novel and diverse work problems on a daily basis, including high pressure trauma scenes.
• Personal maturity and sound judgment are important attributes. Must be able to relate, communicate and interact with people at all levels within the Company and at customer facilities, as well as with people of diverse backgrounds, age levels ranging from infant to senior, disparate levels of comprehension, and potentially dealing with confused and agitated patients or family members.
• Requires ability to analyze, evaluate, compare, and compile information, and the ability to coordinate, communicate, and instruct.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

To learn more about GMR and how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, visit www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Company Benefits: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $116,454

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