at Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security
Bloomington, Indiana Area
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- Emergency Management Training Program Manager at Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security
- Past
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- Meteorological Technician at National Weather Service
- Assistant Chief of Training at Wackenhut
- Fire Inspector at Fort McCoy
- Division Chief at Center Township Emergency Services
- Graduate Assistant at Ball State University
- Resident Assistant at Ball State University
- Firefighter at Parris Island Fire Department
- Proof Operator at Dupont State Bank
- Firefighter at Jefferson Proving Ground
- Regional Manager at Papa John's Pizza
- Education
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- Ball State University
- Madison Consolidated High School
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Scott Lyon’s Summary
Twenty years in public safety professions. Fire service, EMT, Meteorology
Scott Lyon’s Specialties:
Program development, multi-media design
Scott Lyon’s Experience
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Emergency Management Training Program Manager
Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
Coordinate state-wide training programs for Emergency Management personnel throughout the state...
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Meteorological Technician
National Weather Service
(Environmental Services industry)
June 2008 — December 2008 (7 months)
Continuous surface, aviation and upper-air observation. Reporting various meteorological conditions to the National Weather Service data networks. Utilize internet and intranet networks to relay information to various customers. Produce short-term forecasts, disseminate severe weather watches, warnings and advisories as needed, based on established criteria. Broadcast public and marine weather forecast via VHF and HF radio. Utilize GPS to create various charts, diagrams and maps of the coverage area. Also serve as office health and safety coordinator. Certified observer.
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Assistant Chief of Training
Wackenhut
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Security and Investigations industry)
June 2007 — May 2008 (1 year)
Work consists of instructing program courses to include Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, Telecommunicator and Hazard Materials Incident Commander. Requested to develop and instructed a Fire Prevention Academy. Prepare lesson plans and course materials, as required, assist other members of the instructional team; conduct research as required. Responsible for tracking interim leave, end-of-contract leave and daily personnel tracking. Weekly timesheet verification and submission. Supervise up to 9 regional and local instructors. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Fire Inspector
Fort McCoy
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Public Safety industry)
April 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Regional Fire Inspector for the US Army Reserve Command. Responsible for 350 structures located throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan
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Division Chief
Center Township Emergency Services
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Public Safety industry)
October 2000 — May 2007 (6 years 8 months)
Started as a firefighter for combination paid/volunteer fire department for a township adjacent to the city limits of Muncie, IN. Served as fire department line officer of Captain, and Safety Officer and promoted to Division Chief of Fire Prevention/Inspections in the fall of 2005. Coordinated fire prevention campaigns, assisted with fund-raising projects and served as lead fire investigator for the fire department. Responsible for managing code enforcement for the township's commercial, mercantile, educational, health care and industrial occupancies.
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Graduate Assistant
Ball State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2003 — May 2005 (1 year 10 months)
Graduate Assistant for Geography Department while in pursuit of Masters Degree. Developed, Taught and evaluated 3 Geography 101 Physical Lab courses per semester averaging 25 students per class. Maintained attendance records, academic performance records, and utilized on-line grade management software. Provided additional tutoring and assistance for students on an as-needed basis. Proctored exams, assisted with departmental administrative responsibilities as-needed.
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Resident Assistant
Ball State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1997 — May 2003 (5 years 10 months)
Provided paraprofessional advising to undergraduate and graduate students in two distinct residential environments. Developed and conducted programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance. Managed administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, and the room change process. Enforced college policy.
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Firefighter
Parris Island Fire Department
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Public Safety industry)
June 1996 — February 1997 (9 months)
Responsible for fire protection and life safety responses on a Marine Corps Base in South Carolina.
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Proof Operator
Dupont State Bank
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Banking industry)
July 1995 — June 1996 (1 year)
Bank Teller and Proof Operator for local bank. Served as IT coordinator and assisted with other duties as assigned.
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Firefighter
Jefferson Proving Ground
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Public Safety industry)
September 1993 — July 1995 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for fire protection and life safety responses at a US Army military base.
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Regional Manager
Papa John's Pizza
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Restaurants industry)
January 1990 — September 1993 (3 years 9 months)
Regional Manager for 5 restaurants in southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Managed payroll, inventory, production, quality control and customer service for regional franchise locations. Supervised and evaluated 5 store managers and tracked monthly profit and loss statements. Distributed bonuses based on store performance and budget management.
Scott Lyon’s Education
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Ball State University
Bachelors of Science , Geography - Meteorology , 1997 — 2005
Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Geography - Atmospheric Sciences
- Activities and Societies:
- Asst. Director Ball State Storm Chase Team. Contracted consultant for PBS video documentary "Tornado Alley: Back Home in Indiana"
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Madison Consolidated High School
Diploma , 1985 — 1987
Additional Information
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Scott Lyon’s Groups:
Charter Member and President - Central Indiana Chapter of the National Weather Association
Member - National Weather Association
Member - American Meteorological Society
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Scott Lyon’s Honors:
1st place - National Collegiate Forecasting Competition - Graduate Level - 2005 - Glascow, MT forecast
Graduated Cum Laude - Ball State University - 2003
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