Eric Oliva

Background

About Eric Oliva

I am currently a Florida State Certified Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) employed by Seminole Fire Rescue right here where I grew up in Pinellas County. I am extremely self motivated and active in forwarding my personal and professional education. Before moving back home with my wife Jessica, I had been an Army Engineer Officer on active duty for the last six years. As I transition into the civilian sector, I bring with me an unmatched capacity to solve complex problem sets on a broad spectrum and to master new skills in a variety of environments. Critical thinking and my ability to apply deductive/inductive reasoning, paired with superior communication skills (oral and written), have driven my success. In addition to reinforcing and developing relationships to facilitate results, I managed large scale logistics, personnel, or military troop construction projects. I work as a Part Time Team Member at the St. Pete Running Company where I do Stride/Fit analysis and sell the idea of running and a healthy lifestyle to our community! VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Mentor and Assistant Coach and for Seminole High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams (2016-Present); Kennedy Law Racing Elite Team Member (2017) Additional Information: •Selected as Squad Leader and set new St. Petersburg College Fire Academy 2 mile record (10:45); achieved the top Physical Fitness score and maintained a GPA within the top 5 in the class (Class #44) •Secret Government Clearance since 2006 •Passed the U.S. Army Jumpmaster and Air Assault Schools; in addition to above average physical ability, both schools require the ability to demonstrate leadership and extreme attention to detail with a typical failure rate of 50% and 20% respectively. •U.S. Army Senior Rated Parachutist •Awarded Bronze Star during Operation Enduring Freedom Ten •Grew up, and was educated, in Pinellas and Hillsborough County; familiar with the area