Norman M. Ressler III has over 20 years of experience in emergency medical services and safety training. He has a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health and associates degrees in Emergency Medical Services Education and Fire Fighting. He is the founder and owner of Breath of Life CPR Plus, which provides medical training to organizations. Some of his notable clients include Austin Peay State University, HCA, Winn Materials, and Latrobe Steel. He has extensive experience conducting OSHA and medical training courses offshore. Ressler also has a background working as a paramedic for private ambulance companies and the military.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Norman M. Ressler III
119 Circle Hill Dr.
Clarksville TN. 37042
931-320-2313
nmrenterprise@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
 Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health
Graduated 4.00 on February 28th
, 2014
 Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services Education
Graduated 3.66 on August 5th
, 1997
 Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Level II Fire Fighting Vocational Certification 380hrs
Graduated On May 7th
, 1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 Founder, Owner, and sole proprietor of Breath of Life CPR Plus.
 Providing effective solutions for organization to cut the cost of required medical training.
 Specializing in initial and continuing emergency medical education.
 We Offer training to Nursing students and business professionals.
 Most notable clients include: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. Hospital
Corporations of America or HCA (corporate office), Nashville, TN. Winn Materials,
Clarksville, TN. & Latrobe Steel, Lebanon, TN.
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
 Austin Peay State University,
Clarksville, TN.
 Winn Materials,
Clarksville, TN.
 Hospital Corporations of America or HCA (corporate office),
Nashville, TN.
 Latrobe Steel,
Lebanon, TN.

2. As well as a variety of private day care centers and small businesses in the area.
 Over the past seven years I have developed, coordinated, conducted, and archived a
minimum of two per month OSHA, AHSI, NSC, & AHA, safety classes as well as other
formats as required by the client for various offshore drilling rigs and companies in the
Gulf of Mexico.
 I have also restructured/consolidated the training schedule to eliminate redundancy in
training and thereby reducing/eliminating wasted man-hours.
 I have also developed a variety of tracking methods for the individual crew members to
enhance their ability to track & schedule off-site required training classes.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
01/2008 to Present Offshore Remote Paramedic/Safety Training Coordinator – Safety
Management Systems, Lafayette, LA:
 Provide all levels of medical treatment on the facility
 Provide emergency assistance to other maritime vessels and structures as warranted by
the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM).
 Assume administrative control of medical treatment room, drugs, medications, and
medical equipment.
 Advisor to the OIM in regards to hygiene issues, as well as other Occupational Health
issues.
 Submit, and file reports required under company policy and guidelines by regulatory
bodies.
 Assist in the completion of and archiving of all JSA’s WI, & PTW.
 Conduct safety inspections of all onboard facilities.
 Conduct monthly inspection of all safety and fire equipment.
 Perform incident/accident investigation and report findings.
 Helicopter landing/fuel officer.
 Provide orientation and accommodation assignment to all arriving personnel.
 Develop conduct and archive weekly safety training meetings.
 Schedule all off facility training.
 Maintain and update all rig personnel’s training records.
 Input the data of the Behavior Base Safety Programs.
03/2004 – Present Breath of Life CPR Plus Owner:
 Marketing the business to potential clients
 Maintain relations with current clients
 Lead instructor in all offered classes
 Set up and provide lesson plans
 Set up and take down of equipment
 Maintenance and upkeep of equipment
 Recruitment of new instructors

3.  Sales presentations and placement of product
 Maintaining accurate training records
 Specializing in initial and continuing emergency medical education
11/2002 – 01/2008 Various Private Ambulance Companies in Nashville, TN:
 Initiated & instituted several Geriatric Emergency Training Centers in the area.
 Marked the establishment of new Ambulance Companies.
 Audited run tickets to insure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
 Provide all levels of medical care from basic to advanced life support to include:
Neonatal transport, Mechanical Ventilation, & Critical care patients.
11/1998-11/2002 Ft Campbell Ambulance Section:
 Primary advanced life support (ALS) unit for active duty military personnel, family
members, & dependents.
 Provided mentoring & coaching to Emergence Medical Technician students.
 When not in service on the ambulance assisted the emergence department personnel.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
 Safety Trained Supervisor # IEX09643
 OSHA 30 Hour General Industry # 2254858
 OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standard
 OSHA 511 General Industry Standard
 National Registry Paramedic # P0914107
 Tennessee Certified Paramedic # 27874
 Louisiana Certified Paramedic # P0914170
HONORS/AWARDS
 Army Service Ribbon
 3 Overseas Ribbons
 Saudi Service Ribbon
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
03/2009 – Present: Through Breath of Life CPR Plus I am able to provide free CPR/First Aid
training to church youth groups, homeschool students, & Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups.
03/2011: We also provided a free automatic external defibrillators to Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church Clarksville Tennessee and automatic external defibrillators at cost to similar
types of facilities.

4. 10/2013: I provide motivational talks to young mothers on the importance of getting training in
emergence care for their newborns.
08/2010: I am a founding member of the Clarksville Medical Guild. One of the many actives we
do is sponsor and run the Medical Care tent at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
international festival.
04/1997: I have helped coordinated an adult literacy program in Jacksonville FL with the help of
Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, & the Jacksonville Library.
04/2004 & 06/2006: I have coordinated several anti drug awareness seminars with the help of St
Michael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Clarksville Police Department, Oak Grove
Police Department, Hopkinsville Police Department, and the Ft Campbell Military Police to help
educate parents and teens on the tactics that drug dealers use to get people to start using drugs.