Joey Carls

About Joey Carls

With two decades of experience in higher education, I am passionate about enabling success for leaders, employees, students, and customers through strategic team development and continuous improvement. My career has been defined by a commitment to optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and delivering impactful results across diverse areas—including finance, human resources, project management, and donor relations.I thrive in collaborative environments, leading high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency and elevate stakeholder experiences. Whether piloting innovative service programs, developing comprehensive recruitment and performance strategies, or leveraging data to enhance service models, I bring a proven ability to solve complex challenges and foster growth.My leadership style is rooted in clear communication, purposeful engagement, and a dedication to professional development. I am recognized for my ability to build strong relationships, champion organizational values, and deliver solutions that support both immediate needs and long-term goals. I’m always eager to connect with fellow professionals who share a passion for operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement in higher education.Favorite Quote:\"If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.\"- Colin Powell

Experience

1. Emt Program Director

   Emergency Training Solutions, Llc

   Nov 2025 — Present · Charlottesville, VA, US

   Lead the vision, curriculum, and operations of a hybrid EMT education program, overseeing instructional delivery, student admissions, clinical partnerships, compliance, and financial sustainability. Serve as a primary curriculum architect and instructor, ensuring alignment with Virginia certification standards and evolving EMS workforce needs. Drive continuous program improvement while fostering a supportive, high-performance learning environment that prepares students for certification and field readiness.

Education

• George Mason University

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

• Michigan State University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Staff Development
• Administrative Assistants
• Government
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Editing
• Grants
• Organizational Vision
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Event Planning
• Wordpress
• Student Affairs
• Fundraising
• Policy
• Community Outreach
• Event Management
• Access
• Program Development
• Management
• Public Relations
• Human Resources
• Social Media
• Higher Education
• Leadership
• Public Policy
• Dreamweaver
• Policy Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Analysis