Stephen G. Williams

About Stephen G. Williams

I am passionate about empowering people to achieve organizational and personal goals leveraging industry best practice technology and tools, as well as hands-on instruction, training, and mentorship. I co-launched an EdTech firm that specializes in web-based test preparation for the NRENT exam, as well as continuing education courses and certification opportunities. Currently, our EMTprep.com site is the #1 online test preparation tool for the NREMT exam. I also leverage more than 15 years of direct experience and leadership as a company officer in the fire service, Paramedic, EMS instructor, committee member, and Board member to craft innovative resources and courses for students. In addition to instructing for the city of Corvallis at CFD, I\'ve also instructed students at higher education institutions as an adjunct faculty member, guest lecturer, and lab instructor. I consider it a privilege to elevate the standard of excellence in my roles, and I am deeply committed to equipping future leaders through engaging training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.Areas of Expertise• Executive Strategy & Leadership• Education Technology (EdTech)• Instructional Design & Implementation• Operations & Change Management• Revenue Generation & Growth• Supervisor / Trainer / Coach / Mentor• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Regulatory Affairs & Compliance• Technology Innovation & Utilization• Curriculum Design & Instruction• Firefighting & EMS Operations• Stakeholder Relationship Management• Student Engagement & Retention• Board & Committee Leadership• Crisis Response & Emergency ManagementWhen I\'m not driving organizational and student performance, you can usually find me fly fishing, reading, and spending time with family.I am always looking to expand my professional network. Please feel free to connect with me through this platform.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Classward Llc

   Aug 2008 — Present · Corvallis, OR, US

   I co-founded an edtech company focused on web-based test preparation and continuing education for allied health professionals. I led the development of core operations from the ground up—including curriculum design, product development, platform architecture, sales strategy, and marketing execution. I also drove student engagement and learning outcomes by designing intuitive mobile and web-based learning experiences.• Launched EMTprep.com, now the leading online test prep platform for the NREMT exam• Launched EMT-CE.com, the top web-based solution for 100% online EMS recertification• Co-led the creation of two industry-leading platforms now expanding into adjacent markets and verticals

Education

• Marquette University

  Master of Science - MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Western Oregon University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Information Technology

  2013 — 2015

• Oregon Health & Science University

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paramedicine

  2007 — 2008

• Western Oregon University

  Instructional Design Certificate, Education

  2013 — 2015

• Oregon State University

  B.S., Exercise and Sports Science

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Acls Instructor
• Critical Care
• Firefighting
• Learning Management Systems
• Emt
• Rescue
• Social Media
• Healthcare
• Disaster Medicine
• Emergency Services
• Advanced Life Support
• Disaster Response
• Mlearning
• Entrepreneurship
• Acls
• Educational Technology
• Paramedic
• Abls
• Emergency Management
• Ems
• Technology Consulting
• Elearning
• Cpr Certified
• Pals
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Public Safety