GGU Statement of Purpose Essay

Mrs. Alika SmithRancho Salono Rd, Fairfield, CA 93545
Cell/Home Phone: 707-424-7788
Professional Profile:
Dedicated and proven 24 years fire service professional that includes 17 years of managerial and
supervisory experience serving in various capacities: Leader in Fire Protection, Prevention, Training
Exercise Evaluation, Emergency Management, continuity planning, and all-hazard responses. Developed
world class programs for disaster preparedness, community education, and multi-agency coordination.
Proven history of managing diverse teams from multiple agencies and nationalities across a broad range
of international locations. Created and implemented effective training and education programs for
employees and community outreach oriented to widely diverse hazard environments. Coordinated,
controlled and improved exercise and inspection programs spanning the full spectrum of risk. Fire
Prevention Officer, Fire Protection Inspector, Assistant Chief of Operations, Battalion Chief, Fire Dept.
Safety and Health Officer, Assistant Chief of Training Division, E 911 Dispatcher, and Field Engineer for
Gas distributions systems.
Core Competencies:
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Personnel/ Resource Management
● Budget Administration
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Policy and Program Development
● Work Center Health and Safety
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Risk Management
Fire Department Accreditation
Disaster Emergency Preparedness
● Strategic Planning
● Professional Development
● Incident Management System
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Community Training
● Emergency Operations Functions
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Contingency Planning
● Project Management
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Fire Department Health and Safety
● Incident Safety Officer
Education
Currently enrolled at Golden Gate University: BA Organizational Leadership and Human Skills
Development, Grad: FALL 2021
Community College of the Air Force: AA in Fire Science (February 2001), GPA: 3.94
USAF Air Education and Training Command: Emergency Operations Center Director Course- April 2011
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy (USAF) Fire Protection Apprentice Course 1997
DoD/IFSAC Certifications: Firefighter I/II; Airport Firefighter; Fire Instructor I/II/III; Fire Inspector
I/II; Fire Officer I/II/III/IV; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician; Hazardous Materials
(HAZMAT) Incident Commander (IC); Hazmat Materials Train to Trainer; Telecommunicator I/II;
ICS 300/400; Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC): Incident Command System 300/400
National Fire Academy (FEMA): 100, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2200, and 2900
Work Experience
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Fire Prevention Officer. GS-08. 08/2020 – Present (60-hrs/week) $98, 134.59, Presidio of
Monterey, Seaside California (POM).
Secret Clearance: Active
Conducts inspections of building for violations of fire regulations and codes. Inspects fire detection
equipment (i.e., alarms, sprinkler valve operations, supervisory switches, fire pumps, etc.) to
determines if they are adequate for fire protection purposes. Provide installation-wide fire prevention
training, lectures and demonstrations to educate patrons on fire safety. Establishes fire safety programs
for incoming personnel and installation activities to inform them of fire prevention techniques.
Conduct training of firefighters in basic fire inspection methods to keep them abreast of fire
regulations. Interpret and explain fire codes to help design professionals, contractors, and others to
avoid code violations. Review monthly fire inspection reports in order to make corrective actions to
deficiencies. Conduct plan reviews for new construction in accordance with National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) requirements. Provide team support of fire suppression to ensure all structural
and non-structural fires are controlled and extinguished. Reviews construction and modifications
plans, confers with engineers, and provide technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and
building design criteria. Performs limited supervisory management’s responsibilities on fire safety
programs. Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work
accomplishments and time expended prepare production reports as requested. Research appropriate
regulations and provides feedback, recommending changes and additions to ensure compliance with
specific referenced fire prevention and protection requirements. Serve as a fully trained member of an
incident command function to engage in the protection of life, environment, and property. Develop
training materials, provides situational classroom training in installation prevention activities, and
addresses a variety of installation personnel in fire program methods and goals. Supervisor: Chief
Cory Prough 831-233-8797
Fire Protection Inspector. N30 . 07/2019 – 08/2020 (40-hrs/week) $62, 160.00, Naval Postgraduate
School, Monterey California (NSAM).
Performs Inspections, schedules, training, and instructions, including formal lectures; and practical
demonstrations. Inspects buildings, experimental laboratories, construction trades, heavy
manufacturing process, warehousing structures, and inside and outside storage areas to identify and
employee corrective actions to eliminate all fire and life safety hazards. During inspections of
buildings and facilities the incumbent meets and deals in a professional manner with all levels of base
personnel in order to promote an effective fire prevention program. Identified hazardous conditions, or
practices, evaluated degrees of hazard involved, and determined appropriate action to be taken.
Conducted periodic travel to off-shore duty locations to include Dixon, Sacramento, Alameda, San
Jose Reserve tenants’ and Active Duty stations. Developed and conducted training courses for Naval
Postgraduate School students, active duty, contractors, and civilian faculty to include portable fire
extinguishers, CPR, Fire Warden, and Automatic External Defibrillator. Submitted holiday messages,
newsletters, and evaluates fire drills in all occupied buildings, schools, and day care centers. Provided
technical guidance to adequate and type of installed fire protection systems (carbon dioxide cascade
system, FM200, Halon total flood system, CO2 systems, heat rise detection system, deluge systems).
Incumbent issues permits for hot work operations to ensure all fire safety regulations have been
observed. Organized, administered and maintained a complete file of all correspondence, reports,
charts, and records on building inspections, fire protections systems, construction projects, public
education, training programs, and other documented related to fire protection, prevention, and
administrative tasks assigned. Provided expertise to assist in routine scheduled meetings as command
specialist in the area of fire prevention. Supervisor: Chief Mark Belton, 916-250-7181
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Motor Vehicle Dispatcher, 06/2018-06/2019 (42-hrs/week) $44,767.00 Beale Fire Emergency
Services (FES)
Responded to emergency 911-calls by providing emergency dispatching services. Maintained maps,
checklists and charts, including automated programs. Operates and maintained telephones, automated
data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, and other devices installed in the
dispatch center. Prepares and maintained reports and records relating to Dispatch Center. Confirmed
the location and type of fire, medical, vehicle accident, Hazardous Material emergency to dispatch
manpower and vehicles required for situations. Provided customer service to callers and instruct what
to do and what not to do before responding units arrive. Keen knowledge on automated software
programs to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ACES FD, Dispatch v3 to prepare daily
reports and schedules. Dispatched emergency vehicles. Performing incoming and outgoing multiphone line operation. Assessed incoming emergency calls in accordance with Standard Operating
Procedures or guidelines to determine the actions and dispatch in a high volume/urgent environment.
Supervisor: Alec Giles; 916-803-1117 May contact for work experience
Emergency Staff Function ESF, 06/2012-06/2017(40-hrs/week) $61,049.00 Patrick Air Force Base
Readiness (CEX).
Provided Emergency Management support reviews of existing programs accordingly. Managed 15
employees, prepared emergency plans and procedures for disaster response and crisis management
activities during natural or technological disasters including aircraft accident/incident, Hazardous
Materials and weather responses members protection in accordance with AFI 10-2501, AFI 10-210,
AI 10-211. Implementation of emergency procedures, disaster preparedness, and training support to
developed protection strategies for 3,270 facilities, 1,018 buildings located within the 8.2 million
square feet of real property which support 135,000 active-duty military members, civilians and
retirees, worth $3.4B in plant. Managed Emergency Operations Center program supporting 16 agency
locations in spanning an 8.2 square mile area. Conducted briefings to senior management on
operational, resource, personnel, and regulatory status. Coordinated plans for joint response and
recovery of federal priority assets damaged or destroyed due to major accidents, natural disasters, and
intentional actions. Directed Emergency Management training department that provided over 200
courses for 5000 personnel annually ensuring compliance with federal and organizational training
requirements. Planned, controlled and evaluated five installation disaster response and continuity of
operations exercises annually. Led three regional emergency events as Emergency Operations Center
Manager. Supervisor: Jason Pederson; 850-736-2606
Health and Safety Officer, 06/2012- 06/2017 (72-hrs/wk.): $78,466.00, Patrick Fire Emergency
Services (FES)
Responsible for the leadership and management of the fire emergency services flight to include but not
limited to, budget and staffing of 33 personnel including seven distinct sections. The seven sections
represented at Patrick FES are operations, training, health & safety and administration. Also
represented are hiring actions, labor agreement negotiations and providing fire prevention and
protection needs to the Patrick AFB community covering more than 23K acres/36 square miles with a
population of over 12K. USAF Incident Command credentialed through the Air Force Civil Engineer
Center. Manages robust Marine/urban interface mission with three Type III Engines and Strike Team
response capabilities for the Cape Canaveral. Postured and responded mutual aid within Brevard
County and 6 different fire stations. Develops policies and procedures in accordance with Life Safety
(LS) related to Safety Management, Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials Management, Emergency
Preparedness Management, Security Management, Equipment Management and Utilities Management
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Knowledge of safety and occupational health laws, regulations, programs and policies to include,
but not limited to OSHA, DOD, DA, and AFI regulations.
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Participates in performance improvement activities and prepares reports, trends and analyzes data
Provide technical advice to supervisors in meetings on accreditation standards relevant to the
Infectious Disease Control, Healthy Safety, and Occupational Safety Standards.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Facilities Management and Infection Control in addressing
conditions and activities involving the environment of care and occupational safety and health.
Develop systems to manage safety and occupational health programs across the site including
exposure monitoring (such as air, noise, confine space, and ventilation).
Sound technical and regulatory based safety, occupational health, and process safety management
knowledge, including knowledge of regulations, laws, and standards (specifically DOD, AFOSH,
UFC, OSHA, NIOSH regulations).
Review procedures and provide guidance for PPE, respirators, ergonomics, and spill control
Participate in injury/illness management system and OSHA record keeping.
Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine
the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards. Knowledge of Air Force operations
sufficient to allow the evaluation of the effectiveness and compatibility of occupational safety and
health standards.
Provide support for the incident/injury reporting and tracking system (injuries, vehicles, and
occurrences) including report generation and reviews
Monitor safety training programs; ex: unsatisfactory trending results
Assist in EHS related training as necessary or related; coordinate training plans with managers and
supervisors
Liaison with regulatory agencies on matters related to reporting and/or investigating compliance
concerns.
Processes AEs/endpoints according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and project specific
safety plan.
Identify, establish and conduct training and facilitates field-testing of personal protective
equipment and other safety-related equipment.
Facilitate teams to conduct Pre Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) which will include identifying and
tracking completion of Action Items.
Reporting, providing necessary facts and figures keeping Air Force management and company
leadership apprised of issues and program performance.
Provide advice and manage key risk areas include Crane safety, Construction Safety, Fall
Prevention, Pressure Vessels & Gas Safety, Explosive Safety.
Undertaking programmed visits to operational sites as per schedule to provide support and advice
to the operatives and local management.
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, designs improvements, and works with management
to implement identified improvements.
Develop and lead division safety improvement programs such as Risk Assessments, Human
Performance Improvement, and Inherently Safe Design.
Provides/develops technical safety training; conducts safety management training for supervisory
and management personnel.
Provide communication to Operations’ Leadership regarding performance status and make
recommendations for improvement.
Work directly with the Project Manager and the management team to develop and implement an
effective site specific safety plan.
Tracks and analyzes accident trends/frequency rates and communicates target specific
recommendations for improved safety performance to department manager.
Develop field safety management materials including safety meeting topics, inspection checklists
and assist with quarterly safety communication.
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Battalion Chief/Assistant Chief, Start 08/2010-End 06/2012 (72-hrs/wk.): $77,683.00
Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam (FES)
Managed operation and supervision of 66 firefighter’s operational shift, four fire stations, 14 fire and
rescue vehicles valued 12 mil dollars. Provides protection for assigned aircraft KC-135, C-17, F-22, F15, and KC-135. Also, landing area for NASA Research Center. Ensured protection of Pearl HarborHickam 3.3K facilities, ship harbor, submarine docks, and Pacific MAJCOM of with $10B dollars.
Housing units in mass of 2.5K facilities supporting 3.2K residential Responsible for the leadership and
management of the fire emergency services flight to include but not limited to, budget and staffing of
33 personnel including seven distinct sections. The seven sections represented at Patrick FES are
operations, fire prevention, E911 dispatch, Motor Vehicle Dispatcher, logistics, training, health &
safety and administration. Also represented are hiring actions, labor agreement negotiations and
providing fire prevention and protection needs to the Patrick AFB community covering more than 23K
acres/36 square miles with a population of over 12K. Directly supervises four Lieutenant/Crew Chiefs,
five Driver Operators, three Firefighters, and two Paramedics that respond daily to diverse
emergencies; providing Incident Command and directing responders to take appropriate actions to
mitigate more than 100 complex emergencies a year, protecting 124 facilities with more than 5.2M
sqft., an active flight-line with large-frame military aircraft. USAF Incident Command credentialed
through the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Manages robust Marine/urban interface mission with
three Type III Engines and Strike Team response capabilities for the Cape Canaveral. Postured and
responded mutual aid within Brevard County and 6 different fire stations. Motor Vehicle 911
Dispatcher, Dispatched vehicles to Hazmat, Motor vehicle, Inflight, Alarm Incidents.
Supervisor: Bart Gunderson
Assistant Chief of Training/Training Assistant/Unit Training Manager/Wing Evaluation Team
lead, 02/2005-04/2006 (40-hrs/wk.)$46,294.00 Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Directed 100 national certification programs and certification tests, tracked 4,000 reports and
conducted 1,250 hours of annual proficiency training for Fire Prevention, Fire Alarm Communication
Center, and Operations. Developed and coordinated emergency response checklist and plans.
Conducted hundreds of confined space, structural, crash-rescue, and hazardous materials training
exercises; analyzed fire protection procedures to ensure Wing/Units met or exceeded safety, Air Force
and National Fire Protection Association Standards. Wing Exercise Evaluation Team member,
developed self-inspection criteria and Executed Wing level mass casualty, severe weather, nuclear
disaster response, major aircraft accident, WMD, hazardous materials and natural disaster response
exercises. Utilizes National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, Air Force
Incident Management System and Department of Defense Standards. Supervisor: Elliott Smith
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Managed largest training program in USAFE fire protection, tracked over 60 monthly training
subjects, 50 upgrade and certification packages, hundreds pf exercise evaluations quarterly
managing a staff of five personnel.
Developed and executed over 500 structural, hazardous materials, aircraft, confined space, and
WMD emergency response exercise; molded entire unit of 303 into cohesive team.
Saved the Air Force $200K in airfare, per-diem, and lodging costs; contracted mobile trainers to
provide on-site instruction and certification for department personnel.
Saved the Air Force $150K, as Hazardous Materials Train to Trainer provided training and
Certification for 100 percent of the department hazardous materials technicians; increased United
States Europe regional response capabilities 200 percent.
Facilitated and coordinated over 200 certification packages fir advanced International Fire Service
Association Congress certifications.
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Utilized self-inspection criteria Led department in preparing for Ramstein Air Base’s first
Operational Readiness Exercise in 12 years, resulted in Flight rated with “Excellent.”
Saved the Air Force $75K; coordinated geographically separated fire department within Europe
access to live burn trainer; eliminated cost of returning personnel to the United States for NFPA
mandated annual training requirements.
Developed, validated and maintained Senior Fire Officer Certifications through drills and
classroom lessons.
Validated fire department response capabilities to Air Base Wing natural and man-made
disasters management programs. Tested the flights’ efficiency to support the installation
Emergency Management program support.
Fire Prevention Inspector, 10/2002- 11/2003 (40-hrs/wk.) $58,000.00, Kadena Air Base Fire
Emergency Services (FES)
NCOIC of Fire Prevention guided and conducted inspections of on and off base facilities. Developed
Kadena AB Fire Emergency Services, local facility Fire Safety Deficiency (FSD) I and II tracking and
reporting system. Coordinated the creation, and tracking of 66 Risk Assessment (RA), and Operational
Risk Management (ORM) documents, to be approved by the Wing Commander. Briefed Vice Wing
Commander (CV) on most significant base facilities with highest FSD hazards to life safety and
mission operations, drove immediate purchase of 90-10 year lithium Smoke Alarms for Lodging
Temporary Living Facilities (TLFs) reducing impact to life safety of transient personnel awaiting
housing on base or in local communities. Assigned as flights Airfield Driving Program Manager;
coordinated training and certification of flightline driver’s license for 55 Fire Department, and 15
Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel. Assigned as flights Vehicle Control Officer (VCO);
maintained flights drivers training and certification programs and ensured flights assigned personnel
properly trained for assigned vehicles they are licensed on. Authored and compiled compliance
information for Fire Prevention section to support the Fire Emergency Service Assessment Program
(FESAP) Performed key duties as the Assistant Chief of Operations in the absence of the regularly
assigned Assistant Chief, devised initial response attack plans and strategies. Performed Deputy Fire
Chief and Superintendent for 55 assigned personnel; duties as follows: On Scene Commander (OSC)
for all major incidents until relieved by a Senior Fire Official (SFO) (IFC), ensured Airmen are
postured for deployment tasking, lead OPR on Vehicle Validation and Realignment Program (VVRP)
and 44EF (AFMS). Supervisor: James Giddens 702-423-2476 May contact
Job Duties
Fire Prevention Officer, GS-08 (08/2020-Present) $92, 160 Annual; 60-hrs/wk.) Presidio of
Monterey Fire Dept., Monterey, California
Fire Inspector, GS-08 (07/2019-08/2020) $62, 160 Annual; 40-hrs/wk.) Naval Postgraduate
School, Monterey, California
Motor Vehicle Dispatcher, GS-07 (06/2018-06/2019); $44,767.00 Annual; 44-hrs/wk.) Beale Air
Force Base, California
Field Engineer, Sun Mountain (12/2017-04/2018); $88,400.00 Annual; 40-hrs/wk) Pacific Gas &
Electric, Jackson, Stockton, California
Safety Supervisory Specialist/Health Safety Officer/Assistant Chief of Health and Safety,
Technical Sergeant (06/2012-02/2014; $75,683.00 Annual; 40hrs/wk.) Patrick Air Force Base,
Florida
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Emergency Operation Center Management ESF, Technical Sergeant (06/2014-02/2016;
$61,049.00 Annual; 40hrs/wk.) Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Battalion Chief/Assistant Chief/Supervisor Firefighter, Technical Sergeant (08/2010-06/2012;
$77,683.00 Annual; 72-hrs/wk.) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Field, Hawaii
Unit Deployment Manager UDM, Technical Sergeant (08/2006-08/2010; $56,480.00 Annual; 40hrs/wk.) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Field, Hawaii
Supervisory Fire Protection Specialist, Staff Sergeant (04/2006-08/2009; $53,062.00 Annual; 72hrs/wk.) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Field, Hawaii
Assistant Chief of Training /Training Assistant/Unit Training Manager, Staff Sergeant (02/200504/2006; $46,294.00 Annual; 60-hrs/wk.) Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Lead Fire Protection Inspector, (01/2004-02/2005; $61,926.00 Annual; 40-hrs/wk.) Kadena Air
Base, Okinawa, Japan
Fire Inspector, Staff Sergeant (10/2002-11/2003; $58,000.00 Annual; 40-hrs/wk.) Kadena Air
Base, Japan
Lead Fire Fighter, Staff Sergeant (02/2002-02/2004; $45,000.00 Annual; 72-hrs/wk.) Kadena Air
Base, Japan
Driver Operator/Engineer/, Senior Airman (01/2001-02/2002; $33,000.00 Annual; 72-hrs/wk.)
Kadena Air Base, Japan
Fire Fighter, Airman First Class (12/1998-12/2000; $28,000.00 Annual; 72-hrs/wk.) Columbus
Air Force Base, Mississippi
Job-Related Training
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FEMA/NFA Advanced ICS 300/400
● Emergency First Responder
FEMA IS-907 Active Shooter
● Air Force Emergency Response Operations
FEMA/NFA Health and Safety Officer ● Air Force Inspection System
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IFSAC Incident Safety Officer
IFSAC Health and Safety Officer
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Supervisor Safety Training
CFAI Accreditation Seminar-2018
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Self-Aid Buddy Care
Technical Rescue Course
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Confine Space Rescue Course
AF Munitions Firefighting Course
Air Force Risk Management Fundamentals Course
FEMA IS-075 Military Resources in (AERO): First and Emergency Responders Course
Enterprise Safety Applications Management Systems ESAMS For CNRSW
Awards
Individual
• Army Achievement medal
• Military Voluntary of the Year 2013
• Honor Guard Airman of the Year 2000
• Stellar Performance Appraisal Awarded 40 hours Annual Leave
• Non-Commission Officer of the Quarter 6x
• Air Force Commendation medal 2x
• Air Force Achievement medal 9x
Organization Team
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Best Medium Fire Emergency Service in DOD, Beale AFB FES 2019
Outstanding Large Civil Engineer Unit Award, Patrick FES 2015
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Awarded Accreditation for Beale AFB FES, 2019
Awarded Accreditation for Joint Base Pearl Harbor & Hickam Field, March 2010
Best Largest Fire Emergency Services in DoD, Kadena AB FES 2002
Information Technology skills
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Microsoft Office Suite
Automated Civil Engineering System
ESAMS Enterprise Safety Application
● Defense Travel System (DTS)
● SharePoint End User (ACES)
Specialized Training
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Technician Train-the-Trainer
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations Train-the-Trainer
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness Train-the-Trainer
• IFSAC Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II
• IFSAC Fire Instructor III, Airport Firefighter, Fire fighter I/II
• IFSAC ARFF, MWSA, Pumper, Aerial, Contingency
• IFSAC Incident Safety Officer
Additional Information
• Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
• Airman Leadership School
• First Sergeant Interim Leadership Program
• Field Engineer Gas Distribution Services Course
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