Edgardo Ortiz

Edgardo Ortiz has extensive experience in training and development, currently serving as the Training and Development Manager at Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department since January 2002. In this role, Edgardo develops comprehensive training packages focusing on employee improvement, including needs assessments and evaluations. Previous positions at Miami-Dade include Training Specialist 3, where Edgardo designed complex training programs, and Technical Training Specialist 2, responsible for department-wide technical training. Edgardo's earlier experience includes teaching at St. Thomas University and Syracuse University, and serving as a Technical Trainer & Consultant at Communicom Group International, Inc. Edgardo holds a Master's degree in Communication from Syracuse University and has pursued doctoral studies in the same field at The Ohio State University.