John Dabbs

John Dabbs has a diverse work experience across various industries. John has worked as a Content Creator at News Break since 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Writer since 2009, where they authored professional articles, books, blog posts, and short stories.

From 1999 to present, John has worked at the Tennessee Department of Health as an EMS Consultant and Investigator. In this role, they regulated the EMS Industry in the eight county area of Northeast Tennessee, provided technical advice to local governments and agencies, conducted compliance audits and inspections, and investigated complaints.

John also has experience as an Instructor at the Council on Licensure since 2017, and as a Financial Consultant at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2020.

Their early career includes working as a Paramedic and Public Relations Officer at Sullivan County Emergency Medical Service from 1985 to 1999.

Throughout their career, John has showcased their expertise in various fields and has consistently adapted to new roles and responsibilities.

John Dabbs has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields of study. John began their education at Tri-Cities State Technical Institute from 1986 to 1987, where they earned a Paramedic degree in Emergency Medical Technology. In 1992, they attended the American College of Prehospital Medicine and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration, which they completed in 1998.

In 2010, John Dabbs pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Services Administration at East Tennessee State University, which they successfully completed in 2014. During this time, from 2013 onwards, they also pursued studies in Accounting and Business/Management at Liberty University. However, it is not specified whether they obtained a degree in this field.

Additionally, John Dabbs has obtained several certifications throughout their career. John completed the courses "Advanced Interviewing," "Advanced Investigative Analysis," and "Advanced Investigative Report Development" offered by the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) in August 2016. In October 2014, they obtained the "General Industry Security Products - Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts" certification and passed the "State Securities Law Exam" administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Continuing their professional development, John Dabbs acquired the "Advanced Course on Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation" and "Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation" certifications from John E. Reid & Associates, Inc. in February 2004. Furthermore, they became a Nationally Certified Investigator through CLEAR in September 2000.

More recently, John Dabbs obtained additional certifications such as "SEO for Social Media" from LinkedIn in December 2020 and "What is News" from Coursera in August 2020. However, it is not specified when they obtained the "Digital journalism" certification from Reuters News Agency.

In summary, John Dabbs has pursued education and obtained degrees in Emergency Medical Technology, Administration, and Health Services Administration. John has also obtained certifications in various areas, including interviewing techniques, securities, and investigative analysis.