Quincy M. Collins is a 33 year old native of Dallas, TX and a graduate of the Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT)’99 and the Lamar University College of Engineering ’00. As a student at LIT, Quincy was a President’s honor list recipient and took part in the LIT-BBSME student exchange program in Hannover Germany ‘99. At Lamar University, Quincy was an intramurals athlete, martial arts competitor and member of the award winning Psalms 150 Gospel Choir.
Quincy received an AAS in Process Operating Technology and a BS in Industrial Technology from Lamar before attending the US Navy Officer Candidate School and receiving his commission as an unrestricted line officer. Quincy obtained the US Navy rank of full Lieutenant (LT) by the age of of 26. He served on active duty for over five years receiving qualification as a surface warfare officer at sea while forward deployed to the Middle East in support of the war on terror. He served on two US Navy warships: the USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) amphibious attack, and the USS Howard (DDG-83) guided-missle destroyer and has sailed throughout the North Atlantic and Pacific Rim. In 2007 Quincy was subsequently recalled to active duty serving as communications/IT officer for Mobile Inshore Underwater warfare unit-202 forward deployed to the Middle East in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring freedom. In 2005 he became a member of the Veteran of Foriegn Wars (VFW) congressionally chartered war veterans organization. In 2008-09 Quincy served as research assistant at the Naval War College in Newport, RI and completed the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC) in preparation to work on a joint military task force. Quincy's award's include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Achievement Medals (3), Sea Service Deployment Ribbons (2), Battle "E", Mobilization, and Expeditionary service.
After returning from his overseas military assignments in 2005, Quincy volunteered to work as a science, service, medicine mentor (S2M2) at the US Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD caring for disabled veterans. After five years of service to his country, Quincy moved to the Boston, MA area with his wife in order to accept a job as a medical technology services manager with plans to further his education. After working for one year as a healthcare services manager, Quincy interned at the investment banking firm Merrill Lynch, and at age 29 obtained full securities and insurance licensure (Series 7,65,63 Life and Health). He completed continuing education coursework at the Harvard School of Public Health before gaining acceptance and graduating with a Master of Arts degree in Extension Studies (General Management) from Harvard University '09. Soon there after Quincy gained acceptance into and recently completed the Boston based PrepMD '10 Medical Devices training program in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management (CRM- Implantable Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Heart Failure CRT devices) with clinical observations taking place at Harvard Medical School and Tufts New England Medical Center. Quincy now resides in Orlando, FL where he is employed as a CRM Arrhythmia specialist for Mid Florida Cardiology an affiliate of the Orlando Health network. He is married to Azeb Teshome Collins ( A native of Ethiopia and licensed healthcare professional). Quincy's younger brother, LT Shawn K. Collins is currently a practicing attorney in the US Navy Judge Advocate General Corps serving overseas.
Experience
CRM Arrhythmia Specialist at Mid-Florida Cardiology
September 2010 - Present (1 year 6 months)
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE, CARDIOLOGY - Orlando Health
Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) .•Performs in office pacemaker/AICD checks every 3-6 months (depending on battery life, may be more frequent) using Medtronic, St. Jude, Guidant, or Biotronik programmers; checks battery life,lead impedence, view sensitivity, parameter settings, threshold/voltage/pulse wave, how much the device is being utilized, and rhythm abnormalities.•Telemedicine - Cardiac Remote Monitoring Review (TTM, Carelink, Merlin, Latitude)• Educates patients on the merits and proper clinical usages of device products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms• Performs clinical and library research and participates in case reviews and clinical observation by working with physicians and hospital lab staff.
Surface Warfare Officer (LT) at U.S. Navy Reserve
January 2001 - Present (10 years 4 months) Force Protection Officer (AOIC) - Mobile Security Detachment Naval Junior ROTC Instructor - BMC Durfee HS Fall River, MA. Naval War College (Newport, RI) Logistics and Readiness Officer Completed Maritime Staff Operators Course Aug 09, Newport, RI Mobile Inshore Underwater Warfare Unit 202( Ashuiaba Port, Kuwait) Communications, IT, CMS Custodian Seaward Security Officer (Jul07-Jun08)Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planning, Electronic Key Management System (V-4C-0013) USU Health Sciences (S2M2) Science, Service, Medicine & Mentorship '05 Naval Forces Central Command (Manama, Bahrain) Afghanistan IA Manager (Jan05-Jul05) USS Howard (DDG-83) Fire Control Officer (Sep03-Sep05) USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) Propulsion Officer (Jun01-Jun03) Surface Warfare Officer School, Division Officer Course, Newport, RI Commissioned: US Navy Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, FL
Cardiac Medical Devices Training at PrepMD, LLC
February 2010 - August 2010 (7 months)Technical training in Cardiac Rhythm Management (Pacing, ICD, CRT devices) and Electrophysiology. Clinical Observations at Tufts Medical Center,Lahey Clinic, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (A teaching Hospital of Harvard Medical School) and Lifespan (RI Hospitals). Sales, Marketing, and Business Plan Development.
Investment Adviser at John Hancock
February 2009 - January 2010 (1 year) Registered Representative/Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Offering John HancockInsurance Products. Underwriting and Risk Management Services. Long-Term Care Specialist.
Research Assistant at Harvard University
December 2008 - May 2009 (6 months)Study of Economic Indicators with Dr. Michael Gordon (Owner, Center for Competitive Success)Page2Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership at Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
January 2007 - December 2008 (2 years)Paths to Achievement/Practice Management Development (POA/PMD) program, applying clientadvisory skills to provide guidance on investments, balance sheet management, estate planningand related areas focused on nonprofits, educators, and healthcare professionals. FINRA Series 7,65, 63, Life and Health Certified.1 recommendation available upon request
Clinical Service Manager at Hill-Rom
October 2005 - September 2006 (1 year)Team leader Initiated innovative IT (JD Edwards Enterprise) tracking device system in order to improve product efficiency within Healthcare Facilities, devices including patient support systems such as hospital bedding, non-invasive therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, medical equipment rentals, and information technology solutions. Resulted in significant expansion of customer base throughout the New England Region.
Administrative Assistant at Lamar University
January 2000 - December 2000 (1 year)Lamar University Services for Students with Disabilities and the Department of Veteran Affairs.Technology Usage and Adaptability.
Education
Harvard University
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Management, Finance & Control, 2007 - 2009
Activities and Societies: President, Harvard Extension Business Society '09 ALM in Management Liaison, Harvard Extension Student Association
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology Management, 1996 - 2000Activities and Societies: Lamar Institute of Industrial Engineers Lamar Institute of Technology Tour of German Industry, Foreign Student Exchange Program
Specialties
FINRA Series 7, 65, 63, VITA Tax services, Sales and Marketing of Securities. Life and Health Insurance Underwriting, Risk Management, Healthcare Systems / Medical Equipment and Devices, Wound Care, CRM, EP, BLS, ACLS,Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement,Medical Billing and Coding, Behavioral Finance and Nonprofit Financial Stewardship, Project, Program, Technology and Supply-Chain Management.Strategic Leadership. Investment Analysis and Advisement. Radar System Algorithms and Control. IT Database Mgmt.
Honors and Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (3) Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/ "M" Mobilization Battle "E" RibbonSurface Warfare Officer Designation (Gold Pin)Global War on Terror Service / Expeditionary Medals Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2) Navy Rifle Sharpshooter RibbonExpert Marksman MedalITA - Tae Kwon Doe Future Black Belt Award '00 Lamar Institute of Technology Deans List 98-99 (4.0gpa) Bishop Dunne HS Varsity Letterman Future Star Award UNC Chapel Hill Dean Smith Basketball Camp '95Texas Christian University Baseball Camp
QMC Companies
Veritas Global Advisors LLC
Student-based international management consultancy focused on international marketing, finance, technology, strategic leadership and organizational development. Partnerships in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
Interests
Leading, Volunteering, Research, Writing, Analysis, Martial Arts, Athletics, Physical Fitness, WeightLifting, Golfing, Sailing, Painting, Art, Architecture, Design.
