About

SHAWN RITCHEY L.I.V.E.

(Link, Inspire, Value, Educate):

Breath, story, wind, educate, spirit, live… Are these just random words  or could there be some connection?  I see connection.

 

The journey of those words being connected for me began shortly after I arrived in Seattle, in the mid 1980s, to join Taproot Theatre Company.  I became educated to the fact that performance and theatre could accomplish far more than simply entertaining someone.  It could profoundly educate and impact others.

 

The 1990s took an unusual turn away from theatre as I was trained and worked as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  But this new vocation simply helped reinforce my love of people, and desire to be a part of resuscitating lives on several different levels.  While still remaining an EMT, in the early 2000s, I was given the opportunity to teach a basic CPR/First Aid class.

Truly, that completed the vocational circle as I began blending my theatrical skills, emergency services experience, and a deep conviction to educate others.  That conviction and skillset compels me to equip and inspire others to remember what has been shared, so that a life – theirs or someone else’s – can be improved, made well, and kept safe emotionally, physically or spiritually.

 

Whether as an educator, or storyteller, my goal is to uplift all those who are listening.   This is the conviction that has brought me to Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate).

 

And what is the significance of these words to me?

 

Link:  I naturally look for, and find, links, or connections, in life.  When I share those with others, it often deepens their understanding of the message being presented.

 

Inspire: I am intrigued by the fact that words like breath, wind, spirit derive from the same root word in both the Greek and Hebrew languages.  So to be mindful of inspiring others is to consciously breathe life into their lives through each presentation I offer.

Value: I believe there is value to all life and simply want to challenge myself to always remember that.

 

Educate:  This word really wraps it all together as I will find “teachable moments” whenever I can.   Just ask my sons about that.😊

 

And speaking of  family, I am very fortunate to have a very talented and remarkable wife and two amazing and gifted sons.

 

So consider this…

  • Do you need someone to provide energized education you’ll remember in a variety of safety or wellness subjects?  Schedule Shawn to be your  next educator.  Contact today
  • Are you looking for a storyteller who is gifted at engaging, uplifting, equipping and inspiring your audience?
    • For more information on seasonal or theme-based storytelling, click here.
    • To hire Shawn for storytelling, please contact today.

Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)

Experience

 

Author, Educator,  Storyteller

 

Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (2018-Present)

  • Author – Shawn’s commitment to connect (link), and share insight, and link with others has led him to write in recent years. Some of these writing projects have even allowed him to share his insight and knowledge internationally.
  • Educator – specializing in safety and wellness subjects that exceed corporate, local, state or federal requirements.
    • Equipping and inspiring others to remember what’s been taught, so that a life – theirs or someone else’s – can be improved, made-well or kept safe.  See Educator page for various classes and training.  https://shawnritchey.com/educator/
  • Storyteller – soliloquies and/or biblical teachings often focused around seasonal or theme-based messages.

Safety & Wellness Educator (2000 to Present)

Shawn Ritchey Safety Training (SRST) (2002 to 2018)

  • Provides energized education you’ll remember and safety training you won’t forget in a variety of safety and wellness subjects including but not limited to:
    • Basic First Aid, Advance First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (Community/Workplace, Healthcare Provider, Pediatric, Practitioner/Therapist), Ergonomics, Driver Awareness, OSHA – (Accident Investigation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Heat related Injury, Personal Protective Equipment, Haz-comm/GHS, etc.), Site/Scene Safety Awareness, Work-place Violence and more…

 

WA State Driver’s Education Instructor: WMST (2017 to 2020)

  • Certified in Washington state as a Drivers Education Instructor according to DOL standards.
    • Facilitate and lead class room education
    • Provide “behind the wheel” instruction
    • Equipping young and novice drivers to learn valuable skills and beneficial decision-making techniques, so they can become competent, knowledgeable, skilled and successful drivers.

 

Instructor/Trainer/Consultant with Evergreen Safety Council (F/T – 2001 to 2002; P/T – 2002 to 2012)

  • Equipped, supervised and/or trained hundreds of first aid instructors.
  • Equipped, supervised and/or trained hundreds of Eversafe Driving instructors.
  • Program Manager for first aid and Eversafe Driving curriculum.
  • Developed and implemented Automated External Defibrillator program.
  • Wrote supplemental first aid/CPR instructor manual.
  • Supervised sale and distribution of ASHI and Eversafe curriculum.
  • Authored numerous safety-related articles for Safety Solutions monthly newsletter.

Health & Safety Professional (1991 to 2021)

Emergency Medical Technician with Trans-West Ambulance        (Feb 2021 to Dec 2021)

  • Provide quality cardiac, medical and/or trauma care to level of certification while responding calmly and appropriately to emergent and non-emergent events.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent public relations skills in dealing with people of diverse ages, cultures and circumstances.
  • On-site Continuing Ed Instructor
  • Adhering to Whatcom, Snohomish, King, Pierce County EMS protocol.

Project Safety Consultant with Intuitive Safety Solutions (2020)

  • On-site medical Covid-19 monitor, screener for Essential businesses
  • On-site medical care consultant and responder

Emergency Medical Technician with Lifemed Inc (2000 to 2019)

  • Provide quality cardiac, medical and/or trauma care to level of certification while responding calmly and appropriately to emergent and non-emergent events.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent public relations skills in dealing with people of diverse ages, cultures and circumstances.
  • King-County CBT facilitator/instructor.

Health & Safety Specialist with Western Refinery Services (WRS) (2013 to 2014)

  • Coordinate and/or conduct morning safety meetings for Capital project at Phillips Refinery in Ferndale, WA.
  • Monitored and tracked regular job site audit.
  • Ensured that high standards of onsite “housekeeping” were being maintained at all times.
  • Enforced local, state, federal and company/client safety regulations while on the job site.

Emergency Medical Technician with Shepherd/AMR Ambulance (1992 to 2002)

  • Provide quality cardiac, medical and/or trauma care to level of certification while responding calmly and appropriately to emergent and non-emergent events.
  • Excellent public relations skills in dealing with people of diverse ages, cultures and circumstances.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities

Firefighter/EMT at KCFD #10 (1991 to 1992)

  • Provide fire suppression and community education.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Provide quality cardiac, medical and/or trauma care to level of certification while responding calmly and appropriately to emergent and non-emergent events.
  • Excellent public relations skills in dealing with people of diverse ages, cultures and circumstances.

 

 

 

 

Actor/Storyteller (1987 to Present)

Churches/Organizations (2007 to Present)

  • Write, adapt, one-person soliloquies that are theme-based.
  • Enhance services or special events through Biblical, seasonal or theme-based storytelling.
  • Speak and teach on subjects ranging from a biblical perspective of learning  first aid, to what it means to follow and more.

The Lights of Christmas (2005 to 2019)

  • Perform in Dinner Theatre main stage productions.
  • Assist with scene building or other technical aspects as needed.
  • Write, adapt and perform in Storytelling venue

Taproot Theatre Company (1987 to 1991)

  • Performed in Road Company touring shows locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
  • Facilitated acting workshops for middle/high school students.
  • Performed in Resident main stage shows.
  • Supported and assisted administrative staff as needed.