Hi, I’m Ian Mikus. I’m a versatile emergency services coordinator and production manager with 15+ years of experience leading operations and teams in high-pressure environments. I specialize in crisis management, staff training, and strong communication to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliable service across community-focused settings. In my work, I coordinate daily operations, de-escalate conflicts, and partner with clinical teams and first responders to keep participants safe. I’m passionate about improving operational effectiveness and participant safety through hands-on leadership and thoughtful process improvements.

Ian Mikus

Hi, I’m Ian Mikus. I’m a versatile emergency services coordinator and production manager with 15+ years of experience leading operations and teams in high-pressure environments. I specialize in crisis management, staff training, and strong communication to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliable service across community-focused settings. In my work, I coordinate daily operations, de-escalate conflicts, and partner with clinical teams and first responders to keep participants safe. I’m passionate about improving operational effectiveness and participant safety through hands-on leadership and thoughtful process improvements.

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Hi, I’m Ian Mikus. I’m a versatile emergency services coordinator and production manager with 15+ years of experience leading operations and teams in high-pressure environments. I specialize in crisis management, staff training, and strong communication to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliable service across community-focused settings.

In my work, I coordinate daily operations, de-escalate conflicts, and partner with clinical teams and first responders to keep participants safe. I’m passionate about improving operational effectiveness and participant safety through hands-on leadership and thoughtful process improvements.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Shelter Advocate at Safer Opportunities
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for all daily shelter operations during shifts, including logging interactions, independent work, de-escalation, filing, office administration, security, emergency services coordination, hourly security walks, contacting first responders, coordinating with the clinical care team, and basic first aid.
Driver/Sweeper at Armstrong Sweeping
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Operated street sweeper and backpack leaf blower; performed vehicle maintenance; managed time and logistics for four 10-hour overnight shifts.
Emergency Services Coordinator at Denver Rescue Mission
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Managed daily operations of the men's shelter, participant check-ins, conflict de-escalation, liaison with first responders, first aid, hourly security walks, safety oversight, and incident reporting.
Cultivation Manager at Strainwise
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Managed daily operations of the Bryant grow house, including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, transplant scheduling, harvest oversight, ordering, and packing for delivery.
Production Manager at Tokyo Joe's
June 1, 1999 - June 1, 2010
Directed daily operations of the production kitchen, including hiring, training, performance reviews, routing, invoicing, labor and food cost management, ordering, scheduling, and overseeing ordering for 34 locations, route delivery, and packing for delivery.

Education

High School Diploma at J.C.O.S.
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
High School Diploma at J.C.O.S.
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
High School Diploma at J.C.O.S.
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Qualifications

First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Education