David Brien
Counselling Coordinator
Academic Degrees & Education
Kairos Pacific University
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – MFTExpected Graduation: December 2027
California Coastal University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude)
Ventura College
Associate of Science in Emergency Medicine (Paramedic Studies)
Academic Appointments & Professional Experience
Kairos Pacific University
Prospective Learning Management Systems (LMS) Director
Oversees Learning Management System operations and online learning support for university programs
Manages course organization, LMS functionality, user support, and educational technology workflows
Supports faculty and staff with LMS troubleshooting, onboarding, and course delivery
Collaborates across departments to improve online learning systems and learner experience
Assists with accessibility, engagement, and organization within digital learning environments
Supports distance education initiatives and student success through learning technology administration
Los Angeles Fire Department
Firefighter Paramedic, Inspector | 23 Years
Served as Department Mental Health Advocate, supporting first responders and families through crisis intervention and wellness initiatives
Paramedic Preceptor, training and mentoring new paramedics in clinical and high-stress decision-making
Project Owner for LAFD FIMS Fire Inspection Software project
Provided leadership in emergency medical response, inspections, and operational support
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
Committee Member
Managed union-related operations supporting over 3,300 members
Served on Election, IT, and Communication Committees
Managed cloud infrastructure migration and transitional technology systems
Cashmere Systems LLC
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | 7 Years
Provided supply chain consulting and software implementation for Fortune 500 companies
Managed enterprise sales, customer relationships, and strategic operations
Oversaw full-stack technology solutions across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
Areas of Interest
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Online Learning & Distance Education
Educational Technology
Instructional Design
Student Learning Experience
Faculty Support & Training
Mental Health Advocacy for First Responders
Crisis Intervention & Wellness Support
Learning Systems Administration
Certifications
Certified SCRUM Master
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Workspace Proficiency(Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
Paramedic & Emergency Medical Training / Preceptor Experience
Windows, macOS, and Linux Systems Administration
