Emergency Management Coordinator with more than 17 years of diverse public safety experience within local and state government, the private sector, and Fire-EMS agencies (volunteer and career). Progressive leadership in emergency management with extensive expertise in developing and managing all-hazards emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, capability based training programs, public presentations, and fostering collaborative partnerships. A results oriented leader with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Skills
Engaging Public Speaker
Strong interpersonal skills
Creative problem solver
Strategic thinker
Community relations
Budgeting and finance expertise
Exceptional Organizational Skills
Strong Working Relationships
Experienced with WebEOC, Salamander, SM platforms
Crisis and Emergency Communications
Education
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALExpected in Current ā āCERTIFICATE PROGRAM:EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - GPA:
Coursework in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Jefferson College of Health SciencesRoanoke, VAExpected in 2004 ā āASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE:EMERGENCY HEALTH SCIENCES - GPA:
Coursework in Emergency Services Administration
Hargrave Military AcademyChatham, VAExpected in 2000 ā āHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: - GPA:
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
Search and Rescue Manager (MLSO)
Ā G775 EOC Operations and Management
United States Department of Defense
Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive Incidents
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
Firefighter I & II
Hazardous Materials Operations
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
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Work History
Children's Hospital Boston - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Boston, MA, 05/2014 - Current
Fostered a climate of collaboration between the general public, response partners, municipalities, and a major university through transparent communication, frequent engagement, and innovative community preparedness programs.
Analyzed after action and best practice reports to guide strategic initiatives for the emergency management division and the greater emergency services department.
Created and implemented a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan and Continuity of Operations application for all county departments/facilities.
Served as local project manager and successfully implemented the area's first regional hazard mitigation plan covering Alamance, Orange, and Durham Counties.
Led the emergency management division including planning and outreach initiatives, logistics and supply operations, and communication system maintenance.Ā
Develop the emergency management division's annual operating budget and manage federal preparedness funding to enhance community capabilities.Ā
Led the collaborative development and implementation of a diverse public alert and warning system.
Implemented cutting edge technologies to improve resource typing, accountability, patient tracking, and credentialing.Ā
Provided senior leadership and strategic guidance for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program.Ā
Developed a comprehensive, all-hazards revision to the Emergency Operations Plan and the community's first Continuity of Operations Plan.
Cultivated close working relationships with other municipalities, governmental agencies, private industry, and community groups to increase resiliency.
Coordinated multi-agency responses to multiple declared disasters with local, state, and federal partners.
Conducted yearly analysis of emergency management program to identify capability gaps.Ā
Developed and managed an annual Emergency Services budget totaling $1.4 million.
Provided key leadership to a predominately all volunteer Fire/EMS system.
Served as Fire Marshal and primary fire/explosion investigator for the county.
Served as a primary point-of-contact for state and federal response partners during times of crisis.Ā
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