Emergency management professional with nearly a decade of successful experience in public safety and emergency management and. Consistently recognized by peers and supervisors for performance excellence and contributions to the emergency management/services industry. Strengths in incident management and emergency response backed by graduate-level training and education in emergency operations and general government administration.
Skills
Emergency response coordination
Disaster planning
Verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office
Training & Development
Funding procurement
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist, 07/2019 - Current Department Of Health And Human Services – Lawton, OK,
Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
Inspected facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Senior Firefighter, 06/2011 - Current Boulder County, Co – Boulder, CO,
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Emergency Management Coordinator, 05/2018 - 04/2019 North Carolina Dept. Of Transportation - Ferry Div – City, STATE,
Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
Maintained responsibility for creating/updating any emergency management-related programs, plans, or documentation.
Completed a total revision of the agency-wide emergency preparedness and response program by creating and writing and implementing the first iteration of the Ferry System Emergency Operations Plan.
Prepared COOP plans for 15 individual, state facilities, and for the system-at-large.
Emergency Management Consultant, 05/2017 - 04/2018 Hyde County, NC – City, STATE,
Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
Compiled research data and gave presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
Restructured procedures through coordination with the Emergency Services Director to create and execute projects.
Education
Master of Public Administration: Coastal Management, Expected in 05/2020 - University of North Carolina At Wilmington - Wilmington, NC GPA:
Research: Use of Social Media During Hurricane Florence by Eastern North Carolina Emergency Management Agencies.
Awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Coursework in Disaster Communications, Public Budgeting and Finance, Human Resources, and Program Analysis and Evaluation
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology And Criminology, Expected in 05/2017 - University of North Carolina At Wilmington - Wilmington, NC GPA:
Research: Perception of Law Enforcement Based on Police Uniform Styles
Research: Reducing Victimization on College Campuses by Increasing Perceived Approachability of Law Enforcement
Dean's List Fall 2013
Dean's List Spring 2017
Certificate: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Expected in 01/2016 - Brunswick Community College - Supply, NC GPA:
Served a Class President and Squad Leader
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2013 - Manteo High School - Manteo, NC GPA:
Member of Student Government Association, Technology Student Association, Rotary Youth Leadership Association, and Varsity Swim and Golf Teams
Member of National Honor Society
Elected Class President
Affiliations
North Carolina Emergency Management Association - Active Member
International Association of Emergency Managers - Active Member
North Carolina State Firefighters Association - Member
International Public Safety Association - Associate Member
American Planning Association - Active Member
Certifications
Type III Al-Hazards Resource Unit Leader: North Carolina Emergency Management - 12/05/2019 to Present
Type III All-Hazards Finance/Admin Unit Leader Trainee - 12/11/2019 to Present
Basic Life Support: American Red Cross - 08/22/2019 to Present
Basic Life Support Instructor: American Red Cross - 09/20/2019 to Present
Broker: North Carolina Real Estate Commission - 11/02/2020 to Present
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