Resume
Education
American Military University
2012 - 2015 BA Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management
2015 - Present Masters Student - Emergency and Disaster Managment
Center for Homeland Defense and Security
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Executive Leaders Program Cohort 110
Emergency Management Institute
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FEMA Emergency Management Basic Academy
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CERT Train the Trainer / Program Manager
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Master Trainer Program
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Basic instructor certificate
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Basic instructional design
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Master Exercise Practioner (3 classes + prodems)
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Incident Command Systems (E/GS-449) Train the Trainer (Note: I also hold 100,200,300,400,700,800)
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Integrated Emergency Management Course (3 classes)
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40 online (IS classes + others) including Professional Development Series
Center for Domestic Preparedness
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Management of Civil Action Threat Incidents (MCATI)
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Incident Command: Capabilities Planning and Response Actions w/HOT
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Hazard Assessment and Response Management (HARM) w/HOT
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Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Events (TERT) w/HOT
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Instructor Training Certification (ITC)
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Standard Awareness Authorized Training TTT (AWR-160 TTT)
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Crime Scene Management for CBRNE events
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Pandemic Planning and Preparedness (P3)
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Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Events (TERT) w/HOT (updated)
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Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations
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Advanced Public Information Officer (APIO)
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Note: HOT is hands on exercise inside the COBRA training facility, including work with live Bio and Nerve agents
National Fire Academy
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O-305 Type III Incident Management Team
Texas Engineering and Extension
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Enhanced All Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT 314).
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Public Information in an All Hazards Incident (MGT 318)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)
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Ability to Write, Analyze and Refine Emergency and Disaster Plans.
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Ability to establish, adapt to and follow Incident Command Structure as needed to effectively handle a crisis event.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility, initiative and commitment in an environment of rapid change
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Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
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Knowledge of various laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, research, budget, etc., involving assigned area/duties.
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Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, developing, and applying policies/procedures etc., to situations/issues related to area(s)/duties assigned.
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Skilled in effectively communicating and carrying out, both verbal and written instructions.
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Skilled in establishing goals and objectives, devising solutions to problems/issues, developing policies and procedures.
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Skilled in supervising others, prioritizing work, planning, budgeting, managing program activities.
Value Added Experience:
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Contract Instructor for IEMC Classes at EMI (6 classes)
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Speaker Restoration 2007 – New Orleans
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Speaker 2009 National Council on Community Preparedness Conference – Washington DC
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Named “2009 Risk Innovator” by Risk and Insurance Magazine
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Authored Article for Risk and Insurance Magazine Aug. 2010
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Authored Article for National Civic Revue 2008
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Featured on FEMA Blog for preparedness training as an elected official.
Experience
(as of 01/01/19 - 8000 documented hours in Emergency Management)
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2018 - FEMA Reservist - Surge DSA.
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Deployed to Anniston for Training for Surge Cross-training.
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Deployed to Sacramento to support DSA mission in Camp Fire (FEMA-4407-DR-CA).
Sept. 2018 - Oct. 2018 - BCFS
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Served as Assistant Shelter Manager for the 2018 US DHHS ORR Operation at Tornillo, Texas. (Emergency Sheltering of Unaccompanied Minors)
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Served as direct supervisor of up to sixty-six direct care workers through four unit leads.
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Served as part of a team to provide emergency services, care and supervision over 1500 unaccompanied minors as part of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Sept. 2017 - August 2018 - FEMA Reservist - CPCB-RSF
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Deployed to Austin JFO to support Hurricane Harvey
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Assisted in the development of CCA (Community Conditions Assessment), MSA (Mission Scoping Assessment) and RSS (Recovery Support Strategies) as part of CPCB team
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Assisted in development and conduct of Recovery Forums for elected officials and other policy leadership
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Developed Table Top Exercises to support Training programs and community outreach
April 2017 - Sept. 2017 - BCFS
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Served as a member of the White Team IMT
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Deployed prior to Hurricane Harvey Landfall to help establish medical sheltering for the State of Texas
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Helped establish Federal Medical Shelter in Houston
Feb 2016 – Feb 2017 Blanco River Regional Recovery Team
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Communications and Outreach VISTA
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Serve as a member of BR3T’s Public Information Team
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Established or revised policies, MOU’s and other documents
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Wrote BR3T Strategic plan, non-profit bylaws and policies and procedure manual
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Wrote and submitted multiple grant, foundation and other funding applications
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Develop, write and publish BR3T Update Newsletter
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Adapted and developed Prepare in a Year – Texas project
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Conduct Outreach to public, civic organizations and business
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Facilitated multiple stakeholder and volunteer meetings.
July 2013 – Feb 2016 Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management )
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Served as credentialed volunteer
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Served as ICS 300 and CERT Instructor
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Conducted public education / outreach
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Wrote draft of Crisis Communications Plan
Jan 2004 – Dec 2011 City of Pacific, Washington
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Responsible for administration of all laws and functions of a municipal corporation as well as daily operations, financial control and creation of initial budget.
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Ensured compliance with all State and Federal laws and requirements.
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Wrote Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, COOP and Multi Year Training and Exercise Plan.
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Wrote and Conducted Disaster Exercises to maintain EMPG Eligibility
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Provided CERT, ICS and IS-22 training to staff, volunteers and community at large.
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Appointed by Governor to State Emergency Management Council representing all local government.
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Founding member of Valley Regional Fire Authority Governance Board:
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Chairman 2009 -2010, Vice Chairman 2007-2009, 2011
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