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Delaware, United States

• Oversees the systemwide Emergency Management and Preparedness program for three acute care hospitals and several outpatient/ambulatory locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.• Serves as chair of the interdisciplinary Emergency Management Committee, participates as a member of the Environment of Care Committee, and may be assigned to participate on or chair one or more subcommittees.• Develops, reviews and updates policies, procedures, and plans related to emergency management (including mass casualty, chemical, biological, radiological, severe weather, evacuation, mass fatality, etc.) as needed.• Coordinates planning and execution of drills including development of drill scenarios, communications to management in preparation for drills, coordination of victim volunteers, coordination with participating agencies, etc. Assembles after action reports and tracks action items through completion.• Facilitates compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, Public Health, infection control, safety and other regulatory standards/guidelines related to emergency management.• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community response agencies including Fire, EMS, Police, Public Health, Emergency Management, etc. Attends emergency management related meetings with multiple other agencies. • Develops, implements, and manages emergency preparedness funding through Federal and State grants. • Develops and presents education programs on emergency management.• Supervises Emergency Management Planners.• Manages, reviews and updates Hazard Vulnerability Analysis as needed. Meets with State and local representatives to review Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.• Oversees development and updates to the Emergency Preparedness Homepage on the intranet.• Develops presentations for senior leadership and others as the need arises.• Identifies, tracks, presents, and evaluates key performance improvement metrics related to emergency management.

Dover, Delaware

• Has served as an instructor in a wide range of classes, including topics in firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, incident management, and supervisory practices.• Utilizes Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).• Teaches classroom courses and field practical evolutions.• Prepares classrooms and field training areas for students.• Provides suggestions for updating courses and evolutions.• Completes attendance sheets and required paperwork.• Restores and restocks classrooms and training areas upon course completion.

Smyrna, Delaware

Directed and managed at a senior level the activities of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). DEMA, a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery and mitigation services.• Directed and managed assigned staff while ensuring appropriate staffing.• Developed goals, objectives and sets priorities.• Ensured continued compliance with all grant funding requirements.• Recommended hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions.• Set goals and objectives and was responsible for the performance evaluation, recommendation and disciplinary processes ensuring fair and equitable treatment.• Investigated and resolved staff complaints and grievances.• Recommended and advised the Director on personnel matters related to hiring, transfers, promotions, training and terminations.• Ensured that all staff successfully complete required training and competency testing.• Responsible for grant applications and grant program compliance.• Oversaw daily administration and operations.• Provided appropriate leadership and direction and promotes positive morale, creativity, and teamwork among staff.• Maintained 24/7 availability to respond to emergencies, exercises and other related activities.• Maintained confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to privacy laws.• Assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Emergency Management in his/her absence.• Developed and implemented various types of controls to reduce potential liability.• Monitored budget expenditures and appropriations.• Assisted with the planning and management of emergency preparedness and planning activities and projects.• Acted as a liaison and maintains partnerships between the local, county, regional and federal emergency response agencies.• Ensured plan compliance with guidelines and regulations.

Smyrna, Delaware

• Worked as a first line supervisor planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching and training personnel.• Duties included administering performance plans/appraisals and resolving informal grievances. • Responsible for providing documentation to support corrective and disciplinary actions as needed. • Functioned as a full performance project lead and technical expert in emergency management planning and represents the department and division at meetings.• Analyzed and assessed data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.• Defined and evaluated alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.• Developed recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.• Formulated plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities. • Developed, promoted, and marketed strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.• Built consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.• Involved and educated special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g.,seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.• Coordinated planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.• Provided technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.• Staffed the State Emergency Operations during disasters and significant events; assigned as the Operations Section Deputy Chief.

Smyrna, Delaware

• Responsible for the emergency management, preparedness, response, and recovery training programs for the agency staff, incident responders, and citizens. Working knowledge of the NIMS system, National Preparedness Goals and emergency management is critical to position success. • Developed and implemented training, development, informational, and/or educational programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids. • Evaluated effectiveness of programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids and modify to meet identified problems/needs, state/federal requirements, and agency goals/objectives. • Presented training, development, informational, and/or educational programs via classroom, workshop, or seminar using formal classroom instruction, exercises, handouts, materials, visual aids, etc. for group or one-on-one instruction. • Researched, evaluated, and selected materials, handouts, visual aids, exercises, etc. that will best promote learning. • Identified and analyzed needs through interviews, surveys, and meetings with supervisors, management, administrators, officials, clients, the public, etc. • Provided recommendations regarding problems/needs, effectiveness of training resources, and implementation of new or modified programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids. • Collected, analyzed, and evaluated data from a variety of sources and effectively present/communicate information. • Coordinated training/educational activities with agency personnel, contractors, community/professional organizations, and other providers. • Monitored and ensured compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and/or contract agreements.• Staffed the State Emergency Operations Center that operates 24/7 during storms and disasters.

Newark, Delaware

• Inspected properties for compliance with City fire prevention codes.• Responded to inquiries regarding City fire prevention codes.• Initiated and followed through with appropriate action to enforce City codes.• Prepared comprehensive reports and records.• Inspected building construction for compliance with City codes, particularly in the area of fire prevention.• Conducted testing of and issues licenses to firms that install fire protection systems.• Reviewed building plans for compliance with City codes, particularly in the area of fire prevention.• Prepared reports and summaries of programs and projects.• Represented department in meetings with contractors, designers or other City employees.• Investigated complaints of City code violations.• Performed the duties of a sworn Constable to enforce code violations.• Inspected existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes as part of the fire license procedure.• Acted as staff liaison between City and local volunteer fire department.• Advised on emergency management related topics and operations.

Wilmington Fire Department

JULY 2009 to MAY 2015: Captain; Operations Division.• Station Captain for Fire Station 6: supervises four shifts, 7 officers, and 28 firefighters.• Directs units and personnel while responding to a variety of emergencies. • Accomplishes administrative duties: time tracking, supplies, equipment, and training.• Serves as initial incident commander and performs as Acting Battalion Chief.OCTOBER 2007 to JULY 2009: Captain; Assistant to the Fire Chief.• Interfaced with the media as Public Information Officer, issued press releases.• Developed contract and supervised private ambulance transport service.• Accomplished multiple administrative functions as assigned by the Fire Chief.• Assisted Training/Safety officer with training the entire department and recruits.JANUARY 2006 to OCTOBER 2007: Lieutenant; Operations Division.Kiwanis Club of Wilmington: Firefighter of the Quarter Award "For Outstanding Service to the Citizens of Wilmington," 2nd Quarter of 2007.- Keys to Success Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Service to the City of Wilmington and its Citizens," October, 2008.APRIL 1995 to JANUARY 2006: Firefighter; Operations Division on Engine, Ladder, and Rescue companies.

Honor Graduate - U.S.A.F. Air Training Command, Superior Academic Achievement, Fire Protection Specialist, Chanute Air Force Base, 6/18/87.

Master Of Science, Public Safety Management, Graduating Date May Of 2014.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Fire Science, Cum Laude; 2011.

Activities and Societies: Minor in Emergency Management.

Associate In Applied Science, Emergency Services Management, Summa Cum Laude; 2004.

Activities and Societies: Academic Achievement Award: May, 2005. Phi Theta Kappa Society, International Scholastic Order of the Two-Year.

Advanced Academy Fy19 Cohort 2, Advanced Concepts In Emergency Management.

Center For Homeland Defense And Security, Executive Leaders Program