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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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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