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Professional with 30+ years of experience and continuous demonstrated outstanding performance in public safety communications, emergency management, law enforcement, telecommunications, and information technology. Top performer with exceptional interpersonal, communication and public relations skills that allow the development of strong rapport with individuals on all levels. Outstanding record of achievement. Excellent team leader. Creative, effective manager, committed to staff… Show more Professional with 30+ years of experience and continuous demonstrated outstanding performance in public safety communications, emergency management, law enforcement, telecommunications, and information technology. Top performer with exceptional interpersonal, communication and public relations skills that allow the development of strong rapport with individuals on all levels. Outstanding record of achievement. Excellent team leader. Creative, effective manager, committed to staff development. Adept at analyzing and resolving problems and developing solutions. Outstanding track record dealing with people and services requiring solid technical and organizational skills, time management skills and negotiation abilities. Ability to convey complex, technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical people. In depth experience in project management, performing cost analysis, training staff on policies and operations, and developing standard operation procedures. Consistent record of improving operations, implementing cost savings, and securing customer support. Results oriented, highly motivated to succeed. A sound professional attitude with pride in personal performance. Proven ability to perform well under pressure with excellent leadership, management, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills Show less

Selected by City Manager to reconstitute the Emergency Management Office and implement change management process to transition Emergency Management from an activity within the Fire Division to an independent office within the City Manager’s Office. Implement change management process and direct transition of newly civilianized Emergency Communications Center from Police management to independent civilian operation. Provide strategic direction and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive… Show more Selected by City Manager to reconstitute the Emergency Management Office and implement change management process to transition Emergency Management from an activity within the Fire Division to an independent office within the City Manager’s Office. Implement change management process and direct transition of newly civilianized Emergency Communications Center from Police management to independent civilian operation. Provide strategic direction and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive Emergency Management program. Responsible for a variety of complex managerial, planning, and training activities. Supervise a professional staff of emergency planners and communications professionals that ensure timely access to emergency and non-emergency resources. Work with internal and external customers to ensure that the goals of the office are well conceived, planned, implemented and evaluated. Represents the City on all emergency management, emergency communications, and E911 issues with external agencies and the media. Participate in strategic planning on a citywide basis. Oversee the operation of a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center. Responsible for a variety of complex technical and analytical duties related to the delivery of 911 services to the City of Hampton. Dual tasked as Project Manager for Hampton’s P25 interoperable communications radio system (Motorola ASTRO 25 v7.8) through conclusion. Show less

Special project staff primarily assigned to the Fort Monroe Base Closure project. Worked as a member of the transition team that included the Governor’s Cabinet, Hampton staff, and FMFADA staff to ensure and smooth and orderly transition from City of Hampton management of the BRAC process to one managed by the Commonwealth. Key member on Fort Monroe Reuse Planning. Staff to the historic preservation NHPA 106 process representing Hampton as a consulting party. Staff to the McKinney Act… Show more Special project staff primarily assigned to the Fort Monroe Base Closure project. Worked as a member of the transition team that included the Governor’s Cabinet, Hampton staff, and FMFADA staff to ensure and smooth and orderly transition from City of Hampton management of the BRAC process to one managed by the Commonwealth. Key member on Fort Monroe Reuse Planning. Staff to the historic preservation NHPA 106 process representing Hampton as a consulting party. Staff to the McKinney Act Homeless Screening Process. Primary staff to the NEPA environmental cleanup effort and development of test sampling plan for Fort Monroe. Authored and managed Virginia National Defense Industrial Authority Grants to the City of Hampton. Developed the Joint Land Use Study Grant application to Office on Economic Adjustment to coordinate land use between the City of Hampton and Langley Air Force Base. Review effectiveness and efficiency of various City programs, policies and procedures and prepare special reports as assigned by the City Manager. Analyze programs to determine the financial and economic impact of city projects and proposals. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other levels of both government and private sector organizations; and represent the City at community meetings. Make written or oral presentations to City Council and other groups as required. Participate in strategic planning on a citywide basis. Show less

Direct the operation of the Police Plans Branch under the supervision of the Chief of Police. Supervise and manage the operations of the Office of Emergency Management, Police Planning, Police Systems, Budget and Fiscal Management, Grant Administration, and the Crime Analysis Unit. Coordinate the department's operating and capital budgeting processes. Forecast budgetary requirements and develop strategies to support organizational initiatives. Manage the Division’s payroll, accounting, and… Show more Direct the operation of the Police Plans Branch under the supervision of the Chief of Police. Supervise and manage the operations of the Office of Emergency Management, Police Planning, Police Systems, Budget and Fiscal Management, Grant Administration, and the Crime Analysis Unit. Coordinate the department's operating and capital budgeting processes. Forecast budgetary requirements and develop strategies to support organizational initiatives. Manage the Division’s payroll, accounting, and fiscal operations. Monitor research and the application process for grant funding to support departmental programs. Coordinate the implementation and administration of approved budgets. Engage in short, mid, and long term planning relating to manpower forecasting and equipment needs, operational necessities, budgetary requirements, capital improvements, and legislative proposals. Coordinate and review the development of organizational goals and objectives. Monitor organizational performance measures and summarize overall status. Supervise complex analytical work and research projects including the collection, computerization, and analysis of data to assess current operations and develop impact of various courses of action. Plan, organize, and coordinate activities of all city employees engaged in preparing for and responding to disaster situations. Develops and coordinates programs and processes to improve and strengthen organizational communications and effectiveness within the organization and community. Represent the City of Hampton and the Police Division on a variety of local and regional boards and commissions in the area of emergency management and law enforcement. Serve on a variety of City and Regional task forces and planning teams. Research current trends in law enforcement. Evaluate data processing and computer systems needs for the Division. Coordinate the planning, development and implementation of new automated computer systems and processes. Show less