What distinguishes me from the rest is my substantial experience in heading all facets of emergency response, crisis, and disaster management while maintaining a laser focus on preparing the nation for all hazards and managing Federal response and recovery efforts during any national incident. Throughout my career history, I have built and retained success in leading the full lifecycle of strategic emergency management programs, projects, events, campaigns, and initiatives from initial concept through planning and timely execution within budget. I am well-versed in equipping personnel with the required skills and methodologies through ongoing guidance and training.• My excellence in reviewing and evaluating complex reports, metrics, and trends to aid in crisis management while delivering robust presentations to executive management and key stakeholders precedes my reputation.• I hold an outstanding track record of organizing instructions for maximum learning mixed with motivational activities and positive reinforcement. • Amongst my many other talents, I am instrumental in developing/deploying emergency management and mass casualty response plans, acting as SME for response operations, maintaining units and equipment in accordance with set policies, and training staff to confirm compliance with set Federal, state, and local government protocols.• Bringing years of experience in delivering advanced level awareness, advice, and recommendations to senior leadership, FEMA Regional headquarters office, and external stakeholders concerning the extent of, formal declaration of, and effective communication of emergency notification and response required to address a crisis.• My laser focus has always been on assessing individual/organizational needs and capability/capacity to develop training programs meeting and exceeding set expectations.I am an expert at leveraging solid interpersonal skills to build and sustain professional relationships with stakeholders while thriving in challenging and deadline-driven environments. Please feel free to contact me at dheerding@yahoo.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work I'm always interested in making new professional acquaintances.