Dr. Tamara L. Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Leading organizational growth and workforce development initiatives in the Office of Emergency Operations, I effectively manage a team of 32 members, leveraging my expertise in workforce planning, performance management, and training. I provide senior leaders with timely operational updates on policy changes, procedural feedback, and declaration request statuses, ensuring alignment with Mission Essential Functions and Essential Functions reporting. Through strategic partnerships with HR, I cultivate growth, readiness, and team empowerment.Key Achievements:►Reviewed SOW for major renovations of EOC, effectively managing $12.5M budget with no delays and budget overages.►Administered $9M budget for Office of Emergency Operations, addressing operational efficiencies and budget-related issues.►Supervised Emergency Operations Center’s 24/7/365 posture, ensuring situational awareness and intelligence analysis to support timely decision-making by DOE and NNSA Senior Leadership.►Strengthened critical information requirements to align with FY 2022-2024 Emergency Operations Strategic Plan for timely incident reporting to DOE/NNSA.►Established development of beta, unclassified version of Common Operating Picture (COP), enhancing situational insight for DOE and NNSA Senior Leadership.►Reorganized Headquarters Emergency Management Team's support and operations to better align with activation needs for DOE/NNSA stakeholders.►Orchestrated internal training and exercise programs to ensure alignment with baseline program requirements and documented procedures.►Involved in intra- and interagency meetings with Office Director to facilitate effective interface among Headquarters Emergency Management Team and national/international emergency response operations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As an Emergency Management Branch Chief, I strategically guided a team of 4 staff members, prioritizing work and delegating authority to achieve branch objectives. I developed and implemented comprehensive policies, practices, and procedures, ensuring compliance with PPD-40, FCD-1, and FCD-2. Notably, I introduced training and development opportunities, establishing a multi-year plan featuring tabletop exercises and functional training with DERG during Eagle Horizon. Additionally, I redefined the Corrective Action Workgroup Charter, clarifying leadership roles and responsibilities to drive efficient issue resolution.Key Achievements:►Oversaw two program contracts totaling $700K to support agency mission-essential functions, ensuring readiness for events requiring activation of agency and ERG.►Managed $310K branch operation budget, covering supplies, travel, and program maintenance to support Emergency Management Branch (EMB).►Maintained and handled Enterprise Notification Systems, defining user requirements, addressing software lifecycle needs, and aligning with NIST 800-53 security standards to prevent system issues.►Shaped and managed standard operating procedures to certify continuity of operations, maintaining ATF Mission Essential Functions (MEF) and Essential Support Activities (ESA) during events.►Directed Business Process Analysis (BPA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical MEFs essential for supporting National Essential Functions (NEF) in catastrophic scenarios.►Reorganized Occupant Emergency Plan for ATF Headquarters personnel, elevating awareness of agency evacuation protocols in emergencies.►Formulated, tested, and revised Continuity Planning exercises for Emergency Relocation Group (ERG), Devolution Emergency Relocation Group (DERG), and Reconstitution Workgroup members.►Connected with ATF Human Resources to craft and revise position descriptions, recruiting and interviewing two Emergency Management Specialists.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

With expertise in crisis management, I architected emergency response plans, guaranteeing organizational resilience and rapid recovery during disasters. Through strategic partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as community stakeholders, I fortified alignment and support for emergency management and continuity initiatives. These collaborations enabled seamless response and recovery efforts, ensuring the organization's ability to withstand and adapt to disruptions.Key Achievements:►Organized and directed emergency response efforts across departments, including organizing training exercises, performing drills, and establishing clear communication protocols.►Evaluated risks and vulnerabilities by steering hazard analyses and impact assessments to create mitigation strategies and reduce potential threats to operations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As an Emergency Management Specialist, I evaluated and updated emergency response plans, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines. To enhance staff and stakeholder preparedness, I designed and delivered targeted training sessions, workshops, and emergency drills, focusing on response protocols and crisis management. These initiatives elevated organizational readiness, ensuring a proactive response to potential emergencies.Key Achievements:►Conducted risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies for heightened organizational resilience.►Liaised with government agencies, community organizations, and other partners to support effective response and recovery efforts during emergencies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Delivering critical technical support in disaster response situations, I positioned with the Federal Medical Station Strike Team in response to Hurricanes Irma, Nate, and Maria, delivering technical support to Florida, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, I directed planning efforts for a full-scale Smallpox exercise, collaborating with SMEs to develop a comprehensive MSEL for WebEOC. I coordinated exercise logistics and briefed senior leadership on progress, providing strategic insights and recommendations to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.Key Achievements:►Steered development of validation process for Division’s Monday morning training by employing quarterly drills focused on evaluating staff’s proficiency in team room operations and response readiness. ►Examined data from drills to assess training effectiveness, increase future Team Room training, and refine evaluation procedures, ensuring SNS Team Room staff maintained high response proficiency.►Revised and contributed to Division’s all-hazard response plans and SOPs within Strategic National Stockpile Response Branch, facilitating onboarding for new staff and streamlining integration into response operations.

Ypsianti, Mi

Leading emergency response training initiatives, I directed medical care skills training for 30 personnel, yielding significant improvements in response times, patient care, and transport efficiency. During disaster response operations in Iraq, I coordinated with internal and external agencies to provide critical Mass Care support, ensuring seamless interagency collaboration.Key Achievements:►Enhanced personnel training by creating comprehensive medical training classes, enabling 30 staff members to meet National Registry criteria for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements.►Delivered logistical support for Mass Care Operations post-disaster, ensuring strict accountability for both staff and patients within Safe Zone 4 during emergency operations.►Provided medical care to over 2.5K individuals in Iraq during multiple disaster responses, coordinating sheltering, medical treatment, and feeding operations.►Led daily readiness meetings to assess unit and personnel preparedness, aligning organizational strategies, goals, and objectives, and assigning specific tasks to optimize operational efficiency.►Maintained equipment accountability and ensured consistent resupply of medical supplies, keeping six ambulances fully prepared for emergency response, which reduced patient transport response times during mass casualty events.►Completed advanced FEMA development courses (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300) to deepen expertise in emergency response procedures and policies.

Tupelo, Ms

Building resilient communities through disaster leadership development, I spearheaded the growth of Disaster Leadership Volunteers across program support functional areas, encompassing planning, response, and recovery phases. This initiative enhanced community resilience and response capabilities, meeting territorial, regional, state, and divisional needs.Key Achievements:►Implemented disaster services program across 16 counties in Northeast Mississippi, mobilizing community to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for emergencies.►Oversaw local disaster preparation, response, and recovery initiatives, managing partnerships with government agencies to ensure coordinated emergency management within assigned territory.►Served as Red Cross thought leader at local level, collaborating with government and various agencies to provide expert guidance on disaster response strategies.►Completed ICS training to attain certification in incident management, enhancing incident response capabilities during disasters.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Brent, Alabama, United States

Greater Detroit Area

Phd In Public Policy And Administration, Emergency Management, 3.56

Masters, Management In Public Administration, 3.42

Professional Development Course

Bachelors, Criminal Justice Administration, 3.32