Dylan Yates Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed multiple concurrent contracts as project manager, focusing on delivering results for federal, state, and local government clients. Excelled in leading and facilitating full-scale and tabletop exercises, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and conducting workshops and meetings that promote a whole community approach to emergency preparedness and public health. Developed and facilitated several Medical Response Surge Exercises (MRSE) for a healthcare coalition serving the densly populated south San Francisco area. Led the development of several County-level COVID-19 After Action Reports in California and Oregon. Skilled in developing and updating critical emergency management plans such as Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, Family Reunification Plans, Medical Countermeasures Plans, Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Plans, Disaster Service Volunteer Plans, and Cybersecurity response plans. Led the development of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMP) in compliance with the FEMA 2023 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) guide. Demonstrated a comprehensive skill set in emergency preparedness and public health management.

Supported the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) as a member of the Office of Public Health Preparedness. Worked with state, county and locals jurisdictions to assist in operations and future planning through each phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program. Coordinated with medical providers, stakeholders and representatives of all sectors of the community to support the mobilization and expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination program. Developed and maintained situation reports and daily/weekly informational briefings and presentations for HDOH senior leadership including the Director of Health. Maintained and updated Geographical Information System (GIS) tools for use in operations and future planning, and public information sharing. Developed policies and procedures for collecting, analyzing and reporting statewide COVID-19 vaccination data. Developed periodic COVID-19 after action reports and operational assessments to document lessons learned from the statewide COVID-19 response. Provided recommendations and fiscal projections to senior leadership regarding the continuation of COVID-19 response operations in the State of Hawaii.

Conducted outreach to individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 as a member of the NYS COVID-19 Contact Tracing Initiative. Provided health education and guidance to interrupt disease transmission. Communicated with current COVID-19 patients and assisted in locating and identifying possible close contacts to establish quarantine orders. Assessed community members safety and needs throughout their quarantine/isolation protocol. Coordinated with providers to provide social services or other resources such as groceries or PPE when needed. Communicated through Microsoft Teams. Worked within CommCare, an open source data collection/client management software to conduct and document calls.