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Aubrey, Tx

8Cr D5 F1 - Dallas

AUXOP Member in the 8th Coastal District, 5th Division, Flotilla 5-3 Lake Lewisville. Currently holding qualifications as Telecommunications Operator while working toward expanded qualifications including Vessel Examiner, Public Education, and others. #SemperParatus

Denton County, Texas, United States

Denton County, Texas, United States

Lead the County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Programs and their teams ensuring adherence to established laws, regulations, and policies. Develop a complex annual operating budget for multiple divisions with a total valuation of $4.7M+. Lead Annual Homeland Security Grand Projects for the county and three cities valued at $500K, coupled with Hazard Mitigation Grant and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Programs with a combined total of $500K+. Systemize warning and communication tools that notify the public of imminent threats, maintaining a clear and consistent messaging throughout an emergency. Key achievements:• Audited emergency programs and identified performance gaps; developed corrective solutions that ensured the effective use of resources.• Implemented the use of key strategies for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for programs.• Orchestrated FEMA Major Disaster Recovery programs for weather events and the COVID-19 pandemic.• Built networks that prompted teamwork and a collaborative environment for on-scene field response, and championed training with local jurisdictions.

Denton, Tx

Directed a team of four, supporting multi-jurisdiction emergency operation plans at a State of Texas Advanced Level. Drove an All-Hazards approach to emergency management for the 45 municipalities and unincorporated areas of Denton County and its citizens. Composed grant proposals and managed funding for Urban Area Security Initiatives and Homeland Security programs. Key achievements:• Partnered across multifunctional teams to develop a regional Sheltering Plan for large-scale disasters and ensure multi-jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Plan, and ancillary plans remained up to date.• SCo-Chair for the Public Safety Interoperability and the Cyber Security Working Groups, spanning 16 counties; orchestrated and advanced public safety communications and activities. • Introduced a Public Safety Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program and secured FAA Certification of Authorization that allowed for program adoption with airspace authorization at major airports and night operations. • Implemented weekly operational meetings that supported the implementation of strategies to improve operational efficiency, streamline process, and identify reluctant tasks among teams.• Key Member of the Denton County All Hazards Taskforce, leading responses to major Type 1 incidents across the state of Texas in direct support of the Incident Management and the Communications Support teams. • Developed initiatives and delivered recommendations for the streamlining of operational readiness and support issues to program teams.• Consecutively held the roles of Assistant EMC, EM Specialist, (Part time and Grant Funded Full Time), and EM Officer II (Full-Time) throughout tenure.

Denton, Tx

The Emergency Management Officer II is responsible for primarily assisting the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator and the Emergency Management Coordinator in the tasks of the department as it relates to emergency management, homeland security, grant processes, emergency preparedness, fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and disasters of varying size. The position also includes updating emergency operations plans for the county, updating critical infrastructure and key resource records, evaluate current response strategies and tactics for the department and mitigate against future disasters. Position is also key in the response to disasters of varying scope and size throughout the local, regional, and state on an as needed basis. Working with the public, elected officials, volunteers, and other practitioners on a regular basis as it pertains to the job duties.

Usa

On Call Reservist with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Responsible for communications utilizing Telecom, Satellite, Radio, and IP based solutions.

Review Letters of Map Change (LOMC) and compare against current and previous Base Flood Elevation maps to determine whether property or structures are within a flood plain. Record data into FEMA Mapping Information Platform, issue BFE Notices through the use of the Community Information Database. Use Google Earth, ArcGIS, Adobe Professional, Internet Web Browsers, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and the Map Service Center to determine proper data. Technical review of printed maps, collating, mailing related documents to communities, study contractors, and FEMA. Technical Lead, trainer, and quality analyst over two employees.

Work with applicants for Federally Declared Disaster 1709 and Emergency Proclamation 3277 in regards to projects for reimbursement. Access the Federal Emergency Management Agency NEMIS Database to run reports and update applicant's profile. Work within the State of Texas 1709 and 3277 Access Databases to create and update applicant profiles, run reports, print initial and supplemental project worksheets. Conduct site visits to assess validity of projects and seek signatures from responsible officials. Receive paperwork and process into databases and place copies into permanent files for auditing purposes. Interpret legislation as it pertains to disaster response and recovery including; mutual aid, reimbursement, and allowable items.

Duties include critical analysis and writing of plans and documents. Coordinated updates to jurisdictional Emergency Operation Plans through administration to databases and served as the point of contact for issues related to levels of preparedness. Managed research and implementation of a regional Video Tele-Conference system, including: software development, coordinated distribution of approximately 50 units regionally, development of training aids and conducted system-training workshops. Additional duties included writing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between jurisdictions receiving a Video Tele-Conferencing system and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Coordinating the registration process for the 16 county area on FEMA’s National Incident Management System Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) website, process involves assisting all 244 jurisdictions and sub agencies in registering, completing surveys, and reporting to the State of Texas.

Fast-paced sales in a growing $6.3 Million electronics and office supplies store. Duties included working directly with a diverse customer base to resolve challenging and difficult issues, maintained store and merchandise including price and inventory audits. Served as Computer Repair Technician for both store and customer computers. Consistently maintained a high sales average with average receipts ranging from $800 to $1200, while also ranking within the “Top 5 District Associates” level.

Served with a team of Corps Members in communities throughout the Southeastern United States in the areas of: environmental, unmet human needs, public safety, and education; projects required intensive teamwork, flexibility and problem solving skills. As a team member I served as Safety Officer, Media Representative, and Supply coordinator for team Silver – 7 Class IX.

Coordinated Health and Safety Classes including; time, location, instructors, supplies, and prices. Instructed classes when volunteer instructors were unavailable, performed office work including opening and closing of chapter office, writing press releases, and contacting members of the community for donations. Aided in organizing and operation of the “Real Hero’s Breakfast” which is the largest United Way fundraiser for the chapter. Other duties included assisting with September 11, 2001 donations, family preparedness and writing of reports for district and corporate headquarters.

Maintained computers and peripherals in labs to ensure complete operation of equipment for student and faculty use: duties included stocking printers with supplies, replacing defective equipment, re-imaging computers via local and network host, replacing lamps in LCD projectors, and assisting faculty with computer questions. Additional responsibilities included opening V-Tel lab, connecting to remote host, maintained system connection, and secured facility at end of class.

Bachelors Of Science, Emergency Administration And Planning

Core, Electroncis And Computer Sciences

Attended Centralia College as a Running Start student and took classes in; Math, English, Electronics, and Computer Sciences. Later went.

9-12

7 & 8

K-6