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Successfully coordinated and led comprehensive emergency planning and community preparedness programs in collaboration with various Federal, State, and local agencies. Worked closely with city department heads, including Fire Department and Police Department, to ensure the coordination of educational opportunities for first responders, fostering a culture of preparedness. My role has encompassed facilitating National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training on ICS, developing and implementing multi-year training plans.Highlights of my essential duties include:Coordinated emergency planning and community preparedness programs with diverse stakeholders, establishing effective partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies.Organized and established an Emergency Operations Center, training essential personnel on operating procedures to ensure seamless coordination during emergencies.Developed and maintained a comprehensive Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure the City's essential functions can continue during crisis situations.Provided education and training to elected officials and City personnel, enabling them to effectively fulfill their roles during disasters and emergencies.Administered the City of Katy Office of Emergency Management social media pages, disseminating critical emergency alert messages and promoting community resilience.Successfully managed major incidents such as COVID-19 pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and Tropical Storm Nicholas, ensuring effective response and recovery efforts.Oversaw major special events like Rice Fest, Safety Fest, and Wild West Brewfest, implementing comprehensive safety and emergency management measures.

Irving

Maintenance, update, and development of the Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, COOP PlansIncident Action Plans (IAP) for large and small eventsPublic outreach to local residents, businesses, and schoolsAssist in management and coordination of the Emergency Operations CenterWebsite design and managementOperation and administration of the city's mass notification systemDevelopment of exercises and trainings for Incident Management Team

Cypress, Tx

Provided emergency response and consulting services to clients worldwide. Project support included Incident Action Plan (IAP) Software Training, IAP Software Support, ICS/HAZWOPER Training, Response Plans, Marketing, Mapping, Exercise and Response Project.• Helped mentor and build talent within Software Support Team• Developed practices and procedures to enhance project management• Interacted with a diverse group of clients, tailoring services and support to fit their needs• Identified gaps and issues within new version of IAP software

Responsible for oversight of TRG operations at my respective site. Was a direct link to command and filled a leadership role which allowed me to execute the need from command directly to the TRG personnel onsite. Responsibilities include, but were not limited to: managing all TRG personnel on site (i.e. making schedules, positioning personnel strategically throughout the area); ensuring that all assigned tasks are being completed correctly and with accuracy; communicating with command any logistical issues being faced (i.e. poor internet, lack of equipment, need for personnel); being familiar with crucial IAP forms that relate to resource and personnel tracking; communicating with all TRG employees important updates from command; Coordinating meetings between contractor management personnel and BP representatives to ensure that the site is running at greatest efficiency, and progress is being achieved.On a daily basis operated in an incident command system. Daily activities included time building and maintaining spread sheets, and managing a database.

I completed a two hundred and forty hour internship with their office of emergency management. I spent my time updating 14+ local emergency response plan annexes. I also helped develop a Points of Distribution Plan and a Continuity of Operation Plan. I trained with Galveston Counties Special Need Evacuation System, and also trained to use WebEOC. I reformatted and updated their Local Mitigation Plan and helped with the initial meetings. I developed numerous power point presentations for educational and public awareness. I helped develop new ideas for their annual town hurricane meeting. I prepared numerous pamphlets for public distribution which included a mitigation survey, information regarding their blackboard connect system, and hurricane preparedness. I also researched grant opportunities and preparedness training videos for public use. I attended numerous meetings for Galveston County Emergency Managers.

Bachelors Of Science, Emergency Administration And Planning

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma National Honor Society

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