Paul Varner Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana

Senior Compliance ManagerLandmark Consulting, LLC. – February 2018 to Current Harris County, Texas – Hurricane Harvey Public Assistance Recovery Providing expertise for Debris (Category A) and Emergency Protective Measures (Category B) Force Account. Working with Harris Counties many precincts and departments: Gather all documentation to support their participation in:• Force Account Debris cleanup and Emergency Protective Measures.o Timesheets, daily work logs, daily equipment usage logs, invoicing for materials and supplies, procurement documentation. Led the effort in recovering over $45m in Debris operations and over $22m in Emergency Protective Measures.

North Miami, Fl & The Village To Biscayne Park

Public Assistance SpecialistTortorici Consulting, LLC, November 2017 – February 2018Key Projects:  The City of North Miami, Florida and the Village of Biscayne Park, Florida: Developing a schedule of damages. Organizing all debris tickets. Contractor invoices. Force Account labor, equipment and materials. Creating files, pictures and other documentation. Uploading documentation to the FEMA portal. Coordinate with the FEMA PDMG.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Debris Technical Specialist HGA, August – September 2016Provided extensive assistance in response to massive flooding disasters within Louisiana. Provided guidance on how to meet and follow all FEMA regulations to assure maximum reimbursement to eligible applicants. Suggested strategies to accelerate recovery, including debris hauling and debris monitoring. Key Projects: Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP): Assisting qualified recipients with creating Request for Proposals for Debris hauling and monitoring contracts.  Helped applicants develop a correct scope of work.  Validated contracts to ensure alignment with FEMA’s reimbursement requirements.  Provide client (GOHSEP) with daily progress reports. Coordinate with FEMA to meet with the applicants.

New York, Ny

Project Manager/ CDBG-DR Specialist/Public Assistance SpecialistH20 Partners, May 2014 – August 2016Effectively managed a team of CDBG-DR and Public Assistance specialists and allocated resources to enable rapid recovery and repair. Evaluation of all Project Worksheets to make sure they met CDBG-DR requirements to recommend that CDBG-DR funds could be used as the FEMA federal cost share match.Key Projects: New York Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery:  Established daily, weekly and monthly requirements. Managed a team of 20+ eligibility analysts and managers.  Leveraged expertise in Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) and FEMA’s Public Assistance Federal Cost Share policies and procedures.  Made funding recommendations to the client (GOSR). Validate and approve all payroll and expenses for our team. Conduct bi-weekly team conference calls.

New Orleans, La

Project Manager – Disaster RecoveryCSRS @ The City of New Orleans, February 2013 – May 2014Directed various aspects of disaster recovery, as related to the FEMA Public Assistance Program, for the City of New Orleans to facilitate the recovery from hurricane Katrina. Interacted with representatives from FEMA and the City of New Orleans to align and execute project tasks. Key Projects: Capital Projects Administration Liaison – City of New Orleans:  Completed negotiations with FEMA to maximize funding for community restructuring.  Reviewed 400+ capital projects and supporting PWs for accuracy and completion.  Supervised 5 grants managers that included architects, and construction. Review all recommendation for my staff before presenting to the City and FEMA. Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the client and our company managing partners.

Macon, Ga

Disaster Recovery – Public Assistance Project Manager-Deputy Public Assistance Officer (DPAO)Atkins North America (formerly PBS&J), May 2005 – June 2012Played an instrumental role in leading recovery efforts after hurricane Katrina. Managed emergency management teams and facilitated interactions with key federal, state, and local officials. Recommended measures to resolve problems and effectively complete project tasks. Adhered to standard FEMA Public Assistance guidelines and policies. Key Projects: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: December 2005 – June 2012  Expedited recovery operations as a Deputy Public Assistance Officer for MEMA. Managed 70+ personnel, including over 40 debris specialists. Developed and managed budgets of $30M+ and managed project expenses.  Facilitated interactions with multiple government agencies  Created aggressive strategies to resolve issues involving community infrastructure, school relocations, and public safety.  Coordinate meetings with MEMA and FEMA management to discuss status of recovery. Review written reports prior to forwarding requests to FEMA. Prepare monthly reports. Prepare monthly billing statements. Document employee evaluations and report to the client (MEMA) and company management. Produce monthly reports for MEMA. Led efforts to development of new proposals when project was rebid. Negotiated with MEMA management to issue and sign contract extensions.

Virgiia

 Managed Debris projects for the City of Chesapeake, Norfolk, City of Portsmouth and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  Provide daily client reports.  Supervised 30+ personnel and confirmed completion of daily work responsibilities. Supervised and monitored 15 data entry clerks. Provide QAQC for accuracy and detail of all debris load tickets  Communicated with contractors to be sure all FEMA regulations are being followed and that all required documentation is done correctly and submitted on a daily basis.

Macon, Georgia

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