Manage Public Health Preparedness GrantsManage the General Budget for the DivisionSpecial Projects for the Deputy Commissioner -Assisted with creating a County Ambulance ServiceAssist with Personnel tasks.

• Manage $18+ million in Homeland Security Grants, including:o Submitting applications and Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) paperworko Performing investment justifications and quarterly progress reportso Aiding with the completion of fiscal cost reportso Executing receipt and inventory of purchased equipmento Maintaining all associated paperwork • Create and upload all resolutions for approval to the Legislature• Coordinate Emergency Management training with… Show more • Manage $18+ million in Homeland Security Grants, including:o Submitting applications and Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) paperworko Performing investment justifications and quarterly progress reportso Aiding with the completion of fiscal cost reportso Executing receipt and inventory of purchased equipmento Maintaining all associated paperwork • Create and upload all resolutions for approval to the Legislature• Coordinate Emergency Management training with the State Office of Emergency Management for first responders throughout Erie County• Manage all contracts within the department, responsible for distribution and upload to the contract website• Participate in reviews/updates of the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and annexes, as well as the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for all municipalities within Erie County• Aid in declared disasters within Erie County, handling the FEMA reimbursement process, COVID operations/logistics, and providing on-site assistance at the Erie County Emergency Operations Center for numerous events• Lead all human resource activity for the department• Proficient in SAP (Human Resources and Materials Management modules) and DisasterLan (web-based Disaster Management Software). Show less

• Coordinated National Incident Management (NIMS) compliance throughout Erie County, working with the NYS Office of Emergency Management to schedule classes, generate certificates, visit and update NIMSCAST in the 44 Municipalities, and review plans• Supervised the NIMS County Instructors, planning and scheduling training courses, as well as handling human resource matters• Orchestrated the scanning of critical infrastructure using the LEICA C-10 Scan Station to preplan against possible… Show more • Coordinated National Incident Management (NIMS) compliance throughout Erie County, working with the NYS Office of Emergency Management to schedule classes, generate certificates, visit and update NIMSCAST in the 44 Municipalities, and review plans• Supervised the NIMS County Instructors, planning and scheduling training courses, as well as handling human resource matters• Orchestrated the scanning of critical infrastructure using the LEICA C-10 Scan Station to preplan against possible natural or man-made disasters• Aided local and state agencies with the department’s traffic management assets, mobile command posts, and radio communications• Deployed with the Western New York Incident Management team as a Supply Unit for Hurricanes Irene and Lee (Binghamton, NY) and a Facilities Unit for Superstorm Sandy (Long Island, NY) • Facilitated the FEMA reimbursement process for Hurricanes Irene and Lee (Binghamton, NY), Superstorm Sandy (Long Island, NY), and the Gowanda flooding (Gowanda, NY) Show less

• Assisted the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Disaster Preparedness on projects, updating plans, applying for and maintaining Homeland Security Grants (UASI, SHSP, SLETPP, PSIC, IECGP, Operation StoneGarden, Port Security, EOC, and All Hazard Mitigation)• Created and communicated agendas and minutes for various meetings throughout the department and to attendees • Supported human resource activities and personnel issues accordingly• Maintained Department databases for… Show more • Assisted the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Disaster Preparedness on projects, updating plans, applying for and maintaining Homeland Security Grants (UASI, SHSP, SLETPP, PSIC, IECGP, Operation StoneGarden, Port Security, EOC, and All Hazard Mitigation)• Created and communicated agendas and minutes for various meetings throughout the department and to attendees • Supported human resource activities and personnel issues accordingly• Maintained Department databases for Disaster Coordinators, Elected Officials, Emergency Services Advisory Boards, Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs• Assisted the Logistics Section Chief at the Emergency Operation Center during the October Storm in 2006, Hepatitis A Clinic, Flight 3407 and the Gowanda flooding• Inputted, reviewed and reconciled DisasterLan tickets with Erie County Purchasing and Budget Office for Flight 3407• Maintained Commissioners schedule of work and appointments• Coordinated communications from the Commissioner with the various divisions, department heads, and outside agencies Show less

• Acted as Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Fire Coordinator in management of the largest fire service training operation in New York State (Realized a 100% increase in facility usage annually)• Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of 22 different indoor and outdoor venues at three training academies (Total annual scheduled events exceeded 1,500 between the three training academies)• Supervised the 30 County Fire Instructors, creating their schedules, handling… Show more • Acted as Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Fire Coordinator in management of the largest fire service training operation in New York State (Realized a 100% increase in facility usage annually)• Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of 22 different indoor and outdoor venues at three training academies (Total annual scheduled events exceeded 1,500 between the three training academies)• Supervised the 30 County Fire Instructors, creating their schedules, handling personnel matters, and administration• Developed rosters, course materials and certificates for 95 courses completed by 17 state fire instructors in 2004• Maintained the training records database for 4,000+ firefighters and first responders• Coordinated and scheduled 25 county fire instructors for training evolutions• Developed a 30-page instruction manual on using the Firehouse Software Show less

• Directly responsible for all applicant needs including, but not limited to, analyzing eligibility requirements, relaying pertinent guidelines to applicants, scheduling, and distribution of program benefits

• Developed and created the Restaurant, Attraction and Shopping Guide for visiting conventions, resulting in an increased visibility of the CVB Membership• Responsible for all aspects of convention housing, most notably: National Guard Convention 900 Reservations 3,000 people National YMCA Convention 1086 Reservations 4,200 people Youth for Christ Convention 1130 Reservations 6,000 people• Coordinated telephone sales blitzes and direct mail/email campaigns aimed at… Show more • Developed and created the Restaurant, Attraction and Shopping Guide for visiting conventions, resulting in an increased visibility of the CVB Membership• Responsible for all aspects of convention housing, most notably: National Guard Convention 900 Reservations 3,000 people National YMCA Convention 1086 Reservations 4,200 people Youth for Christ Convention 1130 Reservations 6,000 people• Coordinated telephone sales blitzes and direct mail/email campaigns aimed at increasing sales leads, culminating in an increase of convention bookings by 48% in 2001• Offered a total solution for the client, including procurement/distribution of VIP gifts and welcome signs, organizing and staffing convention information booths, and traveling to other regions to increase attendance Show less