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Kissimmee, FL, US

Work closely with FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) staff to conduct community based exercises that evaluate state and local response activities against established plans, procedures and FEMA guidance for simulated emergency events at nuclear power plants. Work includes interpreting unique FEMA REP guidelines and requirements, observing.

Ellicott City

Assisted Howard County, Maryland with recovery efforts related to the May 2018 Ellicott City flood event. Work included: leading the County Coordinating Functions engaged in the flood recovery; supporting local residents and businesses returning and rebuilding in the damaged areas; working with VOAD and other non-profit groups assisting in recovery.

Kissimmee, Florida

As the Director of Emergency Management for Osceola County, Florida, I was responsible for managing all aspects of a comprehensive Emergency Management program for this rapidly growing central Florida county of 325,000 residents and over 1 Million tourists annually. Having led the county's response and recovery to several unique and significant disasters.

• As a Project Manager for ICF International, I had the opportunity to manager projects of many different scopes and size for a variety of clients from small communities to large federal, commercial, and international.
• Development of training and exercise programs for a variety of local, state and federal agencies including FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. Developed and delivered numerous training and exercise programs for.
• Managed a project team that provided support to FEMA’s National Integration Center for PPD-8 Implementation and the development of FEMA's Core Capabilities.
• Managed a project to develop a nation-wide Interoperable Communications Plan for Amtrak.
• Managed a 911 Feasibility Study project for the country of the Dominican Republic
• Provided management support to numerous Public Health projects for local, state and federal clients

Fairfax, VA

As a Sr. Associate with ICF, I was tasked to provide consulting services to local, state and Federal clients in the full spectrum of homeland security and emergency management.

• As the Emergency Manager for Seminole County, Florida, I was responsible for managing all aspects of a comprehensive Emergency Management program for this central Florida county of 405,000 persons. His responsibilities.
• Developed goals, objectives, policies, procedures and strategic direction for the county’s emergency management program
• Worked with local business and industry to develop Emergency Management and business continuity programs
• Managed budgets and homeland security and emergency management grants for planning, training and exercises
• Represented the county on a number of public forums related to emergency management and homeland security
• Led preparation and response efforts to a variety of natural and man-made disasters

• As a Fire Battalion Chief, served as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management. In this role, managed all aspects of the county's Emergency Management program and Emergency Operations Center including:
• Developed goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the county's comprehensive emergency management program
• Wrote and maintained an all-hazards comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan
• Maintained and directed the county’s Emergency Operations Center including actions necessary to sustain 24/7 operations
• Managed budgets and several million dollars in homeland security and emergency management grants
• Oversaw procurement, training and deployment of WMD/Terrorism response and mitigation equipment

Howard County, MD

Oversaw the response to a variety of fire, rescue, hazmat and EMS emergencies. Spearheaded and managed a variety of departmental programs including the departments Community Relations Unit, Fleet Services Division and it's successful effort to become one of the first Fire Departments in the United States to be accredited.

College Park, MD

Delivered fire and rescue training programs to public and private sector clients.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

As an FMF Corpsman, provided medical support to the U.S. Marine Reserve Unit, 4th Combat Engineering Battalion in Baltimore, MD.

Education record

Bachelors, Business Management

Associate'S Degree, Fire Protection Technology

Education record