Motivated and experienced Senior Disaster Recovery Consultant. Educated in both the Public and Individual Assistance programs within FEMA operations. Knowledge of Federal policy, law and regulation pertaining to disaster recovery. His expertise, education, and experience make him a valuable asset to any recovery team.Recent titles• Senior Disaster Recovery Consultant• Project Specialist• Public Assistance Coordinator• Community Relations SpecialistKey Job Functions• Participated in regular FEMA meetings by providing updates on work status• Support and guidance on assessing damaged facilities, and grant formulation to ensure smooth delivery of the program to Applicants• Coordinated and supported the implementation of disaster recovery services and programs and analyzingcapabilities to enable program delivery and performance• Managed disaster procedural components of emergency management programs and activities during recovery operations• Performed accurate quantification and detailed description of disaster related damageCompleted sketches of sites to supplement photographs and capture profile and cross-sectional perspectives• Conducted site inspections and damage assessments of disaster-related damaged infrastructure with Applicant and DHS• Collaborated with the State and local governments to develop Damages Descriptions (DDD), scopes of work (SOW) and cost estimates used in the restoration of damaged infrastructure and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures• Worked with the State and local governments to come to an agreement on damage descriptions, scopes of work, and cost estimates• Assisted with administering the programs and plans that impacts the delivery of disaster recovery servicessupporting individuals and communities affected by disasters• Evaluated substantive recommendations regarding efficiency issues and major administrative aspects of disaster recovery operations• Identified need for and engaged technical specialists and environmental/historic preservation compliance specialists when appropriate throughout the program delivery process• Aided in the relief efforts of Hurricane Maria for the citizens of Puerto Rico by working with one of the largest PNP hospitals in the region to where the damages were estimated at over $45 million• Worked on a team of more than 180 to assist 1,165 New York State applicants to document 4,553 Projectworksheets, totaling an estimated $5.5 billion in eligible damages to date