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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Provide overall administrative direction for the day-to-day operations of the County's Emergency Management Operation, projects, services, and facilities in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to direct critical resources and make decisions that support the citizens of Bernalillo County.Manage the efforts of all county departments in the preparation of contingency plans, hazard plans, and other operational plans that support the citizens of Bernalillo County/City of Albuquerque. Oversee the coordination and development of All-Hazard plans for the effective deployment of resources to protect lives, health, and public and private properties from the effects of disasters, including acts of terrorism.Serve as the County Manager's representative during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation to direct critical resources and staff in response to disasters within Bernalillo County, surrounding counties, or the state of New Mexico. Respond 24/7 to requests for support from federal, state, and county agencies.Develop, implement, and coordinate programs, policies, procedures, guidelines, and objectives for emergency management. Manage the department's budget and perform supervisory duties for administrative and operational personnel.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Planned and led comprehensive discussion-based and performance-based exercises to validate emergency response capabilities to all-hazards in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Over thirty successful exercises resulted in timely correction of deficiencies for over forty agencies.Supervised, managed, and mentored two planning specialists in daily operations and the maintenance and implementation of the county's all-hazards emergency management plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, and the Continuity of Operations Plan.Served as the primary grant writer for the Bernalillo County Department of Emergency Management, securing $2M+ in funding to support critical response capabilities, including SWAT equipment, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) detection devices, and helicopter enhancements.

United States

Cobalt Planning provides Emergency Management planning, training and exercise support to Federal, Tribal, State and Local Governments, Non-governmental Organizations and Private Industry.

As an Adjunct Instructor with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, I have contributed to the development of highly skilled professionals in the field. I have served as the lead instructor for over 50 State Sponsored Classes, including courses such as ICS 300, ICS 400, G-191, and G-2300. Additionally, I have developed virtual programs of instruction for these courses, expanding accessibility to students across the country and Canada.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

I have held various leadership roles supporting domestic disaster response efforts. I leverage my expertise in disaster mitigation, response, and recovery to enhance capacity, coordinate operations, and provide training. As a Clay Hunt Fellow, I completed a comprehensive leadership development program, creating a training module on leader communication while overseeing multiple projects within an onboarding program.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Successfully administered and oversaw the allocation of over $5 million in Federal Preparedness Grants to local Emergency Management programs annually, overseeing more than 50 individual projects and ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.Displayed exceptional leadership and versatility by assuming critical roles such as Planning Section Chief, Operations Section Chief, and Director at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during State and Federal Declared Disasters. Exercised a meticulous eye for detail while reviewing and enhancing over 12 Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) of local programs, guaranteeing their adherence to State and Federal requirements.

White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Coordinated comprehensive law enforcement support across the entire 3,200 square miles of the missile range, overseeing roadblocks, evacuations, and other critical operations for approximately 280 missions annually without any security breaches.

Fort Detrick, Md

Led a 10-person patrol squad and a 26-person Special Reaction Team as a Lead Police Officer, overseeing key national security facilities including USAMRMC, USAMRIID, NCI-Frederick, NICBR, and NIBC, successfully passing all annual team assessments and certifications.

Maryland

Deployed to Q-West, Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom, leading a team of personnel in company headquarters section and providing support to over 130 soldiers. Conducted multiple operations, including reconnaissance patrols, route overwatch, and dismounted patrols in nearby villages, earning the Combat Infantryman's Badge for actions.

Master'S Degree, Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Vanguard Executive Crisis.

National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, Emergency Management

National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Emergency Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Criminal Justice/Police Science

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