- Research, develop, analyze, and maintain emergency and disaster plans, policies, and procedures.- Plan, design, and execute disaster and emergency response and recovery exercises and training.- Recommend utilization of emergency response personnel, equipment and supplies during emergencies.- Coordinate the response to active emergencies and disasters from the County Emergency Operations Center or a Field Incident Command Post.- Develop and write reports and correspondence; and maintains and provides disaster and emergency information to representatives of government agencies, community groups, business organizations, and the public.- Develop and prepare emergency information sheets, brochures, procedures manuals, and checklists.- Assist and advise schools, industry groups, the public and various groups in disaster preparedness efforts and ensures readiness of emergency operations personnel, facilities, and equipment.- Communicate verbally, in writing, or through graphic representations with County management, staff, the public, organized groups, and representatives of various agencies.Participate in emergency exercises and assists in training emergency services workers.Operate emergency equipment communications systems and coordinates emergency response materials and personnel.- Serve on a rotational basis as a Duty Officer responsible for coordinating and monitoring the County's response to any emergency or disaster that impacts the Los Angeles County Operational Area.- Move supplies and equipment to facilitate information, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery efforts.

Cyber Surety (May 2018 - present)- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures- Protect clients, networks, data/voice systems, and databases from unauthorized activity- Identify potential cybersecurity threats and managing security violations.- Manage the overall Information Assurance (IA) program to include:• Communications security (COMSEC)• Emissions security (EMSEC)• Computer security (COMPUSEC) programs- Conduct IA risk and vulnerability assessments, ensure enterprise IA policies fully support all legal and regulatory requirements and ensure IA policies are applied in new and existing IT- Audit and enforce compliance initiatives, research security incidents, conduct IT forensic investigations, and keep up to date on the latest cybersecurity best practicesEmergency Management (Jan 2005 - May 2018)- Fourteen years of progressively increasing levels of responsibility in emergency management- Appointed as Emergency Management training section supervisor for a 1,000-personnel installation program- Well-versed in planning, developing, and reviewing installation emergency response plans and procedures- Proficient in map reading, hazard analysis, risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments- Conduct inventory and maintenance for over one million dollars in training and operational emergency response assets - Perform manual and computerized hazardous plume modeling to identify likely contaminated areas- Extensively trained and seasoned in the roles and responsibilities of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) duties

Essential Position Functions:- Participate in planning disaster/emergency preparedness projects and functions such as educational programs, training exercises, and other forms of preparedness.- Analyze and interpret State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster/emergency activities and advise County officials regarding compliance with such regulations.- Prepare reports and applications connected with Federal and State subventions for disaster/emergency preparedness planning, training, and operations.- Co-manage the staff notification system (Everbridge) for Public Health, ensuring staff are enrolled, and train emergency response staff on how to access and send out notifications and perform drills on a periodic basis.

➢ Conduct a wide range of studies and analyses of disaster services and emergency preparedness programs and plans as needed for the conduct of an effective exercise program➢ Develop exercises and drills using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) process to identify gaps and highlight opportunities for improvement with a concentration on Ebola response➢ Coordinate closely with internal and external partners to determine concepts and objectives required for the development of exercises focused on Ebola response➢ Identify, engage, convene and facilitate planning activities with other LAC departments, DPH, and community agencies, programs and resources to develop disaster and emergency strategies, objectives, plans and procedures to support LAC and DPH response during EVD and other emerging infectious diseases➢ Meet with planning and operations personnel to determine exercise needs➢ Review EVD response plans and recommend areas where exercise can be used for concept testing and evaluation➢ Develop applicable seminar, table top, functional, and full-scale exercises to include any partners, upon direction of the Director, using HSEEP practice and procedures

➢ Provide armed security for day-to-day operations, high-profile events, and historical NARA artifacts➢ Execute control center duties, such as: camera and remote monitoring, multi-agency, command, and control interfaces, and access control measures➢ Author detailed incident reports and maintain time-critical log of events➢ Created and marshaled implementation of daily security post rotation schedule, ensuring protection of critical areas at all times➢ Expertly produced standard operating procedure (SOP) notification protocol of proper authorities and security dispatching measures during an unknown substance response➢ Versed in multi-agency, cross-functional operational environments involving agencies such as the Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), local law enforcement, and medical response personnel➢ Accustomed to keeping good public relations with Library guests while upholding required security standards