Spencer Hawkins, CEM, MEP, MS

Emergency Management Director at Macon-Bibb County Government
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(386) 825-5501
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Macon, Georgia, United States, GE
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Alyssa I. Folts, CBCP

Spencer leads by example and displays adaptability and flexibility quickly prioritizing incidents and business impacts. During crisis event/incidents he has demonstrated the ability to lead a diverse group of business leaders to obtain the necessary information pertinent to the incident and also assign crucial action items after meetings. He considers the

Eric Kant ∴

Spencer is a fantastic person to work with, he is earnest, ardent, and focused. He has deep vision and honesty which is emboldened with passion for what is right to get the job completed. He is a man to have on your side.

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Credentials

  • Master Exercise Practitioner
    FEMA
    Jun, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Development Series (PDS)
    FEMA
    Apr, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
    FEMA
    Aug, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
    International Association of Emergency Managers
    Sep, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Emergency Management Director
      • Dec 2015 - Present

      o Leads and coordinates emergency management activities for Macon-Bibb County, including all county departments and applicable community, state, and federal partners.o Manages the emergency management staff and coordinates with emergency management volunteer organizations. o Coordinates county personnel and community partners that comprise the Emergency Support Function (ESF) Staffo Manages the emergency management agency's operational budget, including federal and state grants.o Provides disaster awareness and training for residents and visitors of Macon-Bibb Countyo Led the county response for Hurricane Irma which included storm response, shelter operations for over 700 evacueeso Managed the $2.8 M FEMA Public Assistance (PA) process for Hurricane Irmao Lead county sheltering operations in response to Tropical Storm Matthewo Developed and led the Central Georgia Sheltering Taskforce Show less

    • Emergency Management Deputy Director
      • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

      o Assist the EMA Director in the management of the Emergency Management Agencyo Respond to call-outs under both natural and manmade emergencies as a key leader in the management of the EMA.o Act in the capacity of the Director in their absence and assists Director with preparation of annual budgets.o Ensures emergency management staff and emergency support functions personnel are trained and prepared for operations before, during and after a disaster.o Manages the Hazard Mitigation Plan and Planning Committee Events.o Maintains the emergency warning systems for public notification before, during and after disaster impact.o Partner with the Director in the management of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) grants.o Assist in the preparation of Local Emergency Operations Plan and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure ability of the agency to respond to various types and degrees of disaster which may affect the community Show less

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Planning Officer
      • Oct 2010 - May 2017

      o Coordinates with IRCT command staff to develop plans for deployed medical and health assetso Analyze and fulfill resource requirements from deployed assetso Provide strategic overview to command team on current mission progress and future operational planning

    • Logistics Section Officer / PIO
      • Apr 2004 - Oct 2010

      o Managed all equipment and supply operations during all phases of operations and deploymento Ensured the deployment of disaster response team equipment and supervised the issuance of medical supplieso Deployed to New Orleans, LA, Gulfport, MS, and Miami, FL in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Ritao Provided team logistical support during the 56th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC

  • PNC
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President of Crisis Management
      • Sep 2013 - Mar 2015

      o Management of preparedness and response efforts for multiple storms during the 2013/2014 winter storm season which included emergency communications to facilities and branches, managing crisis staff schedules, and coordination with multiple departments within the company o Coordinated the response to the 2013 Target Stores Data Breach and subsequent retail store data breaches. o Collaborated with internal technology departments on multiple cyber security events o Developed corporate wide policies and procedures for the Enterprise Crisis Management department Show less

  • GAP Solutions, Inc.
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Program Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

      o Developed a new emergency management department for GAP Solutions that included a business development and growth strategy for contact and acquisition of new clients and contract partners o Managed 20 employees that supported multiple federal clients at secured locations throughout the Washington, DC metro area and ensured compliance with contract statement of work o Developed new policies and standard operating procedures for DHHS client and ensured alignment with federal guidelines and policies o Advised senior DHHS leadership on the effectiveness of recovery procedures to be used during disaster events Show less

  • Battelle
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Emergency Manager
      • May 2009 - Jul 2012

      o Provided emergency management expertise and guidance to the Army during development and execution of a new emergency management branch o Developed funding methodology and managed the materiel requirements and project milestones for the $225 million Army Emergency Management Modernization Program o Authored major sections of Army policy AR 525-27 and Department of Defense (DoD) policy DoDI 6055.17 o Represented the Army on the DoD 2009 Ft. Hood Shooting Emergency Response Working Group and DoD Emergency Management Steering Group Show less

  • NC4
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emergency Management Consultant
      • Jun 2004 - May 2009

      Train new users on the implementation and use of the E-Team system in their emergency operations center. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for disaster activations or training exercises. Trained over 100 State of Georgia first responder personnel in the operational use of E-Team software during the International G-8 Summit on Sea Island Georgia. Worked with other E-Team personnel for support and training of E-Team software in use by FBI and other federal agencies. Train new users on the implementation and use of the E-Team system in their emergency operations center. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for disaster activations or training exercises. Trained over 100 State of Georgia first responder personnel in the operational use of E-Team software during the International G-8 Summit on Sea Island Georgia. Worked with other E-Team personnel for support and training of E-Team software in use by FBI and other federal agencies.

  • City of Orlando
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Emergency Manager
      • Dec 2003 - May 2009

      o Managed operational aspects of the City of Orlando Office of Emergency Management o Led the EOC during activations for Hurricanes Charley (2004), Frances (2004), Jeanne(2004) and Tropical Storms Ernesto (2006) and Fay (2008) o Managed the day to day EOC technology and facility requirements o Coordinated with city and outside agency staff who served as the Emergency Support Function (ESF) personnel during times of EOC disaster activation o Managed operational aspects of the City of Orlando Office of Emergency Management o Led the EOC during activations for Hurricanes Charley (2004), Frances (2004), Jeanne(2004) and Tropical Storms Ernesto (2006) and Fay (2008) o Managed the day to day EOC technology and facility requirements o Coordinated with city and outside agency staff who served as the Emergency Support Function (ESF) personnel during times of EOC disaster activation

  • All Hands Consulting
    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emergency Management Consultant
      • May 2004 - Dec 2006

      Member of consulting team that is developing training and operational procedures for development of City of Miami's new emergency management division. Responsible for training City of Miami emergency response personnel on E-Team software. Member of consulting team that is developing training and operational procedures for development of City of Miami's new emergency management division. Responsible for training City of Miami emergency response personnel on E-Team software.

  • Florida Health
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Emergency Response Advisor
      • May 2002 - Dec 2003

      o Served as the state's representative within the nine county central Florida region that included the cities of Orlando, Cape Canaveral, Lakeland, Daytona Beach, and Vero Beach o Utilized emergency management and local government knowledge to improve communication between county health departments, local public safety agencies, and the state o Represented the state on inter-agency such as the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) steering committee and the Strategic National Stockpile Program committee which planned for emergency pharmaceutical distribution to 2.5 million citizens and visitors o Designed and delivered training courses to local public safety agencies on topics such as bio-terrorism, hurricane preparedness, and public health emergency response Show less

  • Orange County Government
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Emergency Management Special Projects Coordinator
      • Jan 2000 - May 2002

      o Responded at the Orange County EOC for ten days following September 11, 2001 and provided information coordination and technology support o Managed SARA Title III Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Program including review of over 100 different facilities' emergency operations plans, inspected their on-site response capabilities and storage of dangerous chemicals o Wrote training course for EOC information management software and trained over 200 people o Participated in the design of $1.2 million EOC for utilization during 24 x 7 emergency operations Show less

Education

  • University of Central Florida
    Master of Science, Criminal Justice
    2002 - 2009
  • University of Central Florida
    Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
    1998 - 2002

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