Emergency Management and Public Health Consultant

• Mar 2021 - Present

Emergency Management and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist

• Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

• Prioritize and complete multiple projects with competing deadlines in emergency management and public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) while collaborating in cross-functional teams• Conduct DuPage County Emergency Radio Network (DCERN) and Campus-Wide Alert System drills and disseminate mass emergency communications using Rave• Act as a liaison to first responders, hospital systems, and other community stakeholders• Serve as 24/7 Assistant Duty Officer responsible for monitoring for real-world incidents and activating EOC operations as necessary, on a rotating schedule• Spearhead COVID-19 emergency response within an Incident Command System including: -- Implemented non-congregate alternative housing for first responders-- Established and operated a drive-thru testing site completing up to 635 tests daily. Recruited and managed dozens of volunteer staff for more than 5,500 hours, saving over $138,000-- Author and revise two versions of the county Mass Vaccination Plans utilizing state guidance-- Planned and managed vaccine points of dispersal (POD), including drive-thru and walk-in models• Develop a formal orientation, on-boarding process, and training for new staff• Assist in writing weekly Incident Action Plans, daily situation reports, and supporting documents• Complete after-action reports/improvement plans (AAR/IP) to fulfill PHEP grant requirements• Apply research to Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updates and the writing of functional annexes• Scrutinize policy documents, contracts, and agreements to advise senior leadership

Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2020

• Produced quantitatively measurable improvement in student academic outcomes compared to peers across the District for three consecutive years• Created and implemented an engaging American history, civics, and government curriculum aligned with learning objectives presenting engaging lessons and lectures for up to 160 students• Selected to be one of four campus AVID instructors facilitating a course focused on academic, career, and personal achievement of at-risk studentsCampus and District Leadership Roles:-- Grade-Level Team Lead-- Student Teacher Supervisor-- Project GOAL New Teacher Mentor-- Campus Improvement Team-- AVID Program Campus Site Team-- District Digital Leadership Team

Security Officer

• Oct 2014 - May 2016

• Upgraded incident reporting system by converting a paper-based process into a digital entry platform, thereby streamlining workflow and integrating communications and records retention• Dispatched units and directed emergency response coordinating with other agencies• Executed first response and critical incident management procedures• Conducted building evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures for drills and real-world incidents• Employed verbal de-escalation to resolve conflict• Conducted investigations by interviewing individuals and reviewing video surveillance• Monitored multiple building and grounds areas with CCTV feeds and C*Cure access systems

Emergency Management Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Fostered collaborative relationships and maintained two-way communication to complete a project upgrading an antique vehicle used for public education and outreach while reducing licensing and production costs by 75%• Evaluated a full-scale active shooter exercise conducted on the campus of a local university• Assisted in deploying strategic supplies during an EOC activation for a major flooding event

Vice President

• Sep 2010 - May 2014

• Planned and managed multiple annual events, including programs with over 3,000 participants • Contributed to a successful bid to host a regional SWACURH conference and lead a planning workgroup to develop a local transportation plan and address logistic challenges• Coordinated with local law enforcement to develop security and emergency plans for events• Allocated organization budget, tracked expenditures, and completed purchasing orders• Supervised 5 executive staff to further organizational goals providing • Served as liaison between organizations, stakeholders, and outside organizations while actively advocating for on-campus resident students• Represented the University at three national and regional conferences providing input to NACURH and SWACURH leadership while acquiring skills and knowledge to utilize upon return to campus• Improved organizational efficiency with clear responsibilities, policies, and procedures for staff• Directly advised administrators in implementing University policy to comply with state legislation• Trained new staff and volunteers through a series of workshops and a week-long conference

Clerk

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

With over 150 attorneys, Kean Miller is the largest full-service law firm in Baton Rouge and among the largest in the State of Louisiana. Kean Miller serves clients in numerous industries including Fortune 500 companies.• Took initiative to improve workflow by creating and maintaining databases to streamline information tracking and sharing• Supported a team of paralegals, legal secretaries, and attorneys to compile and create case information for corporate law cases.• Casework primarily focused on disaster loss claims from the Bayou Corne (LA) Sinkhole and land acquisition.• Arranged and systematized case files and documents with keen attention to detail.• Analyzed legal documents and lawyer correspondence.