Elias Banks
Field Operations Manager at Bethesda Urban Partnership- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Bethesda Urban Partnership
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Operations Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Implemented fleet management operations policies involving vehicle and equipment procurement, maintenance and repair. • Established safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. • Successfully managed and coordinated the daily operations of the field team, ensuring all staff members were properly trained and equipped with necessary resources to complete their tasks efficiently. • Negotiated contracts with third-party organizations providing services essential for successful completion of projects within specified time frames. • Facilitated regular communication between field personnel and corporate office staff regarding changes in company policies or procedures impacting employees in the field. • Provided guidance and support when resolving conflicts between vendors, clients, and field staff. Show less
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Tetra Tech
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Management Planner
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
• Served as Deputy Division Planner for California’s Dixie Fire recovery efforts • Reported to the Division Planner to plan daily operations for up to forty demolition, abatement, and tree removal crews • Coordinated biological, asbestos, archeological, and soil sampling surveys • Wrote and released the biweekly Incident Action Plan and led biweekly planning meetings • Led and supported the planning team with the other deputy division planner • Served as a liaison between various state government entities, numerous contractors, and the Incident Management Team Show less
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Harkcon, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Management Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
• Consulted on the creation and writing of a commercial emergency management plan and system, authoring multiple components of the plan • Researched all components of emergency management and crisis communications to create a robust document that can be utilized in multiple industries with minimal editing • Consulted on the creation and writing of a commercial emergency management plan and system, authoring multiple components of the plan • Researched all components of emergency management and crisis communications to create a robust document that can be utilized in multiple industries with minimal editing
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Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations and Public Realm Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
• Oversaw the public realm of the Golden Triangle BID, a 44-block area adjacent to the White House • Managed contracts with private businesses, the DC government, and the National Park Service • Coordinated with DDOT, DPW, and NPS to perform area improvement projects • Directed emergency communications and site presence during incidents • Supported emergency exercise planning seminars • Developed a post-incident response plan for the Golden Triangle cleaning and maintenance contractor • Monitored and responded to the 2020 and 2021 protests in and around downtown Washington, DC Show less
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Division21, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Project Manager
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
•Solicited and qualified subcontractor bids •Oversaw up to $10 million federal government construction contracts, and up to $16 million in combined projects simultaneously alongside the vice president of government contracts •Created project schedules, communicated with subcontractors to achieve objectives •Acted as a liaison between Division21 and owner •Performed on site supervision of construction projects. Responsibilities included contractor management, monitoring site safety, site security, and generation of daily logs and site photos Show less
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Environment, Health & Safety
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Workplace Safety Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
• Created workplace safety protocols and web-based summaries for the University of Wisconsin • Created workplace safety protocols and web-based summaries for the University of Wisconsin
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The Wisconsin Union Warehouse
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Warehouse Supervisor
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
•Managed the warehouse, warehouse student team, and truck fleet •Created and implemented a truck maintenance program •Managed the warehouse, warehouse student team, and truck fleet •Created and implemented a truck maintenance program
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U.S. Forest Service
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Lincoln, Montana, United States
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Forestry Aid - Fire (Wildland Firefighter)
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
• Fought wildfires in various situations, terrains, and fuel types • Obtained firsthand knowledge of emergency response and the incident command system • Fought wildfires in various situations, terrains, and fuel types • Obtained firsthand knowledge of emergency response and the incident command system
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Education
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Georgetown University
MPS, Emergency and Disaster Management -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science - BS, Forest Science