Emergency Manager

• Mar 2016 - Present

Emergency Management Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

Emergency Management Specialist

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

Developed and disseminated first comprehensive emergency operations plan for the university utilizing industry best practices from DOE, FEMA, IACLEA, and others. Also implemented first Area, Floor, and Facility Warden Program to support Cal/OSHA Emergency Action Plan program. Trained Hazardous Materials Technician and responsible for creation and maintenance of Hazardous Materials Spill Response Team. WebEOC administrator that coordinates training for over 300 users, board building, and database maintenance. Maintain and upgrade campus emergency mass notification system. Develop training and exercises for first responders, EOC staff, and on-campus departments. Ensure emergency management program is aligned with industry standards, including NFPA 1600 and EMAP. Show less

Associate - Homeland Security and Program Management

• Aug 2009 - Sep 2012

Served as a core planning team member on the first of its kind Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Emergency Response Plan with FEMA Region IX, including participating on task forces created to return essential services to the region after a large event. Fostered close coordination between local, state, federal, and Tribal entities as well as the private sector. Assisted in the writing of the final plan, including sections on Search and Rescue operations, Port reconstitution, Health and Medical Services, and Air Operations. Wrote and delivered project proposals for local, state,and federal governments, including project scope, staffing, task execution, and cost in addition to other business development activities. Supported numerous emergency management and business continuity contracts at the local, state, and Federal level, including course development and delivery for the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), exercise support for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP), EOC section-specific trainings, and full spectrum project management. Show less

Graduate Technician

• Feb 2008 - Aug 2009

Coordinated numerous public awareness and outreach campaigns to increase readiness across the County, including applying for and managing more than $250,000 in contributions from private companies. Coordinated CERT drills to strengthen coordination with County response in regards to volunteer and donation management. Coordinated county participation in full scale Golden Guardian exercise, including MSEL development, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. Coordinated numerous public awareness and outreach campaigns to increase readiness across the County, including applying for and managing more than $250,000 in contributions from private companies. Coordinated CERT drills to strengthen coordination with County response in regards to volunteer and donation management. Coordinated county participation in full scale Golden Guardian exercise, including MSEL development, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation.