Kristen O'Hare
Public Information Assistant I Emergency Management Officer at Fort Worth Fire Department- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainer
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)Nov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Amateur Radio (HAM) Technician
Federal Communications CommissionDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
SkyWarn Advanced Spotter Training
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Experience
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Fort Worth Fire Department
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Information Assistant I Emergency Management Officer
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Sep 2018 - Present
Public Information Assistant | Social Media Coordinator | EOC Training Coordinator | Duty Officer | Custodian of Records | NIMS Compliance Officer for the City of Fort Worth Responsible for all training (FEMA/NIMS, Quarterly, etc) for the Joint Emergency Operations Center. Creates and maintains social media content for the Fort Worth OEM platforms both blue skies and gray skies. Coordinates with City Departments and External Partners to create training plans, programs and presentations to ensure everyone is in compliance. Rotates as on-call OEM Duty Officer working planned special events and unplanned monitoring/activations. Show less
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DDC Public Affairs
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Consultant
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Jun 2012 - Present
Independent Research Consultant that produces quarterly reports for state assignments reviewing State House, State Senate, Federal Seats and statewide offices as well as all Committees within each State Legislature. The standing assignments are during non-election years. During election years the assignments multiply to include research of candidates for both primaries and general elections. I conduct research and input my findings into a database that is customized specifically for DDC Advocacy. This position requires self-discipline, multi-tasking, knowledge of government and it's respective offices, the ability to be detail oriented, working as a team remotely and completing all reports by strict deadlines. Show less
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American Red Cross NTX
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Disaster Program Manager
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Responsible for the implementation of the disaster services program in the M3 territory of the North Texas Region. I lead and manage a primarily volunteer team responsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness, response,and recovery programs in the DFW area. I ensure the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers in each of the program support functional areas of the disaster cycle in order to meet the needs of our area. I operate as a part of the Disaster Management Cycle processes. I am responsible for local preparation, response and recovery management as well as management of government partnerships within the M3 North Texas territory. Show less
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Audio Visual Archivist Assistant
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Worked under the direction of the Senior Audio Visual Archivist and former White House photographer. Responsibilities included digitizing VHS, BetaCam, BetaMax and MiniDV through Premiere Pro software; digitizing audio cassettes to digital wav files; fulfilling FOIA requests through private citizens as well as news organizations; photo research and selection for Museum and Library exhibits, the Office of the President George W. Bush, and the Bush Center; working with the producers of ESPN's "First Pitch" 30 for 30 documentary to produce still images and archival footage; and other various tasks and projects involving the preservation of the AV collection. Show less
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Ryman Hospitality Properties
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Museum Curatorial Assistant (Grand Ole Opry)
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May 2011 - Apr 2014
Preventive preservation, collections management (accessioning, de-accessioning, and assessment reports), exhibit design, conservation, research, PastPerfect software certified. Preventive preservation, collections management (accessioning, de-accessioning, and assessment reports), exhibit design, conservation, research, PastPerfect software certified.
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Personal Archivist
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Developed personal archival system for country artist, Trace Adkins; worked in the conservation and restoration of water damaged and fire damaged photographs and items after June 2011 home fire. Developed personal archival system for country artist, Trace Adkins; worked in the conservation and restoration of water damaged and fire damaged photographs and items after June 2011 home fire.
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Freelance
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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State and Federal Campaign Staff
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2009
Served as Press Secretary, Campaign Manager, Congressional Liaison and Speechwriter for several campaigns within the State of Tennessee as well as Federal races. In between elections cycles, I served as a Legislative Aide with the Tennessee State Legislature. Served as Press Secretary, Campaign Manager, Congressional Liaison and Speechwriter for several campaigns within the State of Tennessee as well as Federal races. In between elections cycles, I served as a Legislative Aide with the Tennessee State Legislature.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Belmont University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, History -
2010 - 2012
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts, Public History/ Museum Management
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