Experience

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  Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Logistics Section Chief

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  City of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Emergency Planner

    • May 2023 - Feb 2024
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Parallel Networks

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Intelligence and Strategic Communications

    • Jun 2020 - Feb 2022
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Created websites and creative digital media for a 501(c)(3) organization. Created and collaborated on written communication and documents for grants and government contracts. Performed data analysis for coding on extremist studies and investigated and monitored multi-platform social media accounts for extremist content. Strategically communicated in writing and orally with collaborating organizations, collected and cross-linked data in support of Department of Homeland Security projects, and assisted in grant proposal development and management.

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  Penn State University

  • Graduate Student

    • 2019 - May 2021

    Master of Professional Studies: Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

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  Editorial Consultant

  • Editorial Consultant

    • Feb 2014 - 2019

    Performed consulting on spelling, grammar, punctuation corrections, guidance, and tailoring to professional and technical works using strict attention to detail. Engaged in heavy copy editing and any editorial requirements, to include academic style formatting changes. Ensured the Client’s authorial integrity is maintained by succinctly proposing, but not implementing, editorial changes that routinely resulted in effectively delivered creative solutions and well-written products.

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  Salute to Spouses

  • Military Column Author

    • Jul 2013 - 2019

    Editorial Military Spouse columnist for Bryant and Stratton College's Salute to Spouses program. Wrote bimonthly articles related to the rigors of being a military spouse and full time student, as well as instructional material on various academic methodologies and military and government-related content.

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  Picerne Military Housing

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

  • Resident Relocation Specialist

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
    • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

    Performed Resident Services, to include the administration of housing assignment activities and fostering continued positive relations with incoming and existing residents. Worked consistently with maintenance and neighborhood operation team members to ensure all homes were clean, functional and aesthetic. Provided reliable and efficient housing services to Military families, while remaining within company operating procedures and Army regulations. Promoted to Leasing and Relocation Assistant Manager to aid in the record breaking set up and expansion of privatized on post housing on Aberdeen Proving Ground. Directly contributed to the interviewing of staff to guarantee maximum team potential. Worked tirelessly to complete the fastest privatized housing takeover to date, including providing support for Town Hall meetings and resident events. Created, implemented and employed various processes and spreadsheets to maintain accountability of all documents and inventory to ensure the fluidity of leasing procedures.

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  John Randolph Medical Center

  • Hopewell, Virginia, United States

  • Financial Counselor

    • Mar 2008 - May 2009
    • Hopewell, Virginia, United States

    Performed Emergency Room registration. Welcomed patient and family members in a professional manner. Secured all necessary signatures from legally responsible parties for treatments, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits and payment of services. Assisted patients with payment arrangements, charity applications, and State and Government aid to maintain patient positive patient relations and maximum monetary return to the facility. Managed patients on a case by case basis while working with Patient Advocacy and utilization review to guarantee maximum healthcare efficiency. Completed financial analysis, provided estimates to physicians and patients, and collected patient liabilities. Consistently received, receipted, and maintained payments from patients and corporations in return for hospital services. Received and receipted payments from patients for services rendered. Prepared daily deposits and maintained the integrity of the cash drawer. Processed patient charts according to paperwork flow needs and established productivity standards. Received training from HCA educators in a wide variety of Patient Access and Corporate policy aspects.

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  US Army

  • Base Defense Communications Liaison

    • Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

    Forward Operating Base Complex Q-West, Iraq: Received and transmitted over 500 verbal and written messages daily. Ensured all convoys met combat readiness requirements. Directed security operations to assure the safety of over 5,000 service members, Coalition Forces and civilian personnel. Performed tower and gate guard security manning individual and crew served weapons ensuring base security. Responsible for assigning and accounting for sensitive material (weapons, classified communication information, et cetera) for perimeter guard personnel. Controlled three firing ranges and an explosive ordnance detonation ranges. Tracked Quick Response Forces within Battle Space. Maintained position and status information for all combat assigned personnel and their weapons. Created Standard Operating Procedures for motor pool and weapon control teams. Monitored and documented all convoy movement on and off the base.

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  United States Army

  • Transportation/Food Service Logistics

    • Jul 2005 - Aug 2006

    Simultaneously ran both administrative food service and transportation sections for a fueling Company, including all food support requests and all movement documentation for training and support missions, pre-deployment training and Hurricane Katrina Relief operations. Managed logistical activities for the "South Bound Trooper" exercise which moved over 5,000 pieces of fueling equipment from Fort Lee to Louisiana. Responsible for all training equipment and gave classes focused on deployment skills (arms, RPG simulators, search procedures, convoy procedures, vehicle towing procedures, radio procedures, etc).

  • Food Service Specialist

    • Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

    Ensured all meals were properly prepared, cooked, and served to achieve maximum flow of personnel through facility while maintaining a positive dining experience for soldiers and civilians. Responsible for the preparation and cooking of three meals a day, including all breakfast foods, salad bar items, short order, meats, starches, vegetables, sandwich bar, dessert items and beverages. Maintained a squad of four soldiers, including personal and professional issues and monthly performance reviews. Mentored new soldiers to make their transition into an Active Duty Army facility as smooth as possible and gave constant on the job training to ensure the success of the mission. All soldiers trained were proficient in required duties in a minimal amount of time.

  • Rations Supervisor

    • Apr 2004 - May 2005

    Afghanistan: Cooked for 3,000 people per meal from a tent, assisted in the building and implementation of a hard-sided facility. Ration supervision: Ordered all meats, vegetables, canned foods, combat rations, breads, desserts, etc.. Supervised use of all foods and equipment, monitored temperatures, planned meals with a 21 day projection, maintained nine food storage units, checked temperatures and supervised maintenance on reefers. Anticipated camp population variation when forecasting future food needs. Responsible for managing a 40 member Afghani National labor team, including hiring, medical welfare, identification badging, and labor scheduling. Mass Casualty Team member: Provided emergency medical care for physical trauma and psychological issues for soldiers, coalition forces and local nationals.

  • Food Service Specialist

    • Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

    Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and all equipment, including sanitation for both cold and dry storage areas. Served as a team leader, granted two Philip A Connelly Awards.

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  United States Army Best Small Garrison Dining Facility" and "Best Small Garrison Dining Facility

  • Food Service Specialist

    • Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

    Prepared all holiday meals for post Command teams, their families as well as single soldiers thereby ensuring that all soldiers had enjoyable holiday meals away from home. Responsible for the preparation and cooking of three meals a day, including all breakfast foods, salad bar items, short order, meats, starches, vegetables, sandwich bar, dessert items, and beverages. Responsible for the checks, services, and maintenance of two Light Medium Tactical Vehicles and one Mobile Kitchen Trailer. Assisted in the implementation of the AFMIS hardware, programming, and utilization. Employed firm knowledge of recipes, serving sizes, and calorie counts to create full service menus with a 21 day projection.