Experience

Ohio Emergency Management Agcy

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disaster Service Consultant 2

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  For assigned counties, provides guidance & assistance to local governments in establishment & funding of emergency management program. Coordinates and monitors the agency's participation in federal preparedness grant programs to include monitoring subgrantees through site visits or desk reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements (to include expenditures, pay-ins, procurement, equipment inventory, relevant policies & procedures); perform special monitoring procedures for unusual or special circumstances upon request; maintain monitoring files to document all testing, correspondence, and other items related to the visit; document testing on pre-established forms and checklists and prepare correspondence relative to the visit to include monitoring reports; analyze and interpret information reviewed or obtained during monitoring process or feedback to report; follow-up on any corrective action; and provide feedback or input to agency to assist in decision making or for inclusion in the monitoring plan. Coordinate with the appropriate personnel (Fiscal & Preparedness Grants Branch, Administrative Officer, Field Support, Operations Section, etc.) on any issues or items identified during monitoring and potential follow-up or non-compliance. Conducts research, attends grant management trainings and reviews grant requirements; provides technical assistance to assist subgrantees with concerns or challenges with grant requirements and regulations; reviews and comments on federal and state laws and regulations regarding impact on the state of Ohio; assist in the development or identification of tools to utilize as best practices by subgrantees to be in compliance with grant requirements; and assist with grants management trainings to include grants compliance, best practices, and monitoring issues. Show less



Ohio Department of Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planner 3

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

  Primarily responsible for the planning of timely distribution of large quantities of medicines and medical supplies to protect Ohioans and neighboring communities if there is a public health emergency (terrorist attack, flu outbreak, earthquake).I act as the project leader and/or principle liaison to design and develop plans, procedures and protocols for the Medical Materiel and Asset Management (MMAM) Unit within the Office of Health Preparedness (OHP).I assist in planning, coordinating and conducting statewide training to local health department (LHD) staff and other organizations to support the MMAM Unit initiatives. I work with local health partners to develop plans, after action reports/corrective action plans and table-top and functional exercises. I participate in drills and exercises of state and local emergency plans. I provide planning for exercises related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) programs and work with outside contractors on development of SNS trainings, tabletops, functional and full scale exercises, as needed. I assist in the development of strategies for coordinating plans and training for recovery operations associated with the recovery of federal SNS assets. I develop and use evaluation procedures to determine effectiveness of local and state training on SNS and CRI plans. I assist in the development of SNS training plans and procedures that detail program activities. I provide technical assistance and present educational training programs. I represent the MMAM Unit/BPHP in meetings with other state and federal partners, LHD's and in public meetings. I assist with the CHEMPACK program as needed and participate in CHEMPACK sustainment activities. Show less

• WIC Vendor Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  Was responsible for processing vendor contract applications on an ongoing basis. Analyzed vendor applications to determine if applicants met requirements for program authorization. Assisted in the drafting of contracts. Monitored and evaluated progress of local projects and vendors through statistical reports, telephone contacts, and on-site monitoring visits to meet federal regulations as well as state policies and procedures. Assisted in the planning, coordination, and implementation of overt vendor compliance monitoring-related activities (e.g., stocking requirements, site visits, new vendor site visits, payment information, remedial trainings and written and verbal communication with local, state, vendors, third parties.) Recommended vendor application approvals/disapprovals, according to established policy and assisted in the coordination of these approval/disapproval notifications with the ODH's Legal Services. Acted as a program consultant on a statewide basis for local WIC projects and vendor community to determine special training needs, and/or operational needs. Provided program consultation to a specific number of counties (projects and vendors located within) as requiring technical assistance in the areas of training, operational needs, complaint resolution, and contracting issues (e.g., evaluation, training, inspections, approval/denial of contracts, and monitoring of contracts.) Show less



Ohio Department of Transportation

• United States
• Transportation Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planner 1

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2010

  Reviewed, analyzed & approved Requests for Proposals, Service Contracts & Service Provider Contracts. Assisted in the drafting of grant applications/proposals. Reviewed & recommended the approval/denial of grant applications. Processed approved grant applications in accordance with state & federal policies & procedures. Monitored & evaluated rural transit systems' grant implementation progress for federal & state program compliance by analyzing statistical reports & quarterly invoice reconciliations & through written/verbal communication & on-site visits. Worked with established ODOT Vehicle Term Contract vendors to order vehicles & ensure contract compliance. Reviewed & updated monthly project reports. Reviewed quarterly operating data reports & invoices to determine overpayment, underpayment & any necessary budget revisions were necessary. Provided program consultation to assigned grant recipients regarding operational needs & contract issues. Assisted in planning, coordinating & providing technical assistance, determining training/operational needs, creating training presentations/materials & conducting trainings designed to educate sub grantees about program policies & the proper completion of grant application forms. Acted as a liaison between grant recipients & vehicle vendors regarding the acquisition of vehicles. Responded to written/telephone inquiries from vendors/sub grantees. Assisted with complaint/dispute resolution between sub grantees & their clients, as needed. Compiled, entered, analyzed & maintained program information in a database system to ensure accuracy, Reviewed and approved brochure revisions. Compiled statistics, wrote reports & drafted correspondence summarizing the analysis of operating data reports & site visits. Reviewed & proposed updates to the Rural Transit Manual, as necessary. Show less



Delaware County

• delaware, ohio

• Child Support Enforcement Case Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  Prepared for & provided testimony during court hearings. Worked with agency attorneys during witness preparation. Analyzed & interpreted Ohio Revised Code to ensure proper child support enforcement. Managed a caseload of more than 500 child support/spousal support cases. Performed case audits to ensure proper charges & payments. Created & maintained files (computer & hard copy). Updated employment/address information & accessed system files to obtain information. Sanctioned non-compliant obligors. Reviewed court entries and set up cases as necessary. Investigated cases & located individuals. Provided program information by meeting with clients on site, via telephone and via mail correspondence. Show less



Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action

• Administrative Intern

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  Performed various projects for the Agency such as writing grants and drafting correspondence to state representatives. Performed various projects for the Agency such as writing grants and drafting correspondence to state representatives.