Adolfo E. Viezca
Sault Sainte Marie,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic and experienced professional seeking the position of Director of Emergency Management at Auburn University, utilizing proven leadership and strategic planning skills to enhance campus safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Response Department Head
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes
07.2022 - Current
- Directed All-Hazards crisis/response operations to include Search and Rescue, Marine Environmental Response, Maritime Law Enforcement, Ports, Waterways & Coastal Security and Incident Management across three Great Lakes
- Coordinated all federal containment, removal, disposal efforts, and resources during oil or hazmat incidents
- Coordinated medevac and search and rescue operations
- Managed two divisions, eight units, 25 boats, seven senior personnel, and 10 junior personnel
Executive Officer
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Led 78 member Deployable Specialized Team; Managed all Human Resources
- Trained and deployed personnel to support operations in accordance with National Contingency Plan and National Response Framework
- Managed $16 million of equipment and a $5 million facility
- Oversaw execution of $700 thousand annual budget
Deputy Chief, Maritime Security / Law Enforcement
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Directed operational planning and ensured allocation of forces in support of National Defense Strategy
- Led division exercises; planned and organized exercise activities, including tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and full-scale drills across Department of Defense Combatant Commanders and Department of Homeland Security components
- Oversaw execution of $3.5 million annual budget
Chief, Incident Management Division
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Directed All-Hazards crisis / response operations to include Marine Environmental Response and Incident Management in Nation's third largest petrochemical port
- Facilitated Southeastern TX / Southwestern LA Area Committee; coordinated emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across jurisdictional boundaries in response to incidents and emergencies
- Managed 14 person staff
Program Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Search and Rescue
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed and maintained a database of program information to track search and rescue (SAR) progress and identify areas for improvement
- Assisted with the development of Catastrophic Incident SAR Manual
- US Coast Guard liaison to FEMA National Response Coordination Center; Coordinated logistics related to transportation, housing, food distribution, and other emergency services in support of local, state and federal agencies responding to natural disasters
Education
Masters of Professional Studies in Homeland Security - Geospatial Intelligence
The Pennsylvania State University
05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Illinois
05-2003
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Interagency collaboration
- Public Safety
- Emergency planning
- Contingency Planning
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Project Management
- Grant administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800, IS-230, IS-29, and IS-3
- NIMS Type III Incident Commander
- NIMS Type III Operations Section Chief
- NIMS Type III Division / Group Supervisor
Accomplishments
- Harvard Kennedy School Leadership in Homeland Security Seminar
- National Response Team Lead - La Pampilla Oil Spill (Peru)
- NIMS Type I Deputy Incident Commander - Motor Vessel Golden Ray Salvage Operation
- NIMS Type I Deputy Incident Commander - Hurricane Ida Post-Storm Recovery Operation
- NIMS Type I Deputy Incident Commander - Operation Vigilant Sentry
Personal Awards
- U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal
- U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal (three)
- U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal (four)
- U.S. Coast Guard Commandant's Letter of Commendation (four)
Timeline
Response Department Head
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes
07.2022 - Current
Executive Officer
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team
06.2020 - 07.2022
Deputy Chief, Maritime Security / Law Enforcement
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area
07.2016 - 06.2020
Chief, Incident Management Division
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
07.2013 - 07.2016
Program Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Search and Rescue
07.2009 - 07.2013
Masters of Professional Studies in Homeland Security - Geospatial Intelligence
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Illinois
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800, IS-230, IS-29, and IS-3
- NIMS Type III Incident Commander
- NIMS Type III Operations Section Chief
- NIMS Type III Division / Group Supervisor
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