Allen F. Renn
Jennings
Summary
Multiple high-level deployments to federal declared major disaster declarations spanning four states. Elite customer and public service skills in handling time-sensitive response and recovery issues. Worked 1,2, and 3 incident level disasters. Deployed to Level 1 Hurricane Helene in highly impacted Western North Carolina. Deployments below reflect Reservist status; a US employee used on a need basis. I am attached to FEMA HQ at 500 C Street in Washington, D.C., as an external affairs asset and live in the state of Florida. Also, I have experience with customer service as a barista for Just Love Coffee Cafe and intern on Capitol Hill.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intergovernmental Affairs/Congressional Affairs
FEMA DR-4860-4864-4875
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Briefed local officials on recovery plans and programs for three different disaster declarations.
- Responded to PA-level inquiry regarding the overwhelming number of projects in Pike County, Kentucky.
- PA strike team set up and helped ease the burden of onsite inspections for projects.
- Password-protected and encrypted Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from Congressional offices regarding survivor IA inquiries.
- Responded to inquiries promptly and explained the determination letter so that steps could be taken for survivors to get full FEMA benefits.
- Covered over 24 counties and provided key information on disaster recovery hours, IA/PA deadlines.
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4827-North Carolina (Hurricane Helene)
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Gather field intelligence on response and recovery issues related to unprecedented flooding in North Carolina.
- Provided key information to the chain of command, such as the number of missing persons, fatalities in the county, and resource needs.
- Coordinated with the local emergency department on a family who needed rescuing from the mountain and had food needs. Family was brought to safety through the National Guard
- Worked with hotel franchises in Western North Carolina to get them into FEMA’s transitional sheltering assistance system so displaced survivors could stay in the county or neighboring counties to cut down on drive time.
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4782-4804_Kentucky
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center by providing key information to local stakeholders.
- Worked with local emergency managers on the timeline and duration of DRC opening to ensure survivors had ample time for in-person visits
- Received and responded to high-level inquiries related to Public Assistance (PA) and debris removal.
- Utilized FEMA GIS Rapt Tool software to identify Houses of Worship impacted by tornadoes and flooding
- Discovered two churches in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky that had damage unknown to local em.
- Churches were briefed on PA for eligible Private Non-Profits (PNP) and small business administration programs.
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4754-Maine
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported field operations with intel assessment from local communities.
- Participation in a community event in Mexico, Maine, that led to clarity on National Flood Insurance Policy (NFIP) and Individual Assistance (IA) programs
- Visited over 30 municipalities across three counties (Androscoggin, Franklin, & Oxford)
- Explained IA, PA, and Hazard Mitigation process.
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4734-Florida
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided key information on FEMA’s individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard mitigation programs to local stakeholders
- Gathered field intelligence on recovery issues in northcentral Florida. Covered four counties: Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Madison
- Developed relationships with local farmers and emergency management staff to gain insight into local farm damage.
- Intel gathered from farmers led to the Farm Recovery Center, where they could receive aid from the USDA or the state of Florida.
- Marketed Farm Recovery Center to local stakeholders and the public through precision marketing at high places of community contact and frequency.
- Briefed local officials and emergency managers on the FEMA Housing program in partnership with Florida Disaster Emergency Management (FDEM)
- Answered concerns over housing timeline, such as placement, Environmental Historic Inspection, and duration of housing.
Barista
Just Love Coffee
Valdosta, GA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared high-quality beverages by following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing inquiries.
- Operated espresso machines, grinders, and blenders proficiently to create diverse drink offerings.
Intern
Congressman Ted Yoho
Washington, DC
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Researched legislative issues and prepared briefing materials for constituents.
- Handled inquiries for the Congressman and logged them in an organized fashion
- Answered with talking points on the Congressman's position on several economic, political, and foreign affairs issues.
- Gave insightful tours of the US Capitol facility to visiting constituents
- Transported bills proposed by the Congressman to the US House Rules Committee.
Intern
Congressman John Rutherford
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Researched legislative issues for Congressman's staff
- Provided relevant news on Homeland Security issues to legislative assistants
- Corresponded with other offices on communication between committee members
- Educated visiting constituents on history, intricacies, and beauty of US Capitol.
Education
Bachelor of International Affairs - International Relations
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL05-2019
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05-2028
Master of International Security - Inte
George Mason University
Arlington05-2023
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of FEMA IA & PA programs
- Establishing relationships with local stakeholders
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- IS 700- NIMS
- IS 100- ICS
Timeline
Intergovernmental Affairs/Congressional Affairs
FEMA DR-4860-4864-4875
08.2025 - 09.2025
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4827-North Carolina (Hurricane Helene)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4782-4804_Kentucky
06.2024 - 09.2024
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4754-Maine
02.2024 - 03.2024
Intergovernmental Affairs
FEMA DR-4734-Florida
09.2023 - 10.2023
Barista
Just Love Coffee
09.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Congressman Ted Yoho
07.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
Congressman John Rutherford
05.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of International Affairs - International Relations
Flagler College
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Georgetown University
Master of International Security - Inte
George Mason University