Amanda F. Morrison
Beverly Hills,FL
Summary
Dedicated Safety Professional with a proven track record in incident reduction through the implementation of progressive safety management techniques and overall culture transformation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2019 - Current
- Teaching undergraduate students in both a face-to-face and online setting
- Current course clearances include; Fundamentals of Occupational Safety, Ergonomics I/II, Occupational Safety and Health Program Management and System Safety, Fundamentals of Emergency Management, and Disaster Policy and Management.
Director of Emergency Management for Citrus County
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordination of response efforts for various types of disasters, through the execution of operational tactics, acquisition, allocation of resources, and continuous needs assessment
- Management of the annual budget and purchase of necessary operational equipment and supplies
- Management of the agency’s various emergency management grants including; CERT, EMPG, and EMPA
- Participation in the various local and regional emergency preparedness working groups and coalitions
- Annual evaluation of all emergency management-related plans and procedures
- Coordination of the county’s Emergency Management Training and Exercise program
- Development of an all-hazards public education and preparedness program
- Fostering community and agency partnerships through various emergency preparedness-related initiatives
- Management of the emergency management team, both paid and volunteer staff
- Highlighted Accomplishments: Establishment of the Citrus County Preparedness Advisory Committee and the Cold Weather Sheltering Task Force
- Successfully obtained Small Business Administration Loans for flooding victims following the 100-Year Flooding event in 2021
- Resigned position due to medical reasons.
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Florida Department of Health, Citrus County
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Preparation of the departmental Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and all support documentation
- Training of all agency staff in ICS and other Emergency Management-related topics
- Maintenance of the program budget as well as purchasing emergency response-related supplies and equipment
- Coordination of all emergency preparedness exercises
- ESF-8 Health and Medical Coordinator during activation of the Emergency Operations Center
- Planning Section Chief and backup Incident Commander for the CoViD 19 Incident Management Team
- Managing the Citrus County CoViD 19 Mass Vaccination Operational Center
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Resigned position to assume responsibilities with another county agency.
General Manager
Delta Airlines Global Services
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Development and implementation of safety programs and initiatives to foster a positive culture of safety
- Maintaining relationships with customers and vendors
- Evaluation and continuous monitoring of processes, procedures, facilities, and equipment in order to assess risk and control hazards
- Investigation of incidents and injuries in order to discover the root cause and provide appropriate corrective actions
- Management of injury reports and assistance with workers’ compensation claims
- Provide training and education on health and safety topics
- Ensure that stations are prepared for emergency incidents through both response and business continuity planning
- Provide direction and support for all aspects of safety, security, and environmental compliance including, but not limited to OSHA, FAA, TSA, and EPA
- Assistance with budgetary procedures for the safety division
- Highlighted Accomplishments: Enhancement of the overall safety reporting culture (reporting of both weight and data errors as well as injuries), marked decrease in recordable injuries, guest speaker at the Spirit Airlines Safety Summit 2018, completion of two OSHA informal conferences resulting in a reduction with abetment as well as a vacated judgment
- Resigned position due to COVID-19 downsizing and to use my skill set to contribute to the pandemic operations within my own county.
Safety Officer, Supervisor of Security and Emergency Management
South Lake Hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Served as the primary liaison between regulatory agencies and the organization during inspections, resulting in favorable outcomes for the business.
- Established strong relationships with local first responders for enhanced coordination during emergencies at the facility.
- Drove continuous improvement in safety performance by setting ambitious targets based on industry benchmarks and best practices.
Facility Safety Coordinator
Florida Hospital Waterman
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned, implemented, and coordinated hospital fire prevention, occupational safety, and health programs under the general direction of the Hospital Safety Officer
- Developed and recommended new procedures and approaches to safety and loss prevention based on reports of incidents, accidents, and other data gathered from hospital personnel
- Coordinated and implemented Interim Life Safety Measures
- Assisted in maintaining the Statement of Conditions
- Developed and coordinated security, safety, and emergency management training for hospital staff including; writing and performing all HSEEP-compliant disaster preparedness and emergency procedure drills
- Managed all aspects of Facility Life Safety including; test and inspect of fire prevention and suppression systems, Emergency Power, and backup equipment for review by local authorities as well as the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Joint Commission
- Maintained a monthly safety column in the facility newsletter entitled “Safety Smarts”
- Maintained a working relationship with all outside agencies and authorities including; local, state, and federal government officials
- Managed all aspects of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Grant
- Coordinated all aspects of both the Environment of Care and Emergency Preparedness Committees
- Managed all aspects of facility radio communications
- Coordinated with a contracted security force on matters of security including; emergency management procedures, performance improvement, development, and enforcement of all policies pertaining to campus security
- Highlighted Accomplishments: A complete revision of the facility fire plan, a complete revision of the facility safety stations, two successful mock Joint Commission surveys, one successful AHCA survey, completion of two ASPR grant cycles, and the development and coordination of the first Florida Hospital Waterman Safety Education and Skills Fair
- Resigned to accept a position with career advancement opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2012
Skills
- Accident Investigation
- Risk Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Disaster Preparedness
- Policy Development
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional License - 2013
Timeline
Director of Emergency Management for Citrus County
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
06.2021 - 08.2022
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Florida Department of Health, Citrus County
04.2020 - 06.2021
Adjunct Faculty
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2019 - Current
General Manager
Delta Airlines Global Services
10.2017 - 04.2020
Safety Officer, Supervisor of Security and Emergency Management
South Lake Hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
Facility Safety Coordinator
Florida Hospital Waterman
10.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Central Florida