Demonstrated focus with well-founded success in instructional guidance utilizing verbal and written communication techniques to accomplish emergency response training requirements. Strong engagement with thoughtful ability and effectiveness in interfacing with diverse situations and teams. Experienced Emergency Management (EM) and CBRN specialist with over 6 years of experience in project management, all hazards response, disaster recovery, emergency security program implementation, and Joint Defense Training Operations within the Department of Defense (DoD). Extensive background in managing and leading specialized risk assessment programs. A comprehensive understanding of training requirements for local, state, federal government, and private entities to include budget management for multi program initiatives.
- Managed Base Initial Response Force. Directed 22 local agencies and coordinated support teams while advising senior leaders on tactical response options.
- Revised base emergency response plans and created interactive checklist for use inside the Emergency Operations Center during incidents and disasters to maintain response effectiveness.
- CBRN Survival Skills Instructor, led training for approximately 6000 base personnel in preparation for deployments and base attacks.
- Selected for 15-man deployment team in support of Operation Octave Shield, Kenya (Africa)
- Organized Hazmat refresher course to fulfill operator/technician training requirements for 15 response personnel.