ASHTON ANDERSON
Memphis,TN
Summary
Innovative and experienced emergency manager with expertise in command team management, regional planning, and organizational preparedness. Skilled in managing grant funds, emergency inventories, and conducting gap analysis. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful safety and emergency management programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Safety and Emergency Management
Regional One Health
Memphis
09.2017 - Current
- Oversight over Safety Department including budgeting and employee supervision
- Incident Commander for Covid19 planning and response (active for two years)
- Responsible for all Emergency Operations Planning for Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and all other satellite clinics/locations
- Board of Directors on Mid-South Emergency Planning Coalition (ASPR funded HCC)
- Chair of Environment of Care committee
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Regional Hospital Coordinator
Shelby County Health Dept
Memphis
- 21 hospital, three state, six county jurisdiction for which I managed federal ASPR funds and conducted full scale regional exercise planning and implementation
- Served in Emergency Operations Center at ESF-8 desk in the Shelby County Office of Preparedness during multiple activations
- Worked with all Memphis hospitals, EMS/Fire, Memphis PD, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Air Force, Coast Guard, and other response and healthcare agencies on multiple public health emergency preparedness planning projects (Ebola, Influenza, HAZMAT, Flood Response, Medical Surge, etc)
Research Associate
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
- Implemented a two year All-Hazards Vulnerability Assessment tool to complete statewide assessment of local health departments for emergency management capability
- Provided Technical assistance for Georgia health districts undergoing assessments for accreditation under the Public Health Accreditation Board process and other compliance/accreditation entities
- Published article on Public Health Accreditation Board process
Independent Consultant
Georgia Southern University
- Multiple , Ghana, Africa
- Assessed the technical feasibility for adopting electronic medical records and emergency response assessments for various hospitals across Ghana
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Evaluated governmental regulatory procedures and advised on emergency management and safety protocols
Policy Writer
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
Savannah, GA
- Chaired efforts to create an All-Hazards communication plan for Chatham County including health departments, hospitals, emergency agencies, local schools and other community organizations
- Completed written policy approved by CEMA director and approved by County officials for emergency communication
Education
Masters of Public Health - Public Health Policy
Georgia Southern University
05.2001 -
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration Policy
Georgia College And State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University
Certification
Patient Safety Officer
Timeline
Director of Safety and Emergency Management
Regional One Health
09.2017 - Current
Masters of Public Health - Public Health Policy
Georgia Southern University
05.2001 -
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration Policy
Georgia College And State University
05.2001 -
Regional Hospital Coordinator
Shelby County Health Dept
Research Associate
Georgia Southern University
Independent Consultant
Georgia Southern University
Policy Writer
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University