Breanne Durovic
Chicago,USA
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with a proven track record at Team Rubicon, excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Successfully led national training initiatives and optimized resource allocation, enhancing operational readiness. Skilled in critical thinking and process improvement, I foster team mentorship and drive impactful change in high-stakes environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics, Senior Associate
Team Rubicon
09.2024 - Current
- Standardized common language for our logistics in order to facilitate constructive conversations.
- Reconfigured the packout list to allow for efficient and organized.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize team performance and organization.
- Participated in a brief out for the World Health Organization, and continue to support the medical team throughout the reverification process.
- Organized a warehouse to fit the needs of the department.
- Worked in coordination with local hospitals to provide training opportunities and medication exchange, allowing for cost savings over time.
Logistics, Senior Associate
Team Rubicon
05.2022 - Current
- Manage, track, and oversee the logistics needs and requirements for 2 facilities, 18 response trailers, 32 storage caches, and field tech equipment to support the 26 states and territories within the North Branch (FEMA Region 1, 2, 3, 5, &7).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align objectives and enhance communication, creating national level standard operating guidelines.
- Create national onboarding documents in conjunction with multiple departments and stakeholders allowing for all branches to instruct consistently across the organization.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff and volunteers on best practices within logistics.
- Coordinated with key stakeholders on national level project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of goals aligned with overall departmental goals and strategy.
- Contributed to budget decisions relating to the branch and national budget across various departments and functions, allowing for optimization of resources while continuing to support operational readiness.
- Served as lead logistics point of contact for Team Rubicon's largest hurricane response operation to date with over 400 individuals supporting the response on the ground, over 50 people supporting remotely and in our established Emergency Operations Center off site.
- Communicate with outside partners and vendors, maintaining relationships as well as ensuring operational readiness.
- Effectively manage, mentor, and support over 40 volunteer leaders within the logistics function to foster cross-functional collaboration, ensure consistent messaging, and execution of capabilities and services.
- Developed comprehensive guidelines based on volunteer needs, gathering feedback, resulting in standardization.
- Managed a successful launch of Team Rubicon's Receiving and Distribution Center to aid our largest hurricane response by collaborating with partners for donations, and creating an inventory and check-out system to support five operating locations across the state of Florida.
EMT-Paramedic
Leyden Fire Protection District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Used critical thinking, as well as problem-solving, to diagnose and properly treat patients.
- Operated as the lead paramedic in charge on the scene at various incidents, from traffic accidents to home medical crises, commanding a crew of anywhere between 2 and 5 personnel.
- Established command on scenes and led coordinated efforts between fire, EMS, police, and other agencies.
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors, EMTs, and other professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care by engaging in continued training and education.
Logistics Coordinator
Team Rubicon: Enduring Eagle
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Created a new relationship with Penske Truck Rentals, managing the details of establishing the partnership in coordination with Team Rubicon's development team.
- Successfully collaborated with partner organizations to ensure that our Afghan clients received the essential resources for a smooth transition to their new homes.
- Assisted with the launch of 19 operational sites and the demobilization of 11 sites.
- Acted as the primary stakeholder in a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar project, setting a new standard for Team Rubicon.
- Demonstrated strong financial acumen by effectively managing budgets and grants to optimize client gain, while minimizing overhead spending.
- Maintained a high degree of cultural competency, and trained others to meet the same standards, allowing for a safe and welcoming space for our Afghan clients to transition.
Education
M.A. - Leadership Studies
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Kirkville, MOB.S. - Psychology, Justice Systems
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Kirkville, MOParamedic - NREMT Registered
LOYOLA MEDICAL CENTER
Maywood, ILSkills
- Conflict mediator
- Grant writer
- Practiced public speaker
- Successful social media campaigns
- Critical thinking
- Change management
- Working experience with Microsoft tools
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Team mentorship
- Training facilitation
- Project management
Certification
- PMP: Project Management Professional Certificate (In Progress)
- FEMA IS-100 Certified
- FEMA IS-200 Certified
- FEMA IS-300 Certified
- FEMA IS-700 Certified
- FEMA IS-800 Certified
- ACLS
- PALS
- PHTLS
- Q.P.R. (Suicide Triage and Prevention) Trained
- LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Ally
- Step Up! - Bystander Intervention Facilitator
- CPR Certified
- AED Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Team Rubicon, IL State Logistics Coordinator | Chicago Metro Area Volunteer Leader, 08/01/20, 12/01/21, Served in various key roles in a volunteer disaster response organization dedicated to serving communities that have been affected by disasters, guided by the principles of service, tenacity, impartiality, accountability, collaboration, and innovation., Sawyer 1 certified- Team Rubicon Chainsaw Operator., Coordinated with Team Rubicon's Chicago City Administrator, Geographic Associate, and Territory Disaster Operations Associate to develop Chicago Metro Area's Resilient City response for both Blue Sky and Grey Sky efforts., Served as Incident Commander for a Type 5 response, Planning Section Chief for a Type 3 response, and an associate Command and General Staff for a Type 2 Mitigation response., Served as a Strike Team member for Kick the King- United Center PPE Collection and Distribution., Deployed to Kayenta, Arizona as an EMT-B representing Team Rubicon and their domestic medical team as they supported the Navajo Nation through the COVID-19 crisis.
- Chicago Rugby Club, Fundraising and Event Chair, 09/01/23, Present, Successfully organized fundraisers for the largest rugby club in the Midwest region., Engaged nearly 200 members by coordinating social events, maintaining a low cost to the club while maximizing the impact to athletes., Collaborated with executive board members to discuss budget allocations for each team, and factoring in continued support for the club's non-profit initiative providing a no-cost rugby experience to high school athletes throughout Chicago.
- Truman State University / Lane Tech High School, Rugby Head Coach, 05/01/14, 12/01/19, Fostered the growth of rugby knowledge in players with no previous knowledge of the sport., Created fitness plans for individuals to reach their personal and position specific fitness needs, tracking weekly progress and adjusting plans as needed., Held individual mentorship sessions with over 40 unique athletes over the course of 4 years, incorporating their personal rugby goals into the team's overall goal and work to improve the player's understanding of the game., Implemented concussion safety protocols to ensure player safety with baseline testing and post season testing.
Affiliations
- Chicago Rugby Club athlete and team representative
- PMI-Chicagoland Chapter Member
- LaunchBreak member, a community dedicated to former athletes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics, Senior Associate
Team Rubicon
09.2024 - Current
Logistics, Senior Associate
Team Rubicon
05.2022 - Current
EMT-Paramedic
Leyden Fire Protection District
01.2022 - 05.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Team Rubicon: Enduring Eagle
12.2021 - 05.2022
M.A. - Leadership Studies
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. - Psychology, Justice Systems
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Paramedic - NREMT Registered
LOYOLA MEDICAL CENTER