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Chalimar Gregory

Port St Lucie,FL

Summary

Dependable, decisive professional with track record of success in field and strategic planning. Expert in networking, marketing, cross-functional communication, employee supervision and process improvements. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Agency Liaison -Reservist

FEMA
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed external client and business partner relationships.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.
  • Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
  • Communicated departmental, organizational and industry information to staff to help each person better carry out organizational goals.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Disaster Program Manager

American Red Cross
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Interviewed prospective employees
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on program goals and objectives.
  • Grew volunteer base by more than 50% in less than one year
  • Measured performance across campaigns and events.
  • Generated and delivered reports, program review, and presentations
  • Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
  • Planned and led meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Managed external client and business partner relationships.
  • Inspected emergency facilities and equipment to maintain optimal functional capabilities in emergency situations.
  • Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
  • Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.
  • Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
  • Communicated departmental, organizational and industry information to staff to help each person better carry out organizational goals.
  • Prioritized tasks and managed teams throughout multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with functional managers to develop program resource plans and assign program resources.

Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

Stuart, Police Department
Stuart, FL
12.2013 - 02.2021
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
  • Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts, and details of plan implementation.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergencies.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents
  • Stayed up to date on federal, state and local regulations governing emergency response plans.
  • Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.

Civilian Enforcement Supervisor (Code Enforcement)

Stuart, Police Department
Stuart, NE
12.2013 - 02.2021
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of subordinates.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
  • Implemented training programs for new recruits.
  • Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Oversaw filing of legal documents.
  • Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and submitted testimony.
  • Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
  • Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.
  • Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to policies.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Master Behavior Detection Officer

Department of Homeland Security
05.2009 - 12.2013
  • Utilized quick decision-making skills and sound judgment to act per policies, procedures, and state statue.
  • Formed relationships with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
  • Responded accordingly to policies and appropriately dealt with suspicious behavior, items and vehicles.
  • Deterred terrorist activity, violent attacks, and other malicious acts through patrolling, searching for suspicion indicators, and assessing threat potential.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Education

Associate of Science - Emergency Management and Administration

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Community Partnerships
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
  • Project Planning
  • Staff Hiring and Evaluations
  • Team Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Active Listening
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Deployments: Hurricane Ida-2021, Hurricane Ian 2022, Tropical Storm Nicole-2022
  • Government Operations Liaison Hurricane Ian & TS Nicole
  • Shelter Manager -Mobile, AL: Led team to achieve best American Red Cross shelter in Alabama; Hurricane Ida 2021, earning recognition from local, divisional and national management

Additional Information

FEMA Certifications

John E. Reid Interviewing & Interrogation

Florida Association of Code Enforcement

Timeline

Volunteer Agency Liaison -Reservist

FEMA
08.2023 - Current

Disaster Program Manager

American Red Cross
06.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

Stuart, Police Department
12.2013 - 02.2021

Civilian Enforcement Supervisor (Code Enforcement)

Stuart, Police Department
12.2013 - 02.2021

Master Behavior Detection Officer

Department of Homeland Security
05.2009 - 12.2013

Associate of Science - Emergency Management and Administration

Indian River State College

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