Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
References
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CHARLES CLEMENTS

Gig Harbor

Summary

Strategic and mission-driven public service leader with 15+ years of experience spanning emergency management, nonprofit governance, and operational leadership. Proven track record in leading cross-agency disaster response efforts, board-level oversight of multimillion-dollar housing initiatives, and instructional program delivery across health, safety, and crisis prevention. Adept in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and organizational planning. Currently pursuing advanced ICS certifications to support elevation into emergency management and executive operational roles.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant | Owner

Mind's Eye Literary Services - Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor
01.2023 - Current
  • - Provide developmental editing and project consulting to authors, scholars, and organizations.
  • - Manage client relations, contracts, and editorial project timelines.
  • (part-time, freelance)

Commissioner | Board Chair & Vice Chair

Bremerton Housing Authority - Bremerton, WA
Bremerton
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • - Appointed and reappointed to serve two consecutive terms on the governing board.
  • - Oversaw a $20M HOPE VI federal grant project; directed subcommittees for finance, HR, contracts, and housing strategy.
  • - Chaired board during FY2015; led strategic planning and compliance initiatives.
  • - Represented the authority at industry conferences and with federal housing partners.

Emergency Services Liaison | Workplace Safety Instructor | CPR/First Aid Trainer

American Red Cross - Stanislaus County, CA
01.2001 - 01.2016
  • - Coordinated ARC presence in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) settings; served as liaison between Red Cross and local/state/federal agencies during disasters.
  • - Delivered instruction in Workplace Safety, CPR/AED, and Emergency Medical Response to diverse audiences.
  • - Supervised medical teams at public events and supported mass care initiatives.
  • - Contributed to ARC disaster preparedness planning and community outreach campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English & Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration)

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
09.2025

Certified Instructor - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Crisis Prevention Institute
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • MS Office Suite Google Workspace Zoom Project planning tools Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Skills

  • Emergency Response Coordination | Policy & Governance | Cross-Sector Collaboration
  • Disaster Preparedness | Budget Oversight | Public Safety Training | Nonprofit Operations
  • Strategic Communications | Crisis Management | Board Leadership | Curriculum Development

Certification

  • FEMA / Emergency Management Institute (EMI):
  • - IS-100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System
  • - IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • - IS-288.a: Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
  • - IS-700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • - IS-806: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 - Mass Care & Human Services
  • Next: ICS-300 / ICS-400 (Planned)
  • Other Certifications:
  • - MPAC (Managing the Potentially Assaultive Client)
  • - Verbal De-Escalation Techniques

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • - National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
  • - International Association of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified Instructors

Timeline

Consultant | Owner

Mind's Eye Literary Services - Gig Harbor, WA
01.2023 - Current

Commissioner | Board Chair & Vice Chair

Bremerton Housing Authority - Bremerton, WA
01.2012 - 01.2016

Emergency Services Liaison | Workplace Safety Instructor | CPR/First Aid Trainer

American Red Cross - Stanislaus County, CA
01.2001 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English & Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration)

Southern New Hampshire University

Certified Instructor - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Crisis Prevention Institute