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Christopher McCarthy

Nashua,NH

Summary

Motivated and hard-working employee with five years of military service and extensive emergency preparedness and firearms training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

City of Nashua
01.2024 - Current
  • ztAResponsible for coordinating, integrating, and implementing Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning involving various community sectors.
  • Planned and coordinated drills, training, and events in the Greater Nashua Public Health Region, ensuring compliance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
  • Evaluated potential hazards and vulnerabilities to develop risk-based preparedness strategies.
  • Developed incident-specific plans tailored to the unique needs of various types of emergencies and disasters.
  • Chair of Safety Committee
  • Conducted after-action reviews following incidents or exercises, identifying areas requiring improvement and modifying plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies for coordinated disaster response efforts.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration in the planning process by creating opportunities for stakeholders to provide input on preparedness strategies.
  • Improved overall organizational resilience by conducting regular drills, exercises, and training sessions for staff members.
  • Coordinated logistics support during emergencies, ensuring that resources were deployed quickly and efficiently where needed most urgently.
  • Increased community awareness of emergency preparedness through targeted outreach programs and educational materials.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the field of emergency preparedness by staying abreast of emerging trends, research, and best practices.
  • Enhanced emergency response capabilities by developing and implementing comprehensive preparedness plans.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
  • Built and strengthened relationships 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.
  • Attended meetings and conferences regularly to discuss the needs of state and local partners in order to maintain resilience.

Crisis Specialist

Control Risks Group
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Monitoring the safety and security of personnel and assets on a global scale while being embedded with a multi-billion dollar client.
  • Conducting background investigations and gathering of open-source intelligence (OSINT).
  • Creating and editing the Standard Operating Procedures for the client's repository.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operation.

Local Registration Authority

BlueWater Federal Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2021
  • Data entry and compliance with NSS and United States Air Force Public Key Infrastructure protocols including but not limited to the protection and issuance of sensitive assets, information and secret intelligence.
  • Utilized advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues while maintaining project timelines without compromising quality standards.
  • Replaced two federal government civilians.
  • Successfully catalogued two years of backlogged information within 6 months single-handedly.

Rifleman/Team Leader

United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 10.2015
  • Responsibilities include maintaining tactical proficiency in various weapon systems as well as conducting myself in a professional and military manner
  • Responsible for tactical decision-making and the safety of up to four Marines at the small unit level.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior soldiers, fostering personal growth, and development.
  • Strengthened team cohesion through active participation in group drills, exercises, and debriefs.
  • Supported successful missions with effective communication and coordination within the squad.
  • Maintained optimal weapon functionality by cleaning and servicing firearms regularly as well as addressing any malfunctions promptly during combat scenarios.
  • Increased unit readiness by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance procedures.
  • Reduced safety incidents by enforcing strict adherence to weapons handling protocols during all operations.
  • Utilized grenades and pyrotechnics for flagging and signaling.
  • Achieved mission objectives through close collaboration with other members of the fireteam, including support roles such as grenadiers, machine gunners, or designated marksmen.
  • Improved marksmanship skills through consistent training and coaching of fellow riflemen.
  • Facilitated smoother operations by assisting in the planning and execution of reconnaissance patrols.
  • Ensured accurate reporting of intelligence gathered during patrols or reconnaissance missions, contributing to the overall situational understanding of the battlefield.
  • Ensured proper allocation of resources by effectively managing inventory of ammunition, supplies, and equipment for the company.
  • Advanced overall unit performance with rigorous physical fitness training and mental preparedness exercises.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
  • Trained over multinational partners and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
  • Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
  • Conducted safety briefings for squad members prior to missions.
  • Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
  • Utilized advanced combat tactics to maintain safety during engagements.
  • Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.

Education

Master of Science - Emergency Management

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
North Waltham, MA
06.2021

Bachelor's in Business -

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2008

Skills

  • Crisis Management (8 years)
  • Emergency Response (7 years)
  • Secret Clearance (10 years)
  • Military Experience (10 years)
  • Information Security (5 years)
  • Reliability
  • Team Work
  • National Security
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership (10 years)
  • Analysis skills
  • Data collection
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (25 years)
  • Organizational skills
  • Firearms Training (10 years)
  • Writing skills
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • HDI Customer Service, Present
  • Secret Clearance, 11/01/20, 11/01/30
  • Everbridge Incident Communications Administrator Certification, Present

Military Service

U.S. Marine Corps, E-4/Corporal, 10/01/10, 10/01/15

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

City of Nashua
01.2024 - Current

Crisis Specialist

Control Risks Group
04.2021 - 01.2024

Local Registration Authority

BlueWater Federal Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2021

Rifleman/Team Leader

United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 10.2015

Master of Science - Emergency Management

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Bachelor's in Business -

Boston College

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