Demetria Holmes
Emergency Management Coordinator
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced team leader overseeing day-to-day operations and determining program needs to support local communities in preparing for emergencies, threats, disasters, and hazards. Skilled in time management, preparing records and reports, researching and writing documents, and reviewing plans. Proactive mindset with a track record of success in improving processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious and hardworking with excellent multitasking abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
REP Coordinator for Catawba Nuclear Station/ Oconee Nuclear Station
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Columbia, SC
11.2022 - Current
- Played a key role in coordinating efforts to prepare communities for potential crises.
- Developed strategic disaster preparedness and response plans to mitigate potential emergencies in communities.
- Implemented effective mitigation strategies that facilitate swift emergency preparations resulting in coordinated disaster responses.
- Cordinated coordination of emergency preparedness strategies, risk assessments, and corresponding planning.
- Developed disaster response plans to establish emergency policies and procedures.
- Ensured the effectiveness of emergency protocols through regular simulation exercises.
- As REP Coordinator, I ensure that planning and training guidance is provided to local and Tribal governments involved with a Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed commercial nuclear power plant, providing reasonable assurance for public safety.
- Manages and oversees exercises, drills and demonstrations
- Evaluated exercise reports issued by the Federal Government and advised on appropriate actions.
- Contributed to the development of objectives, exercise scenarios, and any other exercise-related documents.
- Identified and resolved exercise weaknesses for clients including state agencies, local governments and medical facilities
Business and Economic Development Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Columbia, SC
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed and supervised the economic growth initiatives for the designated region.
- Successfully managed the facilitation of federal grants, business expansion, and retention.
- Fostered productive collaborations with department staff, municipal team members, local business owners as well as engaging the public.
- Effectively tracked project progress and provided regular updates
- Provided valuable insights to enhance economic development initiatives
- Oversaw the coordination and management of community growth initiatives in partnership with project developers.
Fraud Analyst
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored real-time claims and identified high-risk claims.
- Uncovered fraudulent claims and halted their progression in the system.
- Reduced potential state monetary losses by resolving fraudulent claims within the scope set forth by government policy.
- Maximized the functionality of state systems with flawless oversight of fraud analysis models.
- Distributed Communications regarding Salary Audits.
- Entered Wage Audit Notices.
- Evaluated evidence to make well-supported rulings for claimants.
- Conducted analysis of claimants' accounts to uncover prevailing fraud trends.
Director of Transportation
Fairfield County Transit System
Winnsboro, SC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed and enhanced daily transportation activities to optimize productivity at high volumes.
- Monitored team performance while identifying essential business objectives.
- Ensured accountability for workforce of 35 employees and maintenance inventory exceeding $300M in value.
- Showcasing advanced proficiency in ERP financial and administrative management applications.
- Simplified and optimized financial management through the effective use of QuickBooks for general ledger processing.
- Conducted regular reviews of financial records to guarantee adherence to tax obligations.
- Managed the utilization of state and local funds to enhance procedure vehicles.
- Generated documentation for end-of-life vehicles set for auction.
- Managed negotiation of state Medicaid contract to oversee transportation services for Fairfield County resident doctor visits.
- Authored comprehensive Drug Policy document which was adopted by Fairfield County as the standard for all its departments.
- Contributed effectively to the county's Radiological Response Team.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Strayer University
Associate of Arts in Business Administration -
Strayer University
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Early Career Executive Education Program -
Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Skills
- Day-to-Day Operations Oversight
- Determining Program Needs
- Skilled In Time Management
- Preparing Records and Reports
- Researching and Writing Documents
- Reviewing, Developing Plans
- Point of Contact or Liaison Issues
- Coordinate Training and Exercises
- Mitigation: minimizing the effects of potential hazards
- Preparedness: taking action to get ready for emergencies
- Response: taking actions during emergencies to protect liver, property, and the environment
- Recovery: taking actions after emergencies to stabilize communities
- Proficient In: MS Office Suite, Kronos, NOVAtime, QuickBooks, New World ERP Software, Excel PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, Email Communication, Marketing automation, Social Media, Slack, Grammarly, Ability to gather, collate, and analyze a variety of data
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Performance Tracking
- Cross-Functional Team Development
- Needs analysis
Affiliations
- IRS Registered and Certified Preparer
- South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA)
Websites
Accomplishments
- Lead 2 FEMA Evaluated Commercial Nuclear Power Plant exercise at the same time
- Was Honored as Employee of the Quarter for South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Timeline
REP Coordinator for Catawba Nuclear Station/ Oconee Nuclear Station
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
11.2022 - Current
Business and Economic Development Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
01.2021 - 11.2022
Fraud Analyst
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Transportation
Fairfield County Transit System
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Strayer University
Associate of Arts in Business Administration -
Strayer University
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Early Career Executive Education Program -
Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
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