Elizabeth Kenny
Metairie,Louisiana
Summary
Focused Emergency Management Specialist develops comprehensive disaster plans and oversees emergency response teams. Trains personnel to respond appropriately in crisis situations with detailed protocols and clear communication of specific tasks. Coordinates programs to mitigate destructive effects of disasters with implementation of attested emergency activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
32
32
FEMA Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist
Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans
06.2021 - Current
- Managed and maintained comprehensive documentation for all emergency management activities to meet over 100 The Joint Commission Accreditation standards
- Regularly briefed and collaborated with senior executives on emergency preparedness strategies, security measures, and incident response protocols, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards
- Scheduled and delivered general emergency preparedness and response training sessions for all personnel, enhancing their readiness and response capabilities
- Oversaw and updated the Emergency Operations Plan(s) and supporting plans within assigned region, ensuring they are current and effective
- Planned, conducted, and evaluated emergency drills and exercises across the system or within specific regions to test the Emergency Operations Plan and ensure a high state of readiness
- Played a key role in managing responses to diverse emergencies, including weather-related incidents, utility disruptions, and salt water intrusion along the Mississippi River
- Served as a liaison with the Department of Health's regional coordinator, and collaborated with local and state emergency management counterparts to align efforts and resources.
Sergeant
Allied Universal
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Determined physical access protocols to Joint Base Cape Cod for three military branches and various federal and state government agencies, ensuring secure and efficient entry
- Led advanced vehicle and facility security inspections, providing detailed recommendations for enhanced security measures to protect base infrastructure and personnel
- Served as a key member of the base Emergency Staging team, establishing logistics support for setting up staging areas for lodging, distribution of personal care items, food, medical testing, and vaccinations.
Intern
American Red Cross
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Assessed facilities and determined federal & state compliance for sheltering during pandemic
- Developed requirements of personal needs for potential shelter occupants
- Ordered and organized standardized inventory for immediate distribution
- Provided personal support in person and virtual to victims of house fires to supply assistance - coordinated lodging & personal needs
- Coordinated efforts with insurance companies to ensure efficiency of support
- Coordinated logistics of meals for 30 emergency responders during search and rescue cases.
Intern
Town of Chatham
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Created and updated emergency management plans for the towns of Brewster, Orleans, and Chatham, MA
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, improving community preparedness and resilience
- Participated in local, county, and state-level meetings, collaborating with Emergency Managers across South East and Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Served as the Planning Section Chief for the Chatham Emergency Operations Center at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Led the development and implementation of response strategies, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure public safety and continuity of essential services.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Management
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay05.2021
Skills
- Incident Command
- Public Safety
- Training and education
- Problem-Solving
- Disaster planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Disaster Response
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interagency collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Additional Fema certifications available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- City Park Conservancy, Volunteer, 01/2023, 04/2023, New Orleans, LA, Removed invasive vines from local ball parks to support native plant growth. Collected and disposed of trash along community pathways to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- St. Bernard Tornado Clean Up Sunday, Volunteer, 03/22/2022, St Bernard Parish, LA, Assisted in debris removal and neighborhood recovery efforts following a tornado, demonstrating a commitment to community service and hands-on experience in disaster recovery operations.
Hobbies and Interests
- Tabletop Role-playing Games
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Volunteering
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans
06.2021 - Current
Intern
American Red Cross
06.2020 - 09.2020
Intern
Town of Chatham
01.2020 - 03.2020
Sergeant
Allied Universal
04.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Management
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Additional Fema certifications available upon request.
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