Erek Culbreath
2669 Royal Oaks Drive, Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Public service professional dedicated to improving operations to promote organizational efficiency while maintaining unit cohesion. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to achieve agency objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Director of Office on Homelessness
Florida Department Of Children & Families
12.2023 - Current
- Improved teamwork and unit cooperation in meeting work goals
- Leadership through example personally ensuring quality of work products
- Directed statutorily mandated office activity, ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes
- Spearheaded process improvement through enterprise solutions including database integration and program streamlining
- Provided policy guidance to state legislation and promoted favorable federal policy agenda
- Enhanced functioning of Homelessness Grant Program
Director of Mass Care
Florida Department Of Children & Families
06.2023 - Current
- Director and facilitator for State, Federal, and NGO partners to provide mass care to Florida residents in disasters, including directing feeding and sheltering operations, providing emergency supplies and relief
- Manager of state logistics for various State agency partners, NGOs, and emergency sites
- Collaborate with agency and state leadership teams to manage priorities and strategic vision
- Construct emergency management plans including the Mass Care annex to the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Technological Hazards Deputy
Florida Division Of Emergency Management
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Manager of Radiological Emergency Preparedness Unit, overseeing emergency response planning and coordination for nuclear emergencies and ensuring State/Counties pass FEMA exercises
- Manager of Technological Hazards Contracting Unit, serving as Program Manager for two state grants and one federal grant to local government throughout Florida
- Branch Manager for Emergency Services Branch, served during numerous statewide emergencies, coordinating Fire, Police, Search and Rescue, Hazmat, and EMS personnel
- Deputy of Technological Hazards, extensive budget and project management experience
Contract Administration Analyst
Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Contract Administrator for multiple IT contracts
- Liaison to Division of State Technology
- Point of contact for vendors and contract work orders
- Aided in constructing and reviewing contract solicitations
- Budget reconciliation/invoicing for approximate $400,000/monthly contract
- Served as SharePoint Administrator
Planning and Performance Analyst
Florida Department Of Education - Vocational Rehab
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for creating reports on Division performance to State and Federal Government entities
- Created content for publication (general public and to Legislature/Governors Office)
- Drafted procurement justifications
- SharePoint Administrator
IT Operations Analyst
Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted analyses of contracts
- Compiled service level data on vendor compliance
- Performed analysis on Legislative Budget Request and proposed legislation in Florida Legislature to determine fiscal impact and feasibility
- Served as SharePoint Administrator
Broker Office Manager
North Florida Financial Corporation
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised office staff
- Prepared and submitted financial contracts for approval at financial firms
- Researched financial assets
Education
Master of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2013
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Southeast High School
Bradenton, FL05.2009
Skills
- Leadership/Supervisory
- Interagency Coordination
- Project Management
- Contract/Grant Construction and Management
- Budget Management
- Database Management
- High-paced Emergency Situations
- Procurement
- Public Speaking/Media Appearances
- Computer Skills: ∙Salesforce Administrator, Java Programming, Basic Networking, all Office Products
Certification
- DOE Q Security Clearance
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- FEMA Professional Development Certificate
Awards
- Naval Postgraduate School Radiological Emergency Preparedness Early Career Program Certificate
- FL Division of Emergency Management Bureau Chief Award
- FL Division of Emergency Management Extreme Ownership Award
- FL Division of Emergency Management Certificate of Appreciation
- FL Division of Emergency Management Certificate of Appreciation
- FL Division of Emergency Management Leadership Academy
Volunteer
- Guardian ad Litem
Languages
German
Full Professional
Hebrew
Limited Working
Timeline
Acting Director of Office on Homelessness
Florida Department Of Children & Families
12.2023 - Current
Director of Mass Care
Florida Department Of Children & Families
06.2023 - Current
Technological Hazards Deputy
Florida Division Of Emergency Management
10.2019 - 06.2023
Contract Administration Analyst
Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles
05.2017 - 10.2019
Planning and Performance Analyst
Florida Department Of Education - Vocational Rehab
08.2016 - 05.2017
IT Operations Analyst
Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles
02.2016 - 08.2016
Broker Office Manager
North Florida Financial Corporation
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Southeast High School
- DOE Q Security Clearance
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- FEMA Professional Development Certificate
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