IAIN ROSS CRICHTON
Bertram
Summary
To obtain a position as a commercial claims loss specialist for a professional organization that shares my core values coupled with my short and long term goals,
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist V
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
05.2024 - Current
- Provides technical support and recommendations to state and local partners related to disaster preparedness, grant requirements and disaster response.
- Achievements
- Fulfilled one of the Logistics role in the State Medical Operations Center during Hurricane Beryl.
- Revised and updated departmental technical documents.
- Worked at the department desk in the State Operations Center
Medical Countermeasures Coordinator
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Lead team member in the Emergency Preparedness section, responsible for the coordinated distribution of State and federally managed medicine and medical supplies. Attends regular meetings with regional and state partners, provides technical assistance to regional associates, and assists with planning and execution of departmental goals.
- Achievements
- Facilitated the information gathering component of the Covid-19 After Action Review.
- Assisted with the training of new staff members.
- Responded at the state level to populated areas affected by natural disasters.
Public Health and Prevention Specialist III
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Worked as a team member in the Emergency Preparedness section, responsible for liaising with local, State, and federal Emergency Management Coordinators, inventory management and control of preparedness supplies and equipment, and assists with planning and execution of departmental goals.
- Achievements
- Developed the regional safety plan.
- Wrote and established staff training plans.
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Inc.
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Contracted to Oncor Electric Delivery. Responsible for ensuring that vegetation management guidelines are met and adhered to around Oncor power lines and other equipment. Act as liaison between tree trimming contractors and the power company, as well as deal with customer complaints and issues. Provided conflict resolution between Oncor Electric Vegetation Management and customers.
- Achievements
- Obtained a perfect evaluation score for ACRT from Oncor, for handling and dealing with a particularly sensitive area of line.
- Selected for and attended the 2017 Honors Program for high achieving ACRT personnel.
Public Health and Prevention Specialist II
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Member of a team of State employees who work closely with other federal, state and local partners ensuring community preparedness and effective response to natural and man-made disasters. Duties include ordering equipment, maintaining VHF/UHF radios and satellite telephones, management of warehouse organization and supplies shared with local health department (NETPHD), serves as logistical and training lead during medical outreach programs, manages DSHS employees training and certifications database, coordinates with other DSHS departments during outreach programs, and helping to confirm attainment of agency and departmental goals.
Education
O Level -
Hamilton High School
01.1986
B.Sc. - Wildlife and Fisheries
Texas A&M University
01.2007
A Level - undefined
Milton High School
01.1988
Skills
- Professional development
- Facilitating group instruction
- Conducting performance assessments
- Ability to work independently as well as a team member
- Strong communication skills
- Effective communication in challenging customer interactions
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Accomplishments
- Responded at the state level to populated areas affected by natural disasters.
- Obtained a perfect evaluation score for ACRT from Oncor, for handling and dealing with a particularly sensitive customer base.
- Establishing professional relationships with industry stakeholders.
Timeline
Program Specialist V
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
05.2024 - Current
Medical Countermeasures Coordinator
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
07.2022 - 04.2024
Public Health and Prevention Specialist III
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
10.2017 - 07.2022
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Inc.
06.2015 - 10.2017
Public Health and Prevention Specialist II
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
11.2013 - 06.2015
B.Sc. - Wildlife and Fisheries
Texas A&M University
A Level - undefined
Milton High School
O Level -
Hamilton High School