Naz Gurel

Experienced leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Demonstrates expertise in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

• Paramedic NREMT
• Critical Care Paramedic
• HAZMAT Awareness Level certification
• MN Emergency Manager certification
• MN Critical Infrastructure certification

• Search and Rescue, National Park Services, Trained new search and rescue personnel on different rescue techniques, Trained staff on wilderness first aid, Established ICS for search and rescue missions, Organized volunteers for different SAR positions during incidents, Worked with local and Federal agencies during emergencies, Joint training with Coast Guard, Built collaborative relationships with emergency management specialists, managing two-way communication to prevent implementation problems., Maintained and updated resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
• Duty Officer / Disaster Health Services, Red Cross, Minneapolis, MN, Dispatch needed assistance to people who have been impacted by a disaster, Liaised between the on-scene responders with the on-call Disaster Assistance Team, Provided health services to people who had lost medical devices, medications, etc in a house fire
• Disaster Response, Team Rubicon, Built collaborative relationships with emergency management specialists, managing two-way communication to prevent implementation problems., Conducted detailed damage assessments after natural disasters and man-made emergencies to understand the scale and inform future planning., Collaborated with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
• Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team volunteer, DHS, Deployed to public health emergencies, Built temporary morgues / cold storage for victims, Worked with local and Federal agencies for victim identification, Participated in drills with Hennepin Co. medical examiner