Public safety professional with extensive experience ensuring community safety and security. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective in maintaining public order and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer II - Fire
Charlottesville-Albemarle-UVA Emergency Comm Ctr
09.2024 - Current
Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members, the public, and other public safety partners
Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical and/or fire assistance.
Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
Provided safety instructions during fire and police emergencies until responders arrived on scene.
Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations involving disputes between community members.
VA NENA Legislative Co-Chair
VA Chapter of NENA
05.2022 - 05.2025
Cultivated a positive workplace culture that fostered collaboration, engagement, and employee satisfaction across the state.
Championed innovative solutions to complex challenges, resulting in increased growth opportunities for the organization.
Spearheaded the successful implementation of the annual event "9-1-1 Goes to Richmond"; Gathering emergency communication professionals and partners to educate the members of the General Assembly on 9-1-1 and our mission.
Deputy Director
Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Ctr
07.2011 - 08.2024
Oversaw and enhanced training and operational program plans and operations strategies.
Collaborated with other public safety agencies to manage local accounts communications and understand business plans and service needs.
Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
Director at Large
VA Chapter of NENA
05.2020 - 05.2024
Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
Coordinated event catering, signage, displays, security and transportation for participants.
Emergency Communications Official
Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Ctr
03.2007 - 07.2011
Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by efficiently monitoring public safety field units.
Implemented and facilitated successful training programs to increase employee engagement, retention and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, VA
06.2002
DCJS General Instructor - Emergency Communications
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Fredericksburg, VA
08-2012
CMCP - Center Manager Certification Program - Emergency Communications
NENA
NENA National
04-2014
ENP - Emergency Number Professional - Emergency Communications
NENA
NENA National
11-2015
RPL - Registered Public Safety Leader - Emergency Communications
APCO
APCO National
11-2018
AHA BLS CPR & Instructor - Medical
American Heart Association
Lawson Tec - Herndon, VA
03-2012
Skills
Crisis Management
Team Building
External and Public Relations
Problem-Solving
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
De-escalation strategies
Timeline
Public Safety Officer II - Fire
Charlottesville-Albemarle-UVA Emergency Comm Ctr
09.2024 - Current
VA NENA Legislative Co-Chair
VA Chapter of NENA
05.2022 - 05.2025
Director at Large
VA Chapter of NENA
05.2020 - 05.2024
Deputy Director
Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Ctr
07.2011 - 08.2024
Emergency Communications Official
Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Ctr
03.2007 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
DCJS General Instructor - Emergency Communications
Department of Criminal Justice Services
CMCP - Center Manager Certification Program - Emergency Communications
NENA
ENP - Emergency Number Professional - Emergency Communications
NENA
RPL - Registered Public Safety Leader - Emergency Communications