Laurie Taylor
Kyle,TX
Summary
Emergency management professional with a solid background in planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency response strategies. Effective communicator in delivering clear and concise emergency preparedness and response briefings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results under stressful environments. Expertise in emergency management to include planning, preparedness, coordinating responses and recoveries to ensure successful operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Planner
Hays County, Office of Emergency Services
05.2020 - Current
- Assists and coordinates homeland security and disaster response preparedness and exercise planning and analysis with local, county, regional state and federal agencies and with other public and private organizations. Serves at the Hays County representative for the (SRP), Standard Response Protocol for school safety with all our ISD's, private schools, preschools, day cares, etc. Maintains the Hays County (RNS), Regional Notification System. Tracks and maintains disaster response documentation related to the events to assist in state and federal reimbursements. CAPCOG Regional Planning Committee Chair.
Office Manager
Hays County, Office of Emergency Services
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Provide front line support for Hays County Emergency Services, Fire Marshal and Emergency Preparedness groups. Responds to questions and requests for general assistance and information; maintains department budget, supports 170 volunteer members Hays County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by scheduling meetings, trainings, and maintains budget. Working knowledge of EMPG Grants, FEMA, disaster forms and documentation.
HRIS Systems Analyst
VMWare (contract – Advantage Resource)
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Completed data analysis/management and report auditing in Workday and Oracle, including table maintenance, User Acceptance Testing, user security maintenance, researching data discrepancies using MS Excel and other internal systems. Documented all integration processes and procedures.
Program Specialist II – Injury Reporting/Payroll/Leave Reporting
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
11.2009 - 07.2013
- Liaison between the agency and fire departments tracking state mandated injury reports. Using MS Access and Excel reviewed data for compliance, trend analysis, discrepancies and completeness. Assisted in the analysis and prepared the annual fire fighter injury report included in the State Fire Marshal annual Line of Duty Death (LODD) report. Presented report to the TCFP commission. On an interim basis input leave (sick, vacation etc.) and pay for supplemental payroll for meals into USAS (State Reporting System). Completed quarterly State Auditor’s Office IRS 941 Report and FTE reports.
HRMS Supervisor
First American Real Estate Information Services
01.2005 - 04.2009
- Managed and supervised a team of analysts that provided support to the organization including monthly reports, SOX audits, background checks, new hire data entry, and benefits. Supported HR, management and employees with escalated payroll issues by working with corporate payroll. Trained Human Resource staff and employees on use of several HRMS systems. Local system administrator for Success Factors Performance Management System and Brass Ring Applicant Tracking system (ATS).
Information Analyst
VarTec Telecom, Inc.
11.1994 - 01.2005
- Created reports, charts and pivot tables using MS Excel for executive management, HR groups, and other divisions to track FLSA, promotions, turnover and other requested information. Provided support to HR group on escalated issues with employee system records.
Manager, Employee Services
VarTec Telecom, Inc.
11.1994 - 01.2005
- Managed and supervised a team of record administrators that completed data entry of employee changes, physical records management, verifications of employment, and unemployment claim processing. Conducted new hire orientation, presenting on all aspects. Assisted management and employees with HR related questions regarding policy, practices and benefits plans.
Education
Master's - Teaching Technology
Ashford University
06.2010
BBA - Marketing
New Mexico State University
05.1994
Professional Human Resource (PHR) -
PHR
01.2016
Skills
- Experience in Working with Homeland Security
- Strong communication, organization and time management skills
- Efficient ability to prioritize and complete task in a timely manner
- Multi-tasker who works cooperatively with others
- Excellent team work and collaboration skills
Software and Applications Experience :
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Publisher, Data Loader, New World Systems, Everbridge Regional Notification System, Boldplanning, WEBEOC (STAR Requests)
Database Experience:
- Workday, Oracle, Kenexa/Brass Ring, Aloha (provisioning system), FARM/FIDO (internal Fire Commission database) Ultimate Software, Success Factors (Performance Management), Abra, Quicken
Report writing tools experience:
- Brio Reporting tool, Fidelity (employee web tool), Discoverer report writer, ABRA Report Writer, basic SQL queries, TOAD, Beyond Compare
Timeline
Emergency Planner
Hays County, Office of Emergency Services
05.2020 - Current
Office Manager
Hays County, Office of Emergency Services
09.2015 - 05.2020
HRIS Systems Analyst
VMWare (contract – Advantage Resource)
07.2013 - 09.2015
Program Specialist II – Injury Reporting/Payroll/Leave Reporting
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
11.2009 - 07.2013
HRMS Supervisor
First American Real Estate Information Services
01.2005 - 04.2009
Information Analyst
VarTec Telecom, Inc.
11.1994 - 01.2005
Manager, Employee Services
VarTec Telecom, Inc.
11.1994 - 01.2005
BBA - Marketing
New Mexico State University
Master's - Teaching Technology
Ashford University
Professional Human Resource (PHR) -
PHR
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