Lynn Bowe
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional with 8+ years of leadership in disaster recovery, migrant relief, and humanitarian aid operations. Experienced in overseeing large-scale operations, recruiting diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Adept in cross-cultural communication, adaptability in austere environments, and leveraging technology for remote coordination. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, deploy in challenging conditions, and support emergency operations centers (EOCS) in a variety of roles. Seeking to contribute expertise to disaster relief, homelessness support, and sheltering efforts globally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Led operational and staffing efforts for migrant respite shelter, ensuring compliance with humanitarian standards and local regulations
- Managed recruitment and onboarding of mission-aligned staff and volunteers, improving efficiency and staff retention
- Collaborated with local agencies to meet logistical and operational needs, ensuring cultural sensitivity in services provided
Operational Site Supervisor
New York Humanitarian Respite Health and Human Services
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Directed daily operations at a migrant shelter, overseeing resource allocation, staff management, and cross-functional team coordination
- Managed stakeholder relations, ensuring seamless communication between shelter operations and local partners
- Deployed adaptive communication strategies to engage with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment
Migrant Shelter Supervisor
Jogan Health Staffing
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Led multidisciplinary teams providing healthcare, education, and social services to migrant families in temporary shelters
- Utilized technology tools to coordinate remote and in-person teams, ensuring efficient service delivery across multiple sites
- Implemented quality assurance measures to meet contractual obligations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Operations Manager
Liberty Tax Services
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed recruitment strategies, aligning operational goals with team assembly to enhance performance
- Streamlined workflows, reducing hiring timelines and improving team integration across departments
- Managed operational budgets and ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Fleet Coordinator/Operations Manager
Metro Star Vanpool
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Coordinated staffing and fleet operations, ensuring timely and efficient transportation services for clients
- Implemented operational improvements that reduced costs and improved service delivery metrics
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective logistical support for daily operations
Education
Jarvis Christian College
Hawkins, TXSkills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Operational Leadership
- Logistical Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Task Delegation
- Progress Monitoring
- Chain of Command
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Remote Work
- Technology Tools
- Disaster Response Expertise
- Mass Care Coordination
- Debris Removal
- Communicable Disease Surveillance
- Quality Assurance
- Grant Writing
- Compliance
Key Qualifications
- Cultural Sensitivity & Cross-Cultural Communication: Experience leading migrant relief and shelter operations in diverse environments, ensuring non-discriminatory actions, patience, and adaptability in high-stress scenarios.
- Operational & Logistical Leadership: Proficient in managing stakeholder relations, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining the chain of command to prevent issues from escalating.
- Flexible & Resilient: Comfortable working outside of my comfort zone, adapting to changing roles, and following leadership directives in varied environments (EOC trailers, tents, motels, convention centers, etc.).
- Remote Work & Technology Tools: Skilled in using technology tools for remote communication and coordination, working with both in-person and remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Disaster Response Expertise: Knowledgeable in mass care coordination, debris removal, communicable disease surveillance, and quality assurance for emergency operations, with experience supporting FEMA Joint Field Offices (JFOS) and state/local EOCs.
- Grant Writing & Compliance: Extensive experience with FEMA public assistance programs, including grant writing and ensuring financial compliance for disaster recovery projects.
Certifications
Certified Notary Public
HAZWOPER
TWIC
AED
ServSafe
CPR/BLS
FEMA Certifications (100, 102, 200, 300, 632, 700b, 800, 1000, 1001, 2200, IS10A, IS366A, IS815
Timeline
Director of Operations
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
11.2023 - 05.2024
Operational Site Supervisor
New York Humanitarian Respite Health and Human Services
02.2023 - 06.2023
Migrant Shelter Supervisor
Jogan Health Staffing
10.2022 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Liberty Tax Services
10.2018 - 11.2020
Fleet Coordinator/Operations Manager
Metro Star Vanpool
01.2014 - 12.2018
Jarvis Christian College
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