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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Project Experience
Core Skills And Training
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Manuel Landron

Manuel Landron

Carolina,Puerto Rico

Summary

Emergency management specialist with proven track record in program delivery and training initiatives. Expertise in FEMA public assistance policies and management of $100 million in grant funding across 210 projects. Recognized for strategic planning and building collaborative relationships to improve recovery efforts.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Management Public Specialist / Program Delivery Manager (PDMG)

Fluor / EM Partners
Ft. Mayers, Florida
10.2023 - Current
  • Served as primary contact for applicants, guiding them through grant process and ensuring positive customer experience.
  • Managed program delivery phases, facilitating accurate grant funding and aligning recovery priorities for applicants.
  • Oversee 22 applicants across 190 projects (Categories A-Z) with a total estimated value of $32 million.
  • Coordinated disaster response efforts for FEMA Branch IX, enhancing operational readiness and response effectiveness.

Emergency Management Public Specialist / Subject Matter Expert / Trainer

CDM Smith / Fluor
Puerto Rico
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Delivered in-person and remote training on FEMA Public Assistance policies, procedures, and software (GM & GP) to enhance understanding and compliance among participants.
  • Led training sessions for PDMGs, site inspectors, recipients, and stakeholders to ensure clarity on FEMA processes and promote effective collaboration.
  • Developed and delivered consistent training materials.
  • Acted as primary contact for GP issues, providing expert support in customer service call centers to resolve inquiries and improve user experience.

President / General Manager

LV Consulting Inc., CPM Inc., APRO Inc.
Carolina, Puerto Rico
03.2000 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw daily operations and staff performance across multiple projects, enhancing workflow and accountability.
  • Organized meetings with decision-makers, reported on program objectives, established SOPs, and cultivated collaborative relationships among public, state, and municipal managers to align project goals.
  • Managed real estate acquisition and relocation projects for government agencies, ensuring timely and compliant execution.

Project Coordinator / Planning Technician I & II

City of Carolina, Municipal Government
Carolina, Puerto Rico
04.1987 - 05.1996
  • Secured permits and approvals for urban renewal construction projects, facilitating regulatory compliance and project progression.
  • Coordinated construction projects and bids, supervised inspector hiring, processed payments and change orders, and resolved construction obstacles to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Coordinated community engagement initiatives and public meetings for city projects.
  • Managed project timelines and ensured compliance with municipal regulations.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation and reporting templates for stakeholders.

Education

M.A. - History of Puerto Rico & the Caribbean

Center of Advanced Studies of Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
San Juan, PR
01.2017

Graduate studies - Urban Planning

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR
01.1990

B.A. - Urban Studies, Geography, Latin-American Literature

Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
01.1985

Skills

  • Program delivery management
  • Emergency management expertise
  • Incident command system
  • National incident management certification
  • FEMA public assistance eligibility
  • FEMA grants management
  • Disaster mitigation strategies
  • CDBG disaster relief
  • Eligibility reviews and appeals
  • Policy development and implementation
  • Site inspection and training
  • Program evaluation and assessment
  • Project closeout processes
  • Leadership and team building
  • Executive collaboration and networking
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Negotiation skills
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • Strategic planning in government
  • Performance review processes
  • Training facilitation skills
  • Google Earth Pro proficiency
  • MS Teams collaboration tools
  • Adobe Connect usage
  • IA knowledge

Certification

  • P.R. Society of Professional Planners, 477
  • P.R. State Department Examining Board for Professional Planners, 432
  • FEMA Program Delivery Manager (PDMG), 06/01/19
  • FEMA Public Assistance Site Inspection (SI), 01/01/19

References

Available upon request.

Project Experience

  • Martín Peña Communities Urban Redevelopment
  • Bahia Urbana - Convention Center District Authority
  • Ports (Yabucoa, Isla Grande, Fajardo, Santa Isabel, Aguadilla) - Puerto Rico Port Authority
  • Felipe Sanchez Osorio Public Housing Complex - City of Carolina, PR (HUD/Federal)
  • Highway Projects (PR #22 and PR #66) - Puerto Rico Transportation Authority
  • Block #40 and #47 Projects - City of Carolina, PR (HUD/Federal)
  • New Infrastructure Easements - City of Carolina, PR
  • Intermodal Collective Transportation Center - City of Carolina, PR
  • Port of the Americas - Government of Puerto Rico & City of Ponce
  • Property Acquisitions - City of Villalba, PR
  • Muñoz Rivera Ave. Project - City of Carolina, PR (HUD/Federal)
  • Olympic Sports Complex - City of Carolina, PR
  • Special Communities Project - PR Housing Department
  • New Secure Home Program - PR Housing Finance Authority
  • Strategic & Immediate Action Projects - Infrastructure & Finance Authority
  • Island-Wide Aqueduct & Sanitary Infrastructure - Puerto Rico Water Authority
  • Socioeconomic studies for 800+ families - PR Housing Department
  • Historic Preservation Review - State Historic Preservation Office (Federal)

Core Skills And Training

  • Public Assistance (PA) Policy Subject Matter Expert
  • Program Delivery Manager (PDMG)
  • Site Inspection (SI) Trainer
  • Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment, Incident Command System, National Incident Management System certified
  • In-depth knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance Program (406 Mitigation, Environmental Historic Preservation Operations, Grants Management & Portal systems)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Staff counseling and performance management
  • Quarterly goal setting and performance review
  • Executive leadership collaboration
  • Team building, customer service, and rapid response
  • Conflict resolution, mentoring, and coaching
  • Negotiation and strategic government planning
  • Executive networking and leadership development
  • Trainer and facilitator in emergency management
  • Policy and procedures development
  • Public Assistance project closeouts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, Adobe Connect, Google Earth Pro, Acrobat Reader
  • Expertise in FEMA Grants Manager & Grants Portal
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English

Timeline

Emergency Management Public Specialist / Program Delivery Manager (PDMG)

Fluor / EM Partners
10.2023 - Current

Emergency Management Public Specialist / Subject Matter Expert / Trainer

CDM Smith / Fluor
06.2018 - 08.2023

President / General Manager

LV Consulting Inc., CPM Inc., APRO Inc.
03.2000 - 04.2017

Project Coordinator / Planning Technician I & II

City of Carolina, Municipal Government
04.1987 - 05.1996

M.A. - History of Puerto Rico & the Caribbean

Center of Advanced Studies of Puerto Rico & the Caribbean

Graduate studies - Urban Planning

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

B.A. - Urban Studies, Geography, Latin-American Literature

Macalester College
Manuel Landron