Michael Padilla
Tilden,TX
Summary
A dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record of effectively coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts and ensuring community safety. Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my knowledge and expertise in mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and coordination of emergency services and operations to contribute to the preparedness and resilience of communities facing natural disasters, emergencies. Passionate about utilizing strategic planning and innovative solutions to mitigate risks and protect lives and property.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corp.
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted covert surveillance operations for the identification of potential threats and ensured safety of military personnel.
- Equipped with light armored vehicles (LAVs) to conduct surveillance, gather intelligence, and provide security, and reconnaissance for ground forces.
- Have undergone rigorous training in reconnaissance tactics, advanced weaponry, and combat skills such as room clearing, town clear, hostage extraction and rescue to operate effectively in challenging situations both day and night.
- Duties often include scouting enemy positions, conducting patrols, and providing critical information to command elements.
- Have achieved and maintained an Expert shooting badge in both rifle and pistol qualifications.
General Transportation tech II (Road Maintenance)
Texas Department of Transportation
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: construction, contract maintenance, and/or material and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees
- Assist in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assist stranded motorist as tasked
- Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills
- Ensuring the safety and functionality of roadways throughout the state. This includes tasks such as repairing potholes, patching cracks, maintaining signage and road markings, clearing debris, and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
- Worked outdoors in various weather conditions and required to operate heavy machinery like bulldozers, graders, and asphalt spreaders.
Emergency Management Coordinator
McMullen County
06.2022 - Current
- Progressive leadership in emergency management with experience in developing and managing all-hazards emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, capability-based training programs, public presentations, and fostering collaborative partnerships
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to multiple Emergencies with local, state and federal partners
- Worked closely with state and federal officials to develop hazardous materials emergency policies
- Coordinates with the county Judge on emergency management issues and local declaration of emergencies
- Have collaborated with various stakeholders including government agencies, first responders, community organizations, and the public to coordinate effective response efforts, and increase resiliency.
- Duties include conducting risk assessments, developing emergency response protocols, organizing training exercises, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- During emergencies, have served as the central point of contact, coordinating resources, disseminating information, and managing response operations to minimize the impact of disasters and protect public safety.
- Have completed a multitude of FEMA, TDEM, and other courses in relation to Emergency Management. A packet of them available upon request.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
McMullen County
01.2022 - Current
- Lead training sessions to inform and update teammates on response and treatment procedures
- ·Have undergone rigorous training in firefighting techniques, rescue operations, hazardous materials handling, and medical assistance.
- Responsibilities include responding to various emergencies such as structural fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
- Have worked cohesively in teams to extinguish fires, conduct search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care, and educate the community on fire safety practices.
- Have responded to over100 MVC’s, Wildland fires, Hazmat incidents, and structure and vehicle fires.
- Have an EMT-B certification through national registry and state.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design
San Antonio, TX06.2015
Skills
- Emergency planning
- Fire, Search and Rescue Operations
- Emergency Medical Operations
- Intelligence Gathering
Certification
- Emergency Animal Shelter planning assistance
- Human trafficking: Victim identification for first responders
- State of Texas Assistance request
- Extinguishing Electric Vehicle Battery fires
- Vehicle Rescuer Level 1 and 2
- First aid, fire extinguisher use and safety class
- Stop the Bleed
- Landing Zone safety
- A large variety of ICS/NIMS courses
- H2S Clear cert.
- H2S safety and Awareness
- CPR and AED certification
- Forcible Entry Cert.
References
- Jack Anderson, 512-422-2655, 419 Dasher Dr., Lakeway, Tx, 78734
- James E Teal, 361-362-8437, 901 Hackberry St., Tilden, Tx, 78072
- Mario Garza, 830-570-1641, P.O Box 501, Tilden, TX, 78072
Timeline
Emergency Management Coordinator
McMullen County
06.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
McMullen County
01.2022 - Current
General Transportation tech II (Road Maintenance)
Texas Department of Transportation
05.2020 - 06.2022
Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corp.
02.2016 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design
- Emergency Animal Shelter planning assistance
- Human trafficking: Victim identification for first responders
- State of Texas Assistance request
- Extinguishing Electric Vehicle Battery fires
- Vehicle Rescuer Level 1 and 2
- First aid, fire extinguisher use and safety class
- Stop the Bleed
- Landing Zone safety
- A large variety of ICS/NIMS courses
- H2S Clear cert.
- H2S safety and Awareness
- CPR and AED certification
- Forcible Entry Cert.
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