Miguel A. Calderon
Palmdale,California
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager-National Preparedness Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
12.2024 - Current
- As Operational Division Supervisor, I was liaison between FEMA and Pasadena to assist and guide city, county, state, and federal resources for both the response and initial recovery phases of the disaster
- Coordinate with multi-agency task forces to oversee various Public Assistance Grant Programs for recovery efforts.
- Regional Program Manger for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Exercise and Grant Manager
- Team Supervisor overseeing employee scheduling, training, and work expectations.
- Manage the development and distribution of planning and project management products for the division
Program Manager- National Preparedness Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Works with Senior Management Leaders, to identify goals to meet the organizations strategic planning efforts
- Presents and communicate data analytics before, during, and after a Regional and National level disaster
- Conduct research, analyze data, identifying trends, and preparing and presenting reports and recommendations
- Prepares training documentation and reports
- Establish, coordinate, and partner with Multi-Federal, DoD, State, and Local partners to analyze and provide real-time data analysis for disasters
Security Specialist Training Officer
Department of the Air Force
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assigned to conduct training for force protection and to enforce federal laws to safeguard top secret and sensitive equipment which is vital to national security
- Directly trained 150 civilian and military members from basic to advanced Law Enforcement concepts and practical applications by developing lesson plans in accordance with AFl's and DoD policyPlans
- Monitors progress of qualifications and skill-level
- Develops and implements local job qualification standards (JQS), Training Exercise Evaluation Outlines (TEEO), lesson plans, and task performance checklists
- Researched law enforcement training programs for unit delivery and practical applications
- Identifies deficiencies and takes or makes recommendations for corrective action
- Ensures higher headquarters directives are incorporated into the training plan, and that funding is acquired for the identified training requirements
- Provides assistance, information, and status briefs to supervisors, branch chiefs, and other individuals and resolves work issues or problems as needed/ directed
Federal Police Officer
Department of the Air Force
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assigned to conduct force protection and to enforce federal laws to safeguard top secret and sensitive equipment which is vital to national security
- To enforce a wide range of federal laws and assimilate local laws for application and enforcement within federal jurisdiction
- Act as on scene commander for significant and catastrophic events as required and initiates Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) as needed
- Conduct preliminary and final investigations of a broad range of alleged and actual crimes including but not limited to interview witnesses; secures crime scenes, compiles, and preserves evidence
- Coordinated with other departments and agencies for effective emergency management operations
- Evaluated, developed, and implemented emergency management and public safety strategies
EM and Community Outreach Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Deploy to federal declared disasters and serve as a liaison between FEMA, state, local, tribal entities, and the public during mitigation operations
- Assist disaster survivors and local governments by providing hazard mitigation information, programs, and aid after a declared disaster
- Organized and distributed disaster-related information
- Participated in community meetings about mitigation programs and implementation for assistance
- Analyzed Hazard Mitigation related data to provide recommendations and identify future problems
- Interview and speak with disaster survivors for future hazard mitigation assistance
- Review plans and procedures which meet FEMA Hazard Mitigation requirements for the specific needs for survivors
- Conduct field surveys and document the level of destruction to homes and businesses for assistance and to direct the determination of effective and appropriate action for survivors
Police Detective
Gila River Police Department
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Provide tactical leadership, first-line supervision and work direction for the officers and associates to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely operations
- Deliver the highest quality emergency management and public safety services by conducting threat and hazard mitigation assessments, advanced criminal investigations, comprehensive departmental training, hazard identification, and adherence to effective organizational behaviors and practices
- Created a comprehensive emergency operations policy and the effective activation of an incident command
- Training coordinator and lead instructor for entire department in emergency management concepts, active shooter, first aid, and homeland security
- Lead incident commander and operations supervisor during mass casualty and multi-hazard events
- Establish and maintain multi-jurisdictional relationships by creating various small task forces for the detection, suppression, and enforcement of criminal laws
- Case manager to over 600 annual domestic violence cases within assigned jurisdiction
- Created mission briefs, post action reports, and training lesson plans to communicate work projects and mission updates.
Police Officer
Gila River Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Specialized in complex tribal authority and jurisdiction where criminal charges are made for state, federal, and tribal courts
- Division and squad lead instructor for active shooter, incident command, and critical stress management
- Lead incident commander and operations supervisor during mass casualty and multi-hazard events
- Establish and maintain multi-jurisdictional relationships by creating various small task forces for the detection, suppression, and enforcement of criminal laws
- Respond to individual site emergencies to assist, direct, and coordinate the appropriate levels of emergency services and responses for both public safety and community members
- Field Training Officer (FTO) for department and in charge of developing and training of approximately 75 newly hired officers
- Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Officer for department with 100 active deployments
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
US Coast Guard
01.2003 - 08.2015
- Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of key responsibilities, by conducting counter-narcotic interdictions, performing maritime anti-terrorism protection of high valued assets, and responding to nationally declared emergencies and disasters
- Response phase deployable team leader for nationally declared incidents
- Assisted various public safety directors in planning, designing, and executing emergency and disaster response training, exercises, and deployments
- Developed and prepared a processing system for logging in emergency management training hours, issued equipment, checklists, and emergency response information sheets and manuals
- Increased security efficiency by creating intelligence briefings for sector and multi-agency missions
- Coordinated a multi-agency intelligence and emergency operations
- Managed critical incidents professionally, minimizing risks to public safety while preserving evidence for further investigation and prosecution processes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy and Public Service
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona08.2019
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Training & Exercise Development
- Emergency Operations
- Police Operations
- Incident Command
- Team Leadership
- Policy/Program Development
- Staff Training and Development
- Decision-Making
- Project Management
- Supervision
- Problem Solving
Certification
- ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800 Certified
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- FEMA Flood Plain Management Series
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Community Outreach
- FEMA Exercise and Evaluation Program Manager
- Air Force Principles of Instruction
- Federal Police Officer Certificate (DoD POST)
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Arizona POST (Police Officer)
- FLETC Active Shooter Instructor
- DHS HAZWOPER Instructor
- Threat Liaison Officer
- EVOC Instructor
- TCCC - Medic
- ASHI CPR/First Aid Instructor
- DHS ACAMS (Automated Critical Asset Management System)
- CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Peer and Group Support
- Leadership Conflict and Resolution
Timeline
Program Manager-National Preparedness Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
12.2024 - Current
Program Manager- National Preparedness Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11.2023 - 12.2024
Security Specialist Training Officer
Department of the Air Force
04.2023 - 11.2023
Federal Police Officer
Department of the Air Force
08.2022 - 04.2023
EM and Community Outreach Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11.2021 - 08.2022
Police Detective
Gila River Police Department
01.2020 - 02.2021
Police Officer
Gila River Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2020
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
US Coast Guard
01.2003 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy and Public Service
Arizona State University
Master’s Degree - Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
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