Peter Garcia
Silver Spring
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Manager, with US Agency for International Development. Expertise in crisis management and interagency collaboration. Proven track record in developing emergency preparedness plans, training staff and enhancing organizational resilience. Skilled in incident command and fostering teamwork, I effectively coordinate disaster response initiatives to ensure community safety and operational readiness.
Experienced with emergency response coordination, resource allocation, and crisis management. Utilizes strategic planning and quick decision-making to ensure effective outcomes. Knowledge of team leadership and inter-agency collaboration. Specific expertise of Continuity of Operation plans and operations. Retired 2013.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Manager / Safety Officer
United Stated Agency for International Developement (USAID)
Washington, DC
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Led comprehensive disaster response initiatives, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure effective recovery efforts.
- Developed and implemented emergency preparedness plans, enhancing organizational resilience against potential crises.
- Trained and mentored staff on emergency management protocols, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with local governments and NGOs to assess community vulnerabilities and tailor response strategies accordingly.
- Develop and execute Continuity Of Operation/Government Plans.
Civil Military Project Officer
US Army Reserve
Fort Totten, New York
01.1996 - 01.2012
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication among diverse teams to streamline information flow and enhance collaboration.
- Developed training materials to support skill advancement and operational compliance for personnel.
- Oversaw logistics planning and resource allocation to optimize mission execution and efficiency.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Queens College
Flushing, NY02-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Queens College
Flushing, NY01-1998
Skills
- Incident command
- Public safety
- First aid training
- Emergency communications
- Crisis management
- Evacuation procedures
- Contingency planning
- Interagency collaboration
- Training and education
- Teamwork
- Disaster planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 240 Continuity Team members
- Developed Safety and evacuation plans
- Successfully developed and executed numerous Continuity of Operations Exercises, table top, building evacuation efficiency.
- USAID Safety Officer and Emergency Manager at the the Ronald Reagan Building, Washington DC.
- Planned, developed and maintained USAID Alternate Operation Site
- 27 Years member of the US Army Reserve with deployment during Desert Storm
Certification
- FEMA Certified Emergency Manager
- FEMA Certified Continuity of Operation Program Manager
- Safety Officer
- Training Officer
Timeline
Emergency Manager / Safety Officer
United Stated Agency for International Developement (USAID)
01.2003 - 01.2013
Civil Military Project Officer
US Army Reserve
01.1996 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Queens College
Military
Member of the USArmy Reserve 09/76- 12/04. Deployed During Desert Storm
Awards (Civilian and Military)
Meritorious Honor 01/07
Meritorious Service Medal 4/04
Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award 5/97, 5/04
Association of the US Army - Citation for Exceptional Service in Support of National Defense 10/98
Army Commendation Medal 4/83, 2/87, 4/90, 4/91, 9/96, 7/00
Army Achievement Medal 6/88, 3/91
Department of Army Certificate of Achievement 2/92, 9/93
Department of the Army Commendation 10/88
Duty in Support of Desert Shield/Storm (Service in South West Asia)
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal