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RASHEEN HOLLAND

BRUNSWICK,UNITED STATES

Summary

Dynamic Emergency Management Specialist with extensive experience at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, adept at crisis management and risk assessment. Proven track record in developing comprehensive emergency response plans and leading training initiatives, enhancing operational readiness and compliance. Strong leadership and communication skills foster collaboration across agencies during high-pressure situations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Management Specialist

Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, District Of Columbia
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with local government agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Assessed damage caused by natural disasters or other emergencies and reported findings to appropriate authorities.
  • Studied successful plans from other locations to assess opportunities to improve program operation.
  • Stayed up to date on federal, state and local regulations governing emergency response plans.
  • Evaluated current procedures against industry standards to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored weather conditions and tracked potential disasters to ensure timely response efforts.
  • Developed and implemented emergency management plans, policies and procedures.
  • Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
  • Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Washington, United States
06.2022 - Current
  • As an Emergency Management Specialist, my duties include but are not limited to, providing oversight and support to each Region within the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the area of Emergency Preparedness
  • I have acted as the Chief of Office of Emergency Preparedness during the absence of the chief, attending meetings and making decisions during operational periods in crisis events
  • Maintain and update Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure the continued functioning of critical operations during emergencies or disasters
  • Conducted regular tabletop exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of the COOP and identify areas for improvement
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive emergency response plans for natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other crisis situations in alignment with federal regulations and guidelines
  • Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and hazards within federal facilities
  • Coordinated and facilitated emergency preparedness training sessions for staff members to enhance response capabilities
  • Managed and led tabletop exercises and drills to test the effectiveness of emergency plans and procedures
  • Collaborated with federal agencies and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination during crisis situations
  • Utilized emergency management software and tools to streamline communication and response efforts during emergencies
  • Maintained compliance with federal emergency management standards and continuously updated protocols based on lessons learned
  • Provided timely and accurate reports to federal authorities regarding emergency incidents and response activities
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure and fast-paced emergency scenarios
  • Contributed to the development of after-action reports to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement in emergency response protocols
  • Instruct students on a national level attending crisis negotiation training on hostage negotiation techniques
  • Establish contacts with outside Law Enforcement agencies to collaborate and share intel, assets, and general information
  • Support ATF Emergency Support Functions (ESF#13) when requested by the agency to provide staff and resources to emergent situations involving natural and man-made disasters
  • I conduct briefings with the incident commander, and all involved in the incident organization chart by providing updates on the incident action plan
  • I have been assigned as the operation and planning section chief in real emergent events
  • Led emergency response teams in coordinating resources, communication, and logistics during crisis events
  • Conduct training and drills to ensure readiness and effectiveness of emergency response plans
  • Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations for management review
  • Updated correctional service manual to reflect current policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessment of prisons to identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies for enhancing safety and security measures
  • Successfully manage and coordinate the agency's GETS card program, ensuring essential employees had access to government telecommunication services for emergency communication and response efforts
  • Completed the following Security Protection training Department of State Protective Security/LEO, and Secret Service Small detail training
  • Conducted Residential Security Assessment of employee's homes
  • Provided close protection and security services for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
  • Conducted advance security assessments and route planning to identify potential risks and establish secure travel itineraries
  • Implemented security protocols and coordinated with team members to maintain a secure perimeter around designated individuals
  • Monitored and assessed security threats through constant vigilance and situational awareness during protective assignments
  • Utilized defensive driving techniques and evasive maneuvers to ensure the safe transportation of clients in high-risk environments
  • Communicated effectively with clients, team members, and external partners to facilitate seamless operations and response coordination
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while adhering to strict security protocols and procedures
  • Conducted equipment checks and maintained readiness of security gear and communication devices for optimal performance
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and security personnel to enhance the overall security posture of protective details
  • Proven ability to maintain a top secret clearance, demonstrating trustworthiness, reliability, and adherence to strict security protocols
  • Certified BLS instructor with the expertise in teaching life-saving techniques and emergency response skills

Senior Correctional Service Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Annapolis Junction, United States
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • As a Senior Correctional Services Specialist, my duties include but are not limited to, providing oversight and support to the institutions within Mid-Atlantic Region
  • Conduct inspections throughout a Region for the purpose of evaluating correctional services, the facilities, operations and personnel complements
  • Upon completion of an inspection: analyze findings and confer with the Correctional Services Administrator to discuss findings
  • Assist with preparing a comprehensive report
  • Make appropriate recommendations to improve and standardize existing procedures while complying with established correctional and security requirements and policies
  • Follow-up and track recommendations and directives to ensure compliance
  • Act as Regional Correctional Services Administrator for short and extended periods of time as needed to meet the needs of the Regional Office
  • Evaluate and review the effectiveness of controls to meet security requirements such as: escape and riot control plans, key and tools control systems, count systems, inmate movements, control center operations, perimeter coverage, and operations involving institution security and make recommendations to the Correctional Services Administrator and Regional Executive Staff regarding modifications and/or enhancements
  • Prepare and submit to the Correctional Services Administrator, comprehensive reports of observations, findings and evaluations with recommendations for procedural and/or corrective action when indicated
  • Give formal presentations to Regional Executive Staff on specific issues and findings related to the Correctional Services operations within the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Communicate frequently with Central Office Administrators information needed to implement changes to operations guidance or policy
  • Interpret criteria for operational standards and policies
  • Develop standard operating procedures and guidance for the field and disseminate expectations, procedures and timelines to ensure compliance with policy
  • Give guidance and direction with the work in terms of quantity, quality, and timeliness of various Regional Correctional Services staff in the preparation of reports
  • Prepare responses for the Regional Director's signature for Administrative Remedies, congressional inquiries and other general correspondence involving highly sensitive or technical issues
  • Under the direction of the Correctional Services Administrator, review and recommend action on institution's request to transfer an inmate as a close supervision case or post-disciplinary case to other institutions in and out of the Region
  • Accept close supervision cases or post-disciplinary cases from other Regions for placement within the Region
  • Gained extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the correctional institutions which allows me to effectively monitor and/or suggest revision of the custodial operations or to alter interactions with other departments
  • As the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office Emergency Preparedness Officer my duties are but not limited to ensure that national teams are certified, and training to enhance special team's capabilities to respond to the Agency's needs
  • Coordinate Crises Management Training with multiple government and non-government agencies, vendors and institution response teams to provide relevant, useful, hands-on training
  • Incorporate the Incident Command structure to accomplish tasks in all areas of operations, logistics, planning, finance, and safety
  • Coordinated the deployment and lodging of over 100 hundred Federal Officers from different Regions from the Bureau of Prisons to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office to the District of Columbia for the inauguration of the President of the United States
  • I have requested ESF # 13 (Emergency Support Functions) members at the request of the Office of Emergency Preparedness from the institutions in my Region to be activated in support of the mission for the D.C
  • Riots
  • During the Activation of the Command Center I have assumed the duties as the Operations Section chief during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • I monitor the temporary duty assignments for staff going to assist the Agency needs, and report this information to the Government Accountability Office during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Coordinate the movement of Federal inmates within the Federal Bureau of Prisons and contract facilities by communicating with the Captains and other Regional Offices to provide staff and vehicles to conduct the movement of the inmates
  • Participated in weekly movement meetings with the Assistant Director of Programs, Central Office, Regional Offices, JPATS, and U.S
  • Marshals
  • Conduct quarterly WebEx meetings with the Captains to discuss changes in policies and best practices with dealing with the inmate population, security, and training of staff
  • During the National Lock down I was assigned as Branch director for the MXRO under the Operations Section

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, United States
09.1994 - 09.1998
  • Supervised, 18 guard personnel in the security of classified material and equipment at a military installation
  • Prepared written classes for the purpose of annual training and modifying old learning objectives to modernize them to current demand of students
  • I also prepared instructor notes and references for the instructor on a variety of courses to assist them
  • In the absence of primary instructor, I taught annual training classes
  • Maintained and ordered cleaning supplies as needed for the platoon
  • Inspected troops living and common area quarters for sanitation purpose
  • Issued and inspected equipment for troops as needed
  • Ensured equipment and vehicles was serviceable for troops general use
  • Was responsible for thousands of dollars of military equipment
  • As the Corporal of the Guard, I scheduled subordinates to post on their personal knowledge of the post they assumed
  • Conducted, checked, corrected, and filed investigative reports
  • Investigated security and safety violations and wrote detailed incident reports
  • Instructed, supervised, evaluated security personnel in daily security, posting and scheduling
  • Accounted for weapons in my squad ensured they were operational, sent out repair request for inoperable weapons and vehicles
  • Lead a 15 man reaction team to handle any security breach that came about, I have given task to junior Marines to accomplish the mission of the Unit, and delegated authority during my absence to the next senior subordinate that had the knowledge and experience to complete the task
  • I executed search and seizure of authorized and unauthorized personnel and vehicles
  • Controlled access in and out of highly secured areas
  • Controlled movement of our nation's assets
  • Inspected sentry post to ensure the guards knew general orders, areas of responsibility, proper uniform, weapon safety, challenge procedures and the duress word
  • Implemented a physical fitness program for Marines that were having trouble passing their physical fitness test
  • I evaluated my Marines work performance monthly
  • As a firing range officer in charge, I conducted safety classes prior to participants entering the range

Education

Bachelors Degree DEGREE - Leadership, Interdisciplinary Studies

Trident University International
Cypress, CA, United States
01.2023

TECHNICAL OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE -

Utilities Equipment Repairer (Army)
Devens, MA, United States
02.2008

SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - Marketing, Media Arts

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY, United States

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • Crisis Negotiation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Security Assessment
  • Leadership
  • Training
  • Communication
  • Coordination
  • Compliance
  • Report Writing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Incident Command
  • Crisis Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Relations
  • Team Building
  • Project Management

Certification

  • SC Army National Guard Environmental Certification
  • Universal Equipment Certification by Environmental Protection Agency
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Self-Defense Instructor
  • Basic Life Saver Instructor

References

  • Raul Maldonado, Federal Bureau Prison, rmaldonado@bop.gov, 409-617-4642
  • John Gilly, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 919-225-0678
  • Jay Rhodes, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 240-712-0614
  • Kenneth Hoover, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 240-595-3580
  • Christopher Gomez, Federal Bureau of Prisons, cgomez@bop.gov, 606-524-7001
  • David Silva, Federal Bureau of Prisons, dxsilva@bop.gov, 404-713-7373

Languages

English, Native

Awards And Recognitions

  • Assistant Director Award
  • Special Act
  • Time Off Award
  • Letter of Commendation
  • Quality Step Increase
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • Sustain Superior Performance Award
  • Outstanding Performance Award
  • Supervisor of the Quarter
  • Extra Mile Award
  • Officer of the Month Award
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Certificate of Commendation

Timeline

Emergency Management Specialist

Office of Comptroller of the Currency
10.2024 - Current

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
06.2022 - Current

Senior Correctional Service Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
11.2020 - 06.2022

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
09.1994 - 09.1998

Bachelors Degree DEGREE - Leadership, Interdisciplinary Studies

Trident University International

TECHNICAL OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE -

Utilities Equipment Repairer (Army)

SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - Marketing, Media Arts

Long Island University

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