Rebecca Cichy
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 23 years of experience in Emergency Management and holding an active Secret security clearance. Seeking to leverage my skills in coordination, planning, response, recovery, communications, teaching, and budgeting to contribute to the Department of Homeland Security.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Installation Emergency Manager and Flight Superintendent
145th Airlift Wing - Charlotte Air National Guard Base
Charlotte, United States
01.2014 - Current
- Lead emergency management operations and response strategies
- Supervised and trained staff in emergency preparedness and response procedures and equipment
- Coordinated incident management and recovery plans
- Lead mobile response trailer operations and management
Installation Emergency Manager
133rd Airlift Wing - Minneapolis St. Paul Air National Guard Base
Minneapolis, United States
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed emergency management programs and training
- Developed and implemented response plans for various scenarios
- Enhanced unit readiness and compliance through regular inspections.
Emergency Management Contingency Training Instructor & Unit Deployment Manager
435th Contingency Training Squadron - Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein, Germany
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Instructed emergency management and contingency planning courses
- Managed unit deployments and training exercises
- Facilitated effective response strategies for contingency operations.
Emergency Management - Logistics Manager
51st Civil Engineer Squadron - Osan Air Base
Osan, Republic of Korea
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversaw logistics and resource allocation for emergency management
- Coordinated with multiple units to ensure operational efficiency.
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations Manager
62nd Civil Engineer Squadron - McChord Air Force Base
McChord, United States
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed emergency management plans and operations for the squadron
- Led training programs and drills to maintain readiness.
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations
Al Udeid Air Base
Al Udeid, Qatar
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed and executed plans for emergency response and operations
- Coordinated with international and local agencies to enhance response capabilities.
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations
51st Civil Engineer Squadron - Osan Air Base
Osan, Republic of Korea
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Supported plans and operations related to emergency management
- Assisted in developing response strategies and training programs.
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations and Training
96th Civil Engineer Squadron - Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin, United States
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Coordinated emergency management planning and training
- Developed operational procedures and managed emergency drills.
Education
Master's Degree - Public Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, ALHomeland Security & Emergency Management
St. Paul, MNCharlotte Air National Guard Base, NC
Charlotte Air National Guard Base, NC
Savannah Air National Guard Base, GA
Charlotte Air National Guard Base, NC
Minneapolis St. Paul Air National Guard Base, MN
Charlotte Air National Guard Base, NC
Camp Ripley, MN
Skills
- Project Management
- Instructor Fundamentals
- Plans Coordination
- CBRN / HAZMAT Technician & Responder
- Firefighter I
- Data Entry
- Community Relations
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Work Ethic
- Resiliency
- Strategic Planning
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Emergency planning
Affiliations
- American Legion Post 125, Member
- Minnesota National Guard Association, Member
- North Carolina National Guard Association, Member
- Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, Member
- Minnesota Emergency Management Association, Volunteer
- Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 858, Member
- Air Force Emergency Management Association, Member
- Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, Board of Directors and Firefighter I
Certification
- Hazmat Awareness Instructor, Department of Defense, 2003
- HAZMAT Technician, Department of Defense, 2005
- Four Lenses Facilitator, Shipley, 2013
- Firefighter I, South Carolina Fire Academy, 2018
Additionalinformation
American Red Cross, 2011-2014, Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, 2015-2022, Basic Level Spanish
Projectsandaccomplishments
- Army Achievement Medal, 2016
- 145th Airlift Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2015
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 2014
- 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year/Quarter, 2013
- Flight Leadership Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2012
- Unit Compliance Inspections, Outstanding Performer by AMC IG, 2012
- Operational Readiness Inspection, Outstanding Performer by PACAF and AM IG, 2008/2006/2005
- Air Force Commendation Medal, 2010/2008/2007
- Air Force Achievement Medal, 2006/2005/2004
- 435th Contingency Training Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2010
- 435th Contingency Training Squadron Work Horse of the Month, 2010
- Distinguished Graduate: Nuclear Emergency Team Orientation Course, 2009
- Recognized by 8th Army CBRN Commander for Support, 2008
- Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, 2007
- 62nd Mission Support Group Airmen of the Quarter, 2006
- John L. Levitow Award: Airman Leadership School, 2006
- Operational Readiness Inspection Outstanding Performer by AMC IG, 2006
- All Air Force Women’s Softball Team, 2005
- Operational Readiness Inspection Outstanding Performer by PACAF IG, 2005
- 96th Civil Engineer Group Major General Eugene A. Lupia Award Nominee, 2004
- Senior Airman Below the Zone, 2004
- 96th Civil Engineer Group Technician of the Year, Eglin AFB, FL, 2003
Timeline
Installation Emergency Manager and Flight Superintendent
145th Airlift Wing - Charlotte Air National Guard Base
01.2014 - Current
Installation Emergency Manager
133rd Airlift Wing - Minneapolis St. Paul Air National Guard Base
01.2011 - 01.2014
Emergency Management Contingency Training Instructor & Unit Deployment Manager
435th Contingency Training Squadron - Ramstein Air Base
01.2009 - 01.2011
Emergency Management - Logistics Manager
51st Civil Engineer Squadron - Osan Air Base
01.2008 - 01.2009
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations
Al Udeid Air Base
01.2006 - 01.2007
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations Manager
62nd Civil Engineer Squadron - McChord Air Force Base
01.2005 - 01.2008
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations
51st Civil Engineer Squadron - Osan Air Base
01.2004 - 01.2005
Emergency Management - Plans & Operations and Training
96th Civil Engineer Squadron - Eglin Air Force Base
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master's Degree - Public Administration
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of the Air Force
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
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