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Rebecca Reed

Memphis,TN

Summary

Seasoned professional with 20 years in the military, 15 of which was dedicated to emergency management, offering a proven track record in risk assessment, crisis response, and security strategy development, complemented by strong leadership and communication skills.

Work History

Emergency Management Coordinator

United States Coast Guard
  • Led investigation and coordination for 100+ maritime emergencies, utilizing various incident management software (including alert warning systems and GIS) earning commendation for successful response management through collaboration with government agencies and public organizations.
  • Authored over 100 incident briefings, assessments of best practices and areas of improvement, and collaborated in development of after-action reports and case studies.
  • Promptly analyzed incoming information across jurisdictions spanning over 2,000 square miles.
  • Collaborative facilitator for training local incident response team, overseeing simulation cell during multi-jurisdictional exercises, resulting in national certification of over 50 individuals.
  • As situation unit leader, maintained real-time situational awareness during civil unrest incidents at Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, ensuring timely communication and enhancing overall emergency response coordination.

Communications Unit, Rescue Coordination Center

United States Coast Guard
  • Presented clear, concise, and calm verbal responses to assistance requests via radio and phone, resulting in 90% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Memorized crucial maritime areas spanning 2,000 square miles, enabling swift and precise activation of correct jurisdiction for efficient incident response.
  • Delivered standardized emergency communications through verbal presentations over maritime radios and electronic channels, employing professional radio etiquette and nautical terminology, ensuring safety and security of commercial vessels, businesses, and recreational boaters within area of responsibility.
  • Accurately documented all important incident information with 100% accuracy.

Combat Information Center Watch Supervisor

United States Coast Guard
  • Conducted intelligence gathering, recorded findings, and disseminated mission critical information, leading to apprehension of 10 drug smugglers, one federal fisheries violation, and successful seizure of more than $500 thousand in narcotics.
  • Oversaw critical communication requirements, ensuring seamless coordination and dissemination of vital information, while supervising team in Combat Information Center, fostering efficient and effective response capabilities in dynamic operational environments.
  • Directed team of 10 professionals in search and rescue coordination, situational awareness, and intra-agency communications.
  • Oversaw target acquisition and managed communications for Coast Guard rotary winged aircraft H-65s and H-60s, resulting in successful flight deck certification and contributions to personnel qualifications and aircrew use of force certifications.

Education

Master of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
2024

Bachelor of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
04.2021

No Degree - Maritime Search Planning

National Search And Rescue School
Yorktown, VA
2018

Certificate - Professional Development Series

Emergency Management Institute
Online

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in federal disaster preparedness programs and initiatives
  • Resource management
  • Leadership and decision-making under pressure
  • Situational Awareness
  • Developing emergency action plans
  • Emergency operations planning and risk/crisis management
  • Federal experience as Response Unit Leader, Demobilization Unit Leader, and Situation Unit Leader

Work History

United States Coast Guard

  • USCGC Argus – Combat Information Center Watch Supervisor
    Los Angeles, CA – January 2022 to Present
  • Sector Lower Mississippi River – Operations Unit
    Memphis, TN – July 2018 to January 2022
  • USCGC Douglas Munro – Combat Information Center Watch
    Supervisor - Kodiak, AK – May 2016 to April 2018
  • Sector Lower Mississippi River – Communications Unit
    Memphis, TN – May 2011 to May 2016
  • Rescue Station Marquette – Rescue Crew Member
    Marquette, MI – April 2009 to January 2011


United States Navy

  • VF/VFA-103 – Avionics Technician
    Virginia Beach, VA – February 2002 to April 2007

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Affiliations

  • National Emergency Management Association

Timeline

Emergency Management Coordinator

United States Coast Guard

Communications Unit, Rescue Coordination Center

United States Coast Guard

Combat Information Center Watch Supervisor

United States Coast Guard

Master of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

American Military University

No Degree - Maritime Search Planning

National Search And Rescue School

Certificate - Professional Development Series

Emergency Management Institute

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