Rick Williams
Sparta,TN
Summary
Dedicated, resolute problem solver with strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills who parlays real-world, first-hand disaster and emergency experience into corporate and government settings for all facets of disaster and emergency management. Possesses a strong work ethic and is poised under emergency situations with the ability to work effectively with all organizational levels. Adept at working and delegating in fast-paced environment while multitasking effectively. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle Region District Coordinator
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
09.2020 - Current
- Middle Region SAR Team accreditation team member
- Middle Region SAR training update team member
- Middle Region EOC liaison during Waverly Flooding
- Middle Region District response to Nashville Christmas Day bombing
- Assisted Wilson County in planning process for Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway
- Middle Region’s representative on SAR working group
- Middle Region’s representative on Vehicle policy working group
- Responded as Middle Region representative to Wilson County and Davidson Counties during May flooding event.
Director
Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Updated Local Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Managed Emergency Management Performance Grant and maintained all documentation
- Developed and maintained relationships with various local government and state government officials
- Lead planner for successful shelter and Decontamination operation as part of TVA exercise
- Promoted, coordinated, and presented training programs for local officials, fire departments, EMS and law enforcement agencies regarding their responsibilities for emergency planning and operations
- Organized Local Emergency Planning Committee
- Upgraded budget to include new uniform budget, communications budget and upgraded vehicle.
Middle Region District Coordinator
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
12.2012 - 06.2017
- Developed and facilitated more than ten exercises based on county disaster response plans, communication plans and large-scale event plans
- Coordinated planning, exercises, event response, and resource allocation between numerous state agencies including Highway Patrol, Homeland Security, State departments, and Federal agencies
- Directed response and recovery operations at more than five severe weather disasters, hazardous material releases, suspicious package events, and search & rescue events throughout state
- Provided training to jurisdictions within district
- Ensured 100% of county emergency management personnel were at or above standards required to qualify for federal grant funding
- Developed, managed and evaluated county participation in exercises to demonstrate strengths and weaknesses, roadmap towards improvement, along with resource needs.
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Supervised all operation and maintenance of Mk 86 gunfire control system
- Responsible for assignment of work center staff
- Completed work center evaluations of work center personnel every six months
- Ensured qualifications of staff
- Supervised training of all work center staff
- Ordered needed equipment to ensure operability
- Counseled staff on personal and military issues
- Scheduled and audited maintenance schedule.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Education
Bachelors of Science - Political Science
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN06.2006
Skills
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Training and Development
- Decision Making
Certification
- TN- Certified Emergency Manager
- Department of Energy MERRTT Instructor
- TEMA Certified Search and Rescue Manager
- Hazardous Material Technician
- Certified TEMA Lead Instructor for: Disaster Response Training, Hazardous Material, Incident Command System, Radiological Material, Search and Rescue
Fema Continuing Education Hours
400
Military Experience
United States Navy, Mayport, FL, 1999, 2005, Supervisor, Supervised all operation and maintenance of Mk 86 gunfire control system., Responsible for assignment of work center staff, Completed work center evaluations of work center personnel every six months, Ensured qualifications of staff., Supervised training of all work center staff., Ordered needed equipment to ensure operability., Counseled staff on personal and military issues, Scheduled and audited maintenance schedule.
Timeline
Middle Region District Coordinator
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
09.2020 - Current
Director
Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management
06.2017 - 09.2020
Middle Region District Coordinator
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
12.2012 - 06.2017
01.1999 - 01.2005
Bachelors of Science - Political Science
Tennessee Technological University
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