RYAN MCMAHON
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Results-driven Training and Operations Professional with expertise in developing and delivering workforce training programs across military, emergency management, and nonprofit sectors. Certified aircrew instructor skilled in curriculum development, instructional delivery, and training evaluation. Proven ability to lead instructional sessions, assess program effectiveness, and enhance organizational readiness through data-informed strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Section Chief / Instructor / Planner
Pasco County Emergency Management
New Port Richey, USA
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Certified by State of Florida as ICS Instructor, applying adult learning methods and principles to effectively instruct 40+ ICS training courses, ensuring successful testing and evaluation of course objectives.
- Designed and evaluated 10+ Emergency Management exercises/drills from initial conceptional through After-Action Reports, testing and improving department readiness.
- Developed COOP program and conducted annual training and testing for 37 departments and agencies throughout Pasco County.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple Annual Hurricane Expos, overseeing staffing, resource ordering, site inspections, set-up/tear-down, safety measures, and management of event operating budget.
Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
Santa Barbara, USA
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Directed quick response recovery teams using Incident Command principles throughout 7+ presidentially declared disasters.
- Managed 32,000 sq ft warehouse for disaster supplies across multiple counties in Central CA, ensuring timely deployment and tracking of resources in post-disaster response.
- Coordinated set-up, logistics, and operation of 3 Local Assistance Centers after major flooding events, providing essential services to over 3,000 impacted citizens.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback analysis and budget adherence, implementing improvements to enhance response capabilities and increase community trust.
Airborne Mission Systems Instructor
United States Air Force
Okinawa, Japan
03.2007 - 09.2014
- Certified Aircrew Instructor aboard the E-3 AWACS, delivering classroom and operational instruction and evaluation to ensure mission qualification and operational readiness in both training and combat environments.
- Developed curriculum, course materials, instructional briefings, and testing procedures to support the 961st AACS and 552ND ACW Operational Readiness Programs. Provided classroom and hands-on training to over 1,000 airmen to prepare for and excel in Operational Readiness Exercises (OREs) and real-world combat deployments.
- Coordinated logistics for programs, trainings, exercises, and events, ensuring efficient ordering and inventory management.
- Selected for 18th WG and 552nd ACW Exercise Evaluation Teams, created MSEL for multiple OREs, captured performance evaluations, briefed leadership in After-Action Reports, and updated training based on identified trends.
- Managed Self Aid Buddy Care (SABC) Program, instructing and certifying over 400 airmen to enhance operational and deployment readiness.
- Recognized as a consistent top performer by earning the John L. Levitow Award in Airmen Leadership School and the 961st AACS Airmen of the Year in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Education
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2020
Master of Arts - Disaster Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management & Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2011
Skills
- Program development
- Program evaluation
- Curriculum Design
- Project management
- Exercise & Event Coordination
- Resource allocation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Instructional presentations
Certification
- State of Florida ICS Instructor
- FEMA Operations Section Chief
- FEMA Planning Section Chief
- FEMA Safety Officer
- FEMA Advanced Professional Series
- FEMA Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program Practitioner – HSEEP
Accomplishments
John L. Levitow Award - Airman Leadership School
Timeline
Planning Section Chief / Instructor / Planner
Pasco County Emergency Management
11.2020 - 11.2024
Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
08.2014 - 11.2017
Airborne Mission Systems Instructor
United States Air Force
03.2007 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship
The University of Tampa
Master of Arts - Disaster Management
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management & Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force