Siera Morgan
Washington
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Management professional with a solid background in preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. Proven ability to lead multi-agency collaborations, develop and implement effective emergency plans, and optimize resource allocation for crisis situations. Proficient in conducting meticulous risk assessments, orchestrating impactful training drills, and meticulously evaluating incident responses for ongoing enhancement. Committed to ensuring organizational resilience and community safety through strategic emergency management practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Coordinator
Children's National Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Dedicated Emergency Management professional with a proven track record in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
- Coordinated multi-agency efforts to prepare for and respond to a full-scale Hazmat event drill, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective response strategies.
- Managed and facilitated multiple table-top exercises, fostering preparedness and providing education to internal and external stakeholders.
- Reviewed, updated, and implemented Emergency Operation Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Codes, contributing to the organization's resilience and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Instrumental in the development and launch of an emergency alert system, enhancing communication and response capabilities during critical incidents.
- Oversaw budget management and inventory control of disaster resources across hospital departments, optimizing resource allocation and readiness.
- Produced comprehensive After Action Reports for both real-life incidents and exercises, conducting risk analyses and implementing recommendations to improve emergency response procedures. Conducted Hazard Vulnerability Analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Operation Specialist
United States Coast Guard
04.2020 - Current
- Situation and Communication Watchstander
- Responsible for maintaining maritime domain awareness for the State of North Carolina. Managing all-hazards, gathering intelligence data to track and monitor domestic and foreign vessel movement, and briefing senior members and stakeholders of potential events.
- In charge of training and overseeing the work of 07 members. Created tools for assistance in their qualification process. Responsible for their job performance and keeping up with trainings and education.
- Disseminate and receive information through the command center so that prominent response measures are carried out in emergent events such as search and rescue and law enforcement.
- Works closely to local, state, and federal agencies to ensure all 11 missions of the Coast Guard are being carried out. This creates positive relationships to promote a progressive environment.
- Conduct risk management evaluations prior to daily operational activities to include personnel, resources, and capabilities within the command center.
- Monitors VIPER radio, COTHEN, telephones, and over 40 VHF circuits simultaneously.
- Contributed to the resolution of over 80 SAR cases, resulting in over 160 lives saved/assisted and over $9 million in property reserved.
Internship Student
American Red Cross
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed 100 hours of training in Emergency Preparedness, including online and in-person exercises.
- Administered surveys at facilities to examine their capabilities in order to convert into evacuation sites when a disaster strikes.
- Examined over 10 facilities, allowing for preparedness and planning operations to be better equipped for all types of emergencies.
- Aided and installed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes to ensure safety and protection.
- Created a preparedness pamphlet to provide assistance to pet owners in a disaster.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
Cypress, CA03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Preparedness
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service skills
- Adaptive
- Operates with authority
- Creativity
- Ability to work under pressure
- 150 plus hours of completed FEMA training
- Award for Insider threat awareness
- Active secret clearance
- Participated in simulated and actual disaster management exercises
Timeline
Emergency Management Coordinator
Children's National Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Operation Specialist
United States Coast Guard
04.2020 - Current
Internship Student
American Red Cross
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Preparedness
SUNY At Albany
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