Stephanie Knox
Maplewood
Summary
Resourceful professional with comprehensive experience in administrative, analytical, and operational support in government and emergency management. Specializes in process evaluation, program enhancement, and data-driven decision support. Skilled in interagency coordination and policy alignment, ensuring operational efficiency and organizational compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
BEOC PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT
NJ OEM RESERVIST PROGRAM
06.2025 - Current
- Support emergency activations through coordination with private-sector partners.
- Assist in analysis of impacts to infrastructure, supply chain, and essential services.
- Contribute to situational awareness and reporting functions.
Deputy Coordinator
ESSEX COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
01.2025 - Current
- Provided operational support during EOC activations and planned events, ensuring effective incident management.
- Assisted in evaluating and coordinating multi-agency programs, improving collaboration and resource allocation.
- Supported countywide emergency management operations, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.
North Region Team Lead – Emergency Management Reservist Program
CONTINUITY OPERATIONS GROUP
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated operational readiness of reservist personnel across North Region, ensuring effective response capabilities.
- Evaluated staffing, training, and deployment capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Serve as liaison between regional partners and state leadership.
- Contributed to administrative planning and process improvements to streamline operations.
Detective
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
03.2016 - 05.2025
- Served as Finance Section Chief (COVID-19), managing reimbursement and grant tracking.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful program implementation.
- Conducted administrative and operational analysis to enhance emergency management effectiveness.
- Maintain compliance of plans with federal and state requirements.
Coordinator
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
04.2016 - 04.2025
- Coordinated training sessions aligned with FEMA and state guidance to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Oversaw multiple municipal CERT programs, evaluating effectiveness to enhance community preparedness.
- Facilitated interagency collaboration and program integration.
- Supported recruitment and resource allocation to strengthen program capacity and operational success.
Detective
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – INTERNAL AFFAIRS
07.2011 - 12.2016
- Conducted investigations and analyzed policy compliance issues to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Coordinated with external agencies to advance case development and foster collaborative efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJSkills
- Administrative Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Budget Support & Financial Tracking
- Policy & Procedure Review
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Interagency Coordination
- Records Administration
- Resource Allocation
- Operational Planning Support
- Staff Coordination & Training
- Information Management Systems
- Confidential Data Handling
- Emergency management
- Workflow Analysis
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
Professional Development
- PTC Certified Instructor
- CPR Certified
- CERT Program Manager
- CERT Train-the-Trainer
- Certified Emergency Manager
- FBI Crisis Negotiator
- NIMS ICS All-Hazard Liaison Officer
- IS-100, IS-200
- IS-289 VAL Overview
- IS-405 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance
- IS-240.C Leadership and Influence
- IS-241.C Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS-244.B Developing and Managing Volunteers
- IS-288.A Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
- IS-505 Religious Literacy for Emergency Management
Timeline
BEOC PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT
NJ OEM RESERVIST PROGRAM
06.2025 - Current
Deputy Coordinator
ESSEX COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
01.2025 - Current
North Region Team Lead – Emergency Management Reservist Program
CONTINUITY OPERATIONS GROUP
06.2023 - Current
Coordinator
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
04.2016 - 04.2025
Detective
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
03.2016 - 05.2025
Detective
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – INTERNAL AFFAIRS
07.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College