Teddy Sowinski
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Results-oriented professional prepared for leadership roles within the Disaster Recovery industry. Known for achieving operational goals and nurturing high-performing teams. Dependable and adaptable, excels in team collaboration and navigating evolving operational needs. Proficient in strategic planning, customer service, and operational efficiency.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Director
Disaster Recovery Experts
12.2024 - Current
- Served as a member of the Incident Management Team brought in to manage the recovery from the Mountain Fire Incident in Ventura County California occurring on November 6, 2024
- Liaison between the Survivors and the Contractor/Monitoring Firm
- Remediated and returned to the property owners 123 parcels that were affected by the wildfire
- Coordinated Operations within Camarillo Heights, Somis, and Santa Paula California
- Worked in conjunction with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to identify and abate burned vehicles within the County
- Currently assisting with the vetting of the monitoring firm’s invoices
Debris Supervisor
AC Disaster Consulting
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted debris oversight in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties on behalf of the Florida Department of Emergency Management as a result of Hurricane Ian
- Coordinated with relevant stakeholders to facilitate seamless coordination and collaboration to remove hazards
- Demonstrated exceptional oversight skills interviewing and adherence to established guidelines and standards to mitigate potential risks and challenges to achieve the desired result
- Served as the Project Manager for a Debris Project in Levy County as a result of Hurricane Helene
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Project Manager responsible for monitoring and quantifying debris resulting from Hurricane Ida
- Hired, trained, and put out in the field over 150 monitors
- Client reimbursed for 1,750,000 CY’s of debris collected
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Project Manager responsible for quantifying and monitoring 47 separate temporary and final disposal sites across a wide portion of the State as a result of the Derecho
- Iowa DAS successfully reimbursed for 1,250,000 CY’s of debris collected
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Project Manager responsible for the monitoring and quantifying of vegetative and C&D Debris as a result of the Spring tornadoes.
- Bradley County was successfully reimbursed for 75,000 CY’s of debris collected
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Project Manager responsible for oversight of the DTOP West debris collections on the Western part of the island
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Project Manager responsible for oversight of the DTOP West debris collections on the Western part of the island as a result of Hurricane Maria
- Coordinated with multiple Agencies and NGOs to ensure continued Operations on the Island
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Project Manager responsible for the monitoring and quantifying of debris generated because of Hurricane Florence
- Carteret county was successfully reimbursed $6,100,000
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Project Manager responsible for the monitoring and quantification of debris generated as a result of Hurricane Irma resulting in over $3,000,000 being reimbursed to Bonita Springs
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Project Manager responsible for the monitoring and quantifying of debris generated as a result of Hurricane Harvey
- Monitored City of Beaumont trucks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Project Manager responsible for Leaner/Hanger dangerous tree removal, PPDR Program, Debris removal, Truck Certification, Tower Operations
Operations Manager
Tetra Tech
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Operations Manager responsible for Leaner/Hanger dangerous tree removal, PPDR Program, Debris removal, Truck Certification, Tower Operations
Operations Manager
Leidos
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Operations Manager for the Demolition project
- PPDR, ROW Debris Removal, Leaner/Hanger, Truck Certification, Tower Operations
Project Manager
Leidos
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Project Manager the Colleton County Ice event
- Responsibilities include Leaner/Hanger, ROW, Tower Ops, Truck Certification
- Served as initial training site for all inbound Supervisors
Operations Manager/ Project Manager
SAIC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Project Manager for the Wet Debris program in the southern third of New Jersey
- Responsibilities include ROE, Side Scan Sonar Surveying, Sediment Removal
- Operations Manager for all SAIC projects in the Northern third of New Jersey
Operations Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Operations Manager for ROW and PPDR programs following Hurricane Isaac
- PPDR, Truck Certification, ROW Debris Removal, Tower Ops
Operations Manager/ Project Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Project Manager for the State Park Leaner/Hanger program
- Operations Manager for West Hartford project, the largest project for this event
- Initial training of all Leaner/Hanger monitors for all BDR non-DOT projects statewide
Operations Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Operations Manager for ROW Debris and the Leaner/Hanger Programs
- Supervised all ROW and L/H Monitors
QA/QC
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Served in a QA/QC capacity in conjunction with the Army Corp of Engineers and Phillips & Jordan
- Duties included PPDR, Leaner Hanger, Disposal
Project Consultant
FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI)
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Served as a Project Consultant in conjunction with the FAA medical staff on a study to assess the differing effects of hypoxia on visual acuity and color vision deficiency.
- Helped to establish testing and exam protocols to ensure conformity with the NTSB’s goals.
- Participated as a test subject and evaluator in the initial phase and subsequent follow up phase of the study.
- Recruited and prescreened other test subjects to participate in the study for the FAA.
Director
American Open MRI
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Directed Management Company while providing management services and development of out-patient imaging facilities.
- Increased revenues annually by an average of 37%.
- Managed the strategic expansion of services from one clinic to three separate facilities utilizing Open MRI and CT imaging.
- Supervised and oversaw field marketing representatives for all facility sites.
- Responsible for all facilities’ investor relations.
- Assisted each Medical Director in implementing, developing, and evaluating imaging protocols.
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Southwest Oklahoma MRI
06.1997 - 05.2004
- Served primarily as a liaison between marketing high field MRI services and Oklahoma City’s physicians
- Assisted in the acquisition and development of the first high field open MRI unit in Oklahoma City.
- Responsible for investor relations
- Identified and solicited new Physician investors to invest in ongoing operations.
General Manager
OpenSided MRI of Oklahoma City
03.1992 - 06.1997
- Managed outpatient imaging venture from inception through maturity.
- Directed construction and build-out of the facility
Staff Technologist/United States Liaison
United States Air Force
12.1983 - 01.1992
- Trained as a radiographer in the USAF performing radiologic procedures at various Air Force medical facilities. Duties included: diagnostic x-ray, trauma, portable, C-Arm, and surgical radiological experience.
- Appointed as the US medical liaison to NATO in Geilenkirchen, Germany.
- Worked in a multinational hospital with representatives from all NATO countries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-1991
Skills
- Operational efficiency management
- Staff recruitment
- Workforce development
- Team supervision and oversight
- Strong team-builder
- Customer relationships
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Branch Director
Disaster Recovery Experts
12.2024 - Current
Debris Supervisor
AC Disaster Consulting
01.2023 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
02.2019 - 07.2019
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
09.2018 - 02.2019
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
02.2018 - 03.2019
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
10.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
08.2017 - 10.2017
Project Manager
Thompson Consulting Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
Operations Manager
Tetra Tech
09.2015 - 07.2016
Operations Manager
Leidos
05.2014 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Leidos
02.2014 - 05.2014
Operations Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
08.2012 - 08.2012
Operations Manager/ Project Manager
SAIC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Operations Manager/ Project Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
Operations Manager
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
QA/QC
Beck Disaster Recovery Inc
01.2011 - 01.2011
Project Consultant
FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI)
07.2007 - 12.2007
Director
American Open MRI
06.2004 - 07.2007
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Southwest Oklahoma MRI
06.1997 - 05.2004
General Manager
OpenSided MRI of Oklahoma City
03.1992 - 06.1997
Staff Technologist/United States Liaison
United States Air Force
12.1983 - 01.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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