Thomas Doot
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced public administration leader with over 12 years of cross-sector experience in government, public health, and emergency management. Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring the successful delivery of citywide programs. Adept at stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and policy implementation. Seeking to leverage my expertise to serve the City of Cleveland.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Cadmus Group
Arlington, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic project management support for FEMA, overseeing a portfolio of multiple Position Task Book (PTB) projects. Lead cross-functional teams in refining qualification standards and enhancing implementation processes agency-wide, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and best practices.
- Facilitated cross-agency collaboration between FEMA regions and 23 FEMA Cadres, securing buy-in for four concurrent projects. Adapted strategies in real-time to address evolving challenges, resulting in significant improvements to the FEMA Qualification System through collaborative problem-solving and innovative solutions that leveraged strong inter-agency relationships.
- Served as Deputy Project Manager on a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement strategic enhancements to the DHS Volunteer Force's training and recruitment procedures. Provided subject matter expertise in engagement strategies to increase recruitment and retention efforts among federal agencies to mobilize their staff as volunteers. Currently leading initiatives to build critical capabilities within the agency, ensuring a well-prepared and responsive volunteer workforce ready to support diverse missions and challenges.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems, including work breakdown structures, Jira Boards, and monthly status reports, to monitor project progress. Delivered regular updates to senior management, consistently completing projects ahead of schedule while strategically optimizing FEMA's available funds.
Program Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness
City of Cleveland, Cleveland Department of Public Health
Cleveland, USA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Directed citywide COVID-19 response as Deputy Incident Commander, overseeing a team of seven section chiefs, and managing a workforce of over 250 staff and volunteers.
- Led stakeholder engagement efforts across city departments and public health agencies, securing support and resources for emergency response initiatives through clear communication and collaborative planning.
- Led the coordination of local and regional stakeholders, including public health departments and emergency management agencies, to plan and facilitate a regional radiation preparedness seminar. Fostered collaboration across diverse teams, resulting in refined emergency response protocols and strengthened relationships that enhanced long-term regional preparedness and cooperation.
- Proactively built a coalition of key stakeholders and partners across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to present an innovative proof of concept initiative to the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at DHS. This emergency preparedness program aimed to enhance City of Cleveland capabilities and has the potential to set a precedent for the program across the country. By strategically engaging with local and regional agencies, I secured critical buy-in and support, ensuring alignment and commitment to the project. This collaborative approach enabled the successful launch of the proof of concept, which garnered approval and secured a minimum of $150,000 in funding across the state of Ohio, with opportunities for additional funding based on ongoing success.
- Oversaw a budget of over $2 million for Cleveland's COVID-19 response, ensuring efficient resource allocation and staying within financial constraints.
Various Roles
US Army
Various Locations
02.2012 - 02.2021
- Led international training and logistics operations across eight Southeast Asian nations, coordinating with military leaders from five countries to plan and execute complex, multi-nation engagements. Managed logistical planning and operational support, helping the leadership team achieve U.S. government objectives and strengthening relationships with partner nations through effective execution of missions.
- Managed a portfolio of contracts as a Logistics Officer and Assistant Contracting Officer, overseeing a $50 million budget and multiple contracts, including one valued at over $5 million. Ensured financial efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment, providing oversight on key projects that required careful planning and resource management.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and execution of comprehensive training and administrative readiness programs, ensuring the operational preparedness of over 190 soldiers under my command. Managed all aspects of soldier readiness, including tactical, physical, and logistical training, as well as personnel management and administrative processes.
- Directed the revision of national CBRN doctrine, leading a team through complex updates to policy and procedures. Facilitated collaboration among military stakeholders, securing buy-in from senior leadership and ensuring the adoption of critical changes by the Department of the Army.
- Commanded a Headquarters Support Company, managing the allocation of logistical, personnel, and planning resources to support a battalion of 535 soldiers. Worked closely with battalion command and five subordinate companies to ensure resources were effectively distributed based on operational, logistical, and planning requirements, balancing mission needs with the capabilities of each unit to ensure readiness for rapid deployment.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Public Communication
- Government Affairs & Policy Research
- Leadership & Team Building
- Contract and Budget Management
Accomplishments
- Co-Founder: Fel's Vets group at the Fel's Institute of Government within University of Pennsylvania (2021)
- Guest Lecturer: Case Western Reserve University Masters of Public Health (2022)
- Awardee: Accepted the Community Health Superhero Award on behalf of CDPH (2022)
- Speaker: National Association of County and City Health Officials (2023)
- Coordinator: CDPH Running Club / Cadmus Group Running Club
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Cadmus Group
08.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness
City of Cleveland, Cleveland Department of Public Health
10.2020 - 08.2023
Various Roles
US Army
02.2012 - 02.2021
Master of Public Administration -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
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