VICTORIA M. GIVENS
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Detail-oriented public health professional transitioning to hands-on healthcare. Experience in PPE, health protection, biosecurity, training, safety procedures, and emergency preparedness. Eager to support inpatient care under licensed supervision while delivering effective communication and maintaining confidentiality within Kaiser Permanente’s Med/Tele team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Global Threat Reduction Directorate
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate public-health security, emergency-preparedness, and capacity programs; track requirements, maintain organized records, and communicate timely updates to diverse government, technical, and international stakeholders.
- Support safe, protocol-driven execution by identifying program risks, gaps, and resource needs; document findings, seek expert guidance, and elevate concerns through established leadership channels.
- Develop and deliver training, briefings, and exercises that strengthen understanding of protective measures, emergency procedures, roles, and coordinated response.
- Maintain confidentiality and produce accurate reports, trackers, and decision-support products in high-accountability environments.
Combatant Command Representative / Deputy Representative, U.S. Africa Command
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Supported collaborative programs that improved readiness on the African continent to prevent, detect, and respond to biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, and public-health emergencies.
- Coordinated across public health, emergency management, logistics, communications, and international teams to deliver reliable, respectful, and time-sensitive support.
- Monitored complex information, maintained clear documentation, and communicated changing conditions, risks, and resource requirements to leadership and partners.
- Coordinated health-protection support during COVID-19, including protective equipment, testing, training, and vaccination communication efforts valued at approximately $8 million across multiple countries.
Strategic Planner
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
02.2009 - 08.2016
- Coordinated crisis planning, developed safety-focused procedures, and ensured accurate documentation for high-consequence chemical and biological threat-reduction initiatives, including Syrian chemical-weapons elimination planning.
Data and Support Associate
U.S. Air Force Education and Training Office
08.2004 - 02.2009
- Managed records for education and training programs, ensuring accuracy in customer service, scheduling, data entry, and secure handling of sensitive information.
Education
M.S. - International Relations and Global Studies
Troy University
B.S. - Finance
George Mason University
Skills
- Emergency planning
- PPE management
- Compliance management
- Issue escalation
- Data documentation
- Training delivery
- Situational awareness
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Records management
- Data confidentiality
Certification
Current CPR Certification — Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross | Expires Jan 2028
American Heart Association BLS Provider — Scheduled September 30, 2026
Timeline
Program Manager, Global Threat Reduction Directorate
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
08.2023 - Current
Combatant Command Representative / Deputy Representative, U.S. Africa Command
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
09.2018 - 08.2023
Strategic Planner
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
02.2009 - 08.2016
Data and Support Associate
U.S. Air Force Education and Training Office
08.2004 - 02.2009
B.S. - Finance
George Mason University
M.S. - International Relations and Global Studies
Troy University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prepared to complete Kaiser Permanente Hospital Aide and Med/Tele competency training.
- Available for part-time night shifts and weekends.