Emergency management professional prepared to address complex crisis scenarios. Proven ability to coordinate multi-agency responses and streamline emergency protocols. Known for collaborative approach and achieving reliable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong in strategic planning and risk assessment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Manager/ Emergency Operations Center Manager
Naval Base San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - Current
Principal Technical Advisor: Serves as the Commanding Officer’s primary advisor on EM, DSCA, and COOP; authored the Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) to ensure interoperability with Anti-Terrorism and Fire protocols.
Operational EOC Leadership: Directed daily operations for a CONUS Group 1 Installation EOC; exercised full supervisory authority over 24/7-365 Battle Watch personnel as the primary Command POC.
Risk & Capability Assessment: Conducted annual Threat-Hazard Risk Management and Response Capability Assessments to identify vulnerabilities and secure resources for mission-critical operations.
Compliance & Program Excellence: Managed the EM program to 'Best Practice' standards (recognized by CNIC); utilized ESAMS to track 100% training readiness and oversaw CBRN program coordination.
Crisis Communications & Systems: Enforced compliance for AtHoc and Giant Voice mass notification systems; maintained ELMR radio networks and EOC technical infrastructure for immediate emergency activation.
Exercise Evaluation & Budgeting: Evaluated 'All-Hazard' exercises (e.g., Citadel Shield) as an ITT member; authored AARs and justified funding through POM submissions to ensure long-term resource sustainability.
Series: 0089 - Grade: GS12
Hours per week: 40
Emergency Manager
Department of State Hospitals
Norwalk, CA
10.2020 - 06.2022
Anti-Terrorism & Intelligence: Certified AT Level II SME; synthesize intelligence to conduct Risk Management Assessments (Criticality & Vulnerability) for Air Station asset protection.
Operational Leadership: Manages installation-wide Consequence Management; facilitates Executive and Anti-Terrorism Working Groups to develop and enforce protection policies.
CBRNE & Technical Readiness: Directs specialized training on PPE and decontamination systems; standardizes Mass Notification (AtHoc/EMNS) for 100% personnel accountability.
Strategic Exercise Design: Facilitates HSEEP-compliant Annual Exercises (FSE/TTX) covering Active Shooter, CBRN, and DSCA scenarios to validate response capabilities.
Compliance & Planning: Authored the EOP to align with NRF/NIMS; spearheads tri-annual EM-Business Reference Model (EM-BRM) assessments to evaluate regional mission sustainability.
Hours per week: 40
Emergency Manager
Marine Corp Air Station Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
04.2016 - 11.2020
Anti-Terrorism & Intel: Certified AT Level II SME; synthesize open/closed-source intelligence to conduct Risk Management Assessments (Criticality & Vulnerability) for Air Station assets.
Operational Leadership: Directs installation Consequence Management for man-made and natural disasters; facilitates Executive and Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Working Groups to drive protection policy.
CBRNE Readiness: Leads specialized training on CBRNE PPE, detection systems, and decontamination for Security Forces; designates Shelter-in-Place (SIP) and EOC facilities.
Crisis Communications: Standardized the deployment of AtHoc and Enterprise Mass Notification Systems (EMNS) to ensure 100% notification readiness for federal and civilian personnel.
Exercise & Planning: Designs HSEEP-compliant Annual Exercises (FSE/TTX); authored the EOP to align with NRF and spearheaded the tri-annual EM-Business Reference Model (EM-BRM) assessment.
Hours per week: 40
Emergency Services Coordinator Intern
County of San Diego
San Diego, CA
02.2015 - 02.2016
Recovery Planning: Authored FEMA-compliant Debris and Donations Management Plans to ensure scalable post-disaster clearance and resource coordination.
Damage Assessment: Analyzed PDA data to identify infrastructure failures, enabling leadership to prioritize life-safety missions and resource allocation.
Grant Management: Directed state-funded project proposals, ensuring 100% compliance with federal timelines and fiscal reporting requirements.
Stakeholder Outreach: Led community resilience and public education initiatives to strengthen partnerships with agencies, businesses, and vulnerable populations.
Exercise & Validation: Designed multi-agency exercises to test recovery plans, leveraging After-Action Reports (AAR) to update the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Hours per week: 20
Public Relations / Public Assistance. / Shelter Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington DC, DC
08.2011 - 01.2014
Vulnerable Population Integration: Partnered with the national LEP department to integrate translation services and culturally competent communications into the Hurricane Sandy response for non-English speaking citizens.
Crisis & Inclusive Outreach: Directed community awareness campaigns and established information networks within minority communities to ensure equitable access to shelters, food, and FEMA recovery resources.
Continuity of Operations (COOP): Developed robust COOP plans for government and local business partners, focusing on financial resilience, insurance requirements, and secure information dissemination.
Mass Care & Recovery: Synchronized state and local efforts to manage mass care operations, including temporary housing, while utilizing FEMA Public Assistance (PA) training to navigate federal reimbursement.
Hours per week: 40
Education
Master's degree - British and American Intelligence
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