William Twaddell
Waynesville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Management professional with the United States Air Force, excelling in crisis management and risk assessment. Proven track record in leading multi-agency disaster response operations and developing comprehensive training programs. Strong communicator and team leader, adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing operational readiness across diverse environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Instructor
United States Air Force
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
08.2021 - Current
- Delivers comprehensive emergency management instruction on HAZMAT response, advanced CBRN operations and disaster preparedness to +200 students annually.
- Maintains compliance with DoD cybersecurity protocols while guiding military and civilian personnel through web-based threat assessment workflows and real-time data integration within the CBRN Information System (CBRN-IS) program.
- Serves as program lead for instructor management and development, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), overseeing mentorship, and ensuring professional development for 24 instructional staff.
Emergency Management Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Global Assignments
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Directed installation-level Emergency Management program, overseeing preparedness, response, and recovery operations while coordinating with over 40 agencies—including local Japanese government, emergency services, and community stakeholders—to ensure unified disaster response and execution across U.S. and host-nation partners.
- Led joint and coalition emergency response operations, including the rapid mobilization of government housing assets utilized for relocation and quarantine during the COVID pandemic.
- Managed Emergency Operations Center during high-risk, real-world incidents—including POTUS and VPOTUS visits—coordinating multi-agency response, public messaging, and security operations to ensure seamless protection of personnel and facilities.
Planning & Risk Assessment Supervisor
United States Air Force
Scott Air Base, Illinois
03.2014 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies-including emergency services, public health departments, and military units-during joint training exercises and real-world disaster responses to enhance interoperability, streamline communication, and ensure coordinated execution of emergency operations.
- Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments across installation facilities, identifying risks to mission-critical infrastructure including power grids, communication systems, and emergency shelters.
- Authored emergency response plans, evacuation protocols, and continuity strategies tailored to diverse operational environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2015
Skills
- Crisis management and disaster response
- Emergency recovery and continuity
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Incident command system (NIMS/ICS)
- Training design and exercises
- Regulatory compliance (OSHA, FEMA)
- Emergency Operations Center Manager
- Instructional design (ADDIE)
- Program development
- Team leadership
- Strong communication skills
- Secret clearance
Certification
- DoD Certified HAZMAT Technician
- CCAF Curriculum Instructor Certification - Level II
- CompTIA: A+|Network+|Security+|CySA+ (04/26)
Specialized Emergency Response Training
- DTRA: Nuclear Emergency Team Operations, IWMDT, C-WMD Planner's Course
- FEMA: ICS 300 & 400 - Intermediate & Advanced Incident Command System
- FEMA IS Courses: 100|120|139|200|235|240|241|242|244|524|700|800
Leadership And Instructional Development
- Airman Leadership School
- Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- Air Force Basic Instructor Course
- Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) Course
- Air Force Instructional Supervisor Course
Timeline
Emergency Management Instructor
United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
Emergency Management Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2021
Planning & Risk Assessment Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2014 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force