Nicholas (Nick) Lowe, CEM, CBCP, MEP

Experience

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  Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9)

  May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Intern
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  Independent Capital Management

  Jun 2002 - Feb 2003

  Financial Services Specialist
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  Partnership for Public Service

  Jul 2003 - Jan 2004

  Fellow

  • Provided pro-bono human capital consulting services to federal departments and agencies in an effort to revitalize public service.• Addressed aspects of emergency management in evaluating the federal government’s staffing and training capabilities related to bioterrorism preparedness and response.• Specialized in recruitment, leadership development, workforce planning, and performance management.• Launched a new website resource for the sharing of best practices, case studies, and guidance. Show less

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  ICF International

  Jan 2004 - May 2010

  Manager - Emergency Management & Homeland Security

  Management Responsibilities:• Supervised staff, including timesheet approval, annual performance appraisals, and project assignments.• Final approver of division annual performance appraisals and made salary recommendations.• Developed corporate policies and procedures.• Managed 2 major business development accounts valued at more than $1 million each.• Managed and authored proposals and led capture efforts.Project Responsibilities:• Supported federal, state, local and private sector clients from all functional areas in achieving homeland security and emergency management goals across the spectrum of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.• Oversaw contracts management and negotiation, budgeting, quality assurance, client relations, and staff/team management (managed project teams from 2 – 25 staff).• Typically supported and/or led 3 – 7 simultaneous projects.• Maintained a thorough understanding of preparedness and response standards and plans (e.g., CA SEMS, NRF, NIMS, ICS, FCDs 1 & 2, Stafford Act, TCLs).• Successfully led comprehensive and complex emergency planning efforts to integrate the capabilities of multiple disciplines by employing a variety of stakeholder engagement and facilitation approaches.• Led the highest quality Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercises, including more than 50 exercises in California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, the National Capital Region, Nebraska, New York, and Tennessee.• Certified FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program planner and exercise evaluator (Evaluated 25+ REP exercises).• Lead planner for Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) efforts. • Developed Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) strategies by employing comprehensive risk analysis (e.g., hazard, vulnerability, consequence). Show less

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  Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2024

  Volunteer Member, Emergency Manager

  I was privileged to be part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses for 15 years, the non-profit organization whose 935 members annually produce "America's New Year Celebration," including the Tournament of Roses Parade since 1895 and the Rose Bowl Game (“The Granddaddy of Them All”) since 1902.From 2008 - 2012, I helped the organization with its burgeoning emergency management program. As part of a small planning team, we established an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), developed checklists and training for EOC staff, created a contingency planning program, and authored the Tournament’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). After proving the value of its emergency management program, the Tournament was motivated to hire an Emergency Manager who continues to build upon our initial efforts to this day. I continued to make myself available to support the emergency preparedness needs of the organization so the program became increasingly more formal and capable.Beyond my extra duty work in emergency management, I also had regular committee assignments throughout the years. Show less

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  California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2014

  So. Region Training and Exercise Program Lead

  Served as the lead for CalOES's Southern Region Training and Exercise Program. Part of my responsibilities included acting as the Southern Lead for the State Level Exercise Series (formerly Golden Guardian) when it was in the Southern Region every 3 years. That involved coordinating the approach, schedule, services, and involvement of the 11 Southern Region Operational Areas in the exercise series (typically 15 - 25 events over 1 - 2 years). In addition, I monitored, organized and cultivated the activities of the other members of the Southern Region Exercise Team and served as the program liaison to Sacramento.My regular duties involved personally serving as the State's lead exercise coordinator and support for the:• Los Angeles County Operational Area (Pop: 10 million; largest county in the U.S. by population)• Ventura County Operational Area (Pop: 800,000)• San Bernardino County Operational Area (Pop: 2 million; largest county in the U.S. by area)I generally offered the following exercise services to members of Operational Areas under my purview:• Tools, templates, and examples• Input to or development of exercise documents• Instruction/training/advisory services regarding the conduct of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercises (e.g., whole exercise programs to individual exercise elements)• Participated on or facilitated Exercise Planning Teams (EPTs)• Facilitated, evaluated, and/or controlled exercises• Advocated for resources and marketed exercises on behalf of Operational Area members• Assisted jurisdictions in developing long-term strategic approaches to training and exercises• Assisted stakeholders in meeting grant reporting requirements• Taught the CalOES HSEEP Course• Provided advice on exercise-related scopes of work and requirements that stakeholders planned to put out to bid Show less

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  Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2014

  Sr. Operations Planner - National Security & Emergency Management

  Under a U.S. Department of Energy Work for Others (WFO) agreement between ORAU and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), was on contract full-time to CalOES serving as the Southern Region Training and Exercise Program Lead.

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  Critical Preparedness and Response Solutions (CPARS Consulting Inc.)

  Aug 2012 - now

  President/Chief Executive Officer

  Founding partner, and now sole owner/operator and President/CEO of an innovative consulting company that serves public and private sector clients, large and small, in addressing their unique emergency preparedness, incident management, business continuity, mitigation, response and recovery needs. Every solution is tailor made for the client, and every client is treated like the company’s only one. CPARS is comprised of a cadre of practicing emergency services/management, public safety, security, and business continuity professionals. As current practitioners, the team brings unparallelled practicality to, and shared experience and understanding with, our clients. They maintain constant and relevant expertise in industry standards, policies, and trends. As President/Chief Executive Officer, I: • Direct the operations of the company; • Establish corporate policy and direction;• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee the consulting team(s); • Manage all business development activities and contract negotiations; • Serve as the company’s primary project manager and lead consultant; and• Provide clients with the highest quality support, deliverables, and advisory services. Show less