Mark Talbot

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Feb 2011 - now

  • Responsible for the command, control, training, administration, operations, logistics and combat readiness of a company sized element (120 Soldiers).• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to help Soldiers achieve the unit mission.• Drafted and executed a Yearly Training Plan to support higher headquarters’ mission and guidance, while meeting Commander’s intent.• Facilitated monthly meetings to develop strategies that would positively influence workplace processes. Show less ● Responsible for planning and executing individual training of the Soldiers and collective training of the company towards full mission readiness in support of the Region I Homeland Response Force.● Coordinates and works closely with the VT CASE to ensure all logistics, administrative, and operational requirements are synched for all training and real-world missions.● Ensures the MA CASE annual budget is accurate and submitted to the HRF● Ensures the MA CASE annual training plan accounts for all ITRM requirements and that combined training exercises are nested with the HRF’s yearly training plan● Ensures that all personnel of the MA CASE are properly trained, equipped, and medically ready at all times.● Advises the HRF OIC and TF CBRN OIC on the current capabilities of the CASE and how to best implement them.● Ensures the MA CASE is operationally ready at all times. Show less ● Coordinate with the HRF Command and Control, CBRN Task Force, and other National Guard CBRN Response Enterprise elements, in support of a response to domestic CBRN incidents. ● Coordinate with first responders, HAZMAT teams, Incident Command officials, local government officials, and other military and civilian actors in emergency or disaster response activities. ● Assist the CASE OIC in the development and execution of unit training and operations. ● Act as Battle Captain in CASE Command Post during exercises and real-world events. ● Work with the CASE NCOIC to develop and refine garrison and tactical Standard Operating Guidance (SOG). ● Establish and maintain a familiarity with ICS, HAZMAT Operations, and the HRF concept of operations. Show less

  • Brigade Plans Officer

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Company Commander

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  • CBRN Assistance Support Element - OIC (Region I Homeland Response Force)

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Company Executive Officer

    Nov 2016 - May 2019

  • CBRN Assistance Suppot Element - Operations Officer (Region I Homeland Response Force)

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Platoon Leader

    May 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Cadet

    Feb 2011 - May 2014
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  EasCare Ambulance

  May 2012 - May 2014

  EMT

  • Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility.• Notify the hospital emergency department of the nature and extent of the medical treatment provided and give an account of the patient's medical condition.• Record accurate and detailed report of medical procedures performed on patient.• Maintain certification by attending continuing education and refresher courses as required by MA Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services. Show less

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  Avon Coalition for Every Student

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

  Community Liaison

  • Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with the various sectors of the community for youth substance abuse prevention programs. • Arrange, participate and facilitate monthly as well as special purpose meetings.• Bring together diverse groups, including youth, local government, elderly populations, small businesses, and law enforcement to achieve common mission.• Successful in applying for three federal grants totaling over $700,000.

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  Dighton Police Department

  May 2016 - May 2018

  ● Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.● Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.● Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.● Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.● Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases. Show less ● Operate a multi-line telephone console system, alerting system, and TDD system for the deaf and hearing-impaired● Dispatch and coordinate the responses of public safety agencies● Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes● Receive and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints● Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situation as to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies Show less

  • Police Officer

    May 2016 - May 2018

  • Public Safety Communications Officer

    May 2016 - May 2018
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  Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Oversee MEMA’s training and exercise program; responsible for the administration of a comprehensive program of training and exercises designed to train and prepare emergency management and response personnel across the Commonwealth.Center Director for the Northeast Emergency Management Training and Education Center (NEMTEC); responsible for providing overarching leadership of the Center, by executing the vision of the Advisors, developing, implementing, and managing long-term strategy set by the Board of Advisors, ensuring all Center programs remain accessible and equitable, and providing leadership for Center staff by building and motivating team members to meet goals and milestones.Responsible for the execution of agency and external partner after action activities post real world events (pre-planned events, emergencies, disasters, etc.). Show less • Successfully implemented federally funded natural hazard mitigation grants programs in Massachusetts.• Oversaw the state’s local Hazard Mitigation Planning effort along with ensuring the quinquennial FEMA approval of the State Hazard Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP).• Administered and monitored the progress of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant awards to communities and other eligibility grant recipients.• Worked with private, local, state, and federal entities to provide technical assistance in developing eligible, cost-effective hazard mitigation project proposals for potential mitigation grant program funding. • Supervised the MEMA mitigation unit staff and coordinated their day-to-day work assignments. Show less

  • Training and Exercise Program Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Hazard Mitigation Unit Supervisor

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2023