Thomas Shamrell, PMP

Experience

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  US Army

  Sept 1990 - Jan 1993

  Cavalry Scout / Chaplain Assistant

  US Army - 3/4 CAV, 3rd Infantry Division19D Cavalry Scout:* Command Driver* Dismount (rapidly deployed LP/OP mbr)* Combat Lifesaver56M Chaplain Assistant (Special Duty):* Chaplain Driver* Chaplain Office Aid* Religious Services Coordinator* Counselor (Chaplain Representative)

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  NEW HAVEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2005

  Substitute Teacher / Summer School Teacher

  District Wide Substitute TeacherGrades: Pre K - 12Summer School Sophomore English Teacher (Two years)CBEST passed 30 Day Emergency Credential

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  CBS Corporation

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2003

  Color Control Tech

  Formerly UPN Channel 44 cable 12 (KBCW 44 Bay Area)Seriously Unusual Television Network Color Control Tech - S.U.T.N. *Color correction with the Vector Scope for 6 live studio audience shows featured in the San Francisco network on Channel 5 KPIX On location Cameraman for 4+ sketch segments

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  SleepMed Incorporated

  Jun 2004 - Jul 2005

  Polysomnographic Technician

  Run clinical tests for sleep apnea, hypopnea, and restless leg syndrome.Detailed advisor to patient physicians for critical and potentially life altering treatment.

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  Air National Guard

  May 2005 - Oct 2007

  Security Forces Journeyman

  ANG 129th RQW AFSOC / ACC129th Rescue Wing - Security Forces MemberJourneyman:* Security Forces Member (MP)* ISRT Leader* mobile patrol leader* Military Law Enforcement* flight line security506th ESFS Kirkuk, Iraq: Air Base Defense* tower over watch* vehicle search* physical search of 600+ on coming personnel * on site EMT* completed level 5 journeyman training

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  Shady Shakespeare Theater Company

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2014

  Theater Teacher / Performer

  Theater Teacher * character work* movement * improvisation games* stage make-up (lacerations, bruises)* stage combat Schools: * Castillero Middle School * French-American School * Willow Glen High SchoolPerformer:* Richard III* As You Like It* Shakespeare's Most Wanted* Henry V* A Midsummer Night's Dream* Pericles* Romeo and Juliet* Taming of the Shrew* Pride and Prejudice * Othello

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  Classic Vacations

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2011

  Reservations Agent

  Travel Agent: high end luxury vacations for:Hawaii, Mexico, and Carribean

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  Broadway West Theatre Co

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2018

  Director / Gold Member

  Directed productions of:* Death of a Salesman (Standout Classic- Silicon Valley Small Theatre Awards)* You Can't Take It With YouCo-Directed*And Then There Were NoneAssistant Directed productions of: * Odd Couple* I Hate Hamlet* It's a Wonderful LifeFight Director: * Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadMilitary Advisor:* A Few Good MenPerformer:* See How They Run* A Tuna Christmas* Inherit the Wind* Greetings* A Few Good Men* Red, White, and Tuna* Words, Words, Words2015 Best Actor Award2015 Best Show Award Show less

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  Liberty Tax

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Tax Preparer

  Seasonal tax preparer:* Small business tax preparation * Individual tax preparation * Bookkeeping* Quickbooks* CTEC

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  Silicon Valley Shakespeare

  Jan 2015 - now

  Instructor / Director /Assistant Director

  (Formally Shady Shakespeare Company)48 Hour Play Festival/ Director 2020 Audience Favorite Award WinnerAssistant Director/ Fight Choreographer / Puppet creator• The White Snake (Theatre BA recommended nominated production)Assistant Director/ Fight Choreographer• Comedy of Error (All Female Cast)Instructor • Stage Combat• Acting• ImprovisationArchive cameraman

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  Dragon Productions Theatre Company

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Scenic Designer

  Scenic Design: • Hickorydickory directed by Kimberly Ridgeway written by Marisa Wadycki(Theatre Bay Area Nominated production)• K2 directed by John Rutski

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Oct 2020 - now

  District ICS Coordinator / Training Officer, Learning & Development MgrOSC HR ManagerChief of CP/RDNS Reserves D13 -Sector Puget Sound * Led 4 ICS Quals & 7 Successful OSC obtainedResponse Operations / Domestic Contingency PlannerPACAREA Alameda, CA* EM Program Management * Learning & Development for Emergency Preparedness* Advisor for Operational Planning Directives* HSEEP Instructor Response Ashore Officer Sub-Specialties:* Incident Management & Preparedness Level II* Emergency Management Specialist Level IIContingency Planning Officer Sector San Francisco, CA* Interim Dept Head* Project Manager-All Hands * Editor/Creator-Sector Newsletter* MTSL3* Project Manager- Fleet Week Ops 14 & 15Port State Control Officer Alameda, CA * 15 vessels inspected * PM for 5 Retirement Ceremony * PM /MC for 4 All HandsDeep Water Horizon Mobilization (8 month combined deployment) * FOIA Officer - 60 FOIA requests processed * USCG Legal (CGJAG) Claims & Litigation Officer * Legal discovery on 100 GB of oil spill data * Joint DHS /DOJ projects PST (Pacific Strike Team) Novato, CA * SK (StoreKeeper) * EMT for Spring HazMat EXSpecialized Training:* 45+ FEMA ICS courses* Supervisor of Civilians Tier II* Senior Leadership Course (SLPSC)* Team Leader/ Facilitator Course* Leadership & Management School (LAMS)* ICS-320 Intermediate (IMT)* ICS-339 Div/ Group Supervisor* ICS-402 Liaison Officer* ICS-410 Incident Commander* ICS-620 Area Command /JFO* FEMA L-548 Continuity Program Mgr T-t-T* L-965 Resources Unit Leader* Planning Section Chief* Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program course (HSEEP)* Basic Planning & Exercise Course (BPEC). * Instructor Development Course (US Coast Guard)* Instructional Design Basic Course (US Army ALMS)* Instructor Basic Course (USMC LMS)Awarded * Alexander Hamilton Preparedness Award (BPEC) Yorktown, VA Show less

  • District Branch Chief of Contingency Planning Program Management Officer

    Oct 2007 - now

  • Contingency Planning Branch Chief

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Department Head of Emergency Management and Force Readiness

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
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  Altarena Playhouse

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  Scenic Designer

  Scenic designer for “A Nice Family Gathering” directed by Kimberly Ridgeway