Experience

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  The salvation army

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2019

  Assists the EDS Director and Corps Officers in the development, implementation and maintenance of preparedness and response plans and manuals. Reviews and updates Corps response plans and develops local preparedness in assigned area of the Division.Supervises, guides, directs, evaluates, and prepares performance reviews for EDS Warehouse/Fleet Manager.Reviews county and state Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans to ensure Salvation Army compliance with these plans.Coordinates with State of Florida Regional Planning Councils (RPC) to ensure The Salvation Army is adequately and correctly represented in regional planning documents and that The Salvation Army is included in RPC exercises.Assists in developing and reviewing the courses of the National Disaster Training Program with the direction of the Territorial EDS Coordinator and the Divisional EDS Director.Coordinates training events and orientations on the local level in conjunction with the Corps Officers and their representative. Serves as a trainer in order to conduct various disaster training programs throughout the Division. Plans and performs a min im um of four certified NDTP courses annually for officers, staff and volunteers.Manages and coordinates with the EDS staff and interns/Co-ops to complete special project assignments.Coordinates the Salvation Army's participation in state exercises; coordinates and communicates with the local Corps Officers in the exercise included counties.Develops and implements The Salvation Army EDS regional exercises and assists in the development, implementation and evaluation divisional and territorial EDS exercises.Develops and maintains Salvation Army Team Emergency Relay Network (SATERN) and/or Amateur Radio Relay League connections in the State of Florida and establish relationships with members. Show less For The Salvation Army of Hillsborough County-Emergency Disaster Services Manager-Responsible for coordinating all details of special events from beginning stages through to completion including managing correspondence, preparation of materials, procurement and scheduling of rooms, speakers, audiovisual equipment, selecting caterers, planning menus and ensuring appropriate décor to meet quality expectations and ensure smooth operations.-Participate in public speaking engagements at public events to bring awareness of The Salvation Army's mission and focus in our community. -Build vendor, community and donor relationships with an awareness of the Development Department’s overall fundraising goals.-Manage volunteers for all volunteer opportunities, as well as community outreach activities with Hillsborough County schools and other organizations.-Identifies and maintains a list of volunteer opportunities within Hillsborough County.-Recruit, train, coordinate, and monitor the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet program needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same. Show less For The Salvation Army Clearwater/ Upper Pinellas County-Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator-Manage volunteers for bell-ringing activities for Red Kettles, as well as community outreach activities with Pinellas County schools and other organizations.-Identifies and maintains a list of volunteer opportunities within Upper Pinellas County.-Recruit, train, coordinate, and monitor the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet program needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same. -Involved in the development, planning, and coordination of all special events.-Build vendor, community and donor relationships with an awareness of the Development Department’s overall fundraising goals. Show less

  • State Logistician, Emergency Disaster Services Department

    Mar 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Volunteer & Special Events Manager

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator

    May 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Probation Officer

    Nov 2012 - May 2014

  • Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

    Aug 2009 - Nov 2012
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  Hillsborough county

  Jul 2019 - now

  The Manager of Operations will ensure that Sunshine's Line's purpose is achieved ("To consistently, caringly and creatively provide transportation solutions so that our community's most vulnerable may enjoy active, self-reliant, and dignified lives"). Responsible for eligibility and intake via the call center and the successful delivery of door-to-door and related transportation services via Operations. The Manager of Operations will report to the Director and supervise the Customer Service Manager and Para-Transit Operations Manager. The Manager of Operations will be expected to function at a high level of responsibility and to:Create a high-performance workplace cultureProvide reliable, safe, and efficient transportation services catered to our vulnerable clients Ensure a patient, welcoming, convenient, and consistent customer experienceLead for EOC support in the Public Protection Branch focusing work within the Evacuation Working GroupDemonstrate sound financial management through proactive budget preparation and oversightApply performance management principles and practices to all operational areasSupport the Director’s efforts to expand Sunshine Line’s community impactLead the entire team in the Director’s absence Show less Develops, implements, and maintains various emergency management plans, programs and operating procedures to meet county, state and federal compliance standards.Develops and conducts training and exercises.Participates in regional emergency management planning addressing natural or manmade disaster activities with county, state and federal emergency service agencies.Maintains liaison with officials of local, state and federal agencies; attends meetings at all three levels in the interest of emergency management and maintains a continuing knowledge of all laws affecting emergency management activities.Supports Public Assistance and Individual Assistance disaster reimbursement processes for the county and municipalities within.Plans and coordinates activities of public funded programs to insure that objectives are accomplished according to federal, state and local regulations. Show less

  • Director for Hillsborough County Sunshine Line

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Manager of Operations for Hillsborough County Sunshine Line

    Aug 2020 - May 2023

  • Emergency Management Operations Coordinator Fire Rescue Office of Emergency Managment

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2020