Leonard N. Chan

Experience

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  Rice University

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Rice Telefund Ambassador

  Telephone fundraising from private alumni donors for Rice University's Next Century Campaign. Trained in nonprofit fundraising methodology and best practices.

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  Texas Lions Camp

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Wing Leader

  Camp counseling for physically disabled and diabetic children while directly supervising wing staff. Interacted with Lions Club members from across Texas.

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  United States Senate

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Answering constituent concerns over domestic and foreign policy for Senator John Cornyn. Major contemporary policy issues included immigration, homeland security, and disaster recovery. Collected media clips referencing or affecting the Senator. Reviewed and forwarded constituent case work to appropriate staff. Engaging in legislative research, constituent services, and administrative duties for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Compiled information for responses to constituent inquiries regarding energy, natural resources, foreign policy, and immigration. Conducted research to lead tours of the United States Capitol for constituents. Supported the Senator's special event planning.

  • Constituent Services Intern

    Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Legislative Intern

    May 2006 - Jun 2006
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  Hermann Park Conservancy

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

  Pedal Boat Operator

  Seasonal employee providing customer service and safety assistance for park visitors while aiding in park maintenance.

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  University of Houston

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  Providing data entry support for research on telecommunication and comparative state health care policy. Instructed undergraduate and graduate students in statistics courses including drafting course assignments and writing Stata/SPSS instruction guides.

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  City of Houston

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Managerial Intern

  Conducting research on human resource policies for City of Houston’s Public Works and Engineering Department including telecommuting, alternative work schedules, and workers' compensation. Compiled raw employee data information for quantitative data analysis and geographic information system use. Compared human resource policies of Houston with similar and neighboring cities. Participated in Toastmasters International program. Toured and educated on public works policies and projects regarding transportation, emergency management, and water treatment. Show less

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  Envision EMI

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Faculty Advisor

  Supervising and mentoring students for an inauguration-based leadership conference that included the involvement of over 15,000 students with keynote speeches from Desmond Tutu, Al Gore, and Colin Powell. Enacted necessary logistical changes in major event execution following weather, traffic, and personnel contingencies.

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  Texas Sunset Advisory Commission

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2011

  Policy Analyst

  Evaluating state agencies for effectiveness and efficiency as well as their continued existence. Aided in the publication of the reports on the Coastal Coordination Council, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and Texas Department of Transportation. Recommending best practices for grants, licensing/inspections, and contracting for the preceding list of agencies to a legislative committee. Tracking relevant legislation through the Texas Legislative Information System, interviewed interest group and agency staff, and analyzed raw quantitative data. Participating in training provided by the National Conference of State Legislatures including attending the 2011 annual summit. Obtaining training in Texas Legislative Management System, Texas Legislative Information System, and Microsoft Access. Show less

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  City of Cedar Park

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2018

  Continuation of duties detailed under management analyst position.Assumed role as chairman of the Texas Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Consortium in March 2017 after serving as interim in January 2017. Completed peer assessor assignment for Roanoke (VA), Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (NC), and Cedar Rapids (IA). Served as a subject matter expert (SME) for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Data Workshop in March 2017 and participated in the NFPA/CPSE analyst incubator in March 2018. Attended CPSE Excellence Conference in 2017 and 2018 as well as observing accreditation hearings during Fire-Rescue International Conference in 2016. Show less Coordinating the department’s successful efforts to become the 6th Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) accredited agency in Texas. Facilitating the strategic planning process, annual program evaluations, and department policy updates. Acting as a liaison to the University of Texas Nutritional Sciences Department on a clinical study on firefighter lifestyle and health. Analyzing and tracking changes in state regulations while actively attending Texas Commission on Fire Protection meetings. Conducting response time analysis in emergency response. Served as a peer assessor in the accreditation process for Iowa City Fire Department (IA), Wilmington Fire Department (NC), Clackamas Fire District 1 (OR), and Pinehurst Fire Department (NC). Participating in Center for Public Safety Excellence's Re-Imagining Project in reviewing, revising, and developing performance indicators. Appointed to the Cedar Park Organizational Development team and completed the City of Cedar Park Leadership U Legacy Track program. Charged with the department's website administration.Attended Fire-Rescue International Conference and Expo in 2014 and CPSE Excellence Conference in 2016. Show less

  • Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator

    May 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Management Analyst

    Jan 2012 - May 2016
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  HEB Center at Cedar Park

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  Security Officer

  Assisting in providing safety and security of all guests and employees during events such as sporting, exhibition, and live performance events. Duties also include performing routine search procedures utilizing bag searches, enforcing Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission rules, and aiding in customer service functions. HEB Center at Cedar Park is currently managed by 5-Star Staff Services after being previously managed SMG and in-house administration. The two positions merged when the administrative change at the venue occurred. Show less

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  5 STAR Event Services

  Sept 2017 - now

  Security Officer

  Assisting in providing safety and security of all guests and employees at venues including Stubb's BBQ, HEB Center, Toyota Center, Hobby Center, and Jones Hall. Duties also include performing routine search procedures utilizing bag searches, enforcing Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission rules, and aiding in customer service functions.

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  Houston Fire Department

  Jul 2018 - now

  Accreditation Manager

  Spearheading agency accreditation, emergency management planning, strategic planning, and legislative tracking on behalf of Houston Fire Department as well as acting as the liaison for research projects at Rice University and University of Houston. Coordinated over 50 meetings with internal and external stakeholders for the accreditation and strategic plan processes. Monitored Texas Legislature committee and floor action. Served as a community mentor for six Rice University's Data-to-Knowledge (D2K) Learning Lab projects including the team on "Formulating Optimal Vehicle Location Policies for the Houston Fire Department," which was selected as the first prize winner of the Spring 2019 D2K Learning Lab Showcase. Facilitated the Rice University's Houston Action Research Team (HART)'s "Evaluating the Houston Fire Department’s Community Safety Programs" and University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Policy's projects on hazardous materials risk assessment. Served as a guest lecturer for public administration courses at University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Presented at the 2019 and 2022 Fire-Rescue International Conferences, 2020 and 2022 ESO Wave Conferences, and the 2020, 2021, and 2022 CPSE Excellence Conferences. Chaired the planning committee for the 2022 CPSE Excellence Conference. Attended the 2019 and 2022 National Fire Protection Association Conferences. Continued role as the Texas Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Consortium chair. Completed peer assessment assignments for Broward County Sheriff's Office Fire and Emergency Services, Fallon Naval Air Station Federal Emergency Services, and Dubuque Fire Department. Represented the department at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s stakeholder meeting on the National Fire Data System. Appointed to be an inaugural member of the NFPA professional qualifications standard for fire analyst. Show less

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  Leonard Chan for Texas House District 26

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Candidate for Texas House of Representatives

  Candidate for the Republican nomination of Texas House District 26. Focus areas included emergency management, public safety, education, and transportation with an emphasis on good governance. Fundraised over $12,000 during the course of the campaign. Participated in the following candidate forums: Texas Asian Republicans Club, Sweetgrass Republicans Club, and Raise Your Hand Texas. Earned the endorsement of Texans for Public Education.

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  University of Houston

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Adjunct Instructor

  Serving as adjunct instructor for the graduate course PUBL 6311: Public Administration and Policy Implementation. Primarily responsible for developing the syllabus, delivering the content, and evaluating student knowledge/skills/abilities for a class of over 20 under the direction of Masters of Public Administration program director.