Peter McCann CEM, CBCP, VaPEM

Experience

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  RMC Events, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2019

  Account Manager

  • Responsible for the advance planning, organization, management and execution of our event staffing service at our client’s events• Serves as primary Point of Contact between Client and RMC Events, Inc.• Prepare and have full understanding of "complete" event in every area• Keep Client contact well informed and updated throughout the event• Assist in the recruitment, hiring and training of part time event staff• Monitor all liability and risk issues relating to RMC Events and staff• Utilize Supervisory staff to carry out event plan, deployment, and staff management• Demonstrate a “Customer First” attitude when dealing with patrons• Ensure all required forms are completed accurately (Incident Reports, Event Completion Report, etc.)• Ensure all staff are properly equipped and briefed before taking their posts• Ensure all required posts and positions are covered at the designated time• Coordinate the arrival, sign in, briefing, deployment, re-deployment, and releasing of all staff• Monitor staff performance, correct any deficiencies and report any greater issues to HR Dept.• Continually work to develop staff by focusing on constant on-the-job training• Provide trained staff to work as stage/access security, crowd management staff, ticket taker/seller, usher, parking attendant, concessionaire and overnight security• Provide event support to over 3600 events at over 100 different venues Show less

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  Virginia Tech

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2019

  Emergency Planner

  - Assist with the developing, updating, & maintaining university level emergency plans for preparedness, response, continuity of operations (COOP), mitigation & recovery. - Develop, maintain, & update departmental Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP).- Manage the university Building Emergency Coordinator (BEC) program which coordinates the emergency preparedness and planning efforts among all university buildings.- Assist in planning, implementing, activating & coordinating development & readiness of emergency operations center (EOC). - Assist with delivery of program specific training & education to the Virginia Tech community regarding emergency preparedness, mitigation, and continuity and disaster response procedures.- Coordinate with university organizations to develop Special Event Emergency Plans (SEEP) to identify potential emergency conditions at the event site and provide procedures to be followed to minimize risk and prevent loss of life and property.- Manage the two-way radio cache program for university organizations to use while hosting events on campus, and provide hands-on radio and emergency preparedness training to those organizations.- Provide assistance with the Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) training offered to faculty, staff, students, and community members leading to a more prepared and resilient community. Show less

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  Radford University

  Sept 2019 - now

  Director of Emergency Management

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the university's Crisis and Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and Hazard Mitigation Plan to enhance campus resilience.• Coordinate disaster response activities, including evacuations, shelter operations, and special needs planning in collaboration with internal and external partners.• Serve as the primary liaison between the university and local, regional, state, and federal emergency response agencies, including law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management agencies.• Facilitate emergency preparedness training for faculty, staff, and students, including NIMS/ICS training, emergency response plans, recovery planning, and general safety awareness.• Oversee the activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), ensuring effective response coordination during disruptive events.• Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments and emergency needs inventories to evaluate risks and enhance preparedness strategies.• Validate and assess emergency plans through After-Action Reports (AARs), program evaluations, and continuous improvement measures.• Develop and implement emergency notification and communication strategies, overseeing mass notification systems, crisis communication plans, and policy development.• Manage emergency technology systems, including security infrastructure, access control, and emergency communications tools.• Research, secure, and manage grant funding to support campus emergency management programs, equipment, and training initiatives.• Advise university leadership on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning for campus safety growth and resilience.• Supervise the Emergency Management Specialist, Operations Center Supervisor, and University’s all-student all-volunteer EMS program. Show less