Objective
To obtain a position in the maritime industry that will utilize both my education and work experience to further my career.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING
• New Orleans International Airport full-scale terrorism training exercise conducted by local law enforcement agencies, DHS, TSA, and the Louisiana National Guard.
• Jefferson Parish RTA full-scale terrorism training exercise conducted by local law enforcement.
• Jefferson Parish full-scale live active shooter training exercise conducted by local law enforcement, Louisiana State Police, local SWAT teams and Jefferson Parish Office of Emergency Management (JPOEM).
• Jefferson Parish full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise conducted by JPOEM.
• Volunteered as a first responder for the Red Cross during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Participated as part of the mobile unit/foot patrol on Bourbon & Canal Streets.
• Current member of Red Cross Disaster Assistance Team in Northern NJ.
• Professional firearms training.
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Jefferson Parish Office of Emergency Management, Gretna, LA
2011
• Participated in vulnerability assessments of Louis Armstrong International Airport, RTA public transportation system, and Huey P. Long Bridge.
• Assisted in the coordination of full-scale emergency management exercises to facilitate training in evacuation, HAZMAT, and terrorism situations.
• Involved in the early stages of creating a Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT), which included research of comparable Type 3 IMTs, and creating a manual for presentations.
Senior Staffing Supervisor, Kelly Services, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
2005-2009
Managed the daily operations of temporary and direct hire staffing efforts for diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies, most of which in the pharmaceutical, health, and banking industries. Performed duties of an on-site Manager at GlaxoSmithKline. Administered budgets up to $1M.
• Coordinated quality control reviews and conducted business and performance assessments.
• Enforced compliance of all drug and background requirements.
• Conducted background investigations for pre-employment and worker’s compensation cases.
• Negotiated candidate compensation as well as client contracts.
• Evaluated employee turnover/absenteeism to create corrective action plans.
• Assessed and directed termination decisions and set up exit interviews.
• Monitored and resolved workplace violence and safety issues in compliance with law and company policies.
• Created marketing materials and employee seminars such as “Network To Get Work” as well as monthly employee newsletters.
• Conducted all business intelligence research for the NJ Regional office.
Leave of Absence Specialist, Mellon Financial Corporation, Little Falls, NJ
2004-2005
• Considered a subject matter expert who advised on all leave related policies such as FMLA, ADA, short and long-term disability, and military leave.
• Communicated policy changes, implementations, and updates.
• Collaborated with MetLife to properly execute claims processing while ensuring federal and state regulation compliance.
• Successfully led project to transfer American Express employees on current leave of absence to the new financial spin-off company, Ameriprise, meeting client specifications on time and securing substantial return business from American Express.
Education
MPS, Tulane University, Homeland Security, 2011
Member of the first graduating class of Tulane’s MPS Homeland Security Program
Related Coursework:
•Emergency Management
•Maritime & Border Security
•Counterterrorism
•Transportation & Border Security
•Intelligence Analysis
•Critical Infrastructure
•Homeland Security: The National Challenge
•Health & Medical Issues in Emergency Management
•Domestic & International Terrorism
•Intelligence Research Methods
MBA, Marist College, 2008
BS, Marist College, Business Administration, 2003
Certification
• FEMA IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
• FEMA IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action
• FEMA IS-821: CI & Key Resources Support Annex
• FEMA IS-860.a: National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)
• FEMA IS-546.a: Continuity of Operations (COOP Awareness)
• FEMA IS-547.a: Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
• FEMA IS-548: Continuity of Operations Program Manager
• FEMA IS-551: Devolution Planning
Skils
• Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Quickbooks
• PeopleSoft
• Hoovers
• Language: Proficient in Spanish
My salary is negotiable and I am willing to relocate with little notice.