A Roberts Disaster Experience Resume
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Angela Roberts ar SUMMARY An experienced leader in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and readiness. Proven ability to work with community partners and government officials on the local, regional and state level. Experience in ConOps by serving as Job Director, AD of Planning and AD of Operations. SKILLS Project Management Community Mobilization Disaster response leadership Facilitation Analytical Collaboration Data management Public speaking EXPERIENCE SR. DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER November 2014 - Present American Red Cross, Kentucky Region Provide operational guidance and support to a team of seven (7) Disaster Program Managers to ensure each territory and the region maintains a constant state of readiness. Collaborate with regional and divisional staff on initiatives, projects and programs for successful implementation. Facilitate discussions with staff and volunteers to identify best practices and innovative ideas to overcome hurdles. Ensure effective and efficient disaster responses are initiated through readiness planning, empowerment of volunteers and mentoring of staff, including the submission of required reports to the division and regional leadership. SUCCESSES: Led the team of Disaster Program Managers and Disaster Program Specialists through an Employee Engagement Survey Feedback session leading to more positive, direct communications. After receiving
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Angela Roberts(502) 529 6290 [email protected]
http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofilear
SUMMARY
An experienced leader in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and readiness. Proven ability to work with community partners and government officials on the local, regional and state level. Experience in ConOps by serving as Job Director, AD of Planning and AD of Operations.
SKILLS
Project Management
Community MobilizationDisaster response leadershipFacilitation
Analytical CollaborationData management Public speaking
EXPER IENCE
SR. DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER November 2014 - Present American Red Cross, Kentucky Region
Provide operational guidance and support to a team of seven (7) Disaster Program Managers to ensure each territory and the region maintains a constant state of readiness.Collaborate with regional and divisional staff on initiatives, projects and programs for successful implementation.Facilitate discussions with staff and volunteers to identify best practices and innovative ideas to overcome hurdles. Ensure effective and efficient disaster responses are initiated through readiness planning, empowerment of volunteers and mentoring of staff, including the submission of required reports to the division and regional leadership.
SUCCESSES:Led the team of Disaster Program Managers and Disaster Program Specialists through an Employee Engagement Survey Feedback session leading to more positive, direct communications. After receiving the feedback I implemented daily trivia facts for fun, engaged in individual conversations on feedback and shared innovative ideas from the team, providing appropriate credit.Identified interests and strengths of team members and utilized the staff in leadership positions on regional DROs. Identified a region-wide hurdle in volunteer recruitment for Home Fire Campaign events and worked with the Regional Director of Volunteer Services to clarify the process and improve communications. Developed a week-long training orientation for new hires including meetings with all regional leadership and lines of business, as well as informational binders for reference guides.
Angela Roberts(502) 529 6290 [email protected]
http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofilear
SR. DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER December 2013 – November 2014 American Red Cross, Kentuckiana Region
Collaborated with the Bluegrass Region Sr. Disaster Program Manager to ensure consist programs and services, under the direction of a Regional Disaster Program Officer. Coordinated disaster responses with regional staff to ensure proper material and human resource management. Provided operational guidance and support to the five (5) Disaster Program Managers in the Kentuckiana Region and to the four (4) Disaster Program Managers in the absence of the Bluegrass Region Sr. Disaster Program Manager.
SUCCESSES:Implemented weekly conference calls to allow for information sharing.Developed an event planning tool to assist in weather-related readiness in each territory.
MANAGER May 2005 – December 2013 American Red Cross, Louisville Area Chapter
Implemented preparedness programs, improved responses and developed community partnerships to meet the needs of clients and the community.Provided leadership in planning, coordinating, evaluating and directing American Red Cross programs and services.
SUCCESSES:Partnered with two local fire departments for a smoke alarm installation event in communities with vulnerable populations.Collaborated with local response agencies to design and implement a full-scale mass casualty exercise with community partners.Recruited and managed a fully functional Advisory Board and a multi-county response team.
TRAIN INGS EDUCAT ION
WMD – Train the TrainerICS 100, 200, 700, 800Concept of Operations OverviewVarious management / supervisory trainings
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 1 9 8 9 - 1 9 9 1
B.A. in Biology
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY 1 9 8 7 - 1 9 8 9
CONTACT INFORMATION
(502) 529-6290 [email protected] http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofile
Angela Roberts(502) 529 6290 [email protected]
http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofilear
88 Bonniemere Road Shelbyville, KY 40065
