Emergency Management planning and response as well as FEMA Public Assistance (Stafford Act) claims verification and audit. Experience and knowledge of government regulations and statutes regarding federal government contracts and the procurement process. I hold Department of Defense designation for Comptroller and Budget Analyst. Specialties: Disaster Recovery; Grants Management; Program Development and Management; Budget Analyst; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; Debris Management Program; FEMA PA Pilot Programs;

Manager, Recovery and Mitigation Section @ Advise and assist the Division Director on all operational and technical matters related to the disaster recovery and hazard mitigation programs. Support BEMD and County Administration in the coordination, management, review, and implementation of public safety and homeland security programs in Broward County including public safety communications. Define goals and objectives; develop and recommend policies and operating procedures for the implementation of public safety programs and homeland security activities in Broward County. Assist municipal governments in formulating emergency management plans and reviews for concurrence with the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Provide inter-governmental coordination and support for Broward County government to all public safety agencies for all projects and programs dealing with the delivery of emergency services within Broward County. From June 2015 to Present (5 months) Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaManager, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery @ Facilitate school-based emergency management and business continuity programming in this large public sector environment consisting of over 200,000 students, staff and faculty at facilities and campuses spread across a diverse metropolitan area. Collaborate with school administration in promoting the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) and applying emergency management standards to emerging situations. Provide subject matter expertise and technical knowledge towards the mitigation of risk and prevention of loss for all types of events, crises and/or disasters regardless of size and complexity. Work with core business units in establishing an enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery framework. From October 2014 to June 2015 (9 months) Orlando, Florida AreaIndependent Consultant @ Provide Emergency Management and DIsaster Response/Recovery subject matter expertise to a variety of customers based on needs and requirements. Support planning development and training to state and local governments and private industry. FEMA/FHWA programs SME. Provide advice service and support on call to industry leaders for various requirements - business development thru disaster response and recovery. From September 2011 to October 2014 (3 years 2 months) Florida, New York, New JerseyState Public Assistance Officer (SPAO) @ State and local disaster recovery programs, planning, and processes. FEMA Public Assistance (Stafford Act) program (claims verification and audit). Grant administration. Experienced and knowledgeable of government regulations and statutes regarding federal government contracts and the procurement process. State-wide Recovery direction for TS Debby and Hurricane Isaac. Served as the ICS capacity of State Chief of Operations in the Joint Field Office for those disasters. From May 2012 to November 2012 (7 months) TallahasseeManager - Recovery Programs @ In addition to customer support of Recovery from emergency events and disasters, I am responsible for team management, business development and support of other management teams and projects. From July 2010 to September 2011 (1 year 3 months) Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaDisaster Response and Recovery Management @ Assist local, state, and federal government agencies in meeting their response goals following an emergency. Helping them to develop strategies and plans for response to emergencies and disasters by employing disaster guidance and requirements. From November 2008 to July 2010 (1 year 9 months) Disaster Response / Recovery Management Consultant @ Responsible for the advise and consultation on response and recovery issues with company clients throughout the US. I help develope response or recovery teams and packages for clients who contract our services as a result of sever weather impact, naturala or manmade disasters, etc. I continue to serve in the capacity of Public Assistance Coordinator for this Emergency Management and Recovery industry leader. My job is to lead in the development and implementation of a highly skilled PA team to support or assist clients throughout 50 of the 55 states and US territoties. I have functioned as the technical lead and program developer for the PA Technical Proposals submitted by IEM to provide services in the PA arena to governmental agencies. Our most recent significant deployments include the 2008 Severe Summer Storms and Flooding in the Midwest and the 2009 Sever Winter Storms in the Midwest. From May 2008 to November 2008 (7 months) SE Area of Operations (PAC and Area Supervisor) @ Area of Responsibility (AOR) of Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie counties and state-wide Agencies. Advised applicant on federal guidelines, regulators and protocol. Served as the primary point of customer contact and contractor manager for the contract. Assisted applicants in identifying and addressing all other programmatic issues relating to recovery efforts and the PA process, including state-specific information and documentation requirements. From June 2007 to May 2008 (1 year) (St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Martin Counties) FloridaPublic Assistance Coordinator @ Completed Project Worksheets for Public Assistance resulting from FEMA declarations. Assisted applicants (public agencies and eligible non-profit organizations) in the documentation of disaster damage to roads, buildings and equipment, public utility systems, water control facilities, and parks. Prepared damage recovery cost estimates for Categories A thru G, small, large, alternate, and improved projects. Prepared project work packages to be used to approve and obligate public assistance funds. Conducted large and small project final inspections by reviewing large project close out documentation packages. From May 2006 to June 2007 (1 year 2 months) Risk Management Accounting - FEMA/Insurance Specialist @ Worked as a FEMA Specialist for customers and with FEMA and State personnel to inspect and complete project worksheets for damage sustained by Hurricane's Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma during the 2004 and 2005 Hurricane Seasons. Served as such as FEMA Specialist for the Martin County School District and with individual schools to document damages for FEMA and insurance company. Documented all damages for auditing purposes performed by FEMA and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and assisted FEMA personnel in the process. Reconciled invoices, purchase orders, and General Ledger entries to audit expenses for repairs to facilities and replacement of all lost items while assisting the State Risk Management office. From March 2005 to March 2006 (1 year 1 month) Company Commander; General Staff Officer; Logistics and Planning Officer; Operations Officer; @ General Responsibilities Three and a half (3.5) years enlisted service; graduate of Officer Candidate School. Active duty and reserve component service. Active duty troopncommand and staff asignments from company through diviion levels. Served in Louisiana Army National Guard in various command and staff positions including USP&FO, and Troop Command. Participated in the statewide hurricane training and exercise for Louisiana in 1992 (prior to Hurricane Andrew). Hurricane Andrew Response; Served as the Liaison Officer for the Army to FEMA and From January 1980 to June 2004 (24 years 6 months) U.S. (CONUS)Program Management Analyst @ Regional Support Command policies and programs. Provided technical advice to executive staff and subordinate command on Force Structure matters. Prepared reports and correspondence concerning areas of responsibility. Presented reports, briefings, and results of analytical findings to a variety of audiences from senior executives to subordinate organizations, along with outside agencies. Provided written communication and presentation skills developed from formal training and self-instruction. From May 1996 to March 2003 (6 years 11 months)

BA, Management @ Concordia College From 1993 to 1995 University of Louisiana at Monroe From 1980 to 1983 Emergency Management and FEMA Courses @ Emergency Management Institute Bill FPEM is skilled in: Emergency Management, Disaster Response, Government, Homeland Security, Military, DoD, Risk Assessment, Disaster Recovery, Grant Administration, Staff Training and..., Disaster Recovery..., ICS / NIMS, NIMS, Exercises, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Army, Command, Emergency Services, Contingency Planning, Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Public Safety, Leadership, Program Management, Training, Incident Command, Policy, Preparedness, Physical Security, Security Operations, EMS, System Administration, Management, Federal Government, Emergency Planning, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, Private Investigations, Program Development, Firefighting, Enforcement, Security Clearance, Business Continuity, Public Administration, Government Contracting, CBRN, Security, Counterterrorism, Military Experience