Dara Locke
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to assimilate into any situation with a minimal learning curve; thus, making me a valuable asset an organization with the right opportunity. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced disaster preparedness by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management plans.
- Maintained accurate records and schedules of all emergency management activities, exercises, and trainings for regulatory compliance purposes and reporting needs.
- Managed the Emergency Operations Center to disperse resources efficiently, allocating personnel and equipment during critical response operations.
- Coordinated post-disaster recovery efforts, working closely with government agencies and private sector partners.
- Oversaw and trained unit representatives to ensure safety procedures and regulations were followed in accordance with base and local community emergency plans.
- Organized in house trainings, meetings, and exercises to satisfy unit requirements for 100% training status.
Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Technician
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured proper patient vital monitoring during ultrasounds and captured quality radiographs as requested by radiologists.
- Retrieved controlled sedation drugs from Pixys ADC once approved by anesthesiologist.
- Calculated, prepared, and administered sedation dosages by (double verification) and administered to patients - IV, and IM.
- Administered, and monitored IV boluses of fluids/medications via infusion pump.
- Assisted in multiple modalities and departments during downtime (MRI, CT, Nuc Med, Fluro, Internal Medicine, Emergency Department).
Veterinary Assistant
Southwest Animal Clinic
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Obtained quality radiographs with proper patient positioning.
- Administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing routine examinations and assisting veterinarians with surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected samples for in-house testing with IDEXX SNAP and lab cytology (fecal, blood, skin scrapes).
- Operating software for data entry/management (Cornerstone).
- Performed euthanasia procedures when required, providing compassionate support to both patients and their owners.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09-2025
High School Diploma -
George Bush High School
Richmond, TX05-2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Data Entry
- First aid / CPR certified
- Emergency communications
- Problem solver
- Leadership
- Management
- Medical Terminology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Multitasking
- Detail-oriented
AWARDS
Emergency Manager of the Year (2024)
Airman of the Quarter (Jan-Mar 2024)
Timeline
Emergency Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2022 - Current
Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Technician
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
02.2021 - 04.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Southwest Animal Clinic
01.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
George Bush High School
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