Myisha Aban
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Accomplished emergency management professional with a proven track record at FEMA and Teracore; enhancing community preparedness and fostering robust partnerships. Excelled in project coordination and process improvement, leveraging analytical skills and team-building expertise. Skilled in Microsoft, Apple, G-Suite and Everbridge, adept at leading initiatives that significantly improve operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Preparedness Liasion- FEMA Region 9
Teracore
10.2023 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact for FEMA Region 9's Community Preparedness programs; fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Contributed to the successful execution of company-wide initiatives through diligent tracking of project milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collaborated closely with department Chiefs to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- Aided in the development of training materials, contributing to the ongoing education of team members and improved performance outcomes.
Emergency Management Coordinator
San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation for 11 southern California cities.
Emergency Response Coordinator
Tri Counties Regional Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Organizational point of contact for all emergency response operations, communications and planning
- Maintained and augment understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Responsible for aligning and implementing organization's COVID response and IIPP.
- Built comprehensive training annex of safety resources and guidance for 409 employees within three counties and seven regional offices.
- Manage Everbridge internal and external emergency notification alerts.
- Design, plan and implement annual employee safety drills and trainings organizational wide
- Built and strengthened relationships with emergency operation centers key personnel in governments, departments and agencies.
- Steady situational awareness of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Program Director; Emergency Response Corps
Bay Area Community Resources
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Initiated and executed full-cycle recruitment of three deployable emergency response corps team members.
- Led ongoing direction and leadership for program operations and policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership and direction for emergency response co-horts during FEMA deployments.
- Managed Salesforce applicant on-boarding files for compliance and accuracy.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Program Manager
American Red Cross
09.2012 - 05.2019
- Led region-wide community preparedness campaigns and initiatives for 21 counties.
- Closely monitored project goals, timelines and metrics.
- Deployed to five nation-wide disaster responses to support planning, operations and logistics.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Worked closely with Disaster Directors and Officers to manage timelines and objectives.
- Drove team success through recognition of quality performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA2014
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Heald College
Rancho Cordova10.2012
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical
- Keen attention to details
- Decision-Making
- Training and Development
Skills:
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Team-building
- Self-Motivated
- Microsoft, Apple and G-Suite user
- Full-cycle recruitment
Accomplishments
Emergency Management Certificates:
IS-288: Role of the Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS 400: Advanced ICS: Command and General Staff- Complex Incidents
G197: Integrating Access & Functional Needs into Emergency Management
G393: Mitigation for Emergency Managers
FEMA OPEN; Organizations Preparedness for Emergency Needs
Additional Information
AmeriCorps: Terms of Service
National Preparedness Response Corps, American Red Cross 2012-2014
AmeriCorps VISTA, California Community College Foundation, 2010
AmeriCorps State and National, Child Abuse Prevention Center, 2003
Timeline
Regional Preparedness Liasion- FEMA Region 9
Teracore
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Management Coordinator
San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Emergency Response Coordinator
Tri Counties Regional Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
Program Director; Emergency Response Corps
Bay Area Community Resources
10.2019 - 04.2022
Program Manager
American Red Cross
09.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Berklee College of Music
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Heald College
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