Expert Details
Public Safety, 911, Communications
ID: 736473
Connecticut, USA
Specialties: 911 call center management, policy setting, ambulance to hospital communications, disaster planning, emergency drill implementation, 911 Dispatch, Emergency Communications, Telecommunications, Emergency Dispatch, Public Safety Communications
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2003 | Degree: Master of Public Administration | Subject: State and Local Government | Institution: University of Connecticut |
| Year: 2001 | Degree: Bachelor of Arts | Subject: Urban Studies, Political Science (Minor) | Institution: University of Connecticut |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: State Representative | Department: |
Responsibilities:Represent the citizens of Monroe and Sandy Hook (Newtown) in the State House of Representatives.Serve on three committees: Public Safety & Security, Human Services & Higher Education. Named Ranking Member, Public Safety & Security Committee from 2017 to 2021. Founding member of the Bipartisan Young Legislator Caucus. Founding member of the Legislative School Security Working Group. Member, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Bipartisan Caucus. Former member of the Internship, Commerce, Energy & Technology and Appropriations Committees. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Public Safety Dispatch Superintendent | Department: |
Responsibilities:Manage staff of 13, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring employee performance.Developed, implemented and administering quality assurance program. Responsible for the department budget, including payroll forecasting and overtime management. Manage multiple projects simultaneously including Text-to-911 and new public safety radio infrastructure. Active member of the Town of Stratford Emergency Operations Center Emergency Management Team. Responsible for the oversight of the training program for new hires as well as ongoing training. Liaison between the dispatch center and all PD/FD/EMS/local government agencies that utilize the center. Active participant in the coordination of the Town of Stratford COVID-19 response. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2011 | Employer: Southwestern Regional Communications Center, Inc. (SW-CMED) | Title: Director of Operations | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for daily and ongoing operations of the regional dispatch center for 14 municipalities. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| Co-host & Executive Board Member, Monroe First Selectman Charity Golf Tournament Elected Chairman – Monroe, Connecticut Town Council Appointed Member – Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency Appointed Member – State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Member, UConn Master of Public Administration Alumni Council Chairman, Monroe Police Dept. Renovations Building Committee Appointed Alternate, Monroe, Connecticut Zoning Board of Appeals |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Fairfield County Business Journal - 40 under 40 Award Winner Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Legislator of the Year Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Legislator of the Year (3 years) PSAPs’ Finest (NICE Communications) – Line Supervisor of the Year Stratford Emergency Medical Service – “Outstanding Leadership Award” |