Bridgette Duckworth
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
DAYTIME/EVENING 225-***-****
EMAIL: abio10@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain a responsible and challenging position where my professional
experience, training and team working capabilities will have a positive
impact on the overall organizational objective.
Education
Baker High School, Baton Rouge, LA
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, B.A.
Elementary Education
Professional Experience
July 2010 - Present GOHSEP/Governor's Office of Homeland
Security Emergency Preparedness, Baton Rouge, LA; Administrative Assistant;
Supervisor: Letreche Edwards # 225-***-****
Performs administrative duties including but not limited too;
ordering supplies, maintaining Excel Spreadsheets, editing/printing
documents to be signed by supervisor; creating and maintaining
hardcopy files, Fed Ex mailings, reserves meeting rooms, Microsoft
office applications, typing skills 45 wpm, other duties as needed.
Feb 07 - May 09 FEMA/DHS 415 North 15th Street, Baton Rouge,
LA Applicant Services Representative, Supervisor ;Vanessa Legard # 504-460-
7368; 40 hpw: $ 23.75 per hour
. Process Cease/Desist and Vacate letters for FEMA parks
. Working knowledge of the Stafford Act, organizations that assist with
relief and disaster assistance, disaster Cadre policy, non-profit
organizations,
. Documented park owner and resident complaint cases
. Provided applicant cases for supervisory review and clarification for
continued housing or alternative resources
. Reviewed/edited documents for supervisory approval
. Coordinated applicant information, records, and inspection service
function to assure assistance to disaster applicants
. Reviewed applicants eligibility for temporary housing via data in
computer
. Responsible for collecting, evaluating and assisting in current
disaster specific information as assigned
. Conducted weekly review on Mobile Home and Travel Trailers to ensure
proper regulations were followed
. Conducted regular investigations concerning park regulations
. Acting Lead in the absence of the Supervisor
. Organized files, daily work load
Sept 08 - Jan 09 FEMA/DHS, 415 North 15th Street, Baton
Rouge, LA DRC Relief Team Lead, Supervisor: Ebony Holly # 504-***-****
. Arranged and compiled daily reports
. Served as the communication liaison between the DRC Center,
Transitional Recovery Office, Operation Hope, Salvation Army, Red
Cross and other State agencies
. Supervised a staff of 10 employees and conducted daily meetings and
Briefings
. Prepared staffing reports for the projected release dated for DRC
Staff
. Prepared current information for staff members on media issues,
. PDA, disaster fact sheets
. Maintained all records of accountable property
. Provided technical support and informational guidance concerning press
releases/policies and procedures
. Utilized fleet
Dec 05 - Feb 07 FEMA/DHS, 415 North 15th Street, Baton Rouge,
LA Field Inspector
. Inspected temporary housing units to meet FEMA/State qualifications
. Inspected land for feasibility of housing units
. Leased applicants in/out of housing units
. Delivered safety knobs to applicants living in temporary, Housing
units
. Extensive travel throughout the state of Louisiana for various
Projects assigned
. Assuring quality control regarding temporary housing units
. Daily data input, record keeping and spread sheets
. Team Leader upon request
Aug 89 - Dec 05 East Baton Rouge Parish School, 1050 South
Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, Teacher; Supervisor: Dr. Judy Williams #
. Taught students from the LA State Curriculum
. Implemented the educational program responsive to the students needs
according to state and local policy
. Taught all required subjects; Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading,
Language, Writing and Art