Administration Chief
Resume:
Brandon, Mississippi ****2
601-***-**** cell
Email: *******@*********.***
Margaret D. Cooper
Objective To expand my career in state government
Summary of
Qualifications
37 years of comprehensive public affairs experience in broadcast journalism at the local, state, national and international level. 11 years of public law enforcement administration at the local and state level.
20 plus years public administration experience at the executive and board director level of state, national and international organization. Extensive budget and grant management experience in state government. Proven ability to administer complex programs requiring tack, discretion and sound judgment in high-risk environments.
Experience 2007- present Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson, MS Division Director Emergency Preparedness & Communications Hospital Preparedness Coordinator/Logistics Deputy Chief and Bureau of Acute Care Systems Finance Officer, COVID Unit – Administration Chief
Responsible for the development and management of CDC and HHS grants in excess of 8 million dollars annually
Certified in Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications
Establish and maintain liaison with other state agency Public Information Officers in relation to emergency preparedness
Responsible for media relations regarding emergency preparedness
Communications Project Management of agency programs
Media liaison for agency
Project manager for Administration, Human Resources, Public Health Lab, Radiological Health, Pharmacy and Emergency Medical Services activities
Certified Healthcare Emergency Preparedness master
Hospital Emergency Preparedness expert
Information Sharing Subject Matter Expert
Responder Safety and Health
Manage Logistics Warehouse
Forklift operator certification
ICS/NIMS certified
EMAC A-Team certified
1998 – 2006 Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Jackson, MS Executive Director, Mississippi Crime Stoppers Advisory Council
Responsible for development, deployment, operations, and liaison activities for 32 local Crime Stoppers Programs throughout the state.
Administered a budget in excess of $250,000 in support of the program.
Provide supervision and management of all sub grantees.
Maintain liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies 1993 - 1998 Tupelo Police Department, Tupelo, MS
Crime Stoppers Area Coordinator and Public Information Officer
Responsible for the coordination, dispatch, public relations, budget management and overall operations of the Crime Stoppers program
Administered a budget in excess of $200,000 in support of the program.
Provide supervision and management of all sub grantees.
Maintain liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies 1990 - 1993 WYSE Radio, Tupelo, MS
News Director
Responsible for news development, reporting, editing and presentations.
Liaison and public relation with community members, local government and law enforcement.
1988 - 1990 WMJW Radio, Jackson, MS
Director of News and Public Affairs
Responsible for news development, reporting, editing and presentations.
Liaison and public relation with community members, local government and law enforcement.
1983 - 1988 WJBO/WFMF Radio, Baton Rouge, LA
Reporter/Anchor
Responsible for news development, reporting, editing and presentations.
Liaison and public relation with community members, local government and law enforcement.
Education 1979 – 1983 Northwestern Louisiana State University, Natchitoches, LA
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Publications Mississippi Crime Stoppers Handbook; Mississippi School Safety Manual; Mississippi State Department of Health, Continuity of Operations Plan – Communications Annex; Mississippi State Department of Health, All Hazards Plan – Communications Annex, Mississippi State Department of Health Pan Flu Plan – Communications Annex, Mississippi State Department of Health Tactical Communications Plan, Mississippi State Department of Health Information Sharing Capability Plan, Mississippi State Department of Health Logistics Continuity of Operations Plan
Professional
Activities and
Certifications
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
Certificate in Supervisory Management (CSM)
Certified in Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications (CERC) Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Incident Command (100,200,300,400,700,800)
Crime Stoppers USA, Inc. Past President and Past Resource Development Chair; Crime Stoppers International, Past Secretary and Regional Director; Past Board Advisor, Jackson Metro Crime Stoppers
Advisor, Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers. Past Board Member for Gulf States Regional Community Policing Institute. Certified School Safety Officer, Mississippi Department of Education
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