Crisis Management Emergency
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Ernest J. Stephens, III, AEM
Emergency Management Specialist Profile
********@*****.*** • 504-***-****
LinkedIn • Hammond, LA 70403
Summary
Dynamic and strategic professional offering a robust background in crisis management, emergency preparedness, and security operations. Esteemed for orchestrating comprehensive threat evaluations and spearheading the development and implementation of crisis mitigation plans. Adept in leading business continuity and impact analysis. Renowned for engineering and streamlining Crisis Management Program protocols. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in managing Crisis Management Teams, providing 24/7 crisis management response, and conducting annual crisis management drills. Lauded for guiding the Lockheed Martin client team through the Covid-19 pandemic with unmatched professionalism and efficiency. Committed to maintaining robust partnerships and ensuring meticulous compliance and readiness through diligent review and updates of Emergency Action Plans and Business Continuity strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Crisis Management Planning
Emergency Preparedness
Business Continuity Planning
Crisis Mitigation Strategies
Business Impact Analysis
Emergency Operations Plan Creation
Joint Commission Standards Compliance
Incident Management Team Leadership
Emergency Drills & Exercises Coordination
Emergency Supply Inventory Oversight
Team Training & Development
Physical Security Protection
Workplace Investigations & Compliance
Crisis Reporting & EOC Activation
Community Engagement
Career Experience
Allied Universal – Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GA 2019 – Present Crisis Manager – Air Force Plant 6 (AFP6)
Orchestrate site-level threat evaluations and strategized effective prevention and mitigation tactics. Engineer and implement comprehensive procedures and plans for crisis prevention and mitigation. Spearhead Business Continuity and Business Impact Analysis as Site Security Lead. Develop robust plans and capabilities to ensure preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from potential crises. Institute and streamline Crisis Management Program protocols, including crisis reporting, EOC activation, and crisis coordination. Lead the Crisis Management Team, providing 24/7 crisis management response and conducting annual crisis management drills.
Drove the successful navigation of the Lockheed Martin client team through the Covid-19 pandemic, earning significant accolades for professionalism and efficiency.
Fostered vital community and client relationships, notably serving as Vice Chairman of the Cobb Resource Council/Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Attained esteemed recognition as an Associate Emergency Manager® (AEM®) from the International Association of Emergency Managers, marking a significant professional milestone.
Completed the Georgia Emergency Manager Certification, surpassing 200 hours of emergency management training and 100 hours of instructor-led courses.
Successfully led Air Force Audits and Corporate Crisis Management reviews at Aero-Marietta Installation with zero findings, achieving 100% compliance.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GA 2015 - 2019 Emergency Management Specialist (AFP6) Acting while Senior Investigator Coordinated Crisis Management Planning, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management site drills and planning exercises. Strengthened Federal, State, and Local partnerships through active engagement in professional associations and community initiatives. Executed comprehensive emergency management duties including audit preparation, EOC activations, and review and updates of Crisis Management Plan and annexes. Proactively assumed the Emergency Management role while serving as Senior Investigator, ensuring compliance and engagement in critical emergency management activities. P a g e 2 2
Fostered enhanced partnerships and awareness through active participation in the International Association of Emergency Managers and other key community organizations.
Ensured meticulous compliance and readiness through diligent review and updates of Emergency Action Plans, Business Continuity strategies, and related annexes.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership in emergency management by voluntarily assuming additional responsibilities while maintaining primary investigator duties.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GA 2009 - 2019 Senior Investigator
Conducted thorough workplace investigations addressing various policy violations including computer misuse, labor mischarging, and fraud. Diligently documented findings in comprehensive reports and presented to Management Review Boards for disciplinary action considerations. Provided Executive Protection for Corporate Executives and conducted rigorous Pre-Employment and Contractor Background Screening/Investigations. Actively supported Corporate Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Initiatives, documenting and forwarding pertinent findings to federal law enforcement.
Co-created an innovative excel-based tool for tracking labor charging practices, contributing to a high case substantiation rate at Administrative Review Boards.
Conducted an average of 70 investigations annually, maintaining a 96% case substantiation rate, reflecting exceptional investigative proficiency.
Delivered Executive Protection and Counterintelligence briefings, showcasing commitment to corporate security and intelligence gathering.
Additional Experience
Industrial Security Representative – Investigator, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Senior Training & Development Representative, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Facilities Protection Supervisor, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 3.95 Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, Professional Certifications
IAEM - Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®), 2023 – 2028 Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) 2023 – 2028 Professional Affiliations
Vice Chairman, Cobb County Resource Council – LEPC, 2023 – 2025 International Association of Emergency Managers, 2017 – Present Chairman of the Board of Zoning and Adjustments, St. Bernard Parish, LA
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