Dillon J. Harness

About Dillon J. Harness

Experienced Regional Planner with a demonstrated history of working in Higher Education. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, English and Spanish, and Written Communication. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Science - MS focused in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University.

Experience

1. Regional Planner

   Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission

   Oct 2020 — Present · Clinton, MO, US

   I write the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans for the Counties that are part of Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission (Bates, Benton, Cedar, Hickory, Henry, St. Clair, and Vernon >This involves collaborating with key stakeholders in these counties and ensuring the communities and school districts in the counties participate in their representative plan updates.>Eventually I will also write additional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans for:>>Bates County (Population est. 16,200)>>Cedar County (Population est. 14,100),>>Hickory County (Population est. 9,500)>>Henry County (Population est. 22,500)>>Vernon County (Population est. 20,600)>Performed other duties as assigned by Executive Director.>Gained a basic proficiency in ArcGIS >Responsible for writing first amended version of the Kaysinger Employee Safety Plan since the last plan was written in 2012.>Served as the lead point of contact on a Regional Broadband Internet Strategic Plan.>Completed the FEMA Advanced Professional Series Trainings offered by the State of Missouri throughout 2022.

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, 3.707 GPA

  2016 — 2018

• Oklahoma State University

  Master of Science - MS, Fire and Emergency Management Administration, GPA 3.80

  2018 — 2020

• St. Louis Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.77 GPA

  2014 — 2016