Eric Robinson

About Eric Robinson

I am a focused, performance-driven, and strategic professional with a seasoned leadership/management background, a history of optimizing and scaling emergency preparedness operations, and a talent for aligning teams around common goals. I combine over 20 years’ experience implementing integrated emergency management and training programs for multiple high-profile organizations; helping local communities respond to and recover from unforeseen events; training and leading highly qualified teams of emergency response personnel; and carefully shaping the processes and policies that strengthen my organization’s emergency preparedness posture. I excel at identifying and remediating gaps in emergency management programs, designing integrated emergency response training programs, establishing efficient and scalable standard operating procedures, contributing to best-in-class contingency plans and crisis response strategies, and championing my organization’s DE & I goals. I am a supportive team leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, train and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate, professionally develop, and grow confidence in his team. I have the ability, expertise, and coaching skills to drive my team to success. I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a team member, presenting to a crowd, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately, and effectively. Key Skills Strategic Planning & Execution Emergency Management Leadership Risk Management & Mitigation Disaster Operations Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Leadership & Development Regulatory Compliance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Project Management & Oversight Top-Tier Communicator & Orator Vulnerability Assessments Relationship Management

Experience

1. Lead Emergency Management Specialist, Cdc, Chamblee & Roybal Campuses

   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

   Aug 2020 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   As Lead Emergency Management Specialist, I am accountable for leading a team of emergency management personnel to implement and optimize the department’s emergency management and disaster recovery programs.I develop key strategies to strengthen overall emergency preparedness and anticipate/prepare for crisis events.Among my accomplishments, I have: Contributed to the prevention, alleviation, and mitigation of natural or man-made emergencies at designated CDC facilities. Maintained 24/7 readiness to deploy in emergency response environments and provide incident management support. Enforced all emergency management directives, regulations, and policies with 100% consistency. Ensured the accurate, reliable, and timely collection of public health and emergency management data from domestic and international sources. Drove the development and execution of efficient new strategies, SOPs, and protocols governing emergency management operations. Managed the division’s SharePoint portal to share critical safety and pandemic-related information with employees. Served as COVID-19 Operations Coordinator; ensured the safety and security of globally deployed CDC personnel throughout various crises (including Covid, Polio, and Ebola). Volunteered to serve as Co-Chair for OSSAM’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Council from April 2021 to April 2022.

Education

• Webster University

  Master of Arts (M.A.) (Academic Honors), Business and Organizational Security Management

  2015 — 2016

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Supply Chain Management Fellowship, US Army War College Fellowship Program

  2014 — 2015

• Troy University

  Master of Science (MS), International Relations and National Security Studies

  2001 — 2003