Jessica Plasters
Chief of Staff / Deputy Program Manager | CDBG-DR Program Implementation | Disaster Recovery & Resilience Leader | Empowering Communities to Rebuild Stronger | Security Cleared Consultant
- Role
- Deputy Program Manager at IEM
- Location
- Martinsville, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessica Plasters
I’m a mission-driven leader with over a decade of experience managing federal, state, and local disaster recovery programs across housing, infrastructure, and community development.As Chief of Staff / Deputy Program Manager, I oversee CDBG-DR program implementation, compliance, and strategic coordination — turning complex policy into community-centered results. My work blends operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and performance management, ensuring programs deliver on time, on budget, and with integrity.I’ve supported both public and private sector initiatives, from disaster recovery and grant management to system testing, outreach strategy, and policy oversight. This broad perspective helps me build bridges between teams, streamline processes, and create solutions that last long after the storm has passed. Core Strengths:CDBG-DR Implementation | Program & Policy Management | Disaster Recovery & Resilience | HUD Compliance | Community Engagement | Process Improvement Security Cleared | FEMA-Authorized Flood Adjuster | Public & Private Sector Consultant
Experience
Deputy Program Manager
Oct 2025 — Present
Education
Patrick & Henry Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Administration's of Justice
2006 — 2009
Averett University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BAS, Leadership Studies
2017 — 2019
Skills
- Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Training
- Leadership
- New Business Development
- Organizational Development
- Team Building
- Program Management
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Management Consulting
- Leadership Development
- Customer Service
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Public Speaking
- Business Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Team Leadership
- Research
- Project Planning
- Operations Management
- Account Management
- Coaching
- Marketing Strategy
- Sales Management
- Negotiation
- Telecommunications
- Business Analysis
- Customer Satisfaction
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Contract Negotiation
- Community Outreach
- Government
- Proposal Writing
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