Mandy McKinney

About Mandy McKinney

Accomplished, versatile and personable mature graduate of Security and Disaster Management in Homeland Security and Emergency Management with a focus in Strategic Leadership. Possess the calm, rational demeanor and the risk mitigation experience needed to successfully manage real-world crises and excel as a staunch team member. Accustomed to working independently and as a trusted member of a cross-functional group to identify and resolve issues without oversight. A quick study, with years of participation in projects demanding sound strategic planning, work relationships, understanding of state and federal policies and procedures, understanding of client needs, partnerships, critical thinking, and a collaborative nature. Particularly knowledgeable about Emergency Management, work relationships, strategic planning, mitigation, risk assessment, project management, disaster recovery, finance/administration. Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Preparedness | Disaster Recovery | knowledge sharing | Disaster Response| Project Management & Coordination| Strategic LeadershipVulnerability Assessment| security | resilience | physical security | management operations | risk reduction| incident management | access control | transportation |immigration |emergency operations |marketing |emergency response |disasters| coordinate/assist| innovationI am hoping to leverage this experience to launch a meaningful career serving society. It has been a dream of mine to pursue a career that enables me to advocate for higher community standards, safety, and overall well-being. I feel the training I have acquired has provided an understanding of the process behind managing disasters and crisis. I am versatile in harsh environments, and I know that those situations can be physically and mentally taxing. My experience and comprehension of psychology allows me to successfully apply the skills necessary to work on all levels of disaster management, whether it be preparedness, response, recovery, or preventative.100% independent, decision-making, knowledgeable team member with the ability to provide productive results in a fast-paced environment.Managed an inventory with over 200 cases on a regular basis while providing excellent innovative service to stakeholders.Developed lesson plans and coordinate classroom activities for 30+ students in alignment with established learning goals and creativity.Provided instruction for classrooms for over 30 students in a clear and concise manner.Maintained a 3.5 GPA.

Experience

1. Emergency Management Analyst

   Tetra Tech

   Oct 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Alaska Fairbanks

  Master's degree, Security and Disaster Management in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  2021 — 2022

• University of Alaska Fairbanks

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

  2017 — 2020

• Auburn University

  Certificate, Pharmacy Technician and Medical Administrative Assistant

• Ashford University

  Social Psychology

  2007

• Full Sail University

  Associate's degree, Audio Engineering

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Garage Liability
• Workers Compensation
• Liquor Liability
• Quickbooks
• General Liability
• Garage Liability
• General Liability
• Microsoft Excel