Paul D. Raymond

About Paul D. Raymond

Public Safety Executive | Crisis Communications Strategist | Process Improvement LeaderExperienced public safety leader with 15+ years in state government, currently serving as Assistant Commissioner at the NH Department of Corrections. Previously spent over a decade with the NH Department of Safety, building deep expertise in strategic communications, emergency management, and public communication.I specialize in leading cross-functional teams during high-stakes events, developing and executing emergency operations plans, and driving strategic reforms that enhance public trust and agency performance. I am a Certified Lean Black Belt with a strong track record in streamlining operations, improving outcomes, and implementing sustainable process improvements.My background includes hands-on crisis communication leadership, interagency coordination, and developing full-scale exercises under HSEEP guidelines. I\'m also a FEMA Executive Public Information Officer (FY2022) and a Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP Series #47) Candidate.Key strengths include-Crisis & Risk Communication -Public Information Strategy -Emergency Operations & Incident Command -HSEEP-Compliant Exercise Development -Lean Black Belt | Organizational Change -Pediatric & Neonatal Critical Care Transport (former frontline responder)What sets me apart is my blend of executive leadership, ground-level response experience, and strategic vision. I’m passionate about improving systems that serve the public—whether through smarter operations, better communication, or stronger community collaboration.Open to leadership roles where I can continue making a positive impact through innovation, resilience, and service.Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Fema Pio Contract Instructor - Basic, Advanced & Executive Public Information Officer Instructor

   Fema

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Hired as a FEMA Contract Instructor to teach the E/L/K0105 Public Information Basics, E/L/K0388 Advanced Public Information Officer, and the Executive Public Information Officer courses

Education

• National Disaster and Emergency Management University

  Professional Development Series

  2018 — 2018

• National Disaster and Emergency Management University

  Master Exercise Practitioner, MEP Series #47

  2018 — 2020

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Management with a Specialization in Logistics and Operations

  2018

• State of New Hampshire

  Lean Black Belt

  2015 — 2015

• National Disaster and Emergency Management University

  Executive Public Information Officer, EPIO Cohort FY22 Graduate

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Science - MS, Criminal Justice - Public Safety Administration

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies with a Specialization in Business

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Social Media
• Small Business
• Conflict Resolution
• Salesforce
• Staff Development
• Aed
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Emergency Management
• Lean Black Belt
• Public Relations
• Account Manager
• Team Building
• Cpr Certified
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Coaching
• Training
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Instructional Design
• Lean Management
• Emergency Services
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Research
• Critical Care
• Emergency Medical
• Emt
• Team Leadership
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Editing
• Ems
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Hospitals
• Social Media Marketing