1. Angela Roberts
(502) 529 6290  aroberts1711@att.net
http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofile
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S U M M A R Y
An experienced leader in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Proven ability to work
with community partners and government officials on the local, regional and state level.
Experience in ConOps by serving as Job Director, Assistant Director of Operations and
Assistant Director of Information & Planning.
S K I L L S
Project Management
Community Mobilization
Disaster response leadership
Facilitation and training
Analytical
Collaboration
Data management
Public speaking
Public Affairs
Computer skills
E X P E R I E N C E
SR. DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER November 2014 – October 2016
Served as a regional ARC representative in local, regional and state-level meetings
Provided operational guidance, oversight and support to a team of seven (7) Disaster
Program Managers and three (3) Disaster Program Specialists to ensure each territory and
the region maintains a constant state of readiness in 119 counties
Served as the Job Director, Assistant Director of Operations, or the AD of Information and
Planning on disaster relief operations
Accessed and utilized KYEM and Lexington-Fayette County WebEOC during exercises and
responses
Developed priorities and objectives as part of the regional disaster leadership team
Analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities and needs to ensure compliance
Collaborated with regional and divisional staff on initiatives, projects and programs for
successful implementation
Facilitated discussions with staff and volunteers to identify best practices and innovative
ideas to overcome hurdles
Ensured effective and efficient disaster responses are initiated through readiness planning,
empowerment of volunteers and mentoring of staff, including the submission of required
reports to the division and regional leadership
SUCCESSES:
Led a team of new and experienced staff as the Job Director on a Level II operation in
Hazard, KY. Provided mentoring opportunities for further development. Facilitated new and
renewed community partnership relationships.
Received feedback from team members to revise and implement an event readiness plan
in preparation for severe weather events.

2. Angela Roberts
(502) 529 6290  aroberts1711@att.net
http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofile
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SR. DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER December 2013 – November 2014
American Red Cross, Kentuckiana Region
Provided operational guidance and support to the five (5) Disaster Program Managers in
the Kentuckiana Region and to the four (4) Disaster Program Managers in the absence of
the Bluegrass Region Sr. Disaster Program Manager
Collaborated with the Bluegrass Region Sr. Disaster Program Manager to ensure consist
programs and services, under the direction of a Regional Disaster Program Officer
Coordinated disaster responses with regional staff to ensure proper material and human
resource management
SUCCESSES:
Collaborated and coordinated with internal and external partners on a multi-site, inaugural
HFC event
Implemented weekly conference calls to allow for information sharing.
Developed an event planning tool to assist in weather-related readiness in each territory.
MANAGER May 2005 – December 2013
American Red Cross, Louisville Area Chapter
Implemented preparedness programs, improved responses and developed community
partnerships to meet the needs of clients and the community
Provided leadership in planning, coordinating, evaluating and directing American Red Cross
programs and services
SUCCESSES:
Served as the shelter manager for the Gustav Evacuation Shelter with 1,500 clients
Partnered with two local fire departments for a smoke alarm installation event in
communities with vulnerable populations.
Collaborated with local response agencies to design and implement a full-scale mass
casualty exercise with community partners.
T R A I N I N G S E D U C A T I O N
WMD – Train the Trainer
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Concept of Operations Overview
Various management / supervisory
trainings
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 1 9 8 9 - 1 9 9 1
B.A. in Biology
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY 1 9 8 7 - 1 9 8 9
C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N
(502) 529-6290  aroberts1711@att.net  http://shelbyfirefly1.wix.com/arobertsprofile
88 Bonniemere Road  Shelbyville, KY 40065