1. PHILIP GRANTHAM
405-708-1300 grantham.philip@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________
Disaster Program Manager November 2014- Present
American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region
 Lead a team to develop and execute an extensive 7 component disaster exercise program designed around the objectives
of 15 major activities to improve capabilities such as recovery, sheltering, and expanding incident management
 Worked directly with the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management on the completion of the Interim Shelter
and Non-traditional Mega Shelter plans
 Oversee the management and activity of over 400 volunteers which directly manage 50% of the disaster responses that
occur within region
 Collaborate with local and international program experts to enhance and implement a Community Resiliency Strategy that
assesses the capabilities of over 100 communities within the greater Houston area
Regional Mass Care and Logistics Manager December 2013-November 2014
American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region
 Supervised and established the goal strategy for the logistics staff overseeing all Red Cross Disaster resources in the region
 Oversaw a process team which developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for recruitment of shelter facilities for
response in a region with a population of over 8 million
 Managed the tracking of over $500,000 worth of assets across 51 counties
 Wrote the standard operating procedures for the recruitment, training, and development of Mass Care volunteers
 Directed a team of leadership volunteers and staff to analyze the data of demographics alongside years of disaster reports
to predict possible incident scenarios as well as major department expenditures
Emergency Service Specialist November 2012-December 2013
American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter
 Managed recruitment, training, and development of 80 Red Cross disaster volunteers
 Developed relationships with over 15 government agencies, 25 faith-based organizations, 5 local businesses, and 20 other
non-profits to form long-term, resilient plans in disaster readiness
 Created a self-sustaining system of volunteers to manage all Service to Armed Forces programs for the East Houston Area
 Coordinated disaster responses to over 40 local family fires, large storms, and flooding events
 Organized and trained a team of volunteers to promote community disaster education in over 25 cities across a 3 county
territory
Teacher Assistant, Autism Department August 2010- January 2011, November 2011-November 2012
Norman Public Schools, Monroe Elementary School
 Taught math, science, writing skills, and geography to children with special needs ages 5-11
 Worked with a team of 6 other teachers to follow a specific schedule for children with special needs
 Designed calming classroom structure to assist with teaching highly aggressive children
 Provided support to with new programs and advanced technology for 4 classrooms
 Maintained meticulous records tracking the educational development and achievement of 12 different students over the
course of 3 years
Executive Director March 2012-November 2012
Project Outreach, Norman
 Led the over 35 year old organization to plan and implement respite care sessions for children with special needs
 Organized meetings and presentations for reporting the Project Outreach’s development to its board members
 Coordinated, trained, and managed over 60 volunteers to provide direct assistance care to children with special needs
 Planned major fundraising events involving multiple organizations and local business
 Developed relationships with universities, businesses, and other nonprofits to enhance volunteer participation
 Managed the entirety of Project Outreach’s donations, and event supplies
 Designed the current Project Outreach website and Social Media
 Connected with over 20 elementary, middle, and high schools to expand services provided by Project Outreach
 Presented before city government officials to request assistance and support for funding

2. Field Team Leader January 2011–November 2011
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, North Central Region
 Managed over 80,000 dollars’ worth of U.S. government finances and equipment
 Trained, supervised, and mentored a group of diverse individuals in order to work with non-profit organizations
throughout several cities within a four-state jurisdiction to improve multiple communities across the United States
 Operated a team assisting a YMCA camp with the removal of 10 acres of invasive plant species, teaching over 50 classes
of outdoor education, and serving 1,580 hours as cabin leaders
 Led team to repair and maintain a horse ranch used for a therapeutic riding program to benefit over 2,000 individuals
 Designed and implemented a Preliminary Case Management system used by multiple federal organizations, including
FEMA in order to assist with the disaster
Religious Program Specialist Petty Officer Third Class August 2006-April 2012
United States Navy Reserve, Operational support 1340
 Managed security operations for 5 high ranking officers
 Instructed groups of over 30 individuals through yearly training
 Monitored the training and development of over 15 individuals
 Designed a continuous workout strategy for a unit of 20 to prepare them for biannual fitness testing
 Inventoried and maintained supplies utilized for major training events as well as international deployment
 Provided administrative support as well as planning assistance to 5 Lieutenants, 2 Commanders and a Captain of the U.S.
Navy
Circulation Clerk April 2004-December 2010
Pioneer Library System, Norman Public Library
 Participated in over 30 community events held by public library
 Worked directly with customers to assist them with their personal account and items requested
 Learned and specialized in 6 different job specific computer programs that monitored client profiles as well as tracked
item inventory
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________
Religious Program Specialist Training/Development August 2006-April 2012
United States Navy Reserve, Operational Support 1340
Team Leader Training January 2011–November 2011
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, North Central Region
Business Administration Associate Degree January 2012-Present
Oklahoma City Community College
National Incident Management System December 2012-Present
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independent Study Program
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________
Volunteer Coordinator January 2012-Present
Team Rubicon
 Assists Regional Director of Operations to establish communications with local emergency organizations
 Assists with Regional Director of Personnel and Training with volunteer activities
 Assists with planning and research for regional fundraising events
AWARDS _________________________________________________________________________________
 President’s Volunteer Service Award-2011
 Congressional Service Award-2011
 National Defense Service Medal -2006
 Naval Reservist Meritorious Service Medal-2008
 Outstanding Service to Pioneer Library System Colleagues Award-2010