Robert Holmes

Experienced Emergency Manager, authorized to work in the EU/UK/USA, with a demonstrated history of working in the government and private sector. Public safety consultant with multiple disciplines. Strong boots on the ground operations professional with a Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS focused in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) from Hagerstown Community College.

Security Professional PharmaCann Inc Feb 2023 - Present (6 months) Operator, Gas Control Centre Operations National Grid Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 year) Assist the Lead Gas System Operator in all gas dispatching and control room management functions. These functions include: The operation of National Grid’s natural gas transmission and distribution systems in a manner which maximizes safety, reliability, and efficiency of service to approximately 1.1 million customer meters, cogenerators and power generation facilities. Confirm and dispatch natural gas supplies from domestic and Canadian pipeline suppliers and peak shaving facilities for consumption by gas and electric customers. Manage the daily gas supply contracts and transactions on behalf of the company as well as third party shippers that have access to National Grid’s gas system resources. Balance on system and off system operational constraints with intra-day swing requirements, and weather forecast uncertainty to achieve service reliability. Direct the operational dispatch of LNG plant gas peaking facilities to meet off system sales obligations and gas system send out requirements. Directs field operation’s when natural gas transmission and distribution supply mains are shut down for construction, maintenance or in response to emergency conditions. Accountable for the continual monitoring of all gas supplies utilizing the National Grid’s Common Gas SCADA system, and the National Grid and Pipeline Electronic Bulletin Boards, and for identifying and responding to all alarms generated by those systems. Responsible for preparing hourly, daily and monthly gas logging reports and statistics. This position helps coordinate scheduled or emergency maintenance of all major gas system components. Robert Holmes - page 1 Command Center Director / US Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Cherokee Federal Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (3 months) Oversee over 200 employees daily, within different departments and levels of supervision. Point of contact as a liaison for numerous federal, state, local and private partners. Including but not limited to the Department of Homeland Security, Center for Disease Control, National Institute of Health, the County of Los Angeles, The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Responsible for the care and placement of Unaccompanied Children (UC) transferred from the Department of Homeland Security. Direct daily operations across security, IT, logistics and facility management at the Pomona Emergency Intake Site. Responsible for the care and custody of up to 2500 children at any time. Disaster Recovery Specialist / Maryland Mass Vaccine Task Force Hagerty Consulting Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months) Oversaw over 150 employees daily, within different departments and levels of supervision. Point of contact as a liaison for numerous federal, state, local and private partners. Worked with Maryland National Guard Command Staff and the US Army so that we could utilize civilian and military resources in the most cost-effective manner. Daily reports using Microsoft as well as heavy Excel use in tracking of vaccine and personnel on the site. Performing new hire orientation to medical and non-medical staff. Oversaw deployment and resources of the contracted security personnel to include armed and unarmed. In charge of emergency services responses to include medical and suspicious incidents at the site. Respond and take command of any emergency at the site and to make sure appropriate resources were requested. Completing incident reports and follow up on employee injuries and incidents. Liaison to diplomatic personnel who arrived on site for vaccinations. Providing accurate information to the diplomatic community during vaccinations at the Western Maryland Mass Vaccine Site. Counseling employees on failing to meet standards of the site, up to and including, termination. Establish Standard Operating Procedures and policies for all personnel safety on site. Coordinating the development, training, and exercise of a recovery plan. Establishing contacts/networks for recovery resources and support systems. Conducting numerous in-service trainings on COVID-19 and infectious controls. Implementing practices to further sustainability in strategic planning initiatives, to include the decreased transmission rate of the COVID-19 virus. Validating accessibility and safety to comply with all state and federal requirements. Forming internal and external contacts and contractors for site development, expansion and decommissioning. Assessing damage, developing repair plans and schedules, restoring operations updating plans and key stakeholders. COVID Site Specialest Boston University Aug 2020 - Mar 2021 (8 months) Brought in to set up and help organize COVID-19 PCR collections for the University population. Operations were up to 5K PCR collections with a 18 hour turn around time. Assist in self collection of nasal swabs for COVID-19. Following all CDC and Massachusetts Department of Health regulations. COVID-19 Screening Supervisor Robert Holmes - page 2 Medcor Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (7 months) Supervising the screening for COVID-19 at over 30 professional buildings in New York City. In charge of employee accountability and site supervision. Working to ensure employee compliance with all CDC and NYC/NYS Department of Health regulations. Ensuring OSHA compliance at all sites. Train Conductor Keolis Commuter Services May 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 11 months) Provide for the safe operation of passenger trains according to federal regulations. Conduct brake and train inspections. Maintain knowledge of operating rules regarding the movement of freight and hazardous materials over rail. Knowledge and preparation of proper paperwork for the safe movement of train traffic Yardmaster / Conductor CSX Feb 2015 - May 2018 (3 years 4 months) Provide for the safe operation of freight trains according to federal regulations. Conduct brake and train inspections. Maintain knowledge of operating rules regarding the movement of freight and hazardous materials over rail. Knowledge and preparation of proper paperwork for the safe movement of train traffic. Federal Investigator US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Jun 2014 - Feb 2015 (9 months) Investigate violations of civil rights, ADA, ADEA and GINA laws regarding employment. Maintaining long term investigations.Investigating cases that involve matters of extreme sensitivity, scope, and complexity. Providing analytical assistance that includes the evaluation of allegations and evidence. Planning and conduct of investigations involving illegal. Preparing investigative findings and reports and making recommendations. Maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level. Planning/conducting onsite investigations. Interviewing witnesses, employers and complainants. Taking statements, writing reports, issuing subpoenas, referring violations for prosecution. Reviewing records and reports for discrepancies. Accessing confidential files. United States Federal Police Officer US Government Printing Office Mar 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 11 months) Enforce federal and local law. Make arrests. Perform traffic enforcement and control. Carry and use firearms including pistol, shotgun, and sub-machine guns. Respond to medical emergencies. Provide physical security to the federal complex. Perform surveillance detection. Write reports and process arrests. Establishing procedures for police communications. Making and implementing changes to the uniform police branch communications and control center. Including computers, radios, and phones. Running investigation inquiries into the Department of Justice JUST/NCIC system. Computer aided dispatch administrator. In charge of Uniform Police Branch radio maintenance and installation. Running officer statistics and call reports daily. Establishing communications manuals and maps. Monitoring intrusion detection systems and CCTV cameras of the GPO installation and surrounding Robert Holmes - page 3 area. Dispatching police, fire, and EMS. Establishing working relationships with surrounding federal and local police agencies. Providing proposals with financial impact to executive staff. Provide training to dispatchers, police officers and police supervisors in police communications, access control, alarm monitoring points and fire detection alarms EMT / 911 EMS Dispatcher Jersey City Medical Center EMS Jun 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 7 months) Respond to 911 medical emergencies. Treating trauma and medical emergencies before transporting to the appropriate medical facility. Driving emergency vehicles and using emergency radios. Writing detailed reports. Identifying MCI and Hazardous scenes. Triaging patients during mass casualty incidents. Interacting with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. EMT Trinitas Hospital EMS Feb 2008 - Aug 2008 (7 months) Respond to 911 medical emergencies. Treating trauma and medical emergencies before transporting to the appropriate medical facility. Driving emergency vehicles and using emergency radios. Writing detailed reports. Identifying MCI and Hazardous scenes. Triaging patients during mass casualty incidents. Interacting with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. State Court Police Officer New York State Unified Court System Nov 2004 - Feb 2008 (3 years 4 months) Enforcing of all New York State laws. Providing protection and security to all visitors and employees of the state courthouse. Affecting arrests and/or write summons to persons violating the law. Authorized to carry a firearm in performance of duty. Responding to all types of emergencies. Providing first aid to sick or injured people before the arrival of EMS. Writing detailed incident reports. Securing crime scenes and preserving evidence. Backup officer for the judicial protection detail. Patrolling on foot or in vehicles the area in and around the state court facility. Processing prisoners into the county jail and NYC corrections system. Assigned to train oncoming officers in police duties Police Dispatcher Town of Woodbury Police Oct 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 2 months) Dispatching police, fire, and EMS. Answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Answering questions, providing directions, and taking initial complaints from the public. Running DMV, criminal histories and warrant requests through the New York State Information Network. Entering citations and completing daily incident reports using a computer aided dispatch system. EMT Ramapo Valley EMS Mar 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 9 months) Respond to 911 medical emergencies. Treating trauma and medical emergencies before transporting to the appropriate medical facility. Driving emergency vehicles and using emergency radios. Writing Robert Holmes - page 4 detailed reports. Identifying MCI and Hazardous scenes. Triaging patients during mass casualty incidents. Interacting with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. Public Safety Dispatcher Orange County E-911 Mar 2003 - Oct 2003 (8 months) Answering 911 and non-emergency phones. Providing pre-arrival emergency medical instructions to 911 callers before the arrival of EMS. Dispatching police, fire and EMS. Police Dispatcher Town of Tuxedo Police Sep 1999 - Mar 2003 (3 years 7 months) Dispatching police, fire, and EMS. Answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Answering questions, providing directions, and taking initial complaints from the public. Running DMV, criminal histories and warrant requests through the New York State Information Network. Completing daily incident reports using a computer aided dispatch system. Issuing town parking permits. Completing requests for accident reports and background checks. Maintaining and entering order of protection files. Completing police department payroll once a week. Training new dispatchers.

Hagerstown Community College Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Lakeland Regional High School High School Diploma, General Studies Sep 1994 - Jun 1998 Licenses & Certifications FRA Conductor - Federal Railroad Administration Emergency Program Manager An Orientaion to the Position - FEMA IS-00001 Radiological Emergency Managment - FEMA IS-00003 Introduction to Hazardous Materials - FEMA IS-00005.a A Citizens Guide to Disaster Assistance - FEMA Robert Holmes - page 5 IS-00007 Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow - FEMA IS-00008 Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness - FEMA IS-0010 Animals in Disaster, Community Planning - FEMA IS-00011 Special Events Contigency Planning for Public Safety Agencies - FEMA IS-00015.a Are You Ready? An In-depth Guild to Citizen Preparedness - FEMA IS-00022 Introduction to the Incident Command System - FEMA IS-00100 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents - FEMA IS-00200 Hazardous Materials Prevention - FEMA IS-00340 Public Assistance Operation I - FEMA IS-00631 National Incident Managment System (MMS) - FEMA IS-00700 NIMS Public Information System - FEMA IS-00702 NIMS Resource Management - FEMA IS-00703 National Response Plan (NRP) - FEMA IS-00800.a Robert Holmes - page 6 National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Federal Coordinating Center Operations - FEMA IS-01900 Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator - National Safety Council CEVO II District of Columbia Criminal Code DC Code Emergency Vehicle Operations Course I - Virginia Department of Fire Programs EVOC I Emergency Vehicle Operations Course II - Virginia Department of Fire Programs EVOC II Hazmat Operations - Virginia Department of Fire Programs EVOC II Uniform Police Training Program UPTP-207 Law Enforcement Emergency Medical Care Course Instructor - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems LEEMCC Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer/Peace Officer Certification (POST) - New York State Unified Court System A6696 Incident Response to Terrorism Bombings Anti-Terrorism Level 1 - United States Department of Defense ATL1 Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (ETC) - APCO International Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification (EMD) - APCO International Robert Holmes - page 7 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Specialist - New York State Department of Health 300670 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Specialist 552441 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians E3525296 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Specialist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health E0917909 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Specialist - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems 0022587 Incident Safety Officer - Fire Suppression (ISO) - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute MGMT-129-S001-2013 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation - National wildfire Coordinating Group NWCG S-110 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service - National Wildfire Coordination Group NWCG L-180, Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service Basic Aviation Safety - U.S. Department of the Interior A-100 Basic Aviation Safety Aviation Mishap Review - U.S. Department of the Interior A-200 Mishap Review Team Resource Management - National Grid Gas Operations School - Northeast Gas Association Robert Holmes - page 8 Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training - California Civil Rights Department DFEH SHPT Skills Emergency Medical Dispatch   •   Computer Aided Dispatch   •   Community Engagement   •   Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)   •   Database Queries   •   Surveillance   •   Hazmat Response   •   Team Management   •   Process Safety Management   •   Criminal Investigations Honors & Awards UPTP Academic Award - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center May 2012 Highest grade point in the police academy. On the Spot Award - US GPO For outstanding service Deans List - Hagerstown Community College Dec 2018 Top Responder - Brunswick Ambulance and Rescue Co#19 Feb 2015 Top EMS responder