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Jason Dotson

Operations Manager
Elizabethtown, KY, US
Policy Development
Emergency Management
Risk Assessment
Training
Verbal and Written Communication
CPR Certified
Crisis Management
Leadership
First Aid
Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Emergency Manager | Disaster & Public Health Preparedness Leader
Emergency Management professional with broad experience across state and local government and the private sector. Adept at creating emergency plans, contingency planning, and developing drills/exercises to improve emergency administration, with strong communication of complex crisis management strategies to professional and non-professional audiences. Proven expertise in plan implementation & evaluation, risk assessment, policy development, staff leadership and training, and coordinating preparedness and response activities across public health and disaster operations.

Work History

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Disaster Program Manager - South Central Chapter

American Red Cross - Kentucky RegionResponsible for steady-state and disaster program implementation within twenty-two counties. Coordinated volunteer leadership training and development and served as a subject matter expert to community and external agency partners. Supervised one direct report and two office locations. Key Contributions: ● Maintained 80% volunteer engagement among an average of forty volunteers. ● Supported numerous regional and national disaster response operations as a Government Operations Supervisor, including the December 2021 Quad State tornado outbreak.
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Project Manager- Emergency Management & Environmental Health & Safety

Aetna Integrated Services - Columbus, OhioNov 2015 - Sep 2017 • 1 yr 11 mosProvided emergency management and environmental health consultancy services to colleges and universities. Conducted facility security assessments and developed OSHA-compliant emergency action plans for 12,000 square-foot corporate headquarters and two branch offices. Key Contributions: ▪ Reviewed and updated emergency plans and procedures for community college system headquarters, representing 110,000 students with 16 colleges and 71 campuses across 40,000 square miles. Advised senior leadership regarding Emergency Management issues. ▪ Designed, facilitated, and evaluated HSEEP-compliant drills and exercises. ▪ Supported environmental health and safety facility assessments and projects, as necessary.
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Regional Preparedness Coordinator

Kentucky Department for Public Health - Frankfort, KentuckyMar 2012 - Oct 2015 • 3 yrs 8 mosServed as state-level public health liaison to a designated region of nine counties with a population of 577k. Coordinated public health emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities involving mass care (including animals), continuity of operations, pandemic disease, bioterrorism response, fatality management, hospital & long-term care preparedness, and ESF-8 emergency operations Key Contributions: ▪ Served as chair of the regional health department planning committee. ▪ Supported the development of Kentucky’s State Animal Disaster Response plan. ▪ Designed, developed, and evaluated preparedness and response drills and exercise according to Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program criteria. ▪ Responded to local, regional, and statewide public health emergencies operating within ICS and EOC environments.
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Regional Public Health Preparedness Training & Exercise Coordinator

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department – Lexington, KentuckyMay 2010 - Mar 2012 • 1 yr 11 mosDesigned, conducted and evaluated emergency preparedness trainings and exercises for staff and the public. Provided support for evacuation and staff safety planning. Updated and revised agency response plans. Key Contributions: ▪ Served as Unit Leader for 150 member volunteer Medical Reserve Corps unit. ▪ Served as LFCHD’s Deputy Planning Section Chief during 2010 World Equestrian Games and 2011 National Level Exercise. ▪ Initiated departmental response to local and regional disasters while providing guidance to senior leadership. ▪ Served as secretary and local ESF 8 representative for regional Healthcare Coalition, consisting of hospitals and healthcare stakeholders in a 17-county area. ▪ Represented agency at Local Emergency Planning Committee. ▪ Developed, reviewed and delivered training and presentations including basic emergency preparedness, ICS 300/400, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to diverse groups of local and state emergency responders. ▪ Co-chaired agency safety committee ▪ Responsible for regional warehouse inventory.
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Emergency Communications Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health – Little Rock, ArkansasAug 2009 - Apr 2010 • 9 mosServed as the agency’s warning point, responsible for providing emergency assistance and response by using communications equipment. Key Contributions: ▪ Acted as communications link between pre-hospital providers and healthcare systems. ▪ Tracked movement of hazardous materials across the state. ▪ Monitored movement of storm systems and other hazardous situations and alerted appropriate emergency personnel as required. ▪ Activated warning sirens at nuclear reactor sites for testing purposes. ▪ Transitioned record keeping from paper system to electronic method.
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Patrol Officer/Corporal

Harding University Department of Public Safety- Searcy, ArkansasAug 2004 - Aug 2009 • 5 yrs 1 moProvided emergency response and investigative services for a university with 350 acres, 49 buildings (including pre-school and 116 room long term care facility) and enrollment of nearly 5k. Key Contributions: ▪ Supervised weekend & night shift with 2-3 officers, dispatcher and 2-3 student workers. ▪ Directed residential facility fire drills. ▪ Responded to all hazard incidents including medical response, a hazardous materials lab incident, tornado damage, car fires and a residential hall flood. ▪ Provided security for concerts and VIP visits. ▪ Certified as American Heart BLS CPR & First Aid Instructor.

Education

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Arkansas Tech University – Russellville, Arkansas

Master of Science, Emergency Management & Homeland Security2010
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Harding University – Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Public Administration2007
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Harding University – Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Emergency Manager | Disaster & Public Health Preparedness Leader
Emergency Management professional with broad experience across state and local government and the private sector. Adept at creating emergency plans, contingency planning, and developing drills/exercises to improve emergency administration, with strong communication of complex crisis management strategies to professional and non-professional audiences. Proven expertise in plan implementation & evaluation, risk assessment, policy development, staff leadership and training, and coordinating preparedness and response activities across public health and disaster operations.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Jason are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Jason Dotson

Operations Manager
Elizabethtown, KY, US
Policy Development
Emergency Management
Risk Assessment
Training
Verbal and Written Communication
CPR Certified
Crisis Management
Leadership
First Aid
Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Work History

A

Disaster Program Manager - South Central Chapter

American Red Cross - Kentucky RegionResponsible for steady-state and disaster program implementation within twenty-two counties. Coordinated volunteer leadership training and development and served as a subject matter expert to community and external agency partners. Supervised one direct report and two office locations. Key Contributions: ● Maintained 80% volunteer engagement among an average of forty volunteers. ● Supported numerous regional and national disaster response operations as a Government Operations Supervisor, including the December 2021 Quad State tornado outbreak.
A

Project Manager- Emergency Management & Environmental Health & Safety

Aetna Integrated Services - Columbus, OhioNov 2015 - Sep 2017 • 1 yr 11 mosProvided emergency management and environmental health consultancy services to colleges and universities. Conducted facility security assessments and developed OSHA-compliant emergency action plans for 12,000 square-foot corporate headquarters and two branch offices. Key Contributions: ▪ Reviewed and updated emergency plans and procedures for community college system headquarters, representing 110,000 students with 16 colleges and 71 campuses across 40,000 square miles. Advised senior leadership regarding Emergency Management issues. ▪ Designed, facilitated, and evaluated HSEEP-compliant drills and exercises. ▪ Supported environmental health and safety facility assessments and projects, as necessary.
K

Regional Preparedness Coordinator

Kentucky Department for Public Health - Frankfort, KentuckyMar 2012 - Oct 2015 • 3 yrs 8 mosServed as state-level public health liaison to a designated region of nine counties with a population of 577k. Coordinated public health emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities involving mass care (including animals), continuity of operations, pandemic disease, bioterrorism response, fatality management, hospital & long-term care preparedness, and ESF-8 emergency operations Key Contributions: ▪ Served as chair of the regional health department planning committee. ▪ Supported the development of Kentucky’s State Animal Disaster Response plan. ▪ Designed, developed, and evaluated preparedness and response drills and exercise according to Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program criteria. ▪ Responded to local, regional, and statewide public health emergencies operating within ICS and EOC environments.
L

Regional Public Health Preparedness Training & Exercise Coordinator

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department – Lexington, KentuckyMay 2010 - Mar 2012 • 1 yr 11 mosDesigned, conducted and evaluated emergency preparedness trainings and exercises for staff and the public. Provided support for evacuation and staff safety planning. Updated and revised agency response plans. Key Contributions: ▪ Served as Unit Leader for 150 member volunteer Medical Reserve Corps unit. ▪ Served as LFCHD’s Deputy Planning Section Chief during 2010 World Equestrian Games and 2011 National Level Exercise. ▪ Initiated departmental response to local and regional disasters while providing guidance to senior leadership. ▪ Served as secretary and local ESF 8 representative for regional Healthcare Coalition, consisting of hospitals and healthcare stakeholders in a 17-county area. ▪ Represented agency at Local Emergency Planning Committee. ▪ Developed, reviewed and delivered training and presentations including basic emergency preparedness, ICS 300/400, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to diverse groups of local and state emergency responders. ▪ Co-chaired agency safety committee ▪ Responsible for regional warehouse inventory.
A

Emergency Communications Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health – Little Rock, ArkansasAug 2009 - Apr 2010 • 9 mosServed as the agency’s warning point, responsible for providing emergency assistance and response by using communications equipment. Key Contributions: ▪ Acted as communications link between pre-hospital providers and healthcare systems. ▪ Tracked movement of hazardous materials across the state. ▪ Monitored movement of storm systems and other hazardous situations and alerted appropriate emergency personnel as required. ▪ Activated warning sirens at nuclear reactor sites for testing purposes. ▪ Transitioned record keeping from paper system to electronic method.
H

Patrol Officer/Corporal

Harding University Department of Public Safety- Searcy, ArkansasAug 2004 - Aug 2009 • 5 yrs 1 moProvided emergency response and investigative services for a university with 350 acres, 49 buildings (including pre-school and 116 room long term care facility) and enrollment of nearly 5k. Key Contributions: ▪ Supervised weekend & night shift with 2-3 officers, dispatcher and 2-3 student workers. ▪ Directed residential facility fire drills. ▪ Responded to all hazard incidents including medical response, a hazardous materials lab incident, tornado damage, car fires and a residential hall flood. ▪ Provided security for concerts and VIP visits. ▪ Certified as American Heart BLS CPR & First Aid Instructor.

Education

A

Arkansas Tech University – Russellville, Arkansas

Master of Science, Emergency Management & Homeland Security2010
H

Harding University – Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Public Administration2007
H

Harding University – Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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