Casey McDermott

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About Casey McDermott

Dynamic team leader with a demonstrated history of getting the job done and staying calm, cool, and action-oriented in high-stress environments. Able to draw on a diverse portfolio of management experience domestically and internationally to adapt to a changing environment. Background as a humanitarian aid and international development professional with field experience working throughout Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Demonstrated ability to engage large and diverse teams of stakeholders in strategic planning and implementing systems that allow for all voices to be heard. Known for bringing a human-centred approach to project and team management and translating strategic visions into clear, focused, and action-oriented planning across both direct line managed and matrix-managed departments. Specific areas of expertise include: • Leading strategic engagement, implementation planning, and organizational change • Identifying and solving communication gaps through strong knowledge and information management • Designing and implementing tailored program and project management tools • Stakeholder engagement and developing inclusive feedback systems • Developing and facilitating engaging workshops and capacity building exercises • Operations management (including Human Resources, logistics, finance) in complex environments • Staff and team development, mentoring, and coaching and leading multicultural teams Sector-specific experience in emergency preparedness and response, humanitarian aid, and disaster risk management/reduction (DRM/DRR) working for and with various large INGOs and IOs, including CARE International, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)/ Doctors Without Borders, the Department for International Development (DFID), International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Industry experience spans Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR), humanitarian aid, SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, & Learning (MEAL), Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms (FAM) Keen networker and open to conversations. Don't hesitate to send me a message!