Christopher Drew

Background

About Christopher Drew

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROFESSIONAL with Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Environment and Healthcare industries, public sector and NGO experience. Skilled in the development of policy, response strategies and plans for organisations of all sizes and types. Experience of major incidents. Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills, leadership ability and personal integrity. Work experience in: UK and Ireland; United States; Monaco; Spain; Cambodia; Thailand; Papua New Guinea; and Australia, with travel experience in more than thirty other countries. ACHIEVEMENTS Member of a Task Force established by the UK Cabinet. Analysed a developing, complex, problem and assessed competing priorities and political imperatives, to develop effective responses. These formed the basis for government action. Led analysis of government policy proposals. Chaired team of professionals and Councillors to assess. Produced a consensus response for member authorities. Succeeded in gaining support for the positions adopted. Improved management of General Hospital sites. Evaluated management and administrative requirements, staff development needs and physical infrastructure. Improved management of operations and strengthened hospital organisation during financial instability. Organised deployment of uniformed volunteers. Worked with colleagues and requesting organisations, agreed requirements. Ensured sufficient appropriately trained and equipped staff on-duty at designated locations. Assisted development of new knowledge base within an agency. Prepared and presented briefing on current professional thinking. Outlined processes needed to strengthen capabilities. Stimulated organisational development in sector. Developed revised strategies, policies and procedures. Organised their dissemination. Responsible for ensuring that they were implemented effectively. Monitored performance measures. Objectives were obtained.