Christopher McGrath

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About Christopher McGrath

VALUE PROPOSITION I am highly effective in emergency management and public safety, with extensive experience overseeing planning, training, exercises, and process improvement. My success is based on my insight into FEMA operations and protocols, enabling me to direct training and exercises to prepare organizations for emergencies and disasters.SUMMARY Engaging training and emergency management leader possessing a winning blend of subject matter expertise, skill in large-scale strategic planning, and practical experience working in firefighting and public health. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance and safety goals by aligning talent and focus with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Offers a history of delivering results in leadership positions with the Rhode Island Department of Health, North Carolina State University, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, the Town of Narragansett, and other organizations. With The Olson Group, leads the design, planning, execution, and assessment of emergency management and security exercises to prepare clients to address natural disasters and acts of terrorism. In a prior role, oversaw the design and deployment of training and exercises for the Rhode Island Department of Health focusing on emergency response protocols and best practices, including a specialized Incident Command System course.Specialties: Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Health, Business Continuity, Advisor to Leadership, Disaster Preparedness, Collaboration with Law Enforcement, Training and Exercises, FEMA Operations and Protocols, Process Improvement, Risk Management