Louise E. Elliott8480 Limekiln Pike Apt. 1005 Wyncote, Pa, 19095 

Cell: 267-257-2855 lhowze1@capellauniversity.edu

Professional Summary

Exceptionally experienced in Homeland Security Emergency Management with a superb safety and customer satisfaction history. Adept at communicating complex crisis management strategies and procedures to professional and non-professional audiences. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, weekends, and emergency and other unusual circumstances.

Core Qualifications Considerable emergency management program development experience Strong familiarity with planning emergency and crisis management Excellent expertise in crisis plan implementation Good skills in analyzing complex issues Superior organizational and problem-solving skills High verbal and written communication abilities FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System

(ICS) trained. Experienced in on-line education systems

Experience

December, 2002- Present

I am currently a sworn Police Officer in the City of Philadelphia.  During my tenure I have gained experience to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.  Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken.  Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, make arrests, and take necessary police action to prevent the commission of a crime, including use of a firearm where needed. Respond to emergency situations, use firearms and other weapons as need, as well as identify, analyze and respond to crime and disorder problems.  Use computer systems to obtain necessary information in the performance of the position.  Knowledge of NCIC and certified in crime scene investigations.  

 

April 2007- Present

I have held the volunteer position of Chief of Security at Congregation Temple Beth’ El supervising and training a staff of 17 Security Officers who hold federal, state, local, and private sector positions.   Developed protection enhancement strategies.  Ensured complete Rabbi and

congregant protection.  Maintained emergency procedures in accordance with state and federal standards.  Developed emergency procedures for volunteer Security Officers, and provided them with short- and long-term crisis upgrades to existing plans.  Assessed currency of crisis strategy approaches and developed new plans in coordination with stakeholders.  

January, 2009

Deputized as a U.S. Marshall to assist in security and safety for the inauguration of President Barak Obama.

July, 2011

Coordinated dignitary protection at Congregation Temple Beth' El, with Israeli Consulate Security Officers, and the Philadelphia Police Department Homeland Security Unit.  The dignitary Protection was for the visit of Former Israeli Ambassador Dr. Michael Oren in July 2011 without incident.

December, 2012

Coordinated dignitary protection at Congregation Temple Beth' El for the visit of Ethiopian- Israeli Politician Deputy Speaker of the Knessett, MK Shlomo Molla.

Education

2013 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Bachelor Degree in Public Safety with a Specialization in Homeland Security.

2015 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Masters Degree in Emergency Management.

2015  Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Certification in Homeland Security.

2015- Presently enrolled as a PhD learner at Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Emergency Management.

Member/leader at following organizations

National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement (NOWBLE)

The Pi Eta Delta Sorority (PEDS)Member/LeaderDecember 2012 to Present

The Pi Eta Delta Sorority (PEDS) is a professional development group composed of women enrolled in or who completed a Ph.D./Doctoral program at a regionally accredited college or university.