Tanya Brown
Richmond
Summary
Strategic Deputy Chief of Risk Management & Safety with a strong background in compliance, crisis management, and emergency preparedness. Expertise in fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders to enhance safety measures and operational efficiency. Skilled in preparing comprehensive reports that support informed decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Risk Management & Safety
Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission
Riverdale
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated team meetings to ensure alignment on project goals, enhancing collaborative efforts.
- Managed Commission-wide Continuity of Operations Plans and Everbridge notification system, ensuring readiness and effective communication during emergencies.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Led staff meetings to address issues and drive improvements.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings, facilitating informed decision-making.
Management Program Analyst
Virginia Department of Transportation
Richmond
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teams to create detailed project plans and timelines, enhancing clarity and direction for project execution.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather project requirements and feedback.
- Facilitated meetings to review project progress and address challenges, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of issues.
- Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
- Conducted 508 Compliance checks and remediated all documents and presentations for the division.
- Updated department website content with engaging graphics and text, improving user experience and information accessibility.
Assistant Director of Safety and Security
Brightpoint Community College
Midlothian
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Developed comprehensive safety policies for campus events and activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated emergency response drills for faculty and staff, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.
- Managed surveillance systems to enhance campus security measures.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify and address potential safety hazards, contributing to a safer campus environment.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on security initiatives.
- Oversaw incident reporting procedures and documentation processes.
- Organized drills and simulations designed to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures.
- Developed strategies to prevent crimes with educational and community-based initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-1996
Skills
- Operational compliance
- Crisis management
- Emergency preparedness
- Operational compliance
- Safety compliance
- Safety supervision
- Project planning
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Stakeholder collaboration
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Risk Management & Safety
Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission
03.2023 - Current
Management Program Analyst
Virginia Department of Transportation
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Safety and Security
Brightpoint Community College
12.2015 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University