Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Mary Moran

INDIANAPOLIS

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, excelling in strategic planning and operations management. Successfully enhanced team collaboration and engagement, while managing disaster recovery programs and budgets. Proven ability to implement innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships across local, state, and federal agencies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.


Specific skills related to particular agency skills

Oversee the administration and daily operation of the disaster recovery programs including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance and the State Disaster Relief Fund. Manage disaster recovery grant programs. Create program budgets, administrative plans and prepare policy recommendations for senior executive staff and legislators. Assist in the development and delivery of emergency management training material on all phases of emergency management cycle. Coordinate with local, state and federal partners during disaster response and recovery operations. Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with grant regulations. Assist in the review of emergency action plans. Worked with the Indiana Small Business Association to develop a continuity of operations/disaster recovery training presentation for small businesses.

Disaster Recovery Director

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
03.2014 - 04.2021

Oversee the administration and daily operation of the disaster recovery programs including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance and the State Disaster Relief Fund. Manage disaster recovery grant programs. Create program budgets, administrative plans and prepare policy recommendations for senior executive staff and legislators. Assist in the development and delivery of emergency management training material on all phases of emergency management cycle. Coordinate with local, state and federal partners during disaster response and recovery operations. Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with grant regulations. Assist in the review of emergency action plans. Worked with the Indiana Small Business Association to develop a continuity of operations/disaster recovery training presentation for small businesses.

State Hazard Mitigation Officer/Miti Branch Chief

Indiana Department Of Homeland Security
04.2011 - 04.2014

Manage the operation of the Mitigation Branch. Management and monitor all financial activity for several federal mitigation grant programs. Assist in the development of recovery policies and grant administration. Assist in the development of local and state grant application packets. Coordinated development of the FEMA approved Indiana Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan, necessary for state to receive disaster mitigation funding. Review all County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plans. Assisted in the response and recovery efforts for over 25 Presidentially declared disasters, both in the State Emergency Operation Center and the field. Deployed to incident of national significance (Hurricane Katrina) 2005 as logistics specialist on the mobile command center. Participated in several local, state and federal level exercises. Assisted with the response and recovery to over thirty presidentially declared disasters.

Program Coordinatior/Director Mitigation Branch

Indiana Department Of Homeland Security
08.2000 - 03.2011

Responsible for the development and implementation of emergency management mitigation programs. Administer and manage federal and state grant programs. Act as liaison for federal, state and local officials. Work with victims of disasters to provide and coordinate relief efforts. Design and present community educational materials. Proficient in most software applications (word, access, power point, excel etc.) Skilled in the use of Geographical Information Software and several other mapping programs.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Public Safety

Indiana Univerisity
School Of Public And Environmental Affairs
12-2013

Emerging Executive Leadership Certificate - Public Management

Indiana Department of Corrections
Statewide
06-2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN
05-2000

High School Diploma -

Bishop Chatard High School
Indianapolis, IN
06-1985

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Project management

Certification

  • Certified Emergency Manager, International Associtation of Emergency Management - 25 years

Timeline

Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
04.2020 - Current

Disaster Recovery Director

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
03.2014 - 04.2021

State Hazard Mitigation Officer/Miti Branch Chief

Indiana Department Of Homeland Security
04.2011 - 04.2014

Program Coordinatior/Director Mitigation Branch

Indiana Department Of Homeland Security
08.2000 - 03.2011

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Public Safety

Indiana Univerisity

Emerging Executive Leadership Certificate - Public Management

Indiana Department of Corrections

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana University

High School Diploma -

Bishop Chatard High School
Mary Moran