Nicholas M. Butler 21059 Montclare Blvd. Strongsville, Oh, 44149 nmb22@zips.uakron.edu http://tinyurl.

com/nmbutler 03/09/2012 To whom it may concern, I am an Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy student excited to be completing my degree at the University of Akron. I am searching for an opportunity during Spring 2013 (Jan. - May) to apply my knowledge of hazard management, contingency planning, and risk mitigation to gain experience for my future career. I have an ambition to support emergency management efforts aiding response and recovery for people during their most vulnerable times. I have class project experience developing Emergency Operation Plans for major emergencies entailing operating procedures for large scale organization's Incident Command System incorporating mutual aid agreements, specialized communication flowcharts, and multiple agency coordination's to National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards. I am familiarized with the Grant Writing process; I've articulated request for proposals (RFP), formulated budgets and timelines, along with actual creation of a Grant Proposal. During my organizational involvement here at U of A, I've supported fundraising efforts for local disaster relief and recovery through the International Association of Emergency Managers, also I've gained great exposure to the local training opportunities such as the National Weather Service's Skywarn Training for natural hazards. My involvement with the Contingency Planners of Ohio continues to reinforce my understanding of emergency management by gaining exposure to emerging continuity efforts, for example I recently participated in the Crisis Communications 2012 webinar exploring new approaches for crisis notification and warnings systems utilizing social media. I have kept my GPA consecutively above 3.5 and achieved the dean's list every semester. My work experiences have helped shape my commitment to provide quality customer service and develop a strong drive for goal-oriented initiative in my character. I am very comfortable encouraging and helping professors learn new technology and techniques facilitating distance learning in the classroom via audio and video conferencing. My week requires adhering to a punctual schedule involving multiple levels of coordination and communication. I believe I possess the ingenuity and leadership emergency management requires, I am eager to start my career in this vast field and very much look forward to its future challenges! The Federal Emergency Management Agency and their role in leading recovery and response efforts for disaster has fascinated me ever since I began my degree. I believe FEMA is a truly vital aspect of our progressive society and would be honored to offer my commitment to aid their efforts. I am finishing my degree in the near future and believe FEMA's Student Temporary Employment Program could offer great experience and provide vital knowledge I could utilize for the rest of my time in the field. Any opportunity would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you! Best Regards,

Nick Butler Emergency Management & Homeland Security Policy Bachelors Degree University of Akron

21059 Montclare Blvd. Strongsville, Ohio 44149 440-212-9988 nmb22@zips.uakron.edu http://tinyurl.com/nmbuter

Nicholas M. Butler
Objective Searching for an opportunity to gain experience applying my knowledge of risk mitigation, contingency planning, and hazard management in the public or private sector for Spring 2013 (Jan. - May). My ambition is to aid response, recovery, and mitigation efforts through quality service. I'm excited to be completing my Bachelors degree for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Fall 2012. BS, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy, University of Akron, Fall, 2012 IAEM International Association of Emergency Managers, U of A Ch. CPO Contingency Planners of Ohio, Student member Public Square Group, Cleveland, Ohio The University of Akron, Distance Learning Department Classroom IVDL Technician, Sept. 2009 - Present Provides IT & technical support to distance learning facilities and infrastructure for audio and video conferencing classroom technology. Responsible for multimedia and videoconferencing equipment; facilitates instructor and students virtual ability through distance learning technology and resources. Positive comments and recommendations from professors and students demonstrate my commitment in providing quality service and support. Marc's Grocery & Deep Discounts, Sept. 2008 - Feb. 2010 Stock, Meat Dept, Cashier. Rego Brother's Fresh Market, Feb. 2005 - Jan. 2008 Produce Dept, Stock, Dairy Dept. Training & Professional Development

Education Organizations

Work experience

FEMA Professional Development Course(s): IS-00100.HE, IS-00120.a, IS-00200.b, IS-00235.a Continuity Insights Webinar: Crisis Communications 2012 National Weather Service SkyWarn Spotter Training; Ohio

References

Michelle Reed, Distance Learning Dept, Facilities Coordinator, University of Akron, 330-972-2540 Mark McManus, PhD, Social Work Dept, MSSW Senior Lecturer; University of Akron, 330-543-6026 Joan Di Lillo, M.A., Gen. Ed. Speech Dept, Senior Lecturer; University of Akron, 330-972-7600