Paul Seldes is a hands-on strategist, consultant and trainer with 30 years of experience in the public safety, emergency management, technology, and financial industries. He is an experienced leader with extensive operations and product development expertise in the US and internationally.
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Paul was a survivor of, and responder to the 9-11 attacks in NYC spending 9 months working at Ground Zero. Initially he worked as a SAR coordinator and later as a logistics officer.
Paul served as the Mass Care Officer for St Lucie and Indian River Counties in Florida after Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances in 2004.
Paul worked as a logistics officer for a medical strike team in Mississippi after Hurrican Katrina in 2005.
In 2008, Paul served as a Senior Planning Officer in the New Orleans EOC for Hurricane Gustav.
Expertise:
FPEM certification (Florida Professional Emergency Manager)
CHS-III (American College of Forensic Examiners - Certified in Homeland Security)
FEMA Certified Instructor in NIMS (National Incident Management System)
FEMA Certified Instructor in ICS (Incident Command System)
Homeland Security exercise development (HSEEP).
Counter-terrorism and natural disaster response/recovery and planning.
Training and operational expertise in the use of emergency management software.
Strong practical background and certifications in NIMS and ICS.
Extensive background in complex learning systems and adult learning.
Extensive background in multiple technology disciplines.
Memberships:
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI)
