Vanessa D. Bartley

Senior Emergency Management Executive and U.S. Army Officer (Retired) with 20+ years of experience supporting federal, state, and local disaster operations in Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Incident Management Teams (IMTs), and field environments. Extensive experience applying NIMS and the Incident Command System (ICS) within Planning, Operations, and Logistics Sections during natural disasters, public health emergencies, and complex incidents.

Proven ability to develop incident action documentation, situation reports, executive briefings, and operational plans while coordinating with Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and multi-agency partners. Available for nationwide deployment on 24–72 hours' notice for extended disaster assignments.

Enterprise Success Manager - Advance Photo Solutions

Lead training and implementation initiatives for 360° forensic imaging and scene reconstruction technologies utilized by first responders, emergency managers, and NGOs nationwide.

• Deliver remote and on-site training programs for disaster response professionals on digital evidence capture and reconstruction systems.
• Conduct virtual briefings and product demonstrations via Zoom to federal, state, and municipal stakeholders.
• Optimize field deployment efficiency through technology integration during active emergency scenarios.
• Advise agencies on operational enhancement strategies to improve situational awareness and disaster documentation accuracy.

Workforce Management Analyst (GS-12) - Hanscom AFB

• Advised senior leadership on manpower planning, infrastructure entitlements, and resource allocations.
• Led organizational studies identifying structural and mission-based adjustments.
• Coordinated integration of staff actions impacting program execution.
• Directed management study teams evaluating workforce transition planning.

Emergency Management Officer (Deployable) - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services / FEMA

(1992)

Senior federal response team member supporting national emergency operations including natural disasters, public health crises, mass fatality incidents, and complex humanitarian emergencies.

• Directed field operations, logistics, and interagency coordination during federally declared disasters.
• Served on Management Support Teams (MST) integrating federal, state, and local response strategies.
• Developed and modified national preparedness policies, response standards, and operational procedures.
• Led security and equipment readiness planning for emergency medical and specialty response teams.
• Managed resource allocation, inventory systems, and post-incident resupply operations.
• Served as primary liaison to health departments, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and military partners.

COVID-19 Incident Commander - Bluffton, SC - Bluffton, SC

• Directed vaccination and testing site operations ensuring compliance with federal public health standards.
• Managed infection control protocols and patient flow logistics for high-volume operations.
• Oversaw inventory control, supply chain continuity, and IT operational support.
• Ensured adherence to federal SOPs and safety compliance measures.

COVID-19 Site Manager - Springfield, IL - Springfield, IL

• Directed vaccination and testing site operations ensuring compliance with federal public health standards.
• Managed infection control protocols and patient flow logistics for high-volume operations.
• Oversaw inventory control, supply chain continuity, and IT operational support.
• Ensured adherence to federal SOPs and safety compliance measures.

Debris Management Operations Supervisor – Hurricane Irma - Miami, FL - Miami, FL

• Supervised 60–150 debris monitors in post-disaster field operations.
• Coordinated removal contractors and ensured regulatory compliance at disposal sites.
• Delivered daily operational reporting with photographic documentation.
• Provided quality assurance across debris management lifecycle operations.

Logistics & Travel Officer – Avian Flu Deployment - USDA - Minneapolis, MN

• Led deployment logistics for 200+ federal personnel to EOC operations.
• Managed federal transportation databases and coordinated interagency travel logistics.
• Served as liaison between federal responders and transportation vendors.

Operations/Logistics Officer - Multiple National Incidents

Multiple National Incidents (Hurricane Floyd, KAL Flight 801, NATO Conference, NY Ice Storm)

• Directed morgue operations and mass fatality coordination.
• Managed data tracking systems and multi-national liaison efforts.
• Supported search & rescue and medical response coordination.
• Provided logistics support to federal command centers.

Operations/Logistics & HR Manager - Post-War NGO Operations - Kosovo

• Developed and implemented comprehensive personnel policy manual in post-conflict environment.
• Directed workforce planning, mission transition, and operational restructuring.
• Led management study teams to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Managed cross-functional internal and external partnerships.

Clinical Social Worker & Administrative Officer - U.S. Army Medical Facilities

Desert Storm deployment

• Directed clinical human services programs and managed operational budgets.
• Implemented strategic planning initiatives for service delivery optimization.
• Provided workforce development and prevention education programs.
• Oversaw compliance with administrative, medical, and legal protocols.
• Served on Military Mental Health Disaster Response Team.

Master of Social Work - Organizational Management - Tulane University

Bachelor of Arts / Science - Psychology & Business - Bennett College

Certification - COVID-19 Contact Tracing