RAY REDMOND

65 Page Lane, Phoenixville, PA. 19460 / 917-367-9075 ext.6571 / redmond@un.o

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SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Solutions-focused, motivated professional with a comprehensive background in sec
urity operations, emergency management, and facilities maintenance. Calm demean
or in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneous
ly while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Highly versatile; q
uickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments. Rep
utation for integrity, dedication, and work ethic. Effective communicator and l
iaison, known for building strategic partnerships and alliances.

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Cross-Functional Team Leadership * Logistics Coordination * Proactive Problem
Solving
* Relationship Building * Security Operations * Emergency Management
* Staff Training & Motivation * Advanced Communication Skills * Resource Allocat
ion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED NATIONS DPKO (2000-Present)
Chief Rotation, Deployments and Repatriation Unit, United Nations Mission in Hai
ti
Regional Movement Control Officer, United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic
of Congo
Officer-In-Charge of Airports/Heliports, 2 United Nations Missions in East Timor
Deputy Chief Movement Control, Sierra Leone Mission
Maintain full accountability for executing five comprehensive and complex missio
ns with increased levels of responsibilities. Apply strategic planning, priorit
ization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical de
adlines while maintaining high quality standards. Supervise the daily operation
of MovCon Sea, Land, and Air movement. Train and mentor staff to ensure compli
ance with organizational goals. Assess staff performance and use findings to de
legate assignments. Oversee all aspects of day-to-day Deployment, Rotation, and
Repatriation of 12,000 International troops. Demonstrate strong communications
skills in facilitating the execution of logistical support for Troops, SWAT Tea
ms, and Special Police from more than 25 countries. Actively liaise between dif
ferent Ministries of Defense on behalf Troop Rotations by Air Chartered flights.
Manage and administer an operational budget of $50M to maximize resources whil
e controlling costs.
Selected Highlights:
* Spearheaded the deployment of Disaster Teams from USA and France to support Ha
iti after the disastrous earthquake.
* Effectively established Domestic Airport Terminal and Heliport Terminal.
* Led all aspects of daily operations for a cross-functional, 125-member team co
mprised of UN Staff, Contractors, and Military Staff Officers.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Air Tran Airlines Philadelphia International Airport (2000)

Customer Service Agent
Contributed dynamic information gathering, needs assessment, and analytical skil
ls toward effectively and diplomatically responding to client issues for timely
resolution. Ensured Ticket Reservations are accurate, facilitated boarding and
off-boarding passengers, and stayed abreast of Irregular Operations Procedures.

Career Note: Additional experience as Air Frame Instructor for Quaker City Inst
itute of Aviation, Personnel Assistant for United Nations Framework Convention o
n Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCC), and Founder and Director for Outreach Cent
er. Military experience as Technical Inspector, Aircraft Technician for the US
Army with inactive Top Secret clearance.

EDUCATION
Technical Writing - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mannheim, Germany
General Studies and Psychology - Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
, VA
Apprentice - Macon Technical School

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

DG Certified Air/Sea
Airside Safety Certificate
Airframe Certified