KERRY ALLEN HOVEN

115 Ellwood Circle Cell: (985) 607-4165 Day/Evening: (985) 643-9367
Slidell, LA 70458 

Social Security Number: *** ** 4799

Country of Citizenship: United States of America
Veteran's Preference: Yes, 10-point preference based on a compensable service
 connected disability of 30 percent or more
Contact Current: Yes

VACANCY INFORMATION 

Announcement Number: DONO501-HQ
Job Title: Financial, Administration & Program Specialist / Analyst
Grade Applying for: GS-0501-09/15

OBJECTIVE 

Program Analyst position utilizing extensive experience in planning, program
management, process improvement, FEMA management, security and regulatory
compliance. Responsible, detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical,
problem solving, communication and relationship management skills.

EDUCATION 

Faulkner University May 1992
Associates Degree Mobile, Alabama
Major: Business Administration
GPA: 3.58

West End High School 1971
Diploma Birmingham, Alabama

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Federal Emergency Management Agency Sep 2006 - Present
 Hours per Week: 40 Picayune + Gulfport, Mississippi Supervisor: Colleen Palmer
 Field Inspector / Housing Advisor for Harrison, Phone: 228-239-9133
 Hancock, Jackson, Stone and George Counties Salary: $23.00 hour

Perform field duties that including site assessments, site development and unit
installations,
routine and emergency maintenance, lease-in and lease-out of each unit and
deactivations. In conjunction with the contractor, ensure all housing units are
installed and completed by the contractor in accordance with local ordinances
made ready for occupancy. Complete detailed documentation. Establish positive
relationships with co-workers, local officials and disaster victims. Gather
information, identify, analyze and resolve issues. Demonstrated ability to
exercise good judgment in decision making. Prepare queries to databases and
program status reports for review. Verify eligibility of applicants for disaster
housing assistance. Provide
information and guidance to personnel from Federal and State agencies, and
private organizations regarding delivery of disaster housing assistance. Achieved
Superior Performance ratings for the past two years.

 Asset Protection & Security Services May 2006 - Sep 2006
 Hours per Week: 40 Picayune, Mississippi Supervisor: Sgt. Warren Roberts
 Armed Security Officer Phone: 228-348-0680
 Salary: $17 hour

Performed security work with 50 RECERT and 13 MHOPS personnel at the LTRO
Gulfport, MS office. Functioned as Lead Security Officer; Performed hourly checks
on GSA vehicles. Maintained log entry description of any discrepancies.
Maintained weapons log and time sheets. Performed tests on AED/DEFIB equipment.
Qualified for first aid/CPR and weapons training. Maintained attendance log.
Checked
FEMA personnel for ID badge. Maintained log of After Hours and Visitors entry
and exit. Granted security clearances for FEMA personnel. Demonstrated prompt
adherence to time schedule relief of each 8-hour shift; and anticipated
information to pass to the next shift. Developed a positive relationship with
FEMA peers.

Security Consultants Group Nov 2005 - May 2006
 Hours per Week: 60+ Picayune, Mississippi Supervisor: Home Officer
Armed Security Officer Phone: 865-482-7440
 Salary: $17 hour

Worked at the DRC #10, Picayune, MS, with 10 FEMA, 5 SBA and 10 Project Recovery
employees. GSA security qualified. Checked ID badges and drivers licenses.
Logged-in personnel to be seen by FEMA personnel. Maintained entry logs, time
sheets, emergency information and contacts. Completed GSA training and weapons
qualified training. Worked overtime to maintain post security. First aid/CPR
training and baton training qualified. Completed security forms for FPS (Federal
Protection Services) incidents with threatening clients.

Pet Net/Independent Courier Jan 2005 - May 2005
 Hours per Week: 49 Covington, Louisiana Supervisor: NA
Medical Courier Phone: NA
 Salary: $12 hour
Delivered medical canisters for Pet Net Inc. of Lake Shore Drive Hospital to
various hospitals in
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Thibodaux, State of Mississippi, State of
Florida. Canisters
contained radiation injections used to detect cancer in patients (new
technology). Time critical
delivery.

 American Citadel Guard, Inc. May 2000 - May 2004
 Hours per Week: 40+ Baton Rouge, Louisiana Supervisor: Cecil Jackson
 Captain of Security Phone: 800-749-9159; Ext. 15
 Salary: $11.30 hour

Supervised Lieutenant, Sergeant and security personnel. Created daily Reports
for the Safety
 Manager. Trained personnel on Emergency Alarm System (EAS). Responded to fire
and
 medical alarms. Counted visitors, supervised deliveries, conducted safety
orientations on
 film/cards issued. Controlled contractors, scale gate tankers and waste
management trucks.

Key Player in coordinating and implementing Facility Security Plan (FSP) per
instructions of U.S. Coast Guard/Dept. of Homeland Security. Coordinated
schedules, training and pay forms. Maintained database. Coordinated vehicle
patrolling of plant perimeter, interplant and Marine Transfer Facility.
Implemented training of (14) officer personnel on courtesy and proper etiquette
procedures with plant personnel. Observed monitors, computers, console and
personnel departing and arriving on site. Coordinated company's 100% personnel
badge and baggage checks. Implemented Corporate changes which affected policies
and procedures. Organized manuals, files and documents. Review all Incident
Reports and took appropriate action.

MILITARY 

Honorable Discharge, United States Coast Guard May 1997

AWARDS 

FEMA Superior Performance Award on 18 November 2008 (Employee Recognition)
FEMA Monetary Award for 2007 (Outstanding Employee Recognition)
Commandant's Letter of Commendation - March 1997 (U. S. Coast Guard)
U.S. Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal w/Silver Star (5th award) - May 1997

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Government Ethics - Completed 7 Mar 2009
Media Guidance Training - Completed 2 May 2009
ERO Training - Completed 6 Feb 2009
U.S. Constitution - Completed 19 Sept 2008
EEO Training completed 3 October 2008
National Defensive Driving - Completed 14 Sept 2007

Adult CPR; Automated External Defibrillation (AED); Bloodborne Pathogens
(Awareness Level)
Emergency Oxygen Administration (Awareness Level); Basic First Aid; Certified -
Renewal Date: 5/15/2008
Coast Guard Training included: Natural Work Groups Training; Quality Assurance
Awareness Training; Military Civil Rights Training; Sexual Harassment Awareness
Training; Alcohol Abuse Awareness Training
Security Clearances Training
Leadership Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

 Chief Petty Officer Association, Associate
 American Disabled Veterans, Member

SECURITY CLEARANCE 

FEMA Security Clearance, valid thru Sept 2009 (Confidential)
COMPUTER SKILLS 

Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, NEMIS (DHS)