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Toney Raines

Education

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Disaster Preparedness, AAS, 08 / 1991

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Education and Training Management, AAS, 12 / 2001

The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Liberal Art-Emergency Management, BA, Anticipated 2008

Additional Courses

IT Software Support Certificates

Peach-text, Peach-calc, Condo, MS Word, MS Works, Power point, Excel, Access, MS Publisher, MS Publisher 2000, Delta Cad, Lotus Operating System,

Quicken Basic, Quicken Business, Photo Shop, CorelDraw, Adobe Acrobat,

Adobe Distiller,

Education and Training Support Certificates

Principles of Instruction, Instructional System Design, Computer Based Instruction, Interactive Video Tele-training, Selection and Use of Multimedia in Training, Community College of the AF Academic Advisor, Air force Academic Instructor, Navy Academic Instructor, On-The-Job Training Supervisor,

Air Force Train the Trainer, Air Force Technical Training Teaching Practicum,

Air Force Master Training Specialist,

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support Certificates

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Orientation, EOD Basic, EOD Chemical,

EOD Nuclear, Advanced EOD Advanced Access and Disablement of Improvised Nuclear Devices, Dynamics of International Terrorism

Security Clearance Held

Top Secret expired Aug 2002

Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information

Compartmentalized Information

Employer: State of Washington, Military Department

Title: Emergency Management Program Coordinator Senior

Specific Duties:

Independently supervise, performs professional level emergency management duties. Perform a variety of professional level tasks in the development, implementation and delivery of emergency management services within a program(s), project(s) and/or functional area(s) such as plans, exercises, telecommunications and/or emergency operations. Fully responsible for the delivery of services within their assigned area(s) of responsibility. Direct and coordinates emergency management programs, projects, functions, or activities, or portions thereof, internally and with other state agencies, local jurisdictions, federal and international agencies, the private sector and other states or countries; Develops, evaluates, implements, or coordinates emergency management plans in support of local and state emergency management programs; Performs liaison activities to provide assistance in support of state and local emergency management programs; As the Alert and Warning Center Supervisor in the Emergency Operations Center initiates and coordinates emergency response services to include emergency notification, logistics management , resource coordination, warning dissemination and Emergency Action Plan implementation; Develops telecommunications and warning plans and procedures; integrates telecommunications plans and procedures into the state comprehensive emergency management plan. Serve as the state Emergency Operation Center Supervisor or Disaster Manager during times of natural or man-made disasters.

Employer: State of Washington, DSHS, JRA

Title: Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor

Specific Duties:

Implementation of case management and treatment plans for residents in a juvenile rehabilitation facility or for youths on parole; supervises residents in daily living routine, chores and activities or tracks and monitors youth for compliance with parole plans and requirements. Manages a caseload of multiple youths; developing and implementing treatment plans for youths; provides individual and group counseling; facilitating groups; Conducts offense - specific classes using general education tapes and group discussions; coordinates counseling for youths with providers; accompanies youths at meetings; Conducts random urinalysis testing by collecting samples for the laboratory; Attends programming meetings to determine treatment changes; meets with supervisors and counselors to review caseload; Attends alcohol and substance abuse college classes to obtain and/or maintain the Qualified Chemical Dependency Certification (QCDC) as required by the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA); Monitors youths location at all times; screens and monitors family visits; monitors behavior of youths; monitors and enforces curfews; writes incident reports; logs all activities within a cottage such as visitors, departure of youths and staff; maintains Record of Official Action; Conducts youth and room searches for contraband and weapons; assists in searches and apprehension of escaped youths; intervenes in crisis situations such as suicide attempts and physical alterations; monitors youths on suicide watch; de-escalates crisis situations and intervenes to break-up physical altercations; Participates in pre-release planning for youths; participates in discussions with other counselors, parole officers and youths; makes contact for youth with community and accompanies youth into community for job interviews; makes recommendations to supervisors; Coordinates and works with courts and youths to pay outstanding fines; testifies in court as necessary; informs community regarding youths upon request; Compiles initial treatment report from various documents; uses report as a guide; prepares various documents and reports.

Employer: Lazarus Communication Group

Title: Owner/Director of Operation and Marketing

Specific Duties:

Establish publication policies, and directed editorial activities of newspaper department: Conferred with executive staff to discuss editorial policies, makeup plans, changes in staff organization, news coverage of special events, and similar decisions. Relayed information to department heads. Coordinated work of editorial departments in accordance with newspaper policy. Directed general page makeup of publications. Inspected final makeup of editions and rearranged makeup to meet emergency news situation. Originated plans for special features or projects and assigned department heads to implement them. Developed and applied managerial techniques to personnel administration, management and marketing problems. Managed details of work and interviewed workers and supervisors to establish physical, mental, educational, and other job requirements. Developed interview techniques and test to assess skills, ability, aptitudes, and interest as aids in selection, placement, and promotion. Organizes training programs, applied principles of learning and individual differences, and evaluates and measures effectiveness of training by statistical analysis of production rate, reduction of accidents, absenteeism, and turnover. Counsels workers to improve job and personal adjustments. Conducted studies of organizational structure, communication systems, group interaction, and motivational systems, and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of individuals and organizational units. Investigated problems related to physical environment of work, such as illumination, noise, temperature, and ventilation, and recommended changes to increase efficiency. Studied consumer reaction to new products and package designs, using surveys to measure the effectiveness of advertising media to aid in the sale of goods and services. Planned, designed, and conducted research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and in solutions of problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. Reviewed and analyzed economic data in order to prepare reports detailing results of investigations, and to stay abreast of economic changes. Formulated recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation and solutions to business economic problems, such as recommending changes in methods of financing, domestic monetary policies and policies that regulated investments and transfer of capital.

Employer: United State Air Force

Title: Base Education and Training Manager

Specific Duties:

Provided daily individual and group counseling in school and community services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment: Collected organized and analyzed data about individuals through use of interview, case history, and observational techniques. Selected and interpreted test designed to assess individual intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, and interest. Evaluated data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to specialist or institutions. Conducted counseling and interviews to assist individuals to gain insight into personal or academic problems, defined goals, and planned actions reflecting interest, abilities and needs. Assisted individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional problems. Provided personal, occupational, educational and other information to enable individuals to formulate realistic personal, educational, vocational plans. Taught classes. Provided follow up counseling to determine the reliability and validity of treatment used. Planned, coordinated, and managed personnel training and staff development programs for industrial, service, and governmental establishments: Confers with management and supervisory personnel in order to determine training needs. Managed multimillion dollar projects and budgets. Compiles data and analysis past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds request, using calculators and computers. Formulated training policies and schedules utilizing knowledge of identified products, procedures, or services. Designed training programs, utilizing knowledge of effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lecture, on-the-job training, demonstration, computer based training, conferences, meetings and workshops. Organized and developed training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids and other educational material. Trained assigned instructors and supervised in effective training techniques for training in such areas as those concerned with new employee orientation, specific on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrade training, and leadership development. Updated records and compiled statistical reports on interviews, transfers, performance ratings and promotions to evaluate performance of instructors and monitor progress of trainees. Coordinated establishment of technical and professional courses offered by Regionally accredited Community Colleges. Screened, tested, counseled and recommended employees for educational programs, transfers. Counseled individuals and provided educational and vocational guidance services: Collected, organized, and analyzed information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interest, aptitudes, ability and personality characteristics, for vocational and educational Planning. Complied and studied occupational, educational, educational and economic information to aid counselees in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. Assisted individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional problems. Engaged in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques. Taught Classes. Over 14,000 hours as an instructor, completion of Teaching Practicum. Certified as a Master Training Instructor for the United States Air Force and Navy. Provided individual and group guidance services relative to problems of scholastic, educational, and personal-social nature to dormitory students: Suggested remedial or corrective actions to assist students in making better adjustments and in planning intelligent life goals. Planned and directed programs to orient new individuals and assisted in their integration into an adult life. Initiated and conducted group conferences to plan and discuss programs and policies related to assignment of quarters, social and recreational activities and dormitory living. Supervised dormitory activities. Investigated reports of misconduct and attempts to resolve or eliminate causes of conflict. Interview all dormitory personnel to determine need for counseling. Wrote applications and proposals to submit to fund-granting authorities. Planned course of study for students enrolled in correspondence courses to obtain college, or other specialized subject area instruction: Reviewed enrollment application and oversaw mailing of course material to and from student. Corrected, graded, and commented on lesson assignments submitted by students. Corresponded with students to answer questions pertaining to courses.

Employer: RBR Real Estate and Investing Incorporated

Title: Owner/Real Estate Agent

Specific Duties:

Served on the Board of Directors. Licensed by the State of Florida to Rent, buy, and sell property for clients on a commission bases: Studied property listing to become familiar with properties for sale. Reviewed trade journals and attended staff and associates meetings to keep informed of market conditions, property value, legislation which would effect real estate industry. Interviewed prospective clients to solicit listing. Accompanied prospects to property site, quotes purchase price, describes features, and discusses conditions of sales or terms of lease. Drew up real estate contract, such as deeds, leases, and mortgages, and negotiates loans on property. Assisted buyers and sellers in obtaining pertinent information or services, such as finances, maintenance, repair, or obtaining an appraisal. Obtained pictures and measurements of rooms, doors, windows or any other specific areas for inclusion in newspaper advertisement and real estate booklets listing description of property. Inspected property to determine if repairs are needed and notified owner. Conducted seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sale techniques. Prepared closing statements, oversaw signing of real estate documents, disbursed funds, and coordinated closing activities.

Employer: United States Air Force

Title : Master Training Specialist/Instructor, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Specific Duties:

Developed and conducted programs to train, and coordinated activities of instructors engaged in training employees of the US military, foreign military, Department of Defense, State Department and civilian personnel: conferred with managers, instructors and customer representatives to determine training needs. Assigned instructors to conduct training. Scheduled classes, based on availability of classrooms, equipment, and instructors. Evaluated training packages, including outline, text, and handouts written by instructors. Assigned instructors to in-service or out-service training classes to learn new skills as needed. Wrote and monitored budget to ensure that training cost do not exceed allocated funds. Attended meetings and seminars to obtain information useful to training staff and to inform management of training programs and goals. Monitored instructors during lectures and laboratory demonstrations to evaluate performance. . Trained assigned instructors and supervised in effective training techniques for training in such areas as those concerned with new employee orientation, specific on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrade training, and leadership development. Updated records and compiled statistical reports on interviews, transfers, performance ratings and promotions to evaluate performance of instructors and monitor progress of trainees. Screened, tested, counseled and recommended employees for educational programs, transfers. Counseled individuals and provided educational, vocational guidance and directed individuals to financial, medical, emotional, and personal guidance services: Collected, organized, and analyzed information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interest, aptitudes, ability and personality characteristics, for vocational and educational and personal goals planning. Complied and studied occupational, educational, and economic information to aid counselees in making and carrying out vocational, educational and personal goal objectives. Assisted individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional problems. Engaged in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques. Taught Classes. Provided individual and group guidance services relative to problems of scholastic, educational, and personal-social nature to dormitory style living conditions: Suggested remedial or corrective actions to assist students in making better adjustments and in planning intelligent life goals. Planned and directed programs to orient new individuals and assisted in their integration into an adult life. Initiated and conducted group conferences to plan and discuss programs and policies related to assignment of quarters, social and recreational activities and dormitory living. Investigated reports of misconduct and attempts to resolve or eliminate causes of conflict.

Employer: United States Air Force

Title: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

Specific Duties:

Planned EOD contingency operations. Supported special activities and tasking. Served as member of the personal protection division for the Secret Service, responsible for the protection of the president, vice president of the United States , foreign dignitaries, and other heads of states. Served as advisor to senior military and foreign government officials for Airbase operability, Survive To Operate Concepts Performed, supervised and managed explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations. Located, identified, disarmed, neutralized, recovered, and disposed of extremely hazardous explosives: conventional, chemical, biological, incendiary, and nuclear ordnance; and criminal and terrorist devices. Inspected, tested, maintained, stored, and prepares for use ordnance material, such as guns, primers, fuses, shells, mines, bombs, rockets, and guided missiles, tanks, chemical, biological, and radiological munitions and fire-control equipment for weapons: test and inspection material for functioning and serviceability, using prescribed gauges and test equipment, and by firing or detonating weapons and munitions. Disassembled, repairs and reassembles ordnance of all types, using hand tools, power tools and material-handling equipment. Assemblies and loads explosives and inert elements to prepare ammunition items for use. Clean, Store, and maintains ordnance material according to technical manuals. Prepared clearance plans and cost estimates for clearance operation. Cleared explosive contaminated property. Conducted and supervised Render Safe Operations. Neutralized and disposed of improvised Explosive and nuclear devices. Restored airfield operations following attack by hostile personnel. Served as the leader of an emergency response team

Employer: Holt Assembly of God Church

Title: Minister, Radio Communication, Education, Camp, Youth

Specific Duties:

Radio Communications: (20 %) Announced radio programs and music selection to audience: Selected tape recording or CD’s to be played based on program specialty, knowledge of audience taste, or listener request. Memorized scripts, read, or ad-libbed to identify station, introduced and closed shows, and announced station breaks, commercial or public service information. Cued workers to transmit programs from network central stations to other pick-up points according to schedule. Read news flashes to keep audience informed of important events. Wrote news bulletins from wire service teletype to fit specific time slot and entries into log to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selection and station promotions. Described public events and comment on music and other matters of interest to audience, such as weather, time, traffic conditions, parades, and conventions. Operated control consoles and radio transmitters. Discussed and prepared program content with producers and assistants. Interviewed show guest about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. Discussed various topics over telephone with viewers or listeners. Asked questions of contestants, and managed play of games, to enable contestants to win prizes. Described products that viewers may purchase by telephoning show or by mail. Acted as Host at civic, charitable and promotional events that are broadcast over radio.

Education: (40%) Planned, organized, and directed religious programs designed to promote education among congregation membership and counseled members concerning personal problems: Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities. Analyzed member participation, and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education. Developed study courses and supervised instructional staff. Counseled students. Planned congregational activities and projects to attract attention to, and encourage active participation in programs. Promoted student participation in extracurricular congregational activities. Visited homes of congregation members and conferred with ministers, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to solicit support and participation, and to stimulate interest in religion and educational programs. Participated in such denominational activities as giving help to new congregations and small congregations. Interpreted work of school to public through speaking or leading discussions in related fields, and contributed articles to local publications. Ordered and distributed school supplies.

Camp Counselor : (40%) Directed activities of youths, 6-21 years of age, at vacation bible camp: Planned activities, such as hikes, cookouts and campfires, to provide wide variety of camping experiences. Demonstrated the use of camping equipment and explains principles and techniques of activities, such as backpacking, nature study, and outdoor cooking, to increase campers knowledge and competence. Planned and arranged competitions in activities, such as team sports or housekeeping, to stimulate campers interest and participation. Demonstrated use of materials and tools to instruct youths in arts and crafts. Instructed campers in skills, such as canoeing, sailing, swimming, archery, horseback riding, and animal care, explaining and demonstrating procedures and safety techniques. Organized, lead, instructed and refereed sports and other games. Enforced camp rules and regulations to guide conduct, maintain discipline, safeguard health of campers.

Employer: True Grace Fellowship Assembly of God Church

Title: Youth Pastor

Specific Duties:

Youth Pastor: Provided daily individual and group counseling to children 13-21 years of age to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment: Collected organized and analyzed data about individuals through use of interview, case history, observational and counseling techniques. Taught classes: Lead individual and group activities directed at addressing current issues facing youth in society today. Examples of courses taught were Drug/Alcohol, Peer pressure awareness, Teen sexuality awareness, Cultural awareness, Stress and Anger management. Selected and interpreted test designed to assess individual intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, and interest. Evaluated data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to specialist or institutions. Conducted counseling or interviews to assist individuals to gain insight into personal, financial, medical, or academic problems, defined goals, and planned actions reflecting interest, abilities and needs. Assisted individuals to understand and overcome social, emotional and behavior problems. Provided personal, occupational, educational and other information to enable individuals to formulate realistic personal, educational, vocational plans. Provided follow up counseling to determine the reliability and validity of treatment used. Conducted religious worship and performed other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denominations as authorized, and provided spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members: Leads congregation in worship services. Prepared and delivered sermons and other talks. Interprets doctrine of religion. Instructed people who seek conversion to faith. Conducted weddings and funeral services. Administered religious rites and ordinances. Visited sick, sick-in, and helps poor. Counseled those in spiritual need and comforted bereaved. Oversaw religious education programs. Wrote article for publication and engaged in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by or related to interest of denominations.

James R. Nash

Mr. Nash has been an innovator and entrepreneur for 30 years, founding and operating a number of businesses in the health, wellness and recreational industries…he is the co-founder and CEO of The WellCare Company, Inc. and founder of HealthyInitiatives.com.  Previously, Mr. Nash was Chief Operating Officer for an international entrepreneur network and financial services company which developed and distributed insurance and asset management products through over 150 New York Stock Exchange member firms, banks, and insurance companies as well as thousands of producers.  He was responsible for management of internal operations, client relations, project compliance and due diligence both domestic and international.  Mr. Nash was Chief Executive Officer for Medi-Share, Chief Operating Officer for HealthPark Florida FC and Vice President of Operations for Healthcare Technologies, Inc.  He has been a consultant for new business development, acquisitions, operational turn-around and decision support services, both in the U.S. and Internationally (China, Taiwan, Russia, Egypt, Jamaica).

Mr. Nash founded Venture Funding Advisors, an International consulting company which guides entrepreneurs through the process of validation of vision, due diligence & decision support, venture packaging, investment banking advisory services, capital acquisition and various business development services.  He was also a prior Managing Director & Director of Sales for Commonwealth Capital Advisors and a member of the National Bridge Alliance, working with churches, ministries and other non-profit organizations to educate and equip them with the knowledge, resources, tools, and help they need to be successful with their capital funding campaigns.