ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1983-1991

One of the four Founders of the Massachusetts Mutual Aid (MMA)

Served as Agency Director.
Developed and authored the corporate by-laws and articles of incorporation.
Developed and authored the Agency Standard Operating Procedures.
Directed Executive Protection for the Marlborough Golf Classic, a PGA tour, 1983.
Directed Security and Safety operations for the City of Marlborough, Festivals 1984-1987.
Directed Security and Safety operations for the Marlborough, MA., Greek Festival.
Developed working relationships with municipal and State agencies.
Directed Personnel with Mutual Aid to Civil Defense agencies in times of disaster.
Developed two-way radio communications system including FCC licensing.
Designed and built the agencies communications center.
Managed Search and Rescue Operations.
Managed personnel.
Acted as the Public Information Officer.
Awarded 5 year service ribbon.

The MMA merger created the New England Missing Persons Bureau.

New England Missing Persons Bureau (NEMPB), Boston, Massachusetts

One of the Founders and Chief of the New England Missing Persons Bureau.
Served as Agency Chief of Corporate Affairs (second in charge of the Bureau; responsible for the day to day activities).
Developed and authored the corporate by-laws and articles of incorporation.
Developed and authored the Bureau’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Developed working relationships with municipal, state and federal agencies.
Developed two-way radio communications system including FCC licensing.
Managed Search and Rescue and Investigations Operations.
Conducted Investigations.
Acted as the Public Information officer.
Managed Bureau personnel and outside agency personnel assigned to the Bureau during times of mutual aid for major search and rescue operations.
Agency received recognition from FBI Director William Sessions for our services in the Nichole Ravesi case Milford, MA.
Agency received many accolades from chiefs of police in our service area, state of MA.

1988-1989

Police Officer, Regis College, Weston Massachusetts

Appointed as a Massachusetts State Police Special Police Officer under Mass. General Laws Part I, Title !!, Section 63.
Patrolled the campus and responded for police service calls.
Investigated crimes and made arrests of criminal suspects.
Enforced traffic, parking, state laws and collage regulations.

1991

Appointed Honorary Deputy Sheriff, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

1987-1991

American Red Cross Disaster Services, Volunteer/Team leader, Boston, Massachusetts

Responded to local and national disasters.
DR 447 1987 Massachusetts Floods.
DR 668 1998 Quincy & Milton Massachusetts Floods.
Installed and maintained emergency equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles.

1992-1996

American Red Cross Disaster Services, Volunteer/Team leader, Concord, California

Responded to local and National Disasters.
DR 831 - 1992 Hurricane Andrew.
DR 560 - 1995 Northern California 1/1995 Floods
DR 596 - 1995 Northern California 3/1995 Floods.
Disaster Communications Coordinator for Contra Costa County.
Developed working relationships with outside agencies.
Designed and built communications center for the Concord Chapter.
Public speaking on roles of the Red Cross and Communications aspects of the Red Cross.
Awarded the Exceptional Volunteer Award, April 28, 1993.

1993

Federal Communications Commission

Amateur Radio Operator, Technician Class License
www.n6dcp.com

1996-1999

Director of Support Service California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), Sacramento, California

Developed volunteer program and its function within CALSTAR.
Managed volunteers.
Interacted with Police, Fire and EMS agencies.
Participated in public education of CALSTAR and EMS helicopters.
Participated in the San Francisco Airport disaster drill as a planner for CALSTAR's participation; also attended and participated in this drill.
Participated in the Buckhannon Field Airport (Concord, CA) disaster drill as a planner for CALSTAR; participated in the drill.

1999-2000

Director of Communications, Air Angels, Chicago, Illinois

Developed the corporate communications systems from start up.
Designed and built the communications center.
Developed relationships with public safety agencies, vendors, and clients.
Developed standard operating procedures.
Participated in the creation of the company’s emergency action plan.
Hired, trained, and managed personnel.
Designed the company embroidered patch and other logos and designs as needed.

2004-2005

Parking Enforcement Officer, City of Davis Police Department, Davis California

Trained as Motorola Systems Administrator for their smart net trunking radio system.
One of a few authorized as a radio communications system manager for the city 800mhz trunked radio system.
Served on the city radio communications committee.

2008-2009

Chief of Security, Celtic Mid-Summer Faerie Festival, Fair Oaks, California (two 3-day festivals)

Developed security procedures.
Selected and trained security staff.
Managed security officers and EMS staff.
Coordinated with other event staff to address security concerns.
Managed event emergencies.
Managed radio communications for all event operations.

2010

Marketing Director, Keith Nicholas for Sheriff, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Developed marketing materials.
Designed promotional materials, logos, signage, and banners.
Coordinated printing with vendors.
Photographer at political events.

2008-2017

Chief of Security, Harvest Festival, Fair Oaks, California (3-day festival)

Developed security procedures.
Selected and trained security staff.
Managed security officers and EMS staff.
Coordinated security concerns with other event staff.
Managed event emergencies.
Managed radio communications for all event operations.

2013-2017

Assistant Director, Harvest Festival, Fair Oaks, California (3-day festival)

Assists the Director with event planning and event management.
Recruits and works with other volunteers.
Develops marketing campaigns and maintains event web pages.
Produces graphics for events.
Procures supplies and equipment from vendors.
Overseas volunteers.
Develops event policies.
Provides customer service with vendors, patrons, and internal customers.

1983-Present

Owner, Preston Graphics (part-time)

Hobby turned into a part time business.
Part-time Graphic Artist.
Develops sales and a customer base.
Expanded products to include a Smith and Warren Insignia account.
Manage daily activities associated with a business.
Develops profitable products for resale.
Establish accounts with vendors.
Working with overseas vendors to produce products.
Developed marketing strategies and product promotion.
Provides outstanding customer service.
Produced the "CHiP's" 35th and 40th anniversary Badges and 40th anniversary patch for Larry Wilcox (CHP Traffic Officer John Baker on the TV show "CHiP's"). Also donated a set of 40th anniversary badges and patch to the CHP museum and are on display with their "CHiPs" TV show section.
www.prestongraphics.com

2015-Present

Missing Persons Bureau, California, and Massachusetts

One of the founding members and Director.
Manages the organization's business plan, policy, and procedures.
Managing Bureau staff.
Consults with families of missing persons and law enforcement.
Maintains and manages social media pages.
Produces missing persons flyers and social media memes for families of missing persons.
www.missingpersonsbureau.org

2016-2022

Office Technician, State of California, Office of the Patient Advocate/Center for Data Insights and Innovation

Assistant to the Director and Chief Deputy Director.
Managed office needs.
Safety Warden.
Graphic Artist designed the Office's seal and other design support for web and print projects.
Coordinated 2018 and 2022 office moves.
Attendance Coordinator, HR liaison for payroll and other HR services.
Distributed and coordinated incoming and outgoing mail.
Coordinated with CDSS Telecom for office phones.
Answered agency mainline phones.
Responded to correspondents from the public.
Assisted the public with health care resources.
Travel Coordinator booked travel for the Director and Chief Deputy Director. Assisted staff with travel their needs. Maintained travel accounts with Cal Travel Store, Uber, and other vendors.
Maked purchases for office needs.
Designed the first seal for the State of California Office of the Surgeon General.
www.opa.ca.gov

2022-Present

Office Technician, State of California, Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS)

Reassigned from Center for Data Insight and Innovation (CDII) to the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) to help fill in for staff shortage.
Assists Assistant and deputy Secretaries.
Handles inter office communications including with the Governor's office.
Distributes mail.
Mandatory training tracking.
Answering agency mainline phones.
Responds to correspondents from the public.
Assists the public with health care resources.
Travel Coordinator, books travel for the Director and Chief Deputy Director. Assists staff with travel their needs. Maintains travel accounts with Cal Travel Store, Uber and other vendors.
www.chhs.ca.gov
Member of the Department of Social Services, Volunteer Emergency Services Team (VEST) since 2017.

2017-Present

Volunteer Emergency Service Team (VEST) member, State of California, Dept. of Social Services, Disaster Services Branch

Deploys for disaster response for mass care and shelter operations.
Deploys to the state operations center for mass care shelter task force during disasters.
Trains for disaster response.
Designed the new VEST logo 2020.
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/disaster-services-branch