Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Norma Atherton

Spring

Summary

Dynamic emergency management professional with extensive experience at the Houston Health Department. Demonstrated expertise in compliance analysis and disaster planning, effectively developing and executing emergency response strategies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Analyst

Houston Health Department
Houston
03.2014 - 04.2025
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local emergency management regulations.
  • Coordinated with local and federal government agencies to enhance rapid emergency response.
  • Developed and implemented emergency management plans for natural and man-made disasters.
  • Served as the liaison between the Houston Health Department and the American Red Cross to provide shelter management training for our responders.
  • Aligned and incorporated Red Cross shelter specifications into the health department's shelter manual.
  • Conducted thorough NIMS and Incident Command System (ICS) training for new employees (e.g., IS-00100.c, IS-00200.c, IS-00700.b, and IS-00800.d).

Red Cross Volunteer

American Red Cross
Houston
10.2019 - 02.2025
  • Established connections between individuals and essential services, including housing, food, healthcare, and crisis support.
  • Established referrals to community organizations to enhance access to essential resources.
  • Earned recognition from American Red Cross for five years of committed service as volunteer Disaster Action Team member during Covid-19 pandemic.

Senior Trainer

Houston Health Department
Houston
07.2008 - 05.2014
  • Planned, developed, implemented, and delivered specialized programs for community
  • Educated personnel on public health emergency preparedness and epidemiological topics.
  • Facilitated planning, response, recovery, and execution of public health emergency preparedness plans and drills for personnel of Houston Health Department.

Staff Epidemiologist Generalist

Houston Health Department
Houston
04.2004 - 06.2008
  • Conducted routine surveillance and field investigations for food-borne disease outbreaks and bio-terrorism activities.
  • Facilitated response preparations for emergency events and natural disasters, including contagious diseases.
  • Assisted in managing responses to suspected bio-terrorist activities through comprehensive strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Chemisty

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
06-1969

Skills

  • Disaster management and command
  • Compliance assessment and planning
  • Training facilitation
  • Effective communication and team building
  • Group collaboration
  • Community outreach

Timeline

Red Cross Volunteer

American Red Cross
10.2019 - 02.2025

Staff Analyst

Houston Health Department
03.2014 - 04.2025

Senior Trainer

Houston Health Department
07.2008 - 05.2014

Staff Epidemiologist Generalist

Houston Health Department
04.2004 - 06.2008

Master of Science - Chemisty

Clemson University

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Winthrop University
Norma Atherton