Director of Emergency Services at American Red Cross-Nassau County,NY
Greater New York City Area
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- Director of Emergency Services at American Red Cross-Nassau County, NY
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- Hurricane Preparedness Associate at American Red Cross
- Assistant Director of Emergency Disaster Services at The Salvation Army-Greater New York Region
- Regional Credit Manager at Sony BMG
- Education
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- City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
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Carlos Varon’s Summary
Bi-lingual professional with experience in the corporate, financial, credit, security and disaster management environments. Successful in combining proven leadership skills with a strong financial background. Adept in building and maintaining senior level relationships with Federal, State and City Officials in order to accomplish business or Mission Statement goals. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for leadership audiences. Fluent in Spanish, superior negotiation skills, computer savvy.
Carlos Varon’s Specialties:
Program development, liaison with business, government and private sector parties, analysis, public speaking, teaching.
Carlos Varon’s Experience
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Director of Emergency Services
American Red Cross-Nassau County, NY
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2007 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Responsible for the management and coordination of all Emergency Services Department functions in the chapter. This includes Services to Armed Forces (SAF), Disaster Services and International & Social Services. Effectively manage the human, material and financial resources available to support the indentified program and services, and exceed customer, client and Red Cross expectations.
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Hurricane Preparedness Associate
American Red Cross
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2006 — June 2007 (9 months)
Responsible in identifying safe shelters for hurricane evacuation in Nassau County. Obtained shelter agreements and coordinated facility surveys. Assisted in the identification and recruiment of Red Cross partner agencies, including businesses and faith based groups. Developed and maintained relationships with agencies that worked with or represented vulnerable populations. Represented ARC at Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and ensured that coordinated activities related to general sheltering, including special needs sheltering and pet sheltering were completed.
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Assistant Director of Emergency Disaster Services
The Salvation Army-Greater New York Region
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Human Resources industry)
January 2003 — September 2006 (3 years 9 months)
-Formulated, directed, coordinated and monitored the divisional disaster services program for preparedness and response.
-Developed, organized and implemented strategic plans for disaster service training and the establishment of supply, distribution and warehousing networks.
-Maintained current information on disaster service resource levels including personnel, equipment and supplies
-Researched, recommended and implemented effective communication and software systems to ensure the effective logistical success of disaster services.
-Served as the informational resource/liaison to the Divisional Secretary, Disaster Strike Team Coordinator, Disaster Zone Commanders, Area Commanders and Corps Officers, in addition to, local, state and federal emergency officials -
Regional Credit Manager
Sony BMG
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Music industry)
January 1990 — January 2003 (13 years 1 month)
-Established and administered credit controls for sales in accordance with credit policies in the Domestic & Latin Markets.
-Developed financing plans and methods for credit clearance and collections for customers to obtain maximum sales.
-Handled $100million in a/r on a monthly basis.
Carlos Varon’s Education
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City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Additional Information
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Carlos Varon’s Interests:
organizational development, strategic planning, corporate financial reporting, digital photography, professional networking, marathon running, martial arts-Karate-Black Belt/Founder, PADI-DM-scuba diving, Ham Radio-K2CLV, NYC HOG (Harley Owners Group) chapter member/rider.
Carlos Varon’s Groups:
Infragard; International Association of Emergency Managers;
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CBS Records Alumni -
Crisis, Emergency & Disaster Recovery Professionals -
9/11 - Never Forget -
Professionals in Emergency Management -
All Hands Community Network
Carlos Varon’s Honors:
-Received award from the LOA (Latino Officers Association) in recognition of my service to the community as president of a non-profit, volunteer emergency response agency..
-Past president/captain of non-profit First Response agencies:
1. Jamaica Estates Volunteer Ambulance Corp (94H)
2. Emergency Medical R.E.A.C.T of NYC (EMR-NYC Inc)
-Received certificates of appreciation for efforts with:
1. 9/11 WTC- 2001
2. Plane crash Rockaway, Queens -2001
-Inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame:
1. 2004-World Karate Union- Lifetime Achievement Award
2. 2005-World Professional Martial Arts-Master Martial Artist
3. 2005-BUDO Hall of Fame: Humanitarian Award
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