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<br />o <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />accreditations, legal contracts, property files, and investment contracts. Researched and gathered <br />information on special projects as dictated by the Vice President. <br />Owner/Operator of Hanscom Ambulance, Inc. <br />· Hanscom Ambulance, Inc. was an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service that provided <br />emergency and non-emergency response to a population in excess of 30,000 people. Established <br />one of the first non-metro ALS services in Minnesota. Accrued 12 years of experience in emergency <br />medical response including certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), supervision of <br />all field and in-house operations, development of training and certification programs for personnel, <br />ensured licensure compliance, and conducted all contract negotiations. <br /> <br />Education/Certifications <br />· Northwestern College, Roseville, MN, B.S., Business Management, Graduated with distinction <br />· FEMA Certified NIMS <br />· American Red Cross First Aid <br />· USACE certified COM <br /> <br />Timothy Berkhimer, P.E., Senior Marketing Director <br /> <br />Management Responsibilities <br />Mr. Berkhimer is responsible for company-wide marketing activities including implementation of strategic <br />plans, tactical initiative, and market research relating to Ceres' principal client base of government <br />agencies at local, state, and federal levels, concentrating on disaster recovery work. His professional <br />experience includes building organizations' abilities to respond to disasters, training government <br />employees about FEMA procedures, and interfacing with emergency management personnel nationwide. <br />He has also led operations on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract following Hurricane Ivan in 2004 <br />and has been a key individual in the introduction of new flood control systems throughout the United <br />States. <br />Professional Experience <br />· Responsible for the development and formalization of the Disaster Recovery Group of a leading <br />national contractor. Authored all marketing literature, sample Requests for Proposal, Pre-Event <br />Contracts, FEMA and State Public Assistance Training, Debris Management Plans for Client <br />Jurisdictions, and all forms, certificates, and cubic yard load tickets, and all other related <br />documentation. Promoted pre-event contracts with local government agencies throughout the United <br />States. Represented and promoted firm at conferences and trade shows across the nation. Made <br />conference presentations at local, state, national, and international conferences. <br />· Led operations during activation of contract with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers throughout the State <br />of Alabama following Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Functioned as liaison with senior local government <br />officials for all operationally active contract efforts. <br />· Bureau Chief, Project Manager and Disaster Response Preparedness Coordinator for a municipality <br />that is a leader in disaster preparedness. Appointed to Special Assignment to prepare the Operations <br />Management Division of the Department of Public Works for Hurricane Response Operations. <br />Developed the Virginia Beach Plan for Hurricane Response Preparedness and served as Public <br />Assistance Coordinator for the entire City following Hurricane Bonnie in 1998 and Hurricane Floyd in <br />1999. Appointed to FEMA Project Impact Coordinator role and led the aggressive pursuit of disaster <br />response preparedness for all city departments. <br />· Introduced a new flood control system throughout the United States. Developed marketing literature, <br />conducted client demonstrations, and represented firm at conferences and trade shows. <br />Employment History <br />Senior Marketing Director October 2007 - Present <br />Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. <br /> <br />Director, Disaster Recovery Group <br />Phillips & Jordan, Inc. <br /> <br />2004 - 2007 <br /> <br />Cr;:.B~S <br /> <br />Tab B. General Information <br />Section B.6 Key Personnel Resumes <br />Page 19 of 22 <br />