JULIE WESLEY
Bloomingdale
Summary
Disaster recovery professional with extensive experience in debris operations and field management. Successfully prevented over $33M in ineligible costs and led multi-site teams to deliver high-compliance recovery operations, ensuring adherence to FEMA regulations and improving reporting accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data / Field Operations Manager / Kentucky State Recovery Liaison & Project Specialist
CDR Maguire
11.2020 - Current
- Served as Kentucky State SME for debris operations, managing statewide projects and supporting KYTC with compliance and strategic guidance.
- Led data management and operational oversight across disaster recovery projects in Kentucky, Florida, and Oregon.
- Prevented over $33M in ineligible costs through contract and compliance review.
- Provided critical support as State Liaison Recovery Specialist for Public Assistance, ensuring effective collaboration in recovery efforts.
- Created tracking systems and financial metrics to enhance reporting accuracy and visibility.
- Generated reports to facilitate contractor invoicing and improve transparency in project financials.
- Managed multi-site field teams and data staff.
- Partnered with GIS teams for statewide dashboards.
- Ensured all documentation met FEMA compliance requirements.
Debris Operations / Field Operations Manager
Witt | O'Brien's
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Managed large-scale debris removal operations across the U.S. and USVI.
- Coordinated with clients, contractors, and USACE.
- Coordinated workflows as scheduler and expeditor to streamline operations.
- Trained staff on FEMA compliance and documentation.
- Managed QA/QC processes, invoicing, and closeout packages to ensure project completion.
- Ensured compliance with CDC and federal guidelines during COVID operations to maintain safety standards.
Recovery Specialist
Florida Disaster Consultants
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated development of Category F projects, enhancing cost recovery processes.
- Validated project costs to maintain FEMA compliance and support funding eligibility.
- Assisted clients in navigating recovery processes following disasters.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and recovery options.
Closeout Audit & Compliance Specialist
Florida Disaster Consultants
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Validated over $150M in project worksheets.
- Audited contracts for compliance, mitigating potential risks.
- Identified ineligible costs totaling $22M during project reviews.
- Managed invoice reviews and resolved discrepancies to uphold financial integrity.
- Facilitated EMAC operations and project closeouts to ensure timely completion.
Education
Associate's Degree -
Business Administration
NVQ Level 2/3/4/5 -
Health & Social Care Foundation Degree
Skills
- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Debris Operations & Management
- Contract Compliance & Cost Recovery
- Grant Management
- Documentation & Reimbursement
- Data Management & QA/QC
- Field Operations Leadership
- Operational Planning
- Contractor Oversight
- Process Improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Team Leadership & Training
Certification
- FEMA IS-100.c
- IS-200.c
- IS-240.b
- IS-318
- IS-393.b
- IS-632.a
- IS-633
- IS-700.b
- IS-722.a
- IS-800.d
- IS-2200
- IS-00019.21
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Timeline
Data / Field Operations Manager / Kentucky State Recovery Liaison & Project Specialist
CDR Maguire
11.2020 - Current
Recovery Specialist
Florida Disaster Consultants
01.2019 - 01.2020
Closeout Audit & Compliance Specialist
Florida Disaster Consultants
01.2017 - 01.2019
Debris Operations / Field Operations Manager
Witt | O'Brien's
01.2016 - 11.2020
Associate's Degree -
Business Administration
NVQ Level 2/3/4/5 -
Health & Social Care Foundation Degree