Robert Jones
Columbus
Summary
Thirty-plus years of boots-on-ground, real-time disaster leadership—veteran, cop, medic, firefighter, Civil Air Patrol, State Guard, private contracts—scaling ad-hoc crews into repeatable engines. ICS fluent, FEMA-certified, cleared for crisis. Lives five minutes from Atlanta traffic ring; hybrid-ready, storm-ready.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Project Resources Group
2019.04 - Current
- Managed documentation for projects, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for team members.
- Conducted research to gather information relevant to ongoing projects and tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Market Loss Prevention Agent
Bealls Outlet
2014.11 - 2018.04
- Investigated Organized Retail Crime targeting stores in a three state area with a focus on internal theft, credit card fraud, and theft rings.
- Conducted thorough investigations into theft incidents, collaborating with law enforcement and internal teams.
- Analyzed surveillance footage to identify suspicious behaviors, enhancing loss prevention strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY2018-06
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strategic planning
- Training and development
- Multi-operations management
- Resource coordination
- Partnership cultivation
- Remote team management
- Organizational performance
Certification
FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses - 100, 200, 700, 800
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Courses - 191, 300, 400
FEMA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Courses - 2300, 2302, 2306, 2308
National Qualification Standards (NQS) qualified branch director, planning, logistics, operations section chief, liaison officer, and incident commander.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Project Resources Group
2019.04 - Current
Market Loss Prevention Agent
Bealls Outlet
2014.11 - 2018.04
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Awards
Colonel Edwin W. Lewis Jr., Incident Staff Member of the Year 2025 - Civil Air Patrol
Georgia Wing Staff Officer of the Year 2024 - Civil Air Patrol
Exceptional Service Award, 2024 (Hurricane Helene Response) - Civil Air Patrol
Exceptional Service Awards 2023 (Hurricane Idalia Response) - Civil Air Patrol