Piotr Kowalski
ul. Słoneczna 47, 02-776 Warszawa
+48 22 456 7891 | piotr.kowalski@email.com | linkedin.com/in/piotrkowalski

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic emergency management executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in developing and implementing comprehensive emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity programs across complex organizational environments. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure operational resilience. Demonstrated success in establishing enterprise-wide safety protocols, managing third-party relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that minimize operational disruptions and protect organizational assets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Director of Emergency Management
Grupa Bezpieczeństwa Polska, Warszawa
January 2019 – Present

• Lead enterprise-wide emergency management strategy for multi-site operations, overseeing crisis management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery programs serving 15,000+ employees across 12 locations
• Direct a team of 18 emergency management professionals and coordinate with executive leadership to establish organizational resilience frameworks that reduced emergency response times by 40%
• Develop and implement comprehensive emergency operations plans, incident command systems, and crisis communication protocols ensuring regulatory compliance with FEMA, OSHA, and industry-specific standards
• Manage $8.5M annual budget for emergency preparedness initiatives, including technology systems, training programs, and third-party vendor contracts
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, implementing mitigation strategies that decreased potential business interruption costs by $12M annually
• Establish and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies, ensuring coordinated response capabilities during critical incidents
• Lead accident investigation teams for significant incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions that reduced incident recurrence by 55%

Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
Centrum Operacyjne Bezpieczeństwa, Gdańsk
March 2014 – December 2018

• Established organization's first comprehensive emergency management department, developing policies, procedures, and operational frameworks from ground up
• Designed and executed business continuity plans for critical operations, achieving 99.7% operational uptime during emergency events
• Led crisis management response for 23 significant incidents including natural disasters, workplace emergencies, and supply chain disruptions
• Implemented emergency notification systems and conducted quarterly drills and exercises, training over 3,000 employees in emergency response protocols
• Partnered with supply chain management teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop contingency plans ensuring continuity of critical materials and services
• Managed third-party contracts for emergency services, security, and crisis management consultants, negotiating agreements valued at $2.3M annually

Emergency Management Manager
Systemy Ochrony Zagrożeń, Kraków
June 2009 – February 2014

• Managed day-to-day emergency management operations including emergency planning, training, and response coordination for regional facilities
• Conducted regulatory compliance audits ensuring adherence to environmental health and safety regulations, maintaining 100% compliance rating across all inspections
• Developed fire prevention programs and coordinated with local fire departments, reducing fire-related incidents by 68% over five-year period
• Led environmental compliance initiatives addressing hazardous materials management, waste disposal, and pollution prevention
• Implemented continuous improvement methodologies to enhance emergency response capabilities, reducing average incident resolution time by 35%
• Coordinated emergency response for maritime operations, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard regulations and maritime safety standards

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjne Nowak, Wrocław
August 2005 – May 2009

• Supported emergency management and safety programs across manufacturing facilities, conducting safety inspections and incident investigations
• Developed and delivered training programs on emergency procedures, fire prevention, and workplace safety to 500+ employees annually
• Assisted in business continuity planning efforts and participated in emergency response teams during facility incidents
• Maintained documentation and records for regulatory compliance auditing purposes, supporting successful outcomes in external audits
• Collaborated with operations teams to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions reducing workplace injuries by 42%

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration
Concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warszawa
Graduated: 2008

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Politechnika Gdańska, Gdańsk
Graduated: 2005

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• FEMA Professional Development Series
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Emergency Management | Crisis Management | Business Continuity Planning | Accident Investigation | Leadership | Regulatory Compliance Auditing | Environmental Compliance | Environment Health and Safety | Fire Prevention | Policies and Procedures | Continuous Improvement | Third Party Management | Contract Management | Supply Chain Management | Maritime Operations | Risk Assessment | Incident Command | Disaster Recovery

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
• Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)