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Matthew W. Cody

Billerica

Summary

Program Manager with extensive experience in emergency management and incident command at Liberty. Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance and crisis communication through the development of emergency response plans and training programs. Skilled in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring optimal resource allocation and team coordination during critical incidents.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager, Emergency Management

Liberty
Londonderry
10.2020 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw Emergency Management Programs for Liberty Electric New Hampshire, Liberty Gas New Hampshire, and Liberty Gas Massachusetts.
  • Developed emergency and Incident Command System checklists for emergency response roles within Gas and Electric Operations.
  • Facilitated emergency response activities, including emergency calls when Liberty activated Incident Command for gas and electric customer outages and incidents.
  • Authored and maintained emergency response plans and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
  • Conducted training and drills to improve response to customer outages and interruptions, including but not limited to assigning emergency response roles, documenting lessons learned from previous emergencies, and implementing industry best practices.
  • Served as lead for Gas and Electric Governance Teams on the Emergency Management Subcommittees for all of Liberty.
  • Established and maintained liaisons with municipal officials and local first responders in the cities and towns in Liberty’s Electric and Gas Service Territories.
  • Served as point of contact for mutual assistance activities through the North Atlantic Mutual Assistance Group and the Northeast Gas Association and coordinated all mutual aid activities during Gas and Electric incidents.

Emergency Management Coordinator

Liberty Utilities
Salem
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Managed and facilitated Emergency Management activities for Gas and Electric Operations at Liberty Utilities NH.
  • Assisted Liberty Utilities California in developing their Emergency Response Playbook and Emergency Management Plan.
  • Facilitated tabletop exercises for Liberty Utilities California in Downey and Lake Tahoe focused on wildfire planning for water and electric utility emergency events.
  • Transitioned and revised Liberty Utilities New York’s Emergency Management Plan to Liberty Utilities format, satisfying the New York Public Service Commission’s recommendations.
  • Authored Business Continuity Plans for 10 Lines of Business in Liberty Utilities NH.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Management

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
06.2018

Skills

  • Emergency management and incident command
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Crisis communication
  • Program evaluation and training development
  • Project management and resource allocation
  • Data analysis
  • Personnel management
  • Strategic planning
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills and reporting

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), 05/25, Project Management Institute

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Basketball
  • Strength Training
  • Creative Writing
  • Travel

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Manager, Emergency Management

Liberty
10.2020 - 11.2024

Emergency Management Coordinator

Liberty Utilities
07.2018 - 10.2020

Master of Business Administration - Management

Fitchburg State University

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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