EDAN EDMONSON
Seattle,WA
Summary
Emergency Management Program Coordinator with over five years of experience in collaboration and complex problem-solving for special events requiring a SEAR rating, disaster, and emergency response. Recognizable strengths in creative thinking, teamwork, and technical agility. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Program Coordinator
King County Office of Emergency Management
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the development of various emergency response plans, such as Emergency Action Plans for Dams, Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, and Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, to ensure efficient and effective emergency responses.
- Successfully oversaw coordination with local emergency management and response partners across several concurrent projects
- Coordinated annual activities aimed at improving countywide Dam Safety as part of Dam Safety Day celebrations.
- Acting as a liaison between dam owners/operators, county agencies and the general public
- Developed an emergency toolkit for smaller dam owners, ensuring access to necessary resources
- Gained experience in multiple positions within the ICS Framework during activations, specifically as the Planning Section Chief and Logistics Section Chief
- Managed a $30,000 biennium program budget.
Police Officer, Emergency Management Specialist
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Led the implementation of the ICS Framework throughout the department to ensure efficient management of major incidents including large-scale disasters, police-involved shootings, and city-wide events.
- Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with Local, State, and Federal partners
- Successfully managed and organized responses to various yearly incidents, including coordination with local EMA during civil unrest and weather disasters
- Developed and executed Emergency Operations Plans and Continuity of Operations plans for significant events like civil disturbances and the World Games.
- Gained experience in a range of positions within the ICS Framework, such as Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Liaison, and Planning and Operations Section Chief
- Ensured the accuracy and thoroughness of reports and investigations through sworn testimony before a jury.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHSkills
- Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Community Outreach
- Public Education
- Communication Skills
- Gap Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project development
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Certification
- Professional Development Series Certification, FEMA, 09/01/23
- ICS Train-The-Trainer Certification, FEMA/WA EMD, 09/01/23
- Planning Section Chief Position Specific Task-book, Open, AHIMTA, 05/01/23
Affiliations
- Fashion and Portrait Photographer
- Avid traveler
- Aspiring polyglot
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Management Program Coordinator
King County Office of Emergency Management
06.2022 - Current
Police Officer, Emergency Management Specialist
Birmingham Police Department
10.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
- Professional Development Series Certification, FEMA, 09/01/23
- ICS Train-The-Trainer Certification, FEMA/WA EMD, 09/01/23
- Planning Section Chief Position Specific Task-book, Open, AHIMTA, 05/01/23
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