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Emilia Truax

Seattle

Summary

Dynamic Outreach Specialist with the City of Bellevue Fire Department, skilled in community engagement and grant management. Successfully enhanced community preparedness through innovative programs and resources. Proven ability to assess needs and mobilize resources effectively, while maintaining professionalism in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering connections and driving impactful initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Specialist

City of Bellevue Fire Department
11.2024 - Current
  • Networked across Bellevue's communities to establish new connections and make initial contacts with influential community members.
  • Increased community engagement by developing new and exciting outreach materials that catered to community requests and needs.
  • Managed grant projects to provide community members with essential emergency preparedness resources.
  • Developed successful emergency preparedness programs based on community needs by working with focus groups and translation firms.

Soda Jack

Shug's Ice Cream and Soda Fountain
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and adapt to new situations quickly.
  • Satisfy customer requests in a timely and professional manor.
  • Work large events, such as Bumbershoot, Kraken hockey games, weddings, and corporate event. All while providing a high standard of service and professionalism.


Diversity and Community Affairs Com Member

Western Washington University College of the Environment
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Review college climate, curriculum, recruitment practices, and hiring practices to create an equitable and inclusive community
  • Receive and act on asks from other community groups across the university to create a safer and more inclusive campus
  • Revise College Diversity Plan

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06-2023

Skills

  • Community engagement and education
  • Grant application and management
  • Community resource management and mobiliztion
  • Needs assessment
  • Training and education
  • Incident command
  • Emergency planning
  • Policy analysis

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Bellevue's OEM team and community leaders to develop the Disaster Resilience Network.
  • Was awarded a portion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant to build 300 emergency kits for Bellevue's low-income senior population
  • Supervised a team of volunteers in building and distributing emergency preparedness kits across Bellevue.
  • Began Bellevue's Pet Sheltering Plan for sheltering household pets during emergency situations. Formed a mutual aid agreement with the ASPCA to achieve this.

Timeline

Outreach Specialist

City of Bellevue Fire Department
11.2024 - Current

Soda Jack

Shug's Ice Cream and Soda Fountain
08.2023 - Current

Diversity and Community Affairs Com Member

Western Washington University College of the Environment
09.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy

Western Washington University

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