Julia Hyde
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Dynamic emergency operations professional with over 7 years of extensive experience in the military, public safety, and homeland security sectors. Expertise in managing large-scale incident operations, coordinating interagency responses, and ensuring operational continuity during critical events. Proficient in leveraging National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles to enhance resource allocation, communication interoperability, and preparedness across various jurisdictions. Strong leadership skills in guiding diverse teams, formulating comprehensive operational plans, and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal emergency management standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Coordinator
Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate all public safety operations for large-scale events, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Develop and executed traffic management plans, coordinating with local agencies to ensure smooth ingress and egress, minimize congestion, and maintain pedestrian safety.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and private security to develop and implement comprehensive safety and emergency response plans.
- Act as a liaison between event organizers and public safety agencies to align expectations and resources.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and reports related to incidents, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
Aviation Operations Specialist
Indiana Army National Guard
07.2018 - 03.2025
- Transmit flight plans and arrival reports to flight and air traffic control centers, Post and interpret weather reports and decoded sequence reports.
- Adhere to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
- Support operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Process local and cross-country flight clearances and checked accuracy of flight plans as well as conduct departure and arrival briefings.
- Address medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles as both first responder and emergency management leader.
- Served as a member of the Quick Reaction Force as a result of emergency deployment for COVID-19.
Operations and Intelligence- Response and Coordination Bureau
District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed resource requests for National Security Special Events (NSSEs), including the 60th Presidential Inauguration and Former President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral, ensuring the efficient allocation of federal, state, and local resources to support critical security and emergency operations.
- Led a policy working group to establish and implement the first District-wide UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) program, coordinating interagency collaboration and setting operational guidelines for drone use in emergency response scenarios.
- Contributed to the development of the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan, helping to define operational standards and communication protocols for agencies during emergencies to ensure seamless interagency coordination across jurisdictions.
- Coordinated the rebuild of the continuity of operations (COOP) site, including planning and overseeing the setup of a backup site to ensure operational continuity in the event of a major disruption or disaster.
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
09.2021 - 10.2023
- On-boarded and managed direct reports while providing appropriate opportunities to ensure employee engagement.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Worked in collaboration with functional teams, peers, direct reports, and management to continuously improve and introduce efficiency and innovation.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading training on procedures and safety practices.
- Led a team in mastering package handling methods to ensure excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy and Public Safety Management
Indiana University – O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Indianapolis, IN05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration, Aviation Management
Ivy Tech Community College
Columbus, IN05.2023
Skills
- Skilled at finding solutions to complex problems
- Adept at facilitating peaceful resolutions
- Flourish in leadership roles
- Policy and Procedure implementation
- Thrive in challenging situations
- Excel at managing time effectively
- Effective communicator
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Training and mentoring
- Accident prevention
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Injury reporting
- Risk management
- Incident investigation
- Safety management systems
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid – Red Cross
- Combat Life Saver – US Army
- Outbound Method Master – UPS
- Front Line Supervisor Training Seminar – UPS
- OPSEC
- Antiterrorism Level I
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Student Veterans Organization
- National Society for Success and Leadership
INTERESTS
Emergency Management
National Security
Foreign Relations
Intelligence
AWARDS
- Army Achievement Medal
- Basic Aviation Wings
- US Armed Forces Service Medal
- US Emergency Service Ribbon
- US Recruitment Ribbon
- National Defense Service Ribbon
- Indiana University Indianapolis Top 100 Nomination
- Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Timeline
Public Safety Coordinator
Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
02.2025 - Current
Operations and Intelligence- Response and Coordination Bureau
District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
08.2024 - 01.2025
Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
09.2021 - 10.2023
Aviation Operations Specialist
Indiana Army National Guard
07.2018 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration, Aviation Management
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy and Public Safety Management
Indiana University – O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs