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Julie-Anne Allen

Welaka,Florida

Summary

Dynamic retired Public Safety Professional with over 26 years of demonstrated experience working in emergency response, management, mitigation, and public information. Exceptional team leader with an outstanding work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Mitigation Specialist/Information Officer

Florida Forest Service
10.2015 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for developing and implementing regional Wildfire Prevention programs and collaborated in th development of state programs; worked with local communities to mitigate wildland fire risk and prevent avoidable property loss by providing local decision-makers, fire departments, and others with education, information, and tools.
  • Operate as the Mitigation Specialist/PIO for Florida Forest Service, Bunnell District (St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia counties)
  • Participate as a member of County Local Mitigation Strategy Committees
  • Participate as part of the Joint Information System in all three counties
  • Responsible for all internal and external communication for the Bunnell District, including Wildland Fire
  • Notable Accomplishments: Served as the Public Information Officer for Florida Forest Service in Tennessee Wildfires (2017), Schaefer Wildfire (California 2018) Hurricane Michael (Bay County 2018), and numerous State and District level wildfires
  • Served as Type 2 Public Information Officer on the State of Florida Blue Team and have deployed Nationally as a PIO and a Medical Unit Leader.

Community Relations and Preparedness Specialist

City of Daytona Beach Fire Department
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Served as the Community Relations and Preparedness Specialist for the City of Daytona Beach Fire Department working in collaboration with city staff as well as the community to develop and manage public relations programs regarding fire safety curriculum
  • Worked as the Public Information Officer during emergency incidents including writing press releases, conducting media interviews, and posting to all department social media.

Emergency Management Clerk

City of Daytona Beach Fire/Police Department
10.2008 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for developing and coordinating emergency response planning and implementation
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state, and federal guidelines for emergency response
  • Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments, and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies
  • Notable Accomplishments: Assisted in the development and implementation of emergency plans for all large special events for the city of Daytona Beach including the Daytona 500 and the Coke Zero 400
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan for the city of Daytona Beach
  • Instructed all ICS (Incident Command System) courses for all city employees to include expanded and complex incident instruction.

EMT/Lead Paramedic

Flagler County Emergency Services
04.2002 - 10.2008
  • Responded to approximately 25 emergency calls within a 24 hour period
  • Responsible for providing life-saving care at a moment's notice and transporting patients safely to medical facilities depending on the nature of the call
  • Additional duties include maintaining equipment and completing patient care reports.

Education

Certifications -

Emergency Management/Incident Management

Facilitation Instructor -

Florida Department Emergency Management Emergency Care And Safety Institute

Facilitative Instructor -Emergency Care And Safety

Facilitative Instructor - NWCG

Skills

  • Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Confidently plan, write, and manage various internal and external communications
  • Proficient in creating social media content to engage customers
  • Planning and conducting public meetings, workshops, field trips, and other activities that get public participating in recreational activities
  • Robust understanding of Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with federal, state, and local plans and agencies
  • Emergency Medical Responder & CPR Instructor
  • Highly qualified National Incident Management instructor
  • Ability to confidently participate and support Emergency Management operations in mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery process

Timeline

Mitigation Specialist/Information Officer

Florida Forest Service
10.2015 - 10.2023

Community Relations and Preparedness Specialist

City of Daytona Beach Fire Department
10.2014 - 10.2015

Emergency Management Clerk

City of Daytona Beach Fire/Police Department
10.2008 - 10.2014

EMT/Lead Paramedic

Flagler County Emergency Services
04.2002 - 10.2008

Certifications -

Emergency Management/Incident Management

Facilitation Instructor -

Florida Department Emergency Management Emergency Care And Safety Institute

Facilitative Instructor -Emergency Care And Safety

Facilitative Instructor - NWCG

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