Nathan Emory
Renton,WA
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven project management professional with over seven years of experience orchestrating complex, large-scale operational and logistical initiatives in government and non-profit sectors. Proven expertise in crafting and executing detailed project schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams of over 30 staff and volunteers, and managing the distribution and inventory tracking of critical resources during high-stakes, time-sensitive events. Known for exceptional planning, communication, and on-site event execution skills, with a strong track record of success in high-visibility environments. Eager to leverage these capabilities as a Live Event Production Specialist, driving seamless event experiences from conception to completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extreme Weather Coordinator
King County Office of Emergency Management
08.2021 - Current
- Lead county-wide extreme weather planning efforts and disaster sheltering. Coordinating the writing and updating of various plans, including Continuity of Operations Plans and standard operating procedures. Working on a public-private partnership program. Providing operational support during the King County Emergency Operations Center activation in the Planning Section. Organized the Emergency Management Accreditation Program for King County. Created and submitted an extreme weather impacts report to County Council with an emphasis on sheltering.
- Special Events, King County
- ResCon (2025-03-11 – 2025-03-13). Presenter – Gave a presentation on a whole-of-government approach to extreme weather events in the Pacific Northwest.
- U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Track and Field (2024-06-21 – 2024-06-15). Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff – worked in the EOC to assist with any issues that arose during the event. Additionally, kept communications with the incident command post to increase awareness of any changing conditions.
- 40 hours per week
Hazardous Material Planning Program Assistant
Washington State Emergency Management Division
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained and assisted with Washington’s Hazardous Mitigation program by supporting projects, website design, and conference planning and administration.
- 40 hours per week (temporary position)
Training Program Assistant
Washington State Emergency Management Division
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided assistance with the scheduling and delivery of various courses as well as managed student and instructor records. Supported multiple training and exercise projects by creating supplemental documents and gathering information.
- 40 hours per week (temporary position)
Shelter Associate
Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained and advanced shelter operations by replenishing supplies, providing meals, and cleaning. Provided direct client assistance to COVID-positive individuals and assisted them in their transition out of the Quarantine and Isolation Shelter.
- 40 hours a week. December-January 2021, 10 hours per week
Mobility Coordinator
Hopelink
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Oversaw the Regional Alliance for Resilient and Equitable Transportation (RARET) coalition, which spans King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties and focuses on providing transportation services to populations with access and functional needs. Created weekly documentation tracking changes in transportation services during the COVID-19 pandemic for all three counties.
- 40 hours per week
Para Educator
Auburn School District
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for classroom management and facilitation of educational programs. Provided small group interaction with four to six children from kindergarten through fifth grade, with an emphasis on reading, vocabulary, and basic math. Primarily focused on elementary level. Assisted with classroom organization and data entry.
- 32 hours per week
Volunteer
City of Pacific
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted the City of Pacific by writing their Hazard Mitigation Annex to the King County Hazard Mitigation plan. Researched local hazards, liaised with different city departments, and accurately completed different plan sections.
- 5 hours per week
Disaster Program Specialist
American Red Cross
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Administered large-scale volunteer management, delegation of tasks, and running operations under blue skies and grey. Also, I updated and compiled shelter files and shelter locations used by the Red Cross, contacted new potential locations, and surveyed new shelters. Served and managed Disaster Action Teams that responded 30 to 35 times a week, primarily to home fires and flooding. I led Southeast Michigan for Mass Care and Logistics activities. Also, I was tasked with organizing the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, which involved partnering with local fire departments in the region and managing volunteers with the goal of installing fire alarms in community dwellings. Received a challenge coin for my work on the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign.
- Deployments.
- Hurricane Irma (2017-09-14/2017-10-13) Transportation Supervisor—Managed a team of individuals tracking and distributing vehicles during the Red Cross Response operation in Florida.
- Michigan Flooding (2018-02-22/2018-03-19) Transportation Supervisor—Worked on a smaller operation as Transportation lead, ran daily reports, checked out vehicles, and set up courier routes.
- Hurricane Florence (2018-10-03/2018-10-18) Distribution of Emergency Supplies Manager—Managed two supervisors and a team of 30 workers moving supplies into affected areas. Responsible for mapping supply routes, organizing drop points with community leaders, and maintaining warehouse inventory.
- 40+ hours per week
Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator
AmeriCorps with the American Red Cross
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Organized and updated the shelter files and locations used by the Red Cross, contacted new potential shelter locations, and gave youth and adult preparedness presentations. Served as part of a Disaster Action Team that responded primarily to home fires and flooding.
- 40 hours per week
Park Ranger
City and County of Denver
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Patrolled parks on foot and by vehicle. Assisted the public with general park questions and enforced park rules.
- 15 hours per week
Intern
Pacific Northwest Economic Region
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Researched and assembled reports on the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake and preparedness options for port security, created pamphlets around environmental concerns such as invasive species like Quagga and Zebra mussels, note taking at meetings, answering phones, writing letters, and other administrative tasks. Gained experience in the day-to-day operations of an office setting that dealt with cross-state and US-Canadian border issues from environmental policy to trade.
- 20 hours per week
Teaching Assistant
Western Washington University
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Lead freshman discussion groups in support of the Introduction to Sustainability class. Gained experience with group and time management while also enhancing knowledge of the subject matter.
- 5 hours per week
Education
EMT Certification -
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Planning and Environmental Policy, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, Music
06.2014
Skills
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Multitasking and organization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer service
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic planning
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 30 staff and volunteers during hurricane operations.
- Published in the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning.
Certification
FEMA Certificates: IS-005, IS-15.b, IS-26, IS-27, IS-29.a, IS-42, IS-45, IS-60.b, IS-62.b, IS-75, IS-100.c, IS-120.a, IS-130.a, IS-139, IS-200.b, IS-201, IS-212.b, IS-230.e, IS-235.b, IS-240.a, IS-241.a, IS-242.b, IS-244.b, IS-245.b, IS-247.b, IS-288.a, IS-386, IS-403, IS-405, IS-453, IS-520, IS-523, IS-547.a, IS-600, IS-662, IS-700.b, IS-703.a, IS-706, IS-772.a, IS-800.d, IS-806, IS-1026, IS-1027, IS-1300, IS-2000, IS-2002, IS-2200, IS-2900.a, IS-20901, IS-2905, ICS-300, ICS400, EMI Basic Academy.
Timeline
Extreme Weather Coordinator - King County Office of Emergency Management
08.2021 - Current
Hazardous Material Planning Program Assistant - Washington State Emergency Management Division
02.2021 - 08.2021
Training Program Assistant - Washington State Emergency Management Division
11.2020 - 02.2021
Shelter Associate - Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
09.2020 - 11.2020
Mobility Coordinator - Hopelink
02.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer - City of Pacific
09.2019 - 01.2020
Para Educator - Auburn School District
01.2019 - 02.2020
Disaster Program Specialist - American Red Cross
10.2016 - 12.2018
Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator - AmeriCorps with the American Red Cross
10.2015 - 08.2016
Park Ranger - City and County of Denver
04.2015 - 09.2015
Intern - Pacific Northwest Economic Region
06.2013 - 08.2013
Teaching Assistant - Western Washington University
01.2013 - 03.2013
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Arts, Planning and Environmental Policy, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, Music
American Medical Response - EMT Certification,