Taralyn Wood
4248 Red Fir Way, Livermore,CA
Summary
Experienced municipal professional with 16+ years in high-volume, public-facing roles requiring real-time decision-making, emergency response, and calm leadership under pressure. Skilled in communicating clearly during high-stress situations, coordinating across departments, and managing both people and logistics with precision. Trusted to respond to critical incidents, multitask effectively, and support community safety through fast, accurate, and empathetic service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
City of Dublin
Dublin, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated emergency responses in partnership with police, fire, and EMS.
- Dispatched urgent updates to staff via radio, phone, and internal platforms during active incidents.
- Developed and led emergency preparedness trainings across Aquatics and Sports divisions.
- Managed scheduling, field access, and lockouts with law enforcement support.
- Oversaw vendor access and emergency logistics for large-scale public events.
- Enforced compliance with city permits, insurance, and municipal codes.
- Tracked and managed $4M+ budget across multiple city programs.
Pool Manager
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
Livermore, CA
05.2009 - 12.2019
- Supervised aquatic staff and facility operations in high-volume community pools.
- Coordinated training programs for emergency response and lifeguard certification.
- Conducted facility safety checks and managed lifeguard response during active rescues.
- Communicated with emergency services during on-site medical incidents.
- Maintained records for incident reports, chemical checks, and compliance logs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Emergency & Crisis Management
- Two-Way Radio & Multi-Channel Communication
- Fast, Accurate Data Entry (65 WPM)
- Incident Reporting & Documentation
- Clear, Professional Verbal Communication
- Interdepartmental Coordination (Police, Fire, EMS)
- Resource Allocation & Field Operations
- Calm Under Pressure & Rapid Decision-Making
- High-Stress Multitasking
- Public Records Act Familiarity
- EEO/ADA Policy Understanding
- Scheduling Software & Systems
- Budget & Procurement Oversight
- Facility & Event Safety Planning
Certification
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) – Current
- CPR / AED / First Aid / Emergency Oxygen / Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross) – Current
- Crowd Manager Certification – Current
- Mandated Reporter – Compliant
- FEMA IS-100.c & IS-700.b – Completed
- POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate – In Progress
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Sign Language
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Highlights & Contributions
- Inclusion Advocate – Created Sensory Splash, a first-of-its-kind inclusive aquatics program for neurodivergent participants; featured in news articles and adopted as a model for accessible recreation.
- Critical Thinker & Puzzle Solver – True crime enthusiast with a knack for decoding patterns and navigating operational challenges with precision and creativity.
- Crisis Navigator – Experienced in responding to real-life emergencies with calm leadership, clear communication, and decisive action.
- Acting Supervisor – Entrusted to oversee departmental operations and staff leadership in the absence of direct supervisor.
- Commission Presenter – Delivered professional reports and updates to Parks & Community Services Commission on behalf of city programs.
Volunteer Work & Professional Affiliations
- Volunteer – Be My Eyes App: Assist blind/visually impaired individuals through real-time video calls.
Professional Memberships
- CPRS – California Park & Recreation Society
Dedicated to advancing public parks and recreation through professional development, education, and advocacy. - SANCRA – Sports Association of Northern California Recreation Agencies
Member of a statewide network focused on youth and adult sports programming, field operations, and recreation league management. - BAPPOA – Bay Area Public Pool Operators Association
Engage with other aquatic professionals to promote safety, compliance, and best practices in pool operations and water safety management.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
City of Dublin
01.2020 - Current
Pool Manager
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
05.2009 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Las Positas College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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