TYLER VANDEWATER
Everett
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with experience in crisis response, security operations, and leadership in high-pressure environments. Skilled at coordinating with diverse teams, making rapid decisions, and maintaining safety and compliance. Currently pursuing a degree in Emergency Management with a focus in cybersecurity to enhance cyber resilience through proactive threat mitigation and preparedness initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Umpire
Minor League Baseball
Regional
02.2024 - Current
- Applied rule enforcement and rapid decision-making to maintain fairness and safety during live events with large crowds.
- Managed conflict resolution among players, coaches, and staff while upholding authority in high-stress situations.
- Worked closely with Major League Baseball to help implement the challenge system to overturn incorrectly called balls and strikes.
Emergency Management Intern
Adair/Guthrie County Emergency Management
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported cybersecurity tasks and educated the public in online threats.
- Conducted hazard analysis and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Assisted in designing and delivering training exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement plans to enhance organizational readiness.
Loss Prevention Associate
Scheels
Chandler, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored store security and identified theft risks, working closely with local and state law enforcement to deter and prevent theft.
- Worked closely with the online team to identify suspicious behavior and reduce theft and fraud related-losses.
- Implemented emergency management plans to protect customers and associates and to mitigate risk to the building and inventory.
Social Media Intern
Hint Water
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed video content to promote the brand’s health-focused products.
- Analyzed social media metrics to optimize strategy and engaged with followers by responding to inquiries and comments.
- Assisted in boosting brand visibility and fostering a positive online community.
- Remote
Education
High School -
Nodaway Valley High School
Greenfield, IA05-2020
Master's Degree - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
Arizona State University
Remote12-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Arts
Benedictine University
Mesa, AZ01-2024
Skills
- Quick thinking
- Decision-making
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Integrity
Timeline
Emergency Management Intern
Adair/Guthrie County Emergency Management
01.2025 - 01.2026
Umpire
Minor League Baseball
02.2024 - Current
Loss Prevention Associate
Scheels
01.2023 - 01.2025
Social Media Intern
Hint Water
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Arts
Benedictine University
High School -
Nodaway Valley High School
Master's Degree - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
Arizona State University