Dawn Blalack Email & Phone Number

909 Nw Bailey Ave Ste 7, Pendleton, Or 97801

Pendleton, Or

Each office independently owned and operated.

Consultant including evaluations for federally evaluated exercises, specializing in CSEPP Communities.

Pendleton, Or

37 Se Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, Or 97801

Providing real estate opportunities

Lakewood, Colorado (Region 8)

• Lead for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) - PROVIDE OVERSIGHT, TECHNICAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE, AND REPORTING for implementation in Colorado and Kentucky CSEPP sites. Implementation includes: setting guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); testing and implementing messaging within the 90 character limit and coordinating messages between agencies; coordinating technical specifications and determining needs.• Oversee, monitor and provide technical assistance for document retention for Pueblo CSEP Program•Interact effectively with federal, state, local, private and non-profit agencies to coordinate Pueblo CSEP Program and activities; FACILITATE CONSENSUS AMONG DIVERSE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS on numerous challenging issues,Awards:• Received "A Distinguished Partner in Preparedness" award from FEMA Region VIII (5/7/14)• Received Superior Team Award from FEMA Region VIII (4/30/13)Exercise Evaluations:Exercise Response Outcome (ERO) 3 Emergency Management Lead, BGAD13 CSEPP Exercise (9/18/13)Team Lead Evaluator, CO State, (PCD13) CSEPP Exercise (5/8/13)Pueblo Chemical Depot Public Information Evaluator, Chemical Incident/Accident Exercise (3/6/13)

Region X Hermiston Field Office

•(Acting CSEPP Program Manager) Lead for closeout of FEMA Region X's Hermiston CSEPP office (6/2012-12/01/12)• Team member for FEMA Region X’s Threat Hazard Identification Risk Analysis (THIRA)• Assist in monitoring grants and cooperative agreements for the Umatilla CSEP Program, which encompasses two states, a tribal nation, and three counties with an annual budget for $25 million, ensuring that grants management policies, regulations, and laws are followed• Presented progress report for scheduled closeout activities of Umatilla Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) Community during FEMA / ARMY annual meeting• Created updates for inclusion of report to Congress regarding CSEPP ActivitiesReceived Award from CSEPP HQ "In appreciation for outstanding planning, exercise, grants management and closeout support to the Umatilla CSEPP Community." (11/15/12)Received Bronze Award for Program Implemenation (9/2012)Completed course work for REP Evaluator Type IIICompleted Advanced COR/COTR Workshop (3/2012)Completed Contracting Officer's Representative Course (COR/COTR) (2/2012)Received Certificate of Appreciation from CSEPP National Public Affairs Integrated Process Team (IPT) (12/6/11) Completed Grants Management Certificate Program Federal Track (9/15/11)Exercise Evaluations:• ERO 3 Lead Evaluator, Blue Grass (BGAD12) CSEPP Exercise (9/18/12)• Team Lead Evaluator, Pueblo (PCD12) CSEPP Exercise (5/2/12)• ERO 3 Lead Evaluator, Blue Grass (BGAD11) CSEPP Exercise (10/26/11) • FEMA R7 Operations Evaluator, NLE11 (National Level Exercise 2011) (5/16-20/11) • Pueblo County Team Lead Evaluator, Pueblo (PCD11) CSEPP Exercise (5/4/11)• Benton Co, WA Evaluator Umatilla Community (UMCD11) CSEPP Exercise (4/12/11) • ERO 2 Lead Evaluator, Anniston (ACE11) CSEPP Exercise (3/2/11)

Pendleton, Oregon

Plans Chief in Emergency Operations Center (EOC)Backup Public Information Officer (PIO)Lead Planner for Umatilla County's All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)Key member in Umatilla County’s emergency management preparedness exercises. Instrumental in the design, conduct, and participation of programs to test emergency management preparedness.Oversaw the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) including creating and submitting reports.• Organized, scheduled and conducted meetings with a wide range of entities• Presented information in public forums to groups of five to 500• Created & Chaired Bi-County Vulnerable Populations (VP) Committee to better plan for VP needs by leveraging those agencies who work with them daily (2006-2011)• Successfully raised money and distributed 639 72 hour kits to those identified as most vulnerable • Exercise planner for the Umatilla Vignette of the National Level Exercise (NLE) 02-08 three day Strategic Response Force Exercise (SRFX) for Umatilla County• Co-chair Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) National Automation Integrated Performance Team (IPT) 2006-2008• Coordinated the exercise and evaluation of 56 schools, head starts and district offices (2007)• Created bi-county pet evacuation plan and agreement with local shelter

Pendleton, Oregon

• Successfully managed multiple projects for five different departments concurrently.• Co-authored a strategic plan for Umatilla County's Geographical Information System (GIS) resulting in the creation of a GIS manager position• Researched and authored grants totaling over $1,250,000 for Umatilla County’s GIS.• Coordinated the networking of the bi-county Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, involving two counties, 11 agencies and 21 locations

Pendleton, Oregon

• Served as technical specialist on Oregon State Governor’s Task Force for analysis and programming of Measures 47 & 50, including creation of directives for implementation of property tax laws.• Lead programmer for Y2K planning and implementation of changes to property tax system.

Pendleton, Or

Responsibilities included operation of all microcomputer networks on four campuses, supervision of 10-12 student workers and student computer lab technicians.• Co-authored goal oriented staff evaluation process for all college employees.• Resolved worker disciplinary issues.• Created and managed department budget.

Bs, Computer Science, 3.03 Of A Maximum 4.0

Activities and Societies: Minor: Mathmatics

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cross Country Team, Debate Team, Track Team, Theater