Emily Apodaca
Powder Springs
Summary
Dedicated public safety professional with a strong background in community outreach and media relations. Skilled in crafting press releases and fostering relationships with media outlets to drive public awareness of department initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
Dallas
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and observations during shifts.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and improve public relations.
- Authored strategic press releases, interview talking points and media responses.
- Developed and maintained relationships with media outlets to increase public awareness of department initiatives.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety education initiatives.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter crime and promote public safety in assigned areas.
Intern
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Decatur
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with GBI legislative liaisons with communication skills and networking with directors and officers from various state agencies to help get house bills passed.
- Wrote press releases and analyzed yearly statistics.
- Managed news and social media relations.
- Developed informational materials to aid in community outreach and educational efforts.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to public communications efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2020
Skills
- Report writing
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Strategic thinking
- Media relations
- Public speaking
- Event coordination
- Community outreach
- Bilingual
- Self-motivation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
07.2020 - Current
Intern
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University