Ryan Smith
Indianapolis
Summary
Recent Public Safety Management graduate with a strong passion for public safety and emergency preparedness. Through my internship with Marion County Emergency Management, I developed expertise in emergency preparedness, GIS mapping, and data collection and analysis, collaborating closely with emergency management professionals. My experience working with public safety professionals across multiple agencies in Indianapolis highlighted the critical importance of interdepartmental coordination and effective planning, which has motivated me to pursue a role in this field. Seeking a role in emergency management, risk management, or intelligence analysis to leverage my skills in emergency planning, preparedness, and data analysis to enhance public safety and response efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Compliance Analyst
City of Indianapolis - Department of Business and Neighborhood Services
07.2025 - Current
- Reviewing and managing a continuous workflow of permit requests for projects involving excavations or use of the public right of way
- Ensuring contractors are following all traffic safety protocols to protect both the public and the road/utility workers from possible hazards
- Coordinating with numerous city agencies and contractors to ensure that projects will not conflict with ongoing projects or special events occurring in the requested work location
- Verifying that applicants are providing the necessary documentation to ensure compliance with Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) - Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) guidelines are being followed
Intern
Marion County Emergency Management
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted Emergency Specialists with assignments in their respective specializations (emergency planning, GIS mapping, social media, etc.)
- Provided edits to Marion County Emergency Support Function (ESF) plans
- Completed FEMA Independent Study Courses
- Shadowed and assisted public safety professionals throughout numerous city-county and state agencies
- Conducted Damage Assessments in neighborhoods with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security following a tornado that passed through parts of Indianapolis
- Shadowed Indiana Public Safety Logistics, managing equipment procurement and distribution for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis Fire Department, Indiana State Police, and Marion County Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency.
- Shadowed the Office of Finance and Management to observe budgeting and procurement processes, learning how resources are allocated to support public safety equipment and operational needs.
Associate Banker
Chase Bank
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Handled routine financial transactions, assisted customers with account needs, and maintained a high level of attention to detail to identify and resolve discrepancies, mitigating risk and ensuring the safety of customer and bank assets.
Teller
KeyBank
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Processed financial transactions for customers including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and more. Maintained accuracy and attention to detail to avoid any risk of fraud or discrepancies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Project Coordination
- Budget Management
- Asset Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Planning
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Data Management
- Community Disaster Response
- Disaster Medical Care
Certification
- FEMA IS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
- FEMA IS-120 - Introduction to Exercises, ICS 120
- FEMA IS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- FEMA IS-700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA IS-800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Marion County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Basic Training
Relevant Coursework
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- SPEA-J 426 - Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety (GIS)
- SPEA-J 382 - Foundations of Emergency Management
- SPEA-J 376 - Principles Of Public Safety
- HPER-H 160 - First Aid and Emergency Care
- SPEA-J 429 - Public Safety Management and Leadership
Timeline
Project Compliance Analyst
City of Indianapolis - Department of Business and Neighborhood Services
07.2025 - Current
Intern
Marion County Emergency Management
02.2025 - 05.2025
Associate Banker
Chase Bank
04.2024 - 01.2025
Teller
KeyBank
10.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis