Tesmond D. Hurd

  • Web Developer
  • Digital Marketer
  • B.S. Business Administration
  • Recreationist

My Resume

Work Experience

Transportation Maintenance Specialist (Lead)

Aug 2018-Present

Oregon Department of Transportation — La Grande, OR

  • Develop daily work plans, coordinate resources, train new employees, and ensure managerial expectations are followed for a crew of 4-6 people on night shift for an on-going three years.
  • Handle emergency situations on state highways, assess the necessary resources for an effective response, and coordinate a response to those situations.
  • Communicate and coordinate with neighboring crews during winter storm events to provide effective assistance as needed.
  • Actively participated in a managerial mentoring program on a monthly basis.
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including road grader, snow plows, dozer, and others to complete highway maintenance projects.
  • Designed a highway crossover project by determining resources and materials needed to bring it to fruition.
  • Actively engage in daily crew meetings and provide insight on a safe, efficient, and effective method for completing tasks.

Executive Director

Feb 2017-Present

Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center — Island City, OR

  • Use strategic planning to manage an annual budget of nearly $100,000, allocate funding for organizational projects, develop yearly revenue forecasts, and review organizational financial statements.
  • Increased average unique website visitors by 116% YOY using paid digital marketing channels and organic SEO. Total unique lifetime users: ~13.2 million.
  • Increased user engagement with an 8% CTR on Google Ads and a 3% CTR on Meta Platforms through effective campaigns.
  • Developed complex GIS web applications and RESTful APIs using HTML, CSS, Javascript, MySQL, and PHP.
  • Facilitated and managed an exclusive partnership with a large wildland fire gear & apparel company for three years.
  • Successfully applied for, received, and facilitated a large grant to fulfill the organization’s mission.
  • Successfully applied for and received IRS 501(c)(3) tax exemption status.

Fire Lookout

Jun 2020-Sep 2022

U.S. Forest Service — Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, OR

  • Observed national forest and Wilderness for new wildland fire starts.
  • Communicated new wildland fires, smoke reports, daily weather, and other significant information to a U.S. Forest Service Interagency Dispatch Center.
  • Used Osborne Fire Finder and electronic GIS tools to determine locations of wildland fire starts.

Communications Technician (911 Dispatcher)

May 2014-Jul 2018

La Grande Police Department — La Grande, OR

  • Led as a senior dispatcher with newer employees and provided guidance on high-stress and large incidents.
  • Developed and led the implementation of online employee schedules, increased efficiency for monthly law enforcement reports, and modernized the department website using Drupal 7 CMS.
  • Worked independently often, and in team setting, to coordinate and assign resources to law enforcement, fire, and EMS incidents under extreme stress.
  • Served on a multi-person panel for hiring of new employees.

Chief Operations Officer

Dec 2011-Dec 2022

La Grande Ride, Inc. — Summerville, OR

  • Developed and maintained complex, proprietary applications for the company's GIS data using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and Javascript.
  • Used search engine optimization and social media channels to increase organic user acquisition to 75% and customer retention to near 50% during tenure.
  • Recruited, supervised, provided feedback, and oversaw volunteer operations for remote meteorologists producing the company's weather forecasting services.
  • Attended regular meetings with the President to update a comprehensive business plan, set annual goals, and review statements of financial position.
  • Co-authored a peer-reviewed paper for the International Snow Science Workshop as a part of a collaboration between the company and a local non-profit.

Education

Bachelor of Science — Business Administration

June 2017

Eastern Oregon University — La Grande, OR

  • Dean's List: Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Winter 2016, Spring 2017
  • Awards: Sapphire Scholarship, Gilbert Scholarship, Nebeker Scholarship, Union County Economic Development Scholarship, Davis-Kirby Award, University Scholar Award

Volunteer Experience

Reserve Police Officer

Aug 2016-Aug 2018

La Grande Police Department — La Grande, OR

  • Used de-escalation techniques and empathy to diffuse situations before they could escalate.
  • Enforced state laws and ordinances while responding to calls for service; conducted investigations and made arrests.
  • Actively participated in regular training of defensive tactics, firearms, domestic violence, traffic code, criminal code, emergency vehicle operations, etc.

Volunteer Firefighter

Jun 2012-Aug 2014

La Grande Rural Fire Protection District — Island City, OR

  • Responded to emergency and non-emergency structure and wildland fires, medical calls, and vehicle accidents while working in synergy with a team.
  • Attended regular and continuous training for fire and EMS topics.
  • Assisted with fire prevention and safety education for elementary students.

Advisor

Feb 2014-Dec 2016

Wallowa Avalanche Center — Joseph, OR

  • Provided technical assistance using Drupal 6-7, HTML, CSS, and PHP with the organization website.
  • Advised Board of Directors on information technology needs.
  • Conceived and contributed to the installation of a remote, high-elevation weather station at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort.

Publications

Author

Mentions

Certifications

All Certificates

  • Level 1 Technician (Amateur Radio Operator): Federal Communications Commission (2012-Present)
  • AIARE Level 1 Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (2014-Present)
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (including tank and farm endorsement): State of Oregon (2018-Present)
  • Telecommunicator: Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (2014-2019)
  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (2014-2019)
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 800: Federal Emergency Management Agency (2012-Present)
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 700: Federal Emergency Management Agency (2012-Present)
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 200: Federal Emergency Management Agency (2012-Present)
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 100: Federal Emergency Management Agency (2012-Present)
  • NFPA Wildland Firefighter Type 2: National Wildfire Coordinating Group (2012-2014)

Meteorological Certificates

  • Avalanche Weather Forecasting, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2023)
  • S-290 Unit 3: Fuels, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2023)
  • S-290 Unit 9: Observing the Weather, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2023)
  • Weather Radar Fundamentals, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2023)
  • Assessing Fire Danger, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2022)
  • Principles of Convection I: Buoyancy and CAPE, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2022)
  • Principles of Convection II: Using Hodographs, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2022)
  • Principles of Convection III: Shear and Convective Storms, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2022)
  • Stability, Smoke Management, and Fire Weather Forecasting, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2022)
  • Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2017)
  • Communicating Winter Weather Surface Impacts, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2017)
  • Skew-T Mastery, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2014)
  • S-290 Unit 2: Topographic Influences on Wildland Fire Behavior, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2013)
  • The Structure of the NWS Fire Weather Program, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2013)
  • Fire Weather Forecasting: Clear Communications, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2010)
  • S-290 Unit 11: Extreme Wildland Fire Behavior, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2010)
  • Creating Meteorological Products from Satellite Data, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)
  • River Ice Processes, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)
  • S-290 Unit 1: The Fire Environment, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)
  • S-290 Unit 4: Basic Weather Processes, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)
  • Snowmelt Processes, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)
  • Understanding the Hydrologic Cycle, MetEd/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (2009)

Skills

  • Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, JSON/GeoJSON, XML, PHP, MySQL, RESTful APIs, Kotlin; Drupal 6-7, Wordpress, Bootstrap; Google Maps SDK; Leaflet; Mapbox GL JS; Amazon S3, Cloudfront
  • Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Earth, Visual Studio; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, Play Store Developers; Monday.com; Slack; Zoom; Garmin Basecamp; ArcGIS Web; Android Studio
  • Marketing/Performance: Google Ads, Analytics (UA & GA4), Search Console, Tag Manager; Mailchimp; Meta Ads, Sendgrid
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TweetDeck, Hootsuite, Bit.ly

Web Projects

  • La Grande Police Department: LaGrandePoliceDept.org (2017-2021)
  • JC Meteorological Services: JCMeteorologicalServices.com (2018-2022)
  • James A. Schaeffer Attorney LLC: JASLawFirm.net (2017-Present)
  • UCMugshots.com (2016-2021)
  • A Decent Apparel Company, LLC: ADecentApparelCompany.com (2016)
  • GridWish: Gridwish.com (2016)
  • Central Oregon Avalanche Center: COAvalanche.org (2015-Present)
  • Wallowa Avalanche Center: WallowaAvalancheCenter.org (2014-2017)
  • Passdown: PassdownApp.com (2014)
  • La Grande Rural Fire Protection District: LaGrandeRuralFire.com (2013-Present)

Contributions

  • Volunteer, Brewfest, Terminal Gravity Brewing (Sept. 2023)
  • Attendee, Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Conference, Pacific NW Snowfighters Association, Portland, OR (June 2023)
  • Reviewer & Contributor, Google Maps, www.google.com/maps (2016-Present)
  • Volunteer, Radio & Communications Operator, Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race, Joseph, OR (Jan 2015-Jan 2017)
  • Developer, Online Snow Layer Displayer (OLSD), the first SaaS for creating a specialized graphs of snowpack conditions for avalanche professionals (2015)
  • Volunteer contributor to backcountry snowpack observations & analysis, WallowaAvalancheCenter.org, Wallowa Avalanche Center (2014-2017)
  • Contributor to race operations and performed trail work, Roundabout Spout XC Mountain Bike Race, Tollgate, Oregon (July 2014)
  • Co-Contributor, La Grande Ride “RideCast” Podcast & Vodcast series, www.lagranderide.com/ridecast (2013-2018)
  • Contributor to race operations, Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon, North Powder, Oregon (May 2013)
  • Volunteer contributor to backcountry snowpack observations & analysis, LaGrandeRide.com, La Grande Ride, Inc. (2012-2019)
  • Contributor to race operations, XTERRA La Grande Offroad Triathlon, La Grande, Oregon (July 2012 & 2013)
  • Editor-in-Chief, Tiger Hi-Lites (newspaper), La Grande High School, La Grande, Oregon (2013)