EMMA ISABELLA SAGE
International Security & Intelligence
Summary
Talented young security professional with a background in content creation, emergency response and project management. Excels in high-stakes, time-pressured work environments. Superior verbal and written communication and work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
8
8
Languages
Work History
Editor
Security Distillery
10.2022 - Current
- Editing position at a geopolitics- and security-focused think tank, working with contributors and other editors to review all publications (including research and opinion pieces, reports, and social media content)
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, bias, and compliance with quality standards.
- Checked reference sources to verify facts, dates, and statistics.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Falck USA
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Stationed on an ambulance, providing first response and emergency medical care in a high-volume 911 system for an international emergency services company.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival. Administered medications and monitored patient response using a combination of technical skills and direct contact.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide quality care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguarding confidential health information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Foreign Correspondent
PSU Vanguard
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Researched, wrote and published news from Western Europe in Vanguard, Portland State University's student paper.
- Delivered content to a broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Met fixed deadlines to provide timely articles
Director of Internships and Public Relations
Nepal Medics
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conceived of, designed and implemented internship program
- Continued leadership in both the PR and grant departments, including spearheading a major grant application over the course of months.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to implement operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Social Media and PR Manager
Nepal Medics
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed online presence for international NGO, wrote grants, liaised with external organisations, and assisted President and CEO with daily operations.
- Wrote and edited web content and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Used content creation tools and digital media to improve and expand website.
Editor
Freelance
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Domestic and international clients, specialising in ESL (English as a Second Language) writers.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Education
International Master - Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies
Erasmus Mundus
Europe 09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Threat And Response Management (transferred)
University of Chicago
Chicago, USA 08.2021 - 01.2022
BA - Individually Designed Major
Portland State University
Portland, USA 01.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
Project management
undefinedCertification
EMT / Emergency Medical Technician — State and National Certifications (Oregon State License #147829; NREMT Registry #E3267941). CPR/First Aid certification is fully updated to American and German standards.
Competitions and Events
Cyber 9/12 – Semi-finalist with the University of Glasgow’s sponsored team competing in the Atlantic Council’s cybersecurity policy competition.
OSINT for Ukraine Hackathon - an opportunity to put the skills developed through Digital Forensics Lab trainings to use in service of a greater cause.
Timeline
Editor
Security Distillery
10.2022 - Current
International Master - Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies
Erasmus Mundus
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Threat And Response Management (transferred)
University of Chicago
08.2021 - 01.2022
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Falck USA
04.2021 - 02.2022
Foreign Correspondent
PSU Vanguard
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Internships and Public Relations
Nepal Medics
01.2019 - 01.2020
Social Media and PR Manager
Nepal Medics
01.2018 - 01.2019
BA - Individually Designed Major
Portland State University
01.2017 - 08.2021
Editor
Freelance
01.2016 - 01.2019
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