Angelica Zarate
Northglenn,USA
Summary
Seeking work as an Industrial Hygienist/Environmental Engineer. Special expertise demonstrated in energy and chemical process regulated facilities, specialized beryllium program, exposure assessments, OSHA, State and Federal regulatory compliance. General skills included: scheduling, centralized computer systems, safety protocol, sampling and inspection techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Hygienist
Hanford
Richland, Washington
08.2024 - Current
- As the program owner, I am responsible for developing and overseeing air, surface, and bulk sampling programs using a graded approach across multiple facilities, including tank farms, chemical process systems, and environmental monitoring programs. I apply strong technical writing skills to develop, revise, and maintain sampling plans, procedures, reports, and regulatory documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- I review laboratory and quality assurance data to evaluate data usability, investigate anomalous results, and assess findings against trigger levels, control limits, and 95% statistical upper tolerance limits (UTLs). I routinely support independent assessments, audits, and walkdowns to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 850, 10 CFR 851, and DOE-0342 recordkeeping requirements.
- Additionally, I provide technical guidance to field Industrial Hygiene teams on exposure controls, PPE selection, hazard postings, and restricted access areas. Known for my detail-oriented and data-driven approach, I contribute to continuous program improvement through corrective actions, high-quality documentation, and effective collaboration with field personnel, management, and assessors.
Pharmaceutical Compounding Technician
Belmar Pharmacy
Denver, Colorado
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Multi-disciplined technician for various pharmaceutical compounding processes. Familiar with chemical analysis, predetermined parameters, and associated chemical-producing equipment. Familiar with chemical analysis calculations for proper quality control. Also familiar with proper protective equipment and procedures for various applications. Skilled in procedure writing with emphasis on modifying existing procedures as directed by supervision.
- Receive, Review, and recorded patient information with emphasis on prescription compliance within the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Initiate and/or respond to customer correspondence about new prescriptions, claim adjustments, payment inquiries, processing questions, or other product-related inquiries.
Electrician’s Mate
US Navy
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems and components. Utilized test equipment and hand tools for proper repair and problem-solving. Familiar with pertinent electrical codes and safety procedures. Performed quality testing, inspections, and operations of controllers, starting circuits, and associated junction/breaker boxes.
Teller
Liberty Bank
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed entry-level tellers in the areas of ATMs, Vault, Savings Bonds, Safe Deposit, Wire Transfers, and other ancillary activities
- Conducted opening and closing activities for the financial center.
- Received, posted, paid out funds, balanced, and proofed customer accounts.
Education
Master’s Degree - Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
University of Nebraska Medical Center
12.2024
B.S. - Biology/Health Care Management
Metropolitan State University
01.2019
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Hazard communication
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
Timeline
Industrial Hygienist
Hanford
08.2024 - Current
Pharmaceutical Compounding Technician
Belmar Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2024
Electrician’s Mate
US Navy
01.2010 - 01.2016
Teller
Liberty Bank
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.S. - Biology/Health Care Management
Metropolitan State University
Master’s Degree - Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
University of Nebraska Medical Center