Anne Kumaranayagam
Project Coordinator / Technical Writer
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Reliable and self-directed Technical Writer and Project Coordinator with 4 years experience in hazardous waste site assessments and cleanups, and 7 years experience planning and budgeting for a hazardous and radioactive waste management operation at a US DOE National Lab. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Highly skilled with MS Suite and Google Suite, and strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with strong time management skills. Able to prioritize and organize numerous projects simultaneously.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Nippersink Public School District
Richmond, IL
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated expertise in reading, math, and general science
- Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging active student participation
- Collaborated closely with teachers and administrators to maintain continuity in lesson plans
- Handled classrooms up to 24 students, adapting swiftly to diverse classroom settings
- Used Google Suite and other multimedia resources to enhance lesson delivery and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
Caregiver
Rose And Kaspar Potje
Woodstock, IL
01.2006 - 12.2021
- Provided ongoing support to parents, promptly, responsibly, and accurately handling their concerns while planning for their long-term goals
- Empowered parents to realize their goal of living in their own home until their deaths
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and maintain continuity across healthcare providers
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while monitoring their health, scheduling appointments and working with family members to manage their care
- Interviewed and hired in-home caregivers as needed
- Collaborated with family members to organize and sell their house, displaying strong teamwork and project management skills.
Homeschool Educator
Self-employed
Woodstock, IL
11.2005 - 05.2020
- Homeschooled daughter through Grade 8, demonstrating strong commitment to her education and holistic development
- Managed schedule to complete full curriculum each year
- Organized and maintained academic records
- Volunteered at local homeschool co-op, assessing needs of the group to design and teach wait-listed math, history, biology and chemistry classes
- Used MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint to create classroom materials
- Executed complete life cycle of design, from initial concepts through production to write, proofread, and publish course materials using MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
ESL Teacher
Diablo Valley Literacy Council
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2000 - 10.2005
- Scheduled and taught in-person English as Second Language classes
- Adapted ESL curriculum to meet student needs
- Provided administrative support as needed, and served on the Board
- Published monthly newsletter using MS Publisher.
Planning Team Leader
Waste Management Group, Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Berkeley, CA
09.1992 - 12.1999
- Wrote $5M annual budget for Waste Management Group at Lawrence Berkeley Lab, to support University of California/Department of Energy primary research
- Spearheaded reform of internal budgeting process, streamlining procedures and implementing improved tracking and reporting systems using MS Excel and DOE proprietary software
- Monitored project schedule and prepared monthly project tracking reports using MS PowerPoint and DOE proprietary software
- Provided critical support for construction of new Hazardous Waste Handling Facility (HWHF), maintaining construction and permitting schedule using Microsoft Project
- Reviewed Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for selected accounts and worked with Accounts Payable on troubleshooting selected Subcontracts
- Collaborated closely with Operations Team to redesign Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling hazardous and radioactive wastes, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal waste management practices.
Environmental Consultant
ENSR Consulting and Engineering
Chicago, IL
09.1990 - 09.1992
- Conducted comprehensive real estate transfer assessments for private clients, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and identifying potential risks
- Prepared proposals of work, researched land use history, collected and prepared environmental samples for laboratory analysis, maintained sample chain of custody
- Wrote client reports using MS Word, reported site history, mapped sample locations and results, and documented present conditions
- Recommended cleanup measures when necessary and prepared scope of work and cost estimates for cleanup
- Prioritized projects and completed 100% of projects on time.
Environmental Consultant, EPA
Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Chicago, IL
11.1988 - 09.1990
- Provided critical support to USEPA in cleanup of hazardous waste sites
- Developed detailed sampling and safety plans, collected and prepared environmental samples, and mapped analytical results
- Developed detailed cleanup project plans and created detailed cleanup schedules and cost estimates
- Monitored site safety during cleanup operations and documented cleanup measures
- Trained new hires in job responsibilities and supervised two employees, managing workflow and quality of final reports
- Prepared final reports to close out 100% of projects.
Education
Master of Environmental Management - Public Policy, Law, Biology, Econometrics
Nicholas School of The Environment, Duke University
Durham, NC 09.1986 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Biology, Chemistry
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL 09.1983 - 05.1986
Skills
MS Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite
Attention to Detail
Time Management and Organization
Self-motivated
Editing and Proofreading
Preparing proposals of work
Budget and scope of work preparation
Project Coordination
Technical Writing
Visual and Written Communication
Advanced Computer Skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
In all your getting, get wisdom.
Proverbs 4:7
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Nippersink Public School District
09.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Rose And Kaspar Potje
01.2006 - 12.2021
Homeschool Educator
Self-employed
11.2005 - 05.2020
ESL Teacher
Diablo Valley Literacy Council
01.2000 - 10.2005
Planning Team Leader
Waste Management Group, Lawrence Berkeley Lab
09.1992 - 12.1999
Environmental Consultant
ENSR Consulting and Engineering
09.1990 - 09.1992
Environmental Consultant, EPA
Roy F. Weston, Inc.
11.1988 - 09.1990
Master of Environmental Management - Public Policy, Law, Biology, Econometrics
Nicholas School of The Environment, Duke University
09.1986 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Biology, Chemistry
Augustana College
09.1983 - 05.1986