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Austin R. Marquez

Grand Rapids

Summary

Environmental professional with a proven track record in conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering impactful insights and solutions to diverse clients. Strong analytical skills ensure compliance with environmental regulations while consistently exceeding industry standards to meet company goals. Renowned for effective collaboration, driving project success, and fostering team synergy, while adeptly navigating various complex projects. Committed to advancing environmental stewardship through expert assessments and regulatory adherence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Specialist

August Mack Environmental Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulations through detailed reviews and audits.
  • Assisted in developing training materials to enhance client understanding of compliance protocols.
  • Monitored regulatory changes and communicated updates to relevant clients effectively.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify potential compliance issues and recommend solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline compliance processes and improve efficiency.
  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on compliance activities for senior management.
  • Well-versed in Annual Tier II, Form R, Biennial Hazardous Waste, Semiannual Wastewater, and Quarterly Comprehensive Stormwater reporting.
  • Served as a point of contact for clients seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to regulatory adherence.
  • Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal or process controls and periodic inspections.
  • Supported internal team by pitching in to complete special projects.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into daily operations seamlessly.
  • Stayed current on industry regulations by attending seminars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
  • Assist clients in preparing documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
  • Supported and trained clients on compliance-related issues.
  • Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to client activities.
  • Developed improvement and corrective action plans to bring operations in line with requirements.
  • Helped create training programs to handle system-wide issues and maintain compliance.
  • Experience updating spreadsheets with latest data to enhance strategic planning.
  • Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
  • Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Created and maintained compliant work environment at various client facilities.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Evaluated and monitored supplier and partner relationships to support compliance.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.

Cherry Tree House Mushrooms, LLC.
02.2022
  • Experience living and working a mid-size mushroom farm
  • Daily maintenance and sanitization of fruiting chambers, processing and packaging stations, and storage coolers/totes.
  • Daily picking of fresh culinary mushrooms
  • Daily and weekly processing of freshly picked mushrooms and organic mushroom products
  • Weekly packaging operation, labeling, and packing orders of fresh mushrooms and mushroom products for grocery and restaurant clients.
  • Identification and logging of target tree species for log-grown mushrooms.
  • Marketing, information, and sales of all company organic mushroom products via Mill City Farmer’s Market in downtown Minneapolis.

Bartender/Server—part time/full time

Texas Roadhouse
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Working mostly alone under pressure in a stressful environment
  • Customer service
  • Taking food and drink orders
  • Problem solving on the fly
  • Attention to details
  • Effective communication and personability with guests
  • Salesmanship/upselling

full time- seasonal

Bauer Sheet Metal Fabrication
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • General manual labor
  • Operation of overhead cranes
  • Operation of multiple kinds of forklifts
  • Operation and maintenance of paint guns
  • Painting

part time

Pizza Hut
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Taking food and drink orders
  • Working efficiently, independently
  • Working cohesively with others
  • Problem solving on the fly
  • Serving/kitchen dishes processing

part time

Olive Garden
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Bussing tables
  • Customer service
  • Working under pressure in stressful environment
  • Working cohesively with coworkers
  • Dish machine operation

full time-seasonal

Lacks Enterprises
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Manufacturing assembly of automotive parts
  • Followed a multi-step process to assemble auto parts
  • Problem solving
  • Working independently

full time-seasonal

City of Grand Rapids
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Office sorting/ filing/ organizing
  • Followed a system for electronic scanning process

Education

B.S. - Environmental Biology

Ferris State University
05.2022

Health Sciences Transfer

Mid-Michigan Community College
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2016

Biochemistry Program

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2014

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Issue resolution
  • Highly reliable
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Records management
  • Corrective actions
  • Compliance reporting
  • Auditing experience
  • Project management
  • Team player attitude

Certification

Certified Industrial Storm Water Operator (I-19090)

OSHA #511 Certified

RCRA-DOT Certified

RCRA-HW Certified

HAZWOPER Certified

Certified ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

Educational Experience

  • Knowledge of MS, IR, & NMR instruments, operation, and data analysis for organic molecules
  • Experience with organic solution extractions
  • Experience with stream flow and water quality analysis
  • Experience with PCR
  • Preparatory lab work related to State-funded Manton Lake Project through FSU Shimadzu CORE Lab
  • Experience with Population Ecology studies and identification of various macroinvertebrates, plants, and fungi
  • Attention to detail in lab technique and procedural documentation
  • Passionate interest studies include: wildlife & habitat conservation/restoration, horticulture, and environmental impacts of plastic and the oil industry
  • Extensive experience researching and writing scientifically throughout higher ed.

Timeline

Compliance Specialist

August Mack Environmental Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Cherry Tree House Mushrooms, LLC.
02.2022

Bartender/Server—part time/full time

Texas Roadhouse
11.2018 - 06.2022

full time- seasonal

Bauer Sheet Metal Fabrication
06.2018 - 08.2018

part time

Pizza Hut
01.2018 - 06.2018

part time

Olive Garden
10.2015 - 05.2017

full time-seasonal

Lacks Enterprises
05.2014 - 08.2014

full time-seasonal

City of Grand Rapids
06.2013 - 08.2013

Health Sciences Transfer

Mid-Michigan Community College

Biochemistry Program

Central Michigan University

B.S. - Environmental Biology

Ferris State University

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