Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Chris Zdinak

Cincinnati,Ohio

Summary

I have a natural aptitude for leadership. I started developing my leadership skills in my youth with no trepidation about taking on responsibility. I have a diverse resume giving me experience with non-profit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(2), private sector, public sector, and contract work. I have work experience as a lab tech, field scientist, watershed coordinator, volunteer mentor, and plant supervisor. My experiences and education have taught me how to take a balanced, pragmatic approach to problem- solving. I pride myself on adapting to new environments, changing situations, and challenging conditions. I can envision the holistic nature of ideas, long-term planning, and strategy. The power of my leadership is the wisdom in empowering team members with ownership to foster cooperative environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Plant Supervisor

Metropolitan Sewer District Of Greater Cincinnati
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
  • Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
  • Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
  • Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Plant Supervisor

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
04.2016 - 07.2022

Plant Operator II

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
04.2011 - 04.2016

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
06.2009 - 06.2010

Worker Associate

Casa Nueva
11.2008 - 06.2009

VISTA Member

Federal Valley Watershed
07.2007 - 10.2008

Lab Technician

Advanced Testing Laboratory
04.2007 - 06.2007

Fish

Ground, Observer, Salt Water Inc
12.2006 - 03.2007

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Northern Kentucky University
12.2025

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Cincinnati
2006

Skills

  • Coordinating Daily Operations
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Team Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Employee Training
  • Managing Revenue Projections

Accomplishments

    Eagle Scout

Affiliations

Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA)

South West Ohio Water Environment Association

Mill Creek Alliance

Mill Creek Yacht Club

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Executive committee member SWOWEA

Certification

Class IV OEPA WWT Plant Operator License

Timeline

Senior Plant Supervisor

Metropolitan Sewer District Of Greater Cincinnati
09.2021 - Current

Plant Supervisor

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
04.2016 - 07.2022

Plant Operator II

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
04.2011 - 04.2016

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
06.2009 - 06.2010

Worker Associate

Casa Nueva
11.2008 - 06.2009

VISTA Member

Federal Valley Watershed
07.2007 - 10.2008

Lab Technician

Advanced Testing Laboratory
04.2007 - 06.2007

Fish

Ground, Observer, Salt Water Inc
12.2006 - 03.2007

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Cincinnati

Class IV OEPA WWT Plant Operator License

Chris Zdinak