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Courtney Howard

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Environmental Investigator II with the City of Houston Health Department, skilled in air quality monitoring and detailed report writing. Proven track record in improving internal SOPs and maintaining QA/QC standards. Adept at engaging listening and teamwork, ensuring high-quality outcomes in environmental assessments and customer service initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Investigator II

City of Houston Health Department
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
  • Daily collection of air samples from a network that spans the greater Houston area.
  • Maintenance on collectors on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Which include cleaning, breaking down, and troubleshooting any issues.
  • Maintaining a QA/QC report that shows that we are meeting our contract targets and troubleshoot any patterns that resulted in failed samples or a failure to collect sample.
  • Procurement role that consist of keeping a log of materials used and maintaining a three month supply of all supply. Tracking orders and confirming items on the packing slip match the delivered items.
  • Improved internal SOPs based on DHS SOP and observations made in the field that would help to improve the program.

Environmental Investigator I

City of Houston Health Department
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Collect daily air samples from a network of collectors spanning the greater Houston area.
  • Following the guidelines found in the DHS SOP as it pertains to maintenance of the units on the monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Digital Shopper

Walmart
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted customers in navigating digital platforms to enhance shopping experience.
  • Managed online inventory updates to ensure product availability and accuracy.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and improve service quality.
  • Developed knowledge of digital marketing tools to promote online products effectively.
  • Adapted quickly to new software features, enhancing operational efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures for all products listed on the platform, ensuring customers received high-quality items consistent with their expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12-2021

Skills

  • Detailed report writing
  • Due diligence
  • Ethical and honest
  • Data review
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Continuous improvement
  • Engaged listening
  • Customer service
  • Air quality monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Concurrent task handling
  • Environmental monitoring

Timeline

Environmental Investigator II

City of Houston Health Department
11.2024 - Current

Environmental Investigator I

City of Houston Health Department
10.2022 - 11.2024

Digital Shopper

Walmart
06.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Sam Houston State University