Dwayne Lewis
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Natural Resource Specialist offering valuable field experience applying economic methods to predict and address environmental issues. Seeking to contribute society through community outreach and consistently devising logical, actionable suggestions, and solutions for citizens to reach compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Results-focused professional with strength adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist
Broward County Resilient Environmental Department
Plantation, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Performed routine hazardous materials and Storage Tank (Aboveground and Underground) inspections, issued licensing non-compliance and/or warning notices and notices of violation, and prepared correspondence dealing with enforcement of environmental rules and regulations.
- Possessed strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, on the phone, and in writing.
- Inspected Small Quantity Generators of hazardous material as well as underground and aboveground Storage Tank Facilities while writing corresponding reports.
- Investigated complaints regarding illegal harvesting or dumping activities impacting the environment.
- Inspected sites for compliance with permit conditions related to construction activities near sensitive habitats.
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws and regulations (Broward County Code of Ordinances, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, etc.) related to natural resource management.
Pollution Control Inspector 1
Miami Dade County DERM
Miami, FL
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed inspections at facilities that operate with conditions developed to adhere to the Environmental Protection Ordinance (Chapter 24) of Miami-Dade County.
- Performed comprehensive inspections at permitted facilities, issued enforcement notices (e.g. Tickets, Notices of Violations), and prepared high-quality inspection reports for review by a Supervisor and Manager.
- Used common office productivity software and more specialized databases (e.g. Microsoft suite products, GIS, ERM's enterprise system).
- Accurately reported and accounted for all activities, and for meeting established productivity goals.
- Performed various types of sampling and data collection as necessary and according to established protocols and manuals.
- Followed FDEP's SOP's when sampling liquid and soil for parameters such as metals, VOCs, TRPH, TPH 1664, Oil and Grease 1664, and PAH.
Senior Research Experience
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Acted as investigator in environmental conservation case study which included instrumental analysis of soil/liquid samples, research, and remediation.
- Modified protocols and drafted research proposals.
- Compiled and analyzed experimental data using Microsoft Office.
- Participated in meetings, presentations, and other events.
- Learned multiple lab techniques and implemented extractions of polyphenols from fruits and vegetables.
- Used a UV-VIS spectrophotometer to observe the absorbances of polyphenol content in extractions of fruits and vegetables.
- Created a calibration curve to analyze the total polyphenol concentration in fruits and vegetables.
- Differentiated the differences in polyphenol concentration between organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables.
- Analyzed the environmental impact the methods of growing organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables had.
Health Service/Customer Service Associate
We Screen
Miami, FL
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Initiated and implemented drug and alcohol tests and prepared specimens to be delivered to medical facilities.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Inventoried and ordered medical and office supplies.
- Facilitated fingerprinting and documentation processing for background checks, security clearances, home care employment authorizations, etc.
- Processed fingerprints on live scan and sent prints to the Division of Criminal Justice/FBI for background checks.
- Helped with the setup of DNA paternity tests.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
Front Desk Associate
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, reservations and payments.
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
- Used computers and applications to input data and process information.
- Maintain a clean lobby area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL05.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Research Background
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Report Generation
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- PPE Use
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing Scientific Papers
- Sample Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Evidence collection
- Visual inspections
- Environmental regulations
- Safety awareness
- Pollution Prevention
- Environmental Law
- Problem-Solving
- Data Analysis
- Environmental consulting
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
- American Dream Scholarship
- PBA President's Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa
Timeline
Natural Resource Specialist
Broward County Resilient Environmental Department
09.2023 - Current
Pollution Control Inspector 1
Miami Dade County DERM
08.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Research Experience
Palm Beach Atlantic University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Health Service/Customer Service Associate
We Screen
05.2021 - 03.2022
Front Desk Associate
Palm Beach Atlantic University
09.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
Associate of Science - Biology
Miami Dade College
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