Versatile, self-motivated Environmental Specialist with experience in labor and management construction duties. Accustomed to performing internal inspections of solar sites and communicating relevant information. Focused and reliable with result-based record.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Field Specialist
Strata Clean Energy
08.2022 - Current
Managed SWPPP crew tasks and verified repairs and installations per spec.
Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
Participated in SWPPP and SPCC inspection with third party inspectors.
Conducted internal inspections and verified that site was compliant with VA DEQ minimum standards.
Created maps depicting stabilization/vegetation status of 3000 acres using Bluebeam Revu software.
Participated in and led weekly Environmental Team meetings.
Kept SWPPP book up to date according to land disturbance activities and necessary redline items/amendments.
Requested and obtained permit from Surry County to reclaim basins on site.
Served as bilingual translator in morning safety meetings.
Created various types of maps to depict deficiencies or issues on site to be addressed.
Submitted spill reports to upper management and client in timely manner.
Participated in site walk throughs with client, VA DEQ, county.
SWPPP Crew Lead
Aerotek
08.2021 - 08.2022
Participated in third party inspections with environmental specialists to remain aware of issues to be addressed on site.
Prioritized tasks to be completed based on time allotted and urgency.
Sent visual verification of work to inspectors.
Communicated effectively with upper management team members on needs of crew and materials.
Trained new employees on completion of SWPPP maintenance / removal work.
Used skid steers to grade out reeling and to backfill and repair erosion.
Led stabilization crew.
Assitant Manager
Zapata Rehabilitaion Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Scheduled appointments based on patient's schedule and availability.
Input codes to bill insurance for different types of treatment.
Communicated with physician's offices to obtain recommendation for continued therapy.
Administered pain level assessment and medical history questionnaire to new patients.
Maintained busy schedule to address needs of as many patients as possible.
Communicated with attorney's offices to negotiate payments.
Construction Laborer/Entry-Level Operator
Mears Group
02.2017 - 12.2017
Used backhoe to dig trench lines for new conduit being installed.
Used Hydrovac to find lines prior to digging.
Assisted with any physical labor needing to be done.
High School Pre-AP Biology Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2017
Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Recommended students for AP Biology class based on performance.
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
07.2014 - 07.2015
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.