Elena Dickman
Nashville,TN
Summary
As a graduate from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science & Policy complemented by a minor in Marine Science, Ms. Dickman has a strong background in assessing environmental issues from a variety of perspectives. She understands various scientific and political approaches to these issues including sustainability, environmental policy, and resilience. Ms. Elena Dickman prepares technical environmental reports for federal, state, and commercial clients. Ms. Dickman’s project portfolio also includes collecting water samples while ensuring compliance with Florida Power and Light’s Standard Operating Procedures and working in customer service for one and a half years.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Nashville, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Prepares and reviews Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for federal, state, and commercial clients.
- Conducts inspections and prepares Tenant Inspection Program (TIP) deliverables to ensure that tenants are operating in compliance with lease requirements, environmental laws, and health/safety standards.
- Prepares Operations and Maintenance Plans which provide a plan of action for facilities that container either confirmed asbestos-containing materials (ACM)/suspect ACM or underground storage tanks.
Site Inspector Lead
Tetra Tech, Inc./U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pacific Palisades, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Responded to the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County.
- Helped lead the asbestos team by collecting and QC-reviewing samples and documentation, coordinating laboratory testing, and ensuring proper abatement of asbestos-positive materials.
- Performed site assessments, which included conducting site walks and filling out electronic forms used to create reports.
- Assisted with on-site quality control by reviewing and editing reports to meet project quality standards.
Environmental Specialist
BHI Energy
Homestead, FL
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed permit-required sampling from groundwater aquifer wells, groundwater production wells, cooling canal system surface water, Biscayne Bay surface water, deep injection monitoring wells, and surface water canals, to ensure ongoing environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while following the FDEP’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Florida Power & Light (FPL) Quality Assurance Protection Plan (QAPP).
- Performed detailed calibrations, record keeping, and maintenance of on-site equipment including water quality hand-held and deployed multi-meter probes and sensors, peristaltic pumps, and other sampling equipment.
- Completed detailed record keeping and data management of collected data (field sample sheets, logbooks, COCs, lab reports).
- Assisted the ”Croc Team" with tagging and record keeping of juvenile crocodiles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecosystem Science & Policy, Marine Science
University of Miami
Coral Gables05-2023
Skills
- Technical writing
- Environmental sampling
- Microsoft Excel
- Lab coordination
- Quality control (technical reports and asbestos sample bags/documentation)
- Field equipment: Ludlum Radiation Detector, Jerome Mercury Vapor Analyzer, In-Situ equipment, YSI equipment
Accomplishments
- University of Miami- President's & Provost's Honor Rolls and Dean's List
Certification
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training 2024
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Inspector Lead
Tetra Tech, Inc./U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
02.2025 - 05.2025
Environmental Scientist
Tetra Tech, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Environmental Specialist
BHI Energy
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Ecosystem Science & Policy, Marine Science
University of Miami