Elizabeth Driscoll White
Mathews,VA
Summary
Environmental professional with specialization in commercial construction and sustainability initiatives. Expertise includes designing native shorelines, rain gardens, and rainwater collection systems, alongside implementing oyster reefs for shoreline protection. Demonstrated success in environmentally conscious building design and adherence to Virginia land protection regulations. Committed to teaching and encouraging Chesapeake Bay conservation along with understanding waterfront property values.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
East River Construction, Inc.
Richmond, VA
03.2004 - 03.2024
- Established policies related to internal controls over accounting systems as well as financial processes within the organization.
- Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
- Monitored economic conditions in order to provide insight into potential impacts on the organization's finances.
Vice President
East River Construction, Inc.
Richmond, VA
03.2004 - 03.2024
- Founded and established S Corporation, achieving $4.5 million in sales.
- Resolved operational issues efficiently, supporting company growth and stability.
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations throughout operational activities.
- Implemented computer systems, expanded networks, adopted software, and facilitated employee training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics | Biology
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North CarolinaMaster of Science - Marine Science | Physical Oceanography
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Green building design
- Native shoreline and stormwater protection design
- Identification and understanding of native habitats
- Client communication and teaching through project development
- Regulatory compliance and policy development
- Strategic planning and budget forecasting
- Proficiency in BlueBeam Construction Software for estimates and take-offs, along with QuickBooks accounting software for tracking project costs
- Employee training and team building
Affiliations
- Teacher, speaker and marine conservationist.
- Board member, past treasurer and currently the investment manager for the Bay School of Community Arts.
- Founded a sailing program for local youth with continued growth for seventeen years.
- Avid underwater photographer, and divemaster with 1000+ dives.
Certification
- VA teaching certifications for Environmental Science, Mathematics (all levels), Physics and Biology.
- American Sailing Association Coastal and Offshore sailing certifications.
- Small boat handling, VA boating license.
- King Tide team leader and participation.
- Divemaster, navigation, Rescue, EANx, and Diver Propulsion Vehicle scuba diving certifications.
- Yoga instructor, RYT-200.
Accomplishments
- Designed and created the first Native Shoreline in Mathews County, VA using oyster reefs, spartina alterniflora, distichlis spicata, coir logs and native sand.
- Published paper; Baroclinically driven estuarine flow: A perturbation approach." Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans 103.C12 (1998): Elizabeth Driscoll White, Gerald S. Janowitz and Leonard .J. Pietrafesa.
- Mathews Family YMCA, Volunteer of the year.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Specialized Skills
- Physical coastal processes and engineering research and implementation.
- Rainwater collection design and implementation.
- Design and construction of an Earthcraft platinum certified residential home.
- Coastal ocean model storm surge research.
- Communication of environmental concerns, erosion, ecological impact and shoreline protection.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
East River Construction, Inc.
03.2004 - 03.2024
Vice President
East River Construction, Inc.
03.2004 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics | Biology
Campbell University
Master of Science - Marine Science | Physical Oceanography
North Carolina State University
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