Garrett Cook
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Emerging professional in the Environmental Health sector. A knowledgeable Environmental Health Specialist and Registered Sanitarian with the Arizona Department of Health with experience in assessing environmental health risks and implementing strategies for improvement. Strong skills in research, data analysis, and problem-solving to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information about environmental health hazards while making significant contributions to public health operations in Maricopa County.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2023 - Current
- Conducts plan reviews, inspections, and investigations to enforce environmental health and safety laws and regulations.
- Performs routine, unscheduled, and complaint-based investigations of environmental health aspects of areas to include businesses, factories, food handling facilities, food preparation and processing areas and public facilities for compliance with environmental/public health rules and regulations.
- Reviews and comments on plans, specifications, and construction regarding compliance with environmental codes and regulations.
- Advises, explains, and educates the public about environmental/public health issues, regulations, safety, policy, and compliance.
- Documents and evaluates inspection data to determine compliance, permit fees, violations, and citations.
Habitat Monitoring Technician
American Conservation Experience
Flagstaff, AZ
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Collect soil and vegetation data using Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring terrestrial core methods for the Bureau of Land Management.
- Collaborate with team lead and project manager to efficiently plan weekly excursions.
- Utilize applications such as Field Maps and Survey123 for navigation and data collection.
Registered Behavior Technician
Jigsaw Developmental Services
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Implement behavior treatment plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.
- Assist clients and their families in teaching life skills including functional communication, coping/calming strategies, emotional regulation, and various social skills.
- Meticulous collection of behavioral data and detailed documentation at the end of each session.
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Participate in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Collect and analyze data and monitor progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
Driver
Veyo
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Pick up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Achieve consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Team Lead/Driver
Academy Movers
Kent, WA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Transport clients’ goods from an origin to their new destination safely and efficiently.
- Lead a team that maintains a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Conservation Biology and Ecology
Arizona State University
12-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Biology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CASkills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP)
- Organizational Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Public Health Regulations
- Pest Control Management
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Public Health Education
- Sanitation Inspection
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Technical Report Writing
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
11.2023 - Current
Habitat Monitoring Technician
American Conservation Experience
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Jigsaw Developmental Services
04.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
03.2021 - 04.2022
Driver
Veyo
12.2020 - 05.2021
Team Lead/Driver
Academy Movers
09.2018 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Biology
Humboldt State University
Bachelor’s of Science - Conservation Biology and Ecology
Arizona State University