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Gracie Huff

Burkesville,KY

Summary

Self-motivated and eager environmentalist with experience in environmental health and safety management. Successful at developing, updating and managing environmental programs, conducting environmental inspections, maintaining crucial data, and all around working to do what is best for the environment and company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Environmental Supervisor

Tyson Foods LLC
06.2021 - Current
  • Complete regular inspections of hazardous waste, biohazardous waste, chemical management, universal waste, air emissions, oil containing equipment, and stormwater.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records to document program activities, modifications and outcomes.
  • Conduct weekly wastewater testing in on-site laboratory to ensure company, state, and federal compliance of wastewater.
  • Supervise team of 15 operators within entire process of reusing water, from screening to irrigation.
  • Oversee quarterly testing on surface water and ground water on over 600 acres of farmland and waterways surrounding the facility.
  • Manage annual testing on hay yield and soils on company irrigated land for nutrient management regulations.
  • Conduct bi-annual testing of stormwater running off from the plant.
  • Preformed preventative management on operational equipment.
  • Run large equipment such as tractors, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and yard dogs.
  • Complete payroll and paid time off for department.
  • Analyze microscopic organisms under microscope to get a better idea of wastewater quality.
  • Manage and motivate team members to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Oversee completion of Teir II reporting.
  • Track waste, recycle, and reuse from facility.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Plant shrubs and trees on local irrigated farms to create buffer zones and give back to local habitat.
  • Received gold standard Zero Waste to Landfill for 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • Nominated for Clean Water Award by US Poultry Division in 2022 and 2023.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Walker Investment Company
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Ordered and monitored regular maintenance and necessary repairs for commercial and residential properties to protect residents, belongings and building.
  • Monitored rent collections and resolved tenant disputes quickly and effectively.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Enforced lease regulations were followed to maintain quality experience of tenant and sustainability of property

Student Worker

Office Of Sustainability
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
  • Coordinated multiple school-wide litter pick up events
  • Satisfied campus requirements to maintain Tree Campus USA status.
  • Promoted campus-wide sustainability.
  • Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Scheduled and coordinated office meetings, set up spaces and prepared materials for distribution.

Environmental Health and Safety Intern

ABC INOAC Exterior Systems
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in creating and distributing safety-related publications to promote safety management.
  • Maintained documentation of daily notes, safety training records and accident investigations.
  • Conducted OSHA required safety inspections.
  • Reviewed state, nation, and company-wide processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Identified and made mitigation recommendations for electrical hazards within facility, unsafe employee behaviors and mechanical safety.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Food Safety Intern

United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Monitored food production facility with consideration to potential hazards and food safety risks.
  • Learned and adhered to federal, state and local food safety regulations and communicated regulations to team.
  • Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections.
  • Verified compliance with food safety quality systems and regulatory guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.2020

Skills

  • Waste Reduction
  • Database Updating
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Supervision and Management
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Problem Solving

Certification

  • State of Kentucky Class II Wastewater Treatment Operator
  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Senior Environmental Supervisor

Tyson Foods LLC
06.2021 - Current

Student Worker

Office Of Sustainability
08.2020 - 12.2020

Environmental Health and Safety Intern

ABC INOAC Exterior Systems
02.2020 - 03.2020

Food Safety Intern

United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
12.2019 - 01.2020

Assistant Front Office Manager

Walker Investment Company
05.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies

Tennessee Technological University
Gracie Huff