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IniObong Nwoko

Porter,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to enhance participants learning and engagements. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies.


Determined Quality Assurance Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Responsible Environmental Specialist possessing strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, interpretations, and health, and safety programs. Offering over 10 years of hands-on experience monitoring impact of environmental pollution and identifying environmental issues to recommend solutions. Focused and determined professional with outstanding analytical abilities and expertise in site auditing and field measurements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

DHS-FEMA
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
  • Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.

Senior Environmental Protection Specialist/Trainer

DHS-FEMA
07.2020 - 11.2020

· Assisted FEMA’s National UFR team in managing the deliverables associated UFR contract which resulted in timely and qualitative development of UFR Interagency Report template.

· Worked with UFR inter-agency partners to develop a white paper on the Mission Assignment and funding process with a focus on fulfilling the provision of the UFR Strategic Plan.

· Developed white paper outlining mission assignment milestones and defining relationships with interagency cadre in support of the UFR Steering Group

· Contributed to the development of reporting tools to continuously evaluate and improve internal UFR implementation and delivery in line with the goal of UFR Five-Year Strategic Implementation Plan (Strategy 3, Goal 4)

· Served as representative of the National UFR Team under the UFR Steering Group meeting and contributed towards the identification of essential tools for integrating the requirements of SRIA and DRRA into UFR Process implementation.

· Identified key challenges for elevation to the UFR Steering Group and provide the basis to build a data-driven case for improving UFR capability across the inter-agency space.

· Assisted in reviewing and updating existing guidance documents, tools, and templates for the development of job aids for the UFR Advisor Jump Kit.

  • Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
  • Shared best practices and developed synergies for businesses to achieve results.
  • Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
  • Reviewed, interpreted and communicated current and proposed legislation to determine applicability for regional areas.

Senior Environmental Protection Specialist

DHS-FEMA
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided environmental planning and historic preservation policy and project compliance support to FEMA’s programs and operations.
  • Provided environmental planning and historic preservation planning and technical assistance to FEMA’s programs and operations.
  • Ensured FEMA’s environmental planning and historic preservation compliance considerations are front loaded into FEMA’s programs and operations.
  • Collaborated with FEMA headquarters program staff, regional staff, and field staff.
  • Provided policy determinations and guidance to assist in program and operational decision making.
  • Tracked key compliance metrics and implemented systems to improve performance.
  • Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
  • Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
  • Implemented environmental stewardship to improve organizational culture.

Lead Trainer & QHSE Principal Consultant

Lloyd’s Register
04.2011 - 11.2015
  • Selected training aids, demonstration models, computer tutorials and reference works to use in classroom.
  • Maintained files and documents by preparing Excel spreadsheets to track and maintain relevant training data.
  • Facilitated learning through classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching and virtual training for employees.
  • Teamed with Client's managers to brainstorm ways to enhance and improve training effectiveness.
  • Created training schedules for trainees and presented weekly training programs.
  • Monitored training effectiveness through observation and metrics analysis.
  • Provided in-house training to new employees concerning maintenance of standardized training approaches.
  • Hired, trained and oriented 3 new instructors for long-term success.
  • Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
  • Arranged meeting spaces and supporting materials for each class.
  • Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Calabar
Calabar - Nigeria

Master of Science - Environmental Pollution Control

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom

Post-Graduate Diploma - Environmental Resources Management

Dresden Technical University,
Germany

Skills

  • Test Planning
  • Detail Oriented
  • Performance monitoring
  • System debugging

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated over 180 training sessions globally on auditing and investigation skills courses to multinational audiences
  • Supervised team of 18 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS) auditor skills training programs.
  • Reviewed over 1000 projects within 12 months as Senior EHP Specialist and ensured compliance with historic preservation or environmental laws or regulations for multiple presidentially declared disasters covering 15 States.
  • Reviewed successfully and completed 236 projects, totaling over $58 million. 100% of these projects were completed within the 48-hour deadline with less than 1% rework (only one rework).
  • Monitored, and maintained appropriate records to ensure all assigned projects are in full compliance with all applicable environmental laws, executive orders and regulations

Certification

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Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

DHS-FEMA
03.2023 - Current

Senior Environmental Protection Specialist/Trainer

DHS-FEMA
07.2020 - 11.2020

Senior Environmental Protection Specialist

DHS-FEMA
07.2018 - 03.2020

Lead Trainer & QHSE Principal Consultant

Lloyd’s Register
04.2011 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Calabar

Master of Science - Environmental Pollution Control

University of Leeds

Post-Graduate Diploma - Environmental Resources Management

Dresden Technical University,

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IniObong Nwoko