J. COLE HYBARGER
Summerville,SC
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working efficiently unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Extensive knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and policy. Conducted extensive research into environmental management systems such as ISO 14000 and 14001.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Consultant
South Carolina House of Representatives
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Gained comprehensive understanding of state and national regulations including: CWA, NEPA, NPDES, and state water withdrawal regulations.
- Conducted scenario planning exercises with key stakeholders to anticipate potential challenges and develop appropriate contingency plans.
- Presented findings to clients through clear, concise policy memos, presentations, and briefings.
Project Manager
International Sustainability Management Ed Network
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong understanding for ISO 14000 and 14001 management standards.
- Led development of sustainability project for international audiences and academic institutions.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Instructional Assistant
University of South Carolina
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying experiments.
- Lectured on current environmental science and policy prior to lab execution.
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
- Led introduction to ArcGIS and EsriGIS products.
Education
Master of Science - Earth and Environmental Resource Management
12.2024
- 12/2024 Graduation (Passed Final Thesis Defense)
- Awarded Grant, International Sustainability Management Education Network
- Completed course work in environmental policy, science and resource management
- Capstone Project: Development of policy memos for SC House Ag. Natural Resource and Environmental Affairs Committee
Silver Medallion -
Played NJCAA Baseball
Bachelor of Science - Biology
05.2021
Biology Honors Society
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Project Management
- ArcGIS, R and MATLAB
- Problem-solving abilities
- Budgeting expertise
- Environmental Regulations
- Team Leadership
- Public outreach
- Resource conservation
Timeline
Policy Consultant - South Carolina House of Representatives
01.2023 - 01.2024
Project Manager - International Sustainability Management Ed Network
04.2022 - 05.2023
Instructional Assistant - University of South Carolina
08.2021 - 05.2022
University of South Carolina - Silver Medallion,
University of South Carolina - Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of South Carolina - Master of Science, Earth and Environmental Resource Management
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