Jack Allen

At Triumvirate environmental Services, I managed and disposed of hazardous waste for many big name clients out of the Royse City office. I managed the hazardous waste for companies like Thermo Fisher, Formulife, UNT Denton, and many other pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, higher ed and life sciences. Some of my duties in this position were:

• I preformed waste segregation, pouring/transferring liquids, packaging into DOT rated containers in compliance
• Proper labeling in accordance with DOT and internal regulations of the specific waste generator
• I coordinated waste pickups with the operations manager every day for different sites all across the DFW metroplex
• I maintained the storage areas, hazardous waste inventory logs, spill supplies, and empty containers at Thermo Fisher in Dallas, TX. All to keep them in compliance with TCEQ
• Complete weekly inspection logs of hazardous waste storage areas at Thermo Fisher
• Package waste up per DOT requirements
• Collect waste characterization samples for analysis for proper disposal
• Training in hazardous spill response and cleanup
• I helped manage secondary containment and disposal fo rainfall on open concrete slabs at the hazardous waste end facility
• Maintained training on hazardous waste compliance

At Colorado Parks and Wildlife I was a season fisheries technician with the role of assisting the regional biologist. Some of my duties included, fish data research, water quality testing, data analysis, backcountry navigation and a lot of team based problem solving.

Some of my duties were:

• Collecting and analyzing water samples to assess aquatic ecosystems' health.
• Monitoring fish populations through field surveys and data collection techniques.
• Assisting in habitat restoration projects by implementing best management practices.
• Maintained and operated equipment used for fisheries assessments and research activities.
• Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for sustainable fish management.
• Documented findings in reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identified Colorado native resident fish species and kept accurate records of populations.

At Colorado State University, where I earned mu undergraduate degree, I was an environmental education teacher. I taught younger children about nature, their environment, and environmental stewardship. Some of my duties included:

• Developed and implemented interactive curriculum focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Facilitated workshops and seminars for diverse audiences, enhancing community engagement in environmental issues.
• Mentored student volunteers, promoting leadership skills while enhancing program outreach initiatives.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback, driving continuous improvement of educational offerings.
• Mentored new environmental educators in best practices for effectively engaging students and facilitating meaningful learning experiences.