Jennifer Freese
East Patchogue,NY
Summary
Environmental professional skilled in project management, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, reliably adapting to changing needs. Experienced in conducting environmental policy assessments, managing compliance, and implementing eco-friendly solutions. Known for analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving in high-stakes situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Projects Coordinator
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Environmental Quality
08.2018 - Current
- Review submissions from local, national and international companies seeking to utilize their wastewater treatment systems and associated products and components in Suffolk County for compliance with local sanitary code and standards, and with applicable wastewater treatment and engineering principles
- Analyze laboratory results to determine wastewater treatment technology efficacy and approval status, and develop a result database to evaluate long-term impacts to surface waters
- Evaluate current and develop new and revised codes, standards, business practices and operating procedures for the management of wastewater to protect human health and local ecology
- Act as a primary subject matter expert and decision-maker in a long-term database creation and improvement project, working with internal IT staff and private contractors to define needs, specifications and expectations within the budgeted project scope
- Organize and/or participate in collaborative efforts with other governmental entities, research organizations, civic associations, and businesses for the creation and management of projects related to wastewater management and its potential and realized impacts
- Create and present educational/informative content (i.e. project findings, trainings, etc.) to various groups (i.e. governmental entities, non-governmental/environmental/research organizations, civic associations, businesses/local industry, etc.) on wastewater management and its impacts to ground and surface waters
- Create reports and present facts, findings and recommendations from document reviews and research projects/tasks to supervisory and administrative staff for determination of next-steps and final decisions
- Manage procurement processes for various projects, including drafting of solicitation documents (i.e. scope of work, qualification requirements, budget, etc.), review of responder proposals and qualifications, scoring and selection of contract awardee, drafting of awardee contract conditions and payment terms, etc.
- Supervise professional, clerical and field staff
- Daily use and proficiency with Microsoft Office (primarily Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
Public Health Sanitarian
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Environmental Quality
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Conducted inspections of permitted hazardous materials storage facilities (AST and UST) and unpermitted local businesses for compliance with local, state and federal codes as they pertained to hazardous materials storage and environmental contamination
- Participated in and/or oversaw environmental investigations and remediation
- Produced detailed findings reports and recommendations for enforcement actions
- Reviewed Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports
- Collected water and soil samples for laboratory analysis
- Reviewed and analyzed wastewater, stormwater and surface water sample result data
- Conducted construction inspections of hazardous materials storage tanks and onsite wastewater disposal systems
Veterinary Technician
Kent Animal Shelter
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Supported surgeon by preparing patients for and monitoring patients during and after surgery
- Administered vaccinations, drew blood and prepared samples for required diagnostic testing
- Planned and organized daily surgery schedule to ensure safety and efficiency
- Documented all patients seen, procedures performed, and medications used daily
- Examined patients to determine health status and fitness for surgery
- Educated customers regarding patient health and post-operative care
- Managed and documented clinic inventory, including controlled substances as required by federal regulations
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician and Inventory Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Performed data entry to complete prescription requests
- Documented and maintained accurate records regarding patient prescription history and necessary store/pharmacy data
- Informed patients and medical staff of patient prescription use and history
- Helped customers manage their prescription medications and locate over-the-counter medications as needed
- Understood and adhered to local, state, federal and store law/policy as they pertained to prescription medications and controlled substances
- Created and managed pharmacy technician schedules
- Utilized database system to accurately manage inventory
- Ordered necessary product based on gathered inventory data
- Managed and worked as part of a cooperative team to create an efficient workflow
- Prepared for and participated in pharmacy audits
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist
Animal Medical Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2009
- Documented patient history and other medical information
- Assisted veterinarians with routine appointments, surgeries and emergency situations
- Administered proper medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Utilized and maintained x-ray equipment
- Observed hospitalized patients and reported condition to veterinarians
- Collected, prepared and completed diagnostic analysis on appropriate samples
- Answered multi-line phones, set appointments, created invoices and accepted payments
- Provided friendly, efficient customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL08.2009
Skills
- Waste water management
- Environmental compliance
- Public outreach
- Permitting processes
- Regulatory reporting
- Environmental policy analysis
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Environmental Projects Coordinator
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Environmental Quality
08.2018 - Current
Public Health Sanitarian
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Environmental Quality
09.2014 - 08.2018
Veterinary Technician
Kent Animal Shelter
05.2011 - 09.2014
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician and Inventory Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
10.2009 - 10.2010
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist
Animal Medical Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tampa
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