Kelli Jones
Crossville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Compliance Program Manager with a proven track record at Brown And Caldwell, leading a team of 35+ in environmental compliance and safety assessments for over 800 facilities. Excelled in project management and effective communication with strong verbal and written communication skills with a systematic and diligent approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Program Manager
Brown And Caldwell
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Managed group of 35+ team members completing environmental permitting and compliance and environmental health and safety assessments for 800+ facilities totaling over 5 million dollars annually.
- Hired and trained 15+ new team members on Federal, State and Local environmental regulations that impacted environmental permitting in the region.
- Maintained health and safety profiles for 35+ team members to ensure compliance with strict company safety guidelines.
- Prepared and updated health and safety and fieldwork safety plans on a yearly basis for various field activities at commercial, industrial and other facilities/project sites.
- Proficient in MS office, word, excel, Microsoft project, Bentley Systems ProjectWise, Worksmart and Worksmart+ and various PDF viewers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, motivated, self starter that is not afraid to take on new tasks.
- Evaluated existing controls for effectiveness, recommending improvements where necessary for enhanced risk management efforts.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of compliance projects.
- Increased employee awareness of compliance standards through engaging training sessions.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
Project Manager
Brown And Caldwell
Nashville, TN
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed over 120 project schedules, budgets, and work products ensuring each project stayed in 100% compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Completed budget forecasting for projects on a monthly basis to identify budget surpluses or variances and worked with internal project and accounting teams to come up with solutions.
- Prepared and executed team Health and Safety plan for 500+ site visits across the United States.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing document quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
Permit Writer
Brown And Caldwell
Nashville, TN
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Performed research on environmental assets at 300+ facilities across the United States to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Expedited urgent permit requests through effective prioritization and close coordination with relevant parties, ensuring timely approvals for critical projects.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners such as contractors, architects, and engineers, fostering a collaborative environment throughout the permitting process.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all approved permits through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established guidelines.
- Performed site visits and implemented project health and safety plan to ensure no recordable incidents while project team was completing fieldwork.
Lead Field and Lab Technician
Brown And Caldwell
Nashville, TN
10.2010 - 09.2012
- Performed groundwater and soil sampling at various sites across the southeast United States.
- Tracked collected samples by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection on chain of custody prior to releasing samples to the lab for analysis.
- Responsible for all note taking and documentation of daily activities, equipment calibration and logs and Health and Safety forms.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Performed construction quality assurance for the construction of a residual landfill, sediment pond, and leachate pond for an aluminum recycling plant.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Geology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN08.2010
Skills
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Quality Management Processes
- Staff Training
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
Certification
40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
OSHA 10 hour certification
Timeline
Compliance Program Manager
Brown And Caldwell
01.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Brown And Caldwell
06.2015 - 01.2020
Permit Writer
Brown And Caldwell
09.2012 - 06.2015
Lead Field and Lab Technician
Brown And Caldwell
10.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Geology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville