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
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
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
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
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