Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Kristen Sorrell

MDEQ
Madison,MS
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Results-driven project manager with a strong background in environmental compliance and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering quality projects on time and within budget. Expertise in managing multiple projects while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Work History

NPS Project Manager /CZARA Program Coordinator

4 Years 3 Months
MDEQ | 05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional project teams to ensure timely delivery of environmental compliance initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Permitting Branch Chief

3 Years 4 Months
MDEQ | 01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Directed daily operations to promote efficiency, address issues quickly, and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Improved branch performance by streamlining operations and implementing efficient processes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during times of organizational change by providing clear direction to staff members about expectations during restructuring periods.
  • Led environmental compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.

Geologist II

11 Years
MDEQ | 01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Mentored junior geologists in fieldwork practices, data analysis, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Presented findings at industry conferences, fostering partnerships with stakeholders for environmental conservation projects.
  • Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Geosciences

Mississippi State University | Starkville, MS | 05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | 12-2007

Skills

Staff management
Training and mentoring
Interdepartmental teamwork and collaboration
Project management
planning
and development
Complex problem solving
Environmental compliance
Budgeting and forecasting
Stakeholder engagement
Staff development
Process improvement

Certification

Registered Professional Geologist, #940

Completed Basic Supervisory (MSPB)

Timeline

NPS Project Manager /CZARA Program Coordinator

MDEQ
05.2022 - CurrentRead More

Permitting Branch Chief

MDEQ
01.2019 - 05.2022Read More

Geologist II

MDEQ
01.2008 - 01.2019Read More

Mississippi State University

Master of Science from Environmental Geosciences
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University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Science from Geology
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Kristen Sorrell