KYLE CLAY
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Dynamic leader with 30 years of experience in environmental chemistry and quality assurance. Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary projects for diverse clients, enhancing collaboration and community engagement. Demonstrates adaptability and strong interpersonal skills through hands-on contributions across various roles.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired/Volunteer
12.2019 - Current
- Organized community events and activities to foster engagement among local residents.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to maintain consistent coverage for all shifts.
- Supported fundraising efforts through outreach and donor engagement initiatives.
- Provided rehabilitation services to enhance living conditions at residential property.
Community Volunteer
West Chester University Center for Community Engagement and Social Impact
12.2019 - Current
- Formed a community-based pickleball group that grew to more than 50 members. Served as central point for recruiting players, organizing the weekly calendar and social events, and developing and communicating guidelines for play. Performed on-going court and equipment maintenance, including procurement of equipment that saved the community substantial money.
- Led landscaping maintenance for common grounds within community, reducing reliance on professional contractors and saving thousands in fees.
- Contributed landscaping services to common areas within community, significantly reducing professional contractor fees.
- Treasurer for a community Homeowners Association. Maintained the accounts receivable and payable for the association. Organized the collection of fees and payments for community property maintenance. Produced monthly financial reports and resale documents.
- Managed cataloging of donated books and oversight of community library collection, enhancing resource accessibility for patrons.
- Contributed to library committee by attending meetings and providing input on book selections, cataloging donated books and managing existing collection of books, games, and media.
- Provided front desk services during scheduled library hours, enhancing visitor engagement and access to resources.
- Coordinated transportation and maintenance for on-campus student outreach program, supporting campus food pantry operations.
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Performed analytical projects for private-sector environmental clients, consulting on diverse environmental chemistry issues to inform decision-making.
- Managed data validation and quality assurance projects, implementing methodologies and protocols to ensure data integrity.
- Conducted compliance and method-specific laboratory audits, developing and managing project plans and cost proposals to align with client needs.
Senior Technical Chemist/Project Manager
Environmental Standards, Inc.
Valley Forge, PA
05.1998 - 03.2015
- Responsible for managing analytical service projects for public- and private-sector clients. Provided consultation on a wide range of topics on issues of environmental chemistry and risk mitigation.
- Led internal and external teams as the quality assurance manager for a long-term client overseeing major cleanup sites in New Jersey and Ohio. Managed over $2,000,000 in total revenue; oversaw chemistry consulting, sample tracking, data reporting and management, coordination and scheduling, laboratory services procurement, field and laboratory auditing, data review, and regulatory submissions.
- Acted as a rotational on-site quality assurance chemist for the Deepwater Horizon MC252 Oil Release in the Gulf of Mexico. Responsibilities included procuring and coordinating laboratory services, reviewing analytical requests, managing data, reporting results to incident command, and overseeing the analytical service request process during the emergency response phase of the incident.
- Consulted on and developed novel study designs using specialized, non-standard analytical techniques to determine chemical species reduction kinetics and mode of action on in vivo and in vitro toxicology studies. Contributed to data reduction and review, collaborating on published technical manuscripts to enhance scientific knowledge in the field.
- Developed and authored field collection protocols, laboratory technical specification manuals, and standard operating procedures used to ensure chemical species stability and data defensibility. Required skillful interaction with a variety of laboratories, field collection technicians, competitor technical personnel, and client representatives for a large multi-site project.
- Managed and performed data validation and quality assurance projects, ensuring compliance with US EPA CLP, SW-846, ASTM, NIOSH, and drinking water protocols. Produced, reviewed, and implemented Quality Assurance Project Plans and SOPs in alignment with federal and state guidance, enhancing project integrity.
- Managed internal and external teams in field sampling procedures and laboratory analysis, ensuring effective tracking and data management; developed and mentored junior staff to build team capacity.
- Conduct full-scale compliance laboratory audits and method-specific laboratory audits. Developed and managed cost proposals and project plans. Coordinated and conducted project kick-off meetings, and developed tools and processes for ongoing project laboratory assessments.
Senior Project Manager
Roy F. Weston/RECR A LabNet
Lionville, PA
11.1996 - 04.1998
- Provided project management services for a large analytical laboratory that supported industrial clients and governmental organizations/agencies, including the US Department of Energy and the US Navy. Served as the primary project manager for numerous large and small environmental chemistry projects
- Served as primary client liaison, preparing cost proposals, managing project schedules and budgets, negotiating with internal staff to resolve issues, verifying project deliverables for adherence to technical and quality standards, and clarifying client expectations regarding laboratory capabilities.
- Developed comprehensive cost proposals for major analytical programs, utilizing strong writing and communication skills for tailored correspondence with proposal sponsors and marketing initiatives.
- Advised clients on data validation levels and implemented client technical requirements and quality assurance plans into laboratory control documents and SOPs. Communicated client requirements to laboratory personnel to ensure client requirements were met.
- Represented laboratory interests in client meetings and audits, addressing inquiries and ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Functioned as an Analyst in various laboratory departments, specializing in Dioxins and Volatiles analyses.
Data Validation Chemist
Environmental Resources Management
Exton, PA
05.1990 - 11.1996
- Managed analytical data validation, environmental chemistry and field sampling projects, providing analytical quality assurance oversight for diverse clientele. Identified and addressed client needs regarding quality control, data interpretation, and assurance of field and laboratory data.
- Evaluated and advised clients on data quality levels, prepared quality assurance plans, drafted cost proposals, scheduled field sampling efforts, and assessed subcontractor laboratories.
- Researched and prepared materials to be used in client litigation projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry-Biology
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12-1989
Skills
- Community engagement strategies
- Fundraising strategies
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Community service projects
- Resource management
- Equipment procurement
- Guideline development
- Program development
- Digital communication
- Multilingual communication
Experience
West Chester University Center for Community Engagement and Social Impact, Community Volunteer, Provided as-needed transportation and maintenance services for an on-campus student outreach program, including general assistance with a campus food pantry., Treasurer for a community Home Owners Association. Maintained the accounts receivable and payable for the association. Organized the collection of fees and payments for community property maintenance. Produced monthly financial reports and resale documents., Formed a community-based pickleball group that grew to more than 50 members. Served as central point for recruiting players, organizing the weekly calendar and social events, and developing and communicating guidelines for play; Performed on-going court and equipment maintenance, including procurement of equipment that saved the community substantial money., Served on a community-based Library committee. Responsible for cataloging donated books and managing the existing collection of books and assorted games and media. Provided scheduled front desk services during published library hours., Served on a common-area landscaping maintenance committee. Provided landscaping services on a designated area of common grounds within community, saving the community thousands of dollars in professional contactor fees.
Select List of Publications and Presentations
- Proctor, J.; Suh, M.; Aylward, L.; Kirman, C.; Harris, M.; et al., “Hexavalent Chromium Reduction Kinetics in Rodent Stomach Contents.” Chemosphere 89 (2012) 487-493. [Acknowledged contributor of study design and technical comments]
- Driscoll, K.R.; McArdle, R.; Plumlee, B.; Proctor, J.; et al., “Evaluation of Hexavalent Chromium in Sediment Porewater.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Volume 29, Issue 3 (2009) 617-620. [Acknowledged contributor of study design and technical comments]
- Clay,K.R.; Surgi, R.; James, B.; Petura, J.; et al., “Method Comparison Study on Quantitation of Cr(VI) in Solid Matrices.” New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Meeting, Trenton, New Jersey 2007.
- Clay,K.R.; Vitale, R. J., “An Evaluation of Analyte Isolation and Analytical Finish Methods for Cr(VI) in Solids.” National Environmental Conference, Washington, D.C. 2005.
- Rahman,G.M., H.M. “Skip” Kingston, T.G. Towns, R.J. Vitale, and K.R. Clay. “Determination of Hexavalent Chromium Using Speciated Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry on Microwave Speciated Extraction of Environmental and Other Solid Materials.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. Volume 382, Number 4(2005) 1111-1120.
- Zarynow, A.; Goudy, A.; Schweibenz, R.; Clay, K.; “The Effect of the Partial Replacement of Ni in LaNi5-H with Cu, Co, and Fe on Absorption and Desorption Kinetics.” Journal of Less-Common Metals,172-174 (1991): 1009.
- Clay, K.; Goudy, A.; Schweibenz, R.; Zarynow, A.; “The Effect of the Partial Replacement of La in LaNi5-H with Ce, Pr, and Nd on Absorption and Desorption Kinetics.” Journal of Less-Common Metals, 166 (1990):153-162.
Education and Professional Development
- Certificate: BSP101x Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started March 2025 Universitat Polit?cnica de Val?ncia ? Offered through edX Online
- Duolingo Spanish Instruction Ongoing Cellphone Application
- Dale Carnegie 8 Week Course Nov 2014 Dale Carnegie Training Philadelphia - King of Prussia, PA
- Metals Speciation: Method 6800 Short Course Aug 2007 National Environmental Monitoring Conference - Arlington, VA
- Quality Assurance in Radiochemistry Jul 1996 Short Course - Philadelphia, PA
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 40-Hour Health and Safety Training Oct 1997 US Occupational Safety & Health - New York, NY
- Quality Education System/Quality Work Group 1996 Philip Crosby Associates, Inc. -
- Family care
- Provided long term care for an aging family member dealing with the loss of independence. Care included financial oversite and daily needs management, as well as transportation for medical appointments and general assisted-living needs.
Timeline
Community Volunteer
West Chester University Center for Community Engagement and Social Impact
12.2019 - Current
Retired/Volunteer
12.2019 - Current
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 12.2019
Senior Technical Chemist/Project Manager
Environmental Standards, Inc.
05.1998 - 03.2015
Senior Project Manager
Roy F. Weston/RECR A LabNet
11.1996 - 04.1998
Data Validation Chemist
Environmental Resources Management
05.1990 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry-Biology
West Chester University