Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications and Specialized Training
Affiliations
Professional Development
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Marlene Mattola

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Over 7 years of experience as an environmental consultant delivering high-quality environmental due diligence, risk assessments and compliance solutions.


My focus lies on enabling clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and ensuring precise technical deliverables that address potential environmental risks and liabilities.


Motivated by the mission to drive sustainable practices and mitigate environmental impact. Efforts are directed at empowering organizations to achieve both regulatory compliance and operational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Consultant

RPS Group
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted Phase I Environmental site assessments (ESA’s) for various commercial, industrial and residential sites
  • Prepared environmental compliance reviews, corporate desktop reviews and health & safety audits
  • Coordinated multi-site deals that include various transaction-based environmental due diligence services, as well as to write technical documents
  • Analyzed potential environmental impact and compliance issues, as well as legacy environmental liabilities
  • Provided clear and concise findings, recommendations and options regarding client deliverables
  • Coordinated and managed due diligence products involving multi-site portfolios and teams in support of financial and industrial mergers, divestitures and acquisitions
  • Collaborated in a team atmosphere to plan and meet timelines and requirements along with budget goals
  • Developed, tracked and documented project expectations and budgets

Environmental Scientist

Apex Companies
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted site inspections to assess compliance with stormwater, hazardous waste regulations, hazardous material, BMP maintenance, EHS compliance, air quality, environmental field sampling, monitoring and surveying
  • Wrote technical reports and proposals
  • Worked with regulatory agencies to obtain air quality permits and conduct regulatory inspections for compliance
  • Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted data

Staff Scientist

TRC Companies Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Coordinated and implementated existing O&M systems relative to monitoring, sampling and reporting
  • Took leadership as the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) coordinator for several remediation sites and helped prepare Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHP) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
  • Prepared technical documents, environmental compliance reviews, environmental permit application packages, audits, plans, permit applications and reports for a variety of environmental programs including wastewater, hazardous waste, hazardous material, air quality, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
  • Data digitization and quality assurance/quality control

Environmental Scientist

Intertek-PSI
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
  • Prepared high-quality technical reports and environmental permit application packages
  • Attended project meetings, made site visits and assisted in developing project budget and timelines
  • Prepared cost estimates and assisted writing proposals for new environmental and remediation opportunities

Environment Consultant

EFI Global
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Conducted Phase II ESAs and remedial activities for residential and commercial sites involving soil, groundwater, soot and ash, mold and asbestos
  • Performed inspections, oversight, sampling, interpreting laboratory data and wrote technical reports
  • Prepared billing and invoicing documents for numerous venders and subcontractors.
  • Worked closely with various agencies, clients and team members to meet expectations on scope, schedule, and budget
  • Data digitization and and quality assurance/quality control

Client Service Coordinator

Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016
  • Actively recruited new clients by promoting hospital services
  • Educated clients about preventive care and pet health needs
  • Updating medical notes
  • Managed finances by maintaining accurate balances and utilizing proper opening and closing procedures
  • Conducted administrative functions as necessary

Natural Resources and Community Relations Intern

Resolve
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Researched literature to gather statistics and related data for environmental documents
  • Participated in preparation of environmental reports
  • Supported ongoing collaborative projects relating to responsible mining and company-community relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
01-2013

Skills

  • Self-motivated and organized in project development and management
  • Phase I and II environmental site assessments (ESAs) and reporting
  • Preparation of Limited EHS Compliance Reviews, and corporate desktop reviews and health and safety plans
  • Remediation and construction oversite
  • Stormwater compliance audits and reporting
  • Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing laboratory results
  • Billing and invoicing procedures
  • Ability to work and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members and under management guidelines to meet project deliverables and deadlines
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a fast-past environment

Certifications and Specialized Training

  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER, 29 CFR 1910.120
  • 10-Hour OSHA Construction Outreach Training, 29 CFR 1926
  • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority Rail Safety Training
  • Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified

Affiliations

Research Assistant: Sensory Cues

Old Dominion Research Lab, August 2012- December 2014

  • Organized and identified species of orchid in the orchid conservatory
  • Examined the anatomy of different orchid species and categorized them
  • Conducted literature searches and reviews to support the impacts sensory cues have on bees and their environment

Research Assistant: Ecological Genetics and Sensory Cues

Virginia Zoo and Old Dominion Research Lab, April 2011- August 2012

  • Led experiments interpreting bee's sensory cues with the use of buttercups
  • Generated data reports from findings

Professional Development

Conservation Associate Volunteer

The Student Conservation Associate, DC Metropolitan Area, August 2013- January 2017 

  • Worked to protect, enhance and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and urban green spaces 

Program Assistant

Go Green Committee, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, August 2010-May 2013

  • Enhanced the environments consciousness through educational opportunities and programming with on campus activities

Program Assistant

Village401, Greensboro, NC, March 2007-December 2009

  • Hosted annual service and awareness events, serving as a community liaison to ensure the protection of the environment and the well being of the community

Timeline

Environmental Consultant

RPS Group
07.2021 - 10.2022

Environmental Scientist

Apex Companies
02.2021 - 04.2021

Staff Scientist

TRC Companies Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020

Environmental Scientist

Intertek-PSI
12.2018 - 06.2019

Environment Consultant

EFI Global
02.2017 - 12.2018

Client Service Coordinator

Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016

Natural Resources and Community Relations Intern

Resolve
08.2013 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Old Dominion University