Marvin Woods
Tallahassee
Summary
Environmental Professional with over nineteen years of experience developing and implementing State and Federal programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe environmental conditions. Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2023 - Current
- Directs, executes, and reviews the technical, administrative, personnel and budgetary requirements of the University's EH&S program areas of Biological Safety, Chemical Safety, Laboratory Safety, and Radiation Safety to ensure compliance with regulations and university policy
- Responsible for overseeing and reviewing protocols for laboratory research activities, conducts periodic inspections of facilities housing animal research, construction and maintenance work, and is responsible for the timely identification and reporting of safety concerns and violations
- Serves in the absence of the Director.
Interim Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directs the University's Environmental Health and Safety program
- Provides direction and leadership in the administration, personnel, budgetary, and legal requirements of the University's Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), including the program areas of Building Code, Risk Management, Insurance, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Safety, Chemical Safety, Laboratory Safety, Radiation Safety, Emergency Management, Environmental Compliance, Building Safety, Fire Safety/Systems and Training
- Direct the development, review and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives for EH&S
- Direct audit and inspection of university entities to ensure compliance with regulations and policy while continually assessing the potential for quality and customer service improvements
- Serves as the University liaison with Federal, State and Local authorities in matters related to EH&S programs
- Reviews research proposals to ensure that adequate life safety protections are in place and in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws
- Participate in the design, development and/or presentation of training programs and courses, and other presentations in support of university and departmental mandates and requirements.
Assistant Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Direct the technical, administrative, personnel and budgetary requirements of the University's EH&S program areas of Biological Safety, Chemical Safety, Laboratory Safety and Radiation Safety to ensure compliance with regulations and university policy
- Oversee the University's Environmental Compliance activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidance while pursuing a high level of environmental stewardship
- Act as a liaison for the University between the regulatory agencies, municipalities, other institutions, and organizations
- Review internal and external audits, inspections and investigations of university operations/activities, laboratories and related facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and policy while continually assessing the potential for quality and customer service improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Coordinate studies on hazardous waste management projects, provide information on treatment and containment of hazardous waste
- Conducts environmental compliance inspections to determine if a facility is in compliance
- Compose enforcement documents for violations observed at facilities
- Assist in developing comprehensive spill prevention programs and review those facility plans for spill prevention
- Construct reports of findings concerning spills
- Prepares material for use in legal actions
- Answers inquiries and prepares informational literature to educate representatives of industry, government agencies and the public
- Provides technical assistance in event of hazardous chemical spill, identifies pollutant, determines hazardous impact and recommends corrective action
- Investigates complaints, provides environmental education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community, and private officials, while serving as a compliance officer and primary liaison between the Environmental Protection Division and facilities, municipalities, institutions, and organizations.
Laboratory Operations manager
ESN Southeast
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties
- Trained, supervised and evaluated the performance of laboratory staff
- Scheduled and assigned work and developed priorities
- Established and revised laboratory policies and procedures
- Recorded test results using a variety of chemistry-specific software programs
- Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures
- Routinely calibrated scales to minimize leakage due to calibration errors
- Inspected equipment for operating efficiency
- Interpreted test results and developed nonstandard tests
- Drafted standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests
- Determined the identity and content in drinking water, wastewater and soil samples
- Collected environmental samples, such as soil, wastewater, portable water and ground water, following chain of custody procedures.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Computer Concept Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Built and repaired Apple computers (iMac and PowerBook)
- Resolved computer hardware and software, printing, installation, word processing, e-mail and operating system issues
- Maintained warehouse inventory and ordering new equipment for the computers, while being responsible for shipping and receiving
- Retained hardware and software inventories
- Set-up and configured hardware and software on company equipment prior to shipping out units to events.
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management -
American Public University
Charles Town, WV01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.2002
Skills
- Gas and Ion Chromatography
- OSHA and Federal Regulations
- 40-Hour HazWoper
- 30-Hour OSHA General Industry
- Skilled in preparing detailed technical reports
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and external agencies
- Proficient in conducting research and using scientific laboratory equipment
- Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector for Erosion and Sedimentation Control-May 2019; Inspector #: 43806
- Science Lab Building Systems
- Frontline Leadership Program
- Advanced Leadership Development Program
- Strategic leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Analytical Thinking
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2023 - Current
Interim Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Florida State University
01.2016 - 01.2022
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
01.2006 - 01.2016
Laboratory Operations manager
ESN Southeast
01.2003 - 01.2006
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Computer Concept Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management -
American Public University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Kennesaw State University