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Meredith Maher

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Passionate about expanding professional knowledge and dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. A strong commitment to sustainability, and strive to make a positive impact through work. Seeking opportunities to contribute my expertise and further my skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Specialist

State Of Florida
03.2024 - Current
  • Inspect and evaluate over 40 shellfish processing facilities quarterly under appropriate state and federal regulations
  • Collect water and meat samples for laboratory analyst quarterly
  • Provide technical assistance and educational outreach to industry
  • Prepare written reports for inspection
  • Conduct food-borne illness investigation in conjunction with other governmental agencies

Shoreline Compliance and Enforcement Specialist

Washington Department Of Ecology
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Implemented the new Compliance and Enforcement Unit, tasked with improving compliance with the Shoreline Master's Program
  • Collaborated with local governments to ensure no-net-loss of shoreline ecological function, including identifying and correcting unauthorized activities on shorelines and riparian areas
  • Additionally, tasked with writing new guidance documents for the fledgling program
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough investigations and enforcing regulations.
  • Collaborated with other agencies to develop a comprehensive approach to regulatory enforcement.

Assistant Project Manager/ DeckHand

NRC/ US Ecology
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in many aspects of pollution prevention and mitigation, including participating in the Incident Command System, in practice and in the field
  • Conduct daily work reports, operational documents, tracking systems, and orders
  • Assets with timesheets, hiring, and site management
  • Field responsibilities included deploying boom, skimmers, and setting anchors, as well as managing onsite staff
  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.

Environmental Quality Analyst/Project Manager

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed, coordinated, audited, oversaw, and conducted the investigation of over 50 remediation sites where hazardous substances had been released to the environment. Budgets ranged from 20,000 to 2 million
  • Responded to pollution spill emergencies locally
  • Participated in program support teams, such as the Vapor Intrusion Technical Assistance group
  • Provided assistance to the public as well as private industry and contractors
  • Provided detailed reports to senior management, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements in state government

Student Assistant

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Assisted the Brownfield Unit with organizing historical and current site records to create a new online mapping tool for all Brownfield sites in the State of Michigan
  • Assisted on special projects as needed, such as field work with the Superfund Section, participated in QA/QC during the Flint Water Crisis, and the implementation of the new Vapor Intrusion section

Education

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Geographic Information Studies

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2016

Skills

  • ESRI GIS
  • OSHA
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER
  • ICS 100 200, 700
  • OHWM Training
  • REBACA Training
  • CERCLA
  • Microsoft Products
  • TWIC Card
  • FDA Certifications
  • Environmental compliance
  • Environmental permitting
  • Sampling
  • Site inspection
  • Project management

Timeline

Environmental Specialist

State Of Florida
03.2024 - Current

Shoreline Compliance and Enforcement Specialist

Washington Department Of Ecology
01.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Project Manager/ DeckHand

NRC/ US Ecology
03.2022 - 12.2022

Environmental Quality Analyst/Project Manager

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
03.2017 - 06.2021

Student Assistant

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
04.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Geographic Information Studies

Michigan State University
Meredith Maher