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
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