An executive MBA degreed with a focus on environmental compliance and sustainability professorial with senior and executive level management experience in several areas including public affairs, sustainability, climate change, environmental and EHS.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Manager
Republic Services
Beatty, NV
07.2023 - Current
Responsible for compiling, updating, maintaining, and filing all permit applications, variances, plans, reports, and studies required by environmental regulations and permits at a hazardous waste land fill. Managed the environmental staff and budget.
Responsible for the generation and submissions of multiple Regulatory Reports such as: Emissions Inventory (EI), Green House Gas (GHG), Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Excess Emissions and CMS Performance, Discharge Monitoring Reports, and EAA Critical Period Report.
Tracked and interpreted environmental regulations and advise management on future potential and likely concerns and issues.
Conducted periodic inspections of the facility to identify potential environmental issues or hazards and took corrective action as needed.
Provided guidance on best practices related to energy conservation measures within the facility.
Investigated incidents involving non-compliance with environmental regulations and developed plans for corrective actions.
Prepared reports summarizing compliance status of the organization's facilities with applicable regulations.
Environmental and Public Affairs Manager
Holcim US Inc
Alpena, MI
01.2022 - 05.2023
Served as an integral part of the facility management team, and regional government affairs team.
Develop significant data, write reports, and make recommendations, which can be used by management as a basis for making decisions on environmental issues.
Developed short- and long-term public relations strategies to improve organization's visibility.
Identified client groups and audiences, determining best way to communicate publicity information.
Built and maintained corporate image, brand and identity.
Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.
Attend public meetings and hearings as required.
Act as Company representative to professional and industry organizations concerning environmental issues.
Train company employees on relevant environmental issues and regulations, including related company policies.
Compliance Manager
PIC
Niles, MI
01.2021 - 12.2022
Site compliance/sustainability manager for a 1,100 MW power plant. Provided compliance management oversight of the facility
Manage variety of federal, state, and local environmental permits such as: Title V, Industrial Waste, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial Wastewater.
Conducted internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
Worked with contract staff to assess client proposals and enhance compliance training.
Provided support in developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Generated and presented issue and recommendation reports to leadership and auditing team, identifying areas requiring additional support.
Enhanced business relationships by overseeing effective employee and supervisor training.
Maintained detailed records of all compliance related activities.
Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
Principal Scientist /Small Business Owner
McCarter Consultants
Prescott, WA
05.2011 - 12.2020
Provided short-term staffing focus on companies’ environmental and EH&S needs. In short working as the site’s Environmental/EHS Manager maintaining compliance with applicable Site, Corporate, State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and requirements.
Extensive environmental consulting experience for oil and gas, pulp and paper, and multiple management levels for corporate and regional headquarters.
Extensive experience providing technical support, policy development, program auditing, oversight, and strategy development for site EHS programs and initiatives.
Prepared budgets for each project and managed resources to keep tasks on track.
Principal Air Quality Scientist
Steigers Corporation
Anchorage, AK
07.2009 - 05.2011
Served as a Principal Air Quality Scientist with responsibilities of providing direct technical guidance and oversight on air quality projects primarily focused on oil and gas and both land and sea-based fish processing facilities.
Senior Scientist
ARCADIS, Design And Consultancy
Anchorage, AK
02.2007 - 07.2009
Served as Arcadis’ air quality dispersion modeling subject-matter-expert,
Partnered with project engineering, construction, and other staff to facilitate project planning activities, assess, and relay applicable environmental permit/approval requirements, and maintain project budgets and schedules.
Prepared Title V Air Quality Permits Application and Compliance reports
Conducted air dispersion modeling assessments
Prepared compliance reports for reportable air release.
Preparing air and noise assessments documents for the National Environmental Policy Act
Development air shed emission inventories.
Education
MBA - Environmental Compliance / Sustainability
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
02-2033
Skills
Accident Review
Administration and Management
Resource Management
Project Permitting
Technical Advising
Preparing Written Reports
Pollution Mitigation
Technical Consulting
Identifying Environmental Concerns
Standard Operating Procedures
Developing Compliance Programs
Certification
EH&S Professional (National Association of Safety Professionals