Oriana Bledsoe
Clinton,MS
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Operations Manager
Veolia North America
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Empowered 60% of employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Identified and resolved 100% of unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Laboratory Manager
Veolia North America
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized, and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Established employee performance goals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work
- Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
- Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours, and assigned projects for a 3-person workgroup
- Planned and coordinated new development programs to meet deadlines within $11,000 budget
Inclusion Teacher
Jackson Public School
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to 3 students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Class II Wastewater Operator
Veolia North America
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Minimized downtime by 100% during emergencies through rapid response times and implementation of appropriate contingency plans.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing chemical usage trends and optimizing dosages accordingly.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in plant operations and employee training.
- Improved wastewater treatment efficiency by monitoring plant operations and adjusting processes as needed.
- Increased system reliability by proactively identifying potential issues through routine preventative maintenance tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including flow rates, chemical usage, and equipment performance for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by the state of Mississippi
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Science -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS05.2009
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS05.2009
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Records Management Systems
- Managing Operations
- Lab Experimentation
- QA Procedure Development
- Data Interpretation
- Standard operating procedures
- Budget control
- Staff management
- Work flow planning
Administrative Experience
- GEAR UP Mississippi (MVSU Itta Bena, MS), Clerical Assistant, 04/2011 - 08/2014
- LSMAMP, Mississippi Valley State University, Clerical Assistant, 01/2011 - 08/2012
Continuous Educational Training
- Mississippi Water and Wastewater Short Course, Biloxi, MS, 10/2023
- Wastewater Math Workshop, Pearl, MS, 01/2022
- Wastewater Laboratory Training, Pearl, MS, 04/2018
Certification
- Class IV Wastewater Operator, State of Mississippi - Expires 07/01/27
- Class I Wastewater Operator Certification, State of Georgia, Expiry 06/30/25
Timeline
Wastewater Operations Manager
Veolia North America
04.2024 - Current
Laboratory Manager
Veolia North America
03.2022 - 04.2024
Inclusion Teacher
Jackson Public School
01.2021 - 03.2022
Class II Wastewater Operator
Veolia North America
03.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
- Class IV Wastewater Operator, State of Mississippi - Expires 07/01/27
- Class I Wastewater Operator Certification, State of Georgia, Expiry 06/30/25
Master of Science in Environmental Science -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
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