Riley Bell
Crestview
Summary
Accomplished Environmental Specialist with a proven track record at the Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County, enhancing water quality and public health through expert soil sampling and hazardous materials handling. Skilled in ESRI and ArcGIS Pro, demonstrating strong analytical capabilities and a commitment to environmental excellence. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly improving compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County
07.2024 - Current
- Assists with remediation/water restoration
- Independently conducts site evaluations for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS)
- Conducts soil evaluations and performs soil sampling
- Reviews/Approves new site plans and applications
- Performs sanitary nuisance and reported rabies investigations
- Independently conduct routine inspections for Food Hygiene, Group Care, Mobile Home and RV Parks, Swimming Pools and Tanning
- Samples for healthy beaches water quality
- Entered and analyzes data gathered during regulatory work, prepared reports
- Implements GIS systems to conduct well surveillance
Water Quality Manager
Analytical Services
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed chemical and microbiological tests on water in the use of complex analytical instruments
- Conducted water quality analysis in the field
- Administered all Internal Audit and Management Review
- Oversaw all aspects of compliance with accrediting agencies
- Created and approved complete/final reports
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
Water Quality Technician
Analytical Services
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels
- Adhered to EPA and NELAC regulations
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards
- Check-in/log-in water samples
- Calibrated laboratory equipment and field probes
Parts Specialist
Great American RV
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing
- Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs
- Worked with vendors to place new orders, handle shortage and resolve defective parts issues
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders
- Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations
- Increased store revenue by cross-selling products and upselling services to customers
- Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources
Assistant Manager
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2024
Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2024
Skills
- Environmental auditing
- Soil Sampling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Waste Management
- ESRI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- ArcGIS Pro
Certification
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)-exp: 8/31/2029
- Certified Environmental Health Professional (C.E.H.P)
Affiliations
- Daughters of the American Revolution
Timeline
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County
07.2024 - Current
Water Quality Manager
Analytical Services
09.2021 - 07.2024
Water Quality Technician
Analytical Services
05.2020 - 09.2021
Parts Specialist
Great American RV
06.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
07.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Oregon State University
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)-exp: 8/31/2029
- Certified Environmental Health Professional (C.E.H.P)
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