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SEAN GRADY

Crawfordsville,IN

Summary

Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental industry. Strong regulatory skilled professional in Business Management, Sustainability, Innovative Technology, Environmental Compliance, Remediation Services, and Waste and Recycling Management.

Business development and client relations are key strengths, as well as staff development and mentoring. My entrepreneur mindset and business acumen have allowed me to create a business and a service line that traditional consulting firms hadn't offered.

My passion for Thought Leadership and Content creations has been In addition to these skill, my experience and industry knowledge Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Board Member

Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals
Indianapolis, IN
01.2024 - 12.2027
  • Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
  • Supported planning efforts for long-term growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions or new product launches.
  • Promoted brand awareness by increasing market penetration across the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Hazmat markets.
  • Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
  • Acted as ambassador for organization and routinely arranged meetings with stakeholders.
  • Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.

Digital Market Leader

GHD Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Sales and Marketing Lead for Key Accounts identifying digital opportunities with clients who were looking for digital transformation services within the Environmental Health and Safety and ESG sector
  • Managed a software startup and oversaw daily Operations working with the Product Owner and Scrum Master to ensure client requirements are incorporated in Sprint Planning sessions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
  • Conducted client workshops to identify business requirements and validate that with development team.
  • Proposal and fee structure development
  • Profit and Loss (P&L) Account Management, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Focused on digital services such as Automation, Data Analytics, Mixed Reality, 3D Visualizations, and EHS Software.

Client Relationship Manager

GHD Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Identified new business opportunities through research and analysis of client needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for various services.
  • Established new and maintained existing client relationships by cultivating open and positive dialogue, delivering high-quality service and following up after sales close.
  • Advised senior management on best practices related to client relationship management.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.

Manager of Waste Services

GHD Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
06.2002 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for creating and developing a multimillion dollar service line within GHD called Waste Services
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
  • Reviewed and negotiated company's subcontractor legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
  • Directed the recruitment process for new employees, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
  • Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
  • Managed budgets effectively while ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Developed waste Management software tracking system to improve business efficiencies.
  • Managed Client Portfolios waste and compliance programs and customer contracts.

Environmental Manager II

Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indianapolis, IN
06.1998 - 06.2002
  • Investigated incidents involving non-compliance with environmental regulations and supported the development of remedial investigations and corrective action plans.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of the facility to identify potential environmental issues or hazards and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Oversaw a portfolio of Superfund and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Clean up sites.
  • Reviewed and evaluated remedial strategies and made recommendations to responsible parties that complied with State and Federal regulations.
  • Coordinate with the U.S EPA on regulatory approvals and remediation strategies.
  • Conducted availability sessions/public meetings to discuss proposed remedial strategies and IDEM's position and how it would affect the community.

Environmental Scientist

Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indianapolis, IN
06.1994 - 06.1998
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory analyses.
  • Inspected facilities and conducted compliance sampling activities according to wastewater discharge permit requirements.
  • Performed field studies to assess the potential impacts of agricultural land activities and their non-point source impacts on waters of the state.
  • Conducted fish kill studies associated with point source discharges from CSOs and NPDES permitted facilities.
  • Support the Water Quality Monitoring Program when the major basins were established.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
05-1993

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Financial Acumen
  • Industry Expertise
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Business Consulting
  • Staff Management
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Revenue Growth
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Stakeholder Management
  • New Business Development
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Portfolio Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Marketing Expertise
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Executive Leadership
  • Innovative and Visionary

Certification

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) since 2005.

Websites

Affiliations

  • Host of the Environmental Transformation Podcast
  • Executive Director
  • Producer

Timeline

Board Member

Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals
01.2024 - 12.2027

Digital Market Leader

GHD Services Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2024

Client Relationship Manager

GHD Services Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2021

Manager of Waste Services

GHD Services Inc.
06.2002 - 12.2019

Environmental Manager II

Indiana Department of Environmental Management
06.1998 - 06.2002

Environmental Scientist

Indiana Department of Environmental Management
06.1994 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

IUPUI

References

References available upon request.

Podcast Host

The Environmental Transformation Podcast, hosted by Sean Grady, brings you interviews with Leaders in the Environmental Industry with the goal of providing Business leaders, Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, and Sustainability Practitioners with information about ESG, Climate Change, Regulatory Changes, Digital Technologies, and Service Providers that are Transforming the Industry!

https://www.seankgrady.com

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