Sharon Breil
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Dynamic consulting professional with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions and managing high-profile projects. Recognized for a collaborative approach that consistently achieves measurable outcomes while fostering strong stakeholder engagement and effective change management. Expertise in driving strategic initiatives is complemented by a proactive mindset and adaptability to evolving needs, ensuring impactful results. Demonstrated reliability, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities in complex environments underscore a commitment to excellence in project management and process optimization.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
East Coast Vapor, LLC
Jackson, NJ
09.2015 - Current
- Project planning, management, and oversight from the initial phases of environmental investigations through the final remedial stages. Remedial contractor oversight, scheduling, financial management, and coordination; client management and services; soil and ground water sampling; data interpretation; and reporting/SRRA submittal preparation.
Project Manager
Brinkerhoff Environmental Services
Manasquan, NJ
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Project planning, management, and oversight from the initial phases of investigation through final remedial stages. Key Experience includes:
- Planning, coordination, and oversight of initial investigations through final remedial actions;
- Soil disposal, material acquisition, and permitting;
- Oversight of excavations, test pits, capping, engineering controls, and monitoring well installation;
- Coordination and oversight of personnel and remedial contractors;
- Preparation of NJDEP submittals (SI, RI, RIW, RAW, RAR, Deed Notice, RAW and RAO);
- Design and writing of sampling plans and writing of health and safety plans;
- Interpretation and analysis of data;
- Proposal writing, planning and tracking of annual budgets; and
- Interactions with clients and state representatives.
Senior Scientist
Whitman
Cranbury, NJ
07.2006 - 12.2013
- Planning and Management of Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, and Remedial Action Solutions for NJ commercial and industrial sites. Key Experience includes:
- Planning and coordination of investigations and remedial actions;
- Collection of soil samples, oversight of excavations, test pits, and monitoring well installation;
- Interpretation and analysis of data;
- Coordination and oversight of personnel and remedial contractors;
- Writing and Preparation of NJDEP SI/RI submittals including text, tables, figures, attachments, and associated SRRA forms;
- Design and writing of sampling plans and writing of health and safety plans;
- Proposal writing, and planning and tracking of annual budgets;
- Preparation of Deed Notices and Remedial Action Permits; and
- Preparation of Alternative Soil Remediation Standard and/or Screening Level Applications, De Minimus Quantity Exemptions, and RAO documents.
- Performed Phase I/II and Preliminary Assessments in accordance with ASTM Standards and NJDEP requirements. Key Experience includes:
- Performance of site inspections;
- Aerial photograph interpretation, review of historical documentation, site plans, construction drawings, and regulatory databases;
- Identification of recognized environmental conditions and areas of potential environmental concern;
- Sampling plan and report preparation;
- Soil and ground water sampling and data interpretation;
- Preparation of NJDEP financial submittals; and
- Proposal writing and budget tracking.
Senior Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services
Wall Township, NJ
03.2005 - 07.2006
- Implementation and Management of Site and Remedial Investigations. Remedial Action monitoring and reporting for multiple petroleum retail sites throughout NJ. Key Experience included:
- Field supervision and coordination of personnel and remedial contractors;
- Collection of soil samples, oversight of excavations, material stockpiling and separation, backfilling, test pits, and monitoring well installation;
- Writing and Preparation of NJDEP submittals including text, tables, figures, and attachments for SI, RI, RIW, RAR, and RAW;
- Design and writing of sampling plans and writing of health and safety plans;
- Interpretation and analysis of data;
- Review of contractor and competitor documents; and
- Proposal writing and budget planning and tracking.
Senior Scientist
Hatch Mott MacDonald
Millburn, NJ
11.1998 - 03.2005
- Managed and conducted Site and Remedial Investigations for commercial, municipal, and industrial sites throughout NJ. Key Experience included:
- Project scheduling and coordination;
- Over-sight and coordination of personnel and remedial contractors;
- Collection of soil and ground water samples, oversight of excavations, material stockpiling and separation, backfilling, test pits, air monitoring, and monitoring well installation;
- Writing and Preparation of NJDEP submittals including text, tables, figures, and attachments for SI, RI, RIW, RAR, and RAW;
- Interpretation and analysis of data; and
- Review of contractor/competitor documents and budget tracking.
- Performed Phase I/II and Preliminary Assessments in accordance with ASTM Standards and NJDEP requirements. Key Experience included:
- Performance of site inspections;
- Aerial photograph interpretation, review of historical documentation, site plans, construction drawings, and regulatory databases;
- Identification of recognized environmental conditions and areas of potential environmental concern and sampling plan and report preparation;
- Investigation planning and coordination; and
- Soil and ground water sampling and data interpretation.
- Managed and performed the New York and New Jersey SARA Title III/Community Right to Know program operations for a client with facilities located in New York and New Jersey. Key Experience included:
- Conducting facility chemical inventories at various NY and NJ locations;
- Training and supervision of personnel and project scheduling and coordination;
- Generation and submittal of facility report to various state and municipal agencies; and
- Planning and tracking of annual budgets.
Technician
National Starch Food
Bridgewater, NJ
01.1997 - 11.1998
- Administered standardization and reporting program for national and international manufacturing sites. Conducted studies to improve the repeatability and reliability of wet end methods. Facilitated procedural integrity through hands on training sessions, training video production, and technical/procedural advising to national research laboratory and facility locations.
Staff Scientist
PARS Environmental Inc.
Robbinsville, NJ
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Performed chemical inventories of public utilities and school districts to prepare Right to Know notifications. Facilitated MSDS acquisition and a site-specific computer program to create facility specific MSDS binders and chemical profiles for clients. Notified relevant state, county, and municipal organizations of client chemical status as deemed necessary by state regulations.
Regulatory Assistant
Praxair
Keasbey, NJ
10.1995 - 12.1995
- Translated Federal, State, and POTW water release and storm water permits from original documentation into a tracking database program that plant managers throughout the United States utilized to properly report, record, and react to permit violations and scheduled/unscheduled releases.
Graduate Research Assistant
Rutgers University, Entomology Department
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1993 - 10.1995
- Assisted lead researcher in the development of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing as an Alternate biological detection device for Eastern Equine Virus. Key Experience included:
- Managed the daily functioning of research sites and laboratories associated with PCR research and development;
- Trained and supervised field research assistants;
- Performed various wet end methods, record keeping, and data entry;
- Performed set up, maintenance, sampling, and break down of research sites and equipment;
- Interaction with state health officials regarding research progress and site results; and
- Coordination with land owners, county officials, and state representatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Environmental Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey01.1995
Skills
- Project management
- Project analysis
- Project coordination
- Project implementation
- Team leadership & development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Client engagement
- Analysis & evaluation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Reports and documentation
- Technical review
- Assessments
Certification
- 40 Hour and 8 Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Training
- NJDEP Subsurface Evaluator Certification
Timeline
Principal
East Coast Vapor, LLC
09.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Brinkerhoff Environmental Services
12.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Scientist
Whitman
07.2006 - 12.2013
Senior Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services
03.2005 - 07.2006
Senior Scientist
Hatch Mott MacDonald
11.1998 - 03.2005
Technician
National Starch Food
01.1997 - 11.1998
Staff Scientist
PARS Environmental Inc.
01.1996 - 12.1996
Regulatory Assistant
Praxair
10.1995 - 12.1995
Graduate Research Assistant
Rutgers University, Entomology Department
05.1993 - 10.1995
Bachelor of Science - International Environmental Studies
Rutgers University