Sydney Small
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Specialist experienced in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Skilled in conducting environmental impact assessments, creating technical reports, and consulting with stakeholders. Committed to innovative solutions that drive project success and community benefit.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)
Washington, DC
06.2024 - Current
- Reviews projects and creating technical reports to ensure compliance with State , Federal, and local Environmental laws , assisting in obligating over $150 Million in projects funding to local communities
- Assesses and provided standard commenting for Federal Environmental laws including NEPA, NHPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, and Migratory Bird Act.
- Creates and submits SHPO and THPO letters for various project types to Florida State Historic Preservation Office , and various Tribes located in the Florida area
- Assesses mitigation measures that can be applied to projects to prevent further future damages
- Writes various ESA consultations including to the USFWS and NOAA to assess endangered species located in project area scope of work
- Communicates , meets and provides documentation to Federal and State stakeholders to assist in planning, mitigation, and compliance for upcoming projects
- Creates Environmental mapping using GIS tools to assess relevant Environmental laws that can be triggered based on project area scope of work
- Assists in Archeological Surveys reporting for the largest Archeological Survey Project in Florida- Elevate Florida
Applicant Services Program Specialist
Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Recorded metrics and pertinent details regarding projects to track issues, scope of work, compliance, and development
- Conducted analysis of difficult survivor- centric assistance issues in the recovery statues, regulations, policies, and procedures that may impact programs and assistance timelines
- Identified NFIP participating communities and the best available flood hazard information for the disaster area in coordination with Mitigation and Risk Analysis
Client Service Coordinator
Dean's Professional Services
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Analyzed current and past financial data , such as sales reports , and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue
- Performed market analysis research to document and create marketing strategies to create new business opportunities
- Created sales reports with visual diagrams to present market trends to company executives
Agricultural Regulatory Specialist
Spring Regulatory Sciences
Spring, TX
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted agricultural companies with State, Federal, local, and international regulations and certifications , while providing innovative solutions for compliance obstacles
- Reviewed soil testing lab reporting to assist on staff scientist with product reporting and compliance
- Obtained data through Google Earth and other software's to track erosion patterns and assess soil health by creating models and visualizations to present to clients and relevant stakeholders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2022
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Environmental permitting
- Soil sampling
- Environmental impact reporting
- Endangered species protection
- Compliance inspections
- Project management
- Data gathering
- Technical documentation
- Client consulting
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)
06.2024 - Current
Applicant Services Program Specialist
Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)
06.2023 - 06.2024
Client Service Coordinator
Dean's Professional Services
05.2023 - 04.2024
Agricultural Regulatory Specialist
Spring Regulatory Sciences
09.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Louisiana State University