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Taylor Kokal

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Conscientious professional in environmental compliance focused on maintaining high standards of ecological and regulatory adherence. Known for productive and efficient task completion, ensuring thorough inspections and compliance reviews are conducted with precision. Specialized skills include understanding complex environmental regulations, conducting effective site audits, and implementing sustainable practices. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, facilitating successful project outcomes through cooperation and clear dialogue.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Aegis Environmental Strategies
Richmond, VA
11.2020 - 04.2025
  • My professional duties were to maintain company compliance with environmental, chemical, waste management, and permit regulations at various Dominion Energy (Virginia) locations, and project construction sites associated with Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) and solar operations.
  • Shared responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of work sites, to comply with regulatory and company Environmental, Health, and Safety standards and procedures as well as SWPPP( Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan) management.
  • Analyzed data and prepared management reports on environmental compliance records while procuring services or materials for the administration and implementation of environmental programs and projects, such as managing waste materials onsite, coordinating disposal, regulatory inspections, conditional use permits, and maintenance of oil and stormwater infrastructure.

Environmental Scientist

Golder Associates
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Specialized in environmental compliance and corrective action groundwater monitoring programs for solid waste management facilities. Performed fieldwork that involves sampling and data collection for projects in support of groundwater and surface water compliance, landfill gas monitoring, and water quality assessment. Assisted with data validation and evaluation, and the preparation of technical reports and documents for environmental regulatory agencies and clients.
  • Also was responsible for implementing groundwater compliance monitoring programs at multiple landfill and power station sites. Performed groundwater sampling using dedicated pumps and micro-purge techniques to improve data quality.
  • Coordinated with the analytical laboratory, and validated data packages. Assisted with regulatory reporting, including data management, report writing, and preparing groundwater surface contour maps.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Energy Resource Management

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-2016

Skills

  • Environmental compliance
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Stormwater management
  • Pollution prevention
  • Waste management

Certification

  • Dual Inspector - DIN2186

VADEQ (Virginia Department of Environmental Quality)

  • Stormwater Management Inspector - SWIN3165

VADEQ (Virginia Department of Environmental Quality)

  • Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector - ESIN1900

VADEQ (Virginia Department of Environmental Quality)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Aegis Environmental Strategies
11.2020 - 04.2025

Environmental Scientist

Golder Associates
02.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Energy Resource Management

West Virginia University