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Teri Merical, CHMM

Sr. Environmental Manager, Team Coordinator
Saint Louis,Missouri

Summary

Accomplished Senior Environmental Manager with a proven track record at Bayer and Monsanto, adept at leading teams and mentoring for peak efficiency. Expert in environmental policy development and compliance, and performs sustainability validation. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills, driving value-added results and fostering cross-functional collaboration for global environmental initiatives. Mentors and develops others.

Work History

Senior Environmental Manager and Team Coordinator

Bayer
04.2018 - Current
  • Coordinate environmental team members work activities and load for efficiencies and mentoring.
  • Lead environmental support and key programs for NA Crop Protection seed sites (~130 sites)
  • Evaluated suppliers based on their compliance history, safety performance and financial strength.
  • Improved environmental compliance by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions and sustainability validation.
  • Conducted risk assessments for potential environmental impacts, developing mitigation measures to minimize negative effects on local ecosystems.
  • Performed site assessments prior to property acquisitions or expansions, examining potential contamination issues that could impact future operations or liabilities associated with historical activities at the site.

Global Environmental Manager

Monsanto
04.2011 - 04.2018
  • Oversaw and was the subject matter expert for the global outside processor assessment procedure (waste, Tollers, and distribution audits).
  • Lead HSE and environmental audits, globally. By invitation shared NA best practices in other regions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop sustainability strategies, aligning business goals with environmental objectives.
  • Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
  • Secured necessary permits for facility operations, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements and reporting standards.


North America HSE Project Manager

Monsanto
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Authored 11 Environmental Procedures for North America seed sites.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

North America HSE Lead

Monsanto
11.1998 - 04.2011
  • Monsanto acquired multiple seed companies and I was charged with developing a North America HSE strategy, hiring and developing a HSE team and integrating HSE goals and objectives into the business.
  • Regularly collaborated with HSE leads from other regions, many of which adopted our NA HSE manual.
  • Developed trusting relationships with business leads. Sat on their leadership team meetings, viewed as a valued business partner.
  • Analyzed trends in incident data to identify patterns that could lead to proactive improvements within the company's HSE program and management systems.

Various Technical and HSE Roles

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
05.1987 - 12.1994
  • Started as a researcher in the Microbial Genetics Division and moved into HSE.
  • HSE manager for Pioneer's bioremediation company as part of the global corporate HSE staff.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Safety And Engineering

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Pre-Med

Drake University
Des Moines

Skills

  • Demonstrates leadership
  • Builds trusting relationships
  • Mentors and develops others
  • Environmental Policy Development
  • Delivers value added results

Certification

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Timeline

Senior Environmental Manager and Team Coordinator

Bayer
04.2018 - Current

Global Environmental Manager

Monsanto
04.2011 - 04.2018

North America HSE Project Manager

Monsanto
04.2009 - 04.2011

North America HSE Lead

Monsanto
11.1998 - 04.2011

Various Technical and HSE Roles

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
05.1987 - 12.1994

Master of Science - Industrial Safety And Engineering

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Pre-Med

Drake University

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