Thomas Zatalava
North East,MD
Summary
As someone with a strong background in sports, this has lead me to being a strong and competent leader as well as being able to work well in a team focused environment. Professional scientist with experience in environmental research and impact assessment. Adept at data analysis, fieldwork, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing project needs. Known for reliability and achieving measurable results in multidisciplinary environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Renova Environmental Company
06.2023 - Current
- In charge of all field work for multiple contracts on Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive quarterly and yearly reports to support organizational decision-making using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and ArcGIS.
- Supervised and directed operations at multiple groundwater bioremediation sites, ensuring efficient design, setup, and dismantling processes.
- Supervise ground water sampling events throughout the year including sampling for analytes such as PFA's, VOC's, heavy metals, and asbestos.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly sampling of four distinct groundwater treatment facilities.
- Construct and design methane monitoring wells in landfills and offshore ground water monitoring wells in the Chesapeake bay.
- Executed shoreline sweeps and inspections for unexploded ordnances using watercraft, contributing to safety and environmental protection. Achieved comprehensive collection of surface water, groundwater, and sediment samples from Chesapeake Bay to enhance data quality for analysis.
- Developed comprehensive environmental impact assessments for various projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from environmental studies, effectively communicating results to the Army.
- Other field work tasks include: Groundwater sampling, Soil sediment sampling, Air quality sampling, Groundwater Bioremediation, Bioremediation Augmentation, Inspections of contractual sites, weekly, monthly, and yearly sampling of four ground water treatment facilities, Monthly and quarterly gauging of ground water sites, Methane and air quality gauging of contractual sites, Landscaping of contractual sites, Maintenance of contractual sites.
Arborist Climber
Bartlett Tree Experts
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Performs all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
- Demonstrates high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skills.
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Conducted precise spray work utilizing fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to ensure effective pest and weed management.
- Oversaw operation of heavy machinery such as skid steers, ditch witches, wood chippers, stump grinders, cranes, and bucket trucks to enhance project efficiency.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Environmental Science, Biology
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, Maryland05.2023
Skills
- Data analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Environmental monitoring
- Environmental impact analysis
- Groundwater testing
- Preparing written reports
- Water quality analysis
- Hazardous waste remediation
Certification
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER, 06/01/23
- Maryland Department of the Environment Drinking Water Sampler Certification, 04/01/24
- State of Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control, 03/01/24
- OSHA Hazwoper Supervisor for Construction, 08/01/23
- HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED and Bloodborne Pathogen Training, 09/01/24
- 3 R's Explosives Safety Education Program, 08/04/25
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
Renova Environmental Company
06.2023 - Current
Arborist Climber
Bartlett Tree Experts
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor Degree - Environmental Science, Biology
Stevenson University