Shamira A. Brown

***** ********* ******, **** ****, Virginia 22193 703-***-**** ac0lmr@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To Secure a position with the County, State, Federal Government or Private Sector where I may fully utilize my professional training in the fields of Environmental Chemistry, Terrestrial Toxicology, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Sustainability

Education

Tulane University School of Public and Tropical Medicine & University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health- in Environmental Health Water Pollution and Control of Water Borne Diseases (Completed 16 CEUs); Environmental Health Pesticide Toxicology for Environmental Health Professionals (Completed 19 CEUs); and Intermediate Environmental Risk Assessment and Registration Review (Completed 10 hours-11/06/2016-Studies in Progress to complete more CEU in RCRA, CERCLA, Hazardous Waste and Cleanup of Hazardous Materials); Courses in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) incidents

US EPA Water Quality and Watershed Ecological and Fate Training Certificate (Awarded after completing 20 CEU for EPA Water Training 02-10-2017)

National Environmental Health Association and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Continuing Education Certification for Radon Toxicology and Health Awareness (Completed 10 CEUs), Environmental Public and Human Health Tracking During Emergency Preparedness (Completed 5 CEUs), Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response and Awareness Level (Completed 20 CEUs), Water Quality Analysis During Emergency Response (Completed 20 CEUs) and Industry Foodborne Illness-Investigative Training and Recall Response (Completed 6 CEUs) (October 23, 2016-February 09, 2017)

Southern University and A&M College-Completed 100 hours of Course study in the areas of Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Toxic Substances, Environmental Grant Writing, General Biology I & II, and various other courses (06/1995-05/1998)

Experience

Environmental Analyst/Environmental Consultant-Environmental Services, Inc., /PO Box 7986 Woodbridge, Virginia 22191/8-20-2001-Present

Participates in briefings to provide information concerning planning, scheduling, and financial aspects of program plans dealing with Environmental pollution issues in the air, soil, and water.

NPDES knowledge and permit writing experience and also serves as an aquatic pesticide consultant for the discharging of selective pesticides in estuaries and some freshwater environments

Addresses the environmental impact of discharging VOCs and POCs in the soil and water systems by private companies in the states of Virginia and Maryland and in certain parts of the DC area.

Conducts Air Assessments for areas in Virginia where pesticides with high vapor pressures and fast evaporative states to see how long these pesticides and their residues stay in the air and what are the environmental side effects. Also, conducts an Environmental Assessment for assessing the potential health risk exposure limits on living organisms in the proximities of contaminated regions.

Estimates the risks (Acute and Chronic) associated with aquatic and terrestrial non-targeted organisms who are exposed to aerial and ground applications of conazole fungicides and their degradates used in the treatment of fungi and mold attack corn and field corn grown in Virginia.

Calculates exposure modeling of various insecticides and herbicides used in various farming locations throughout Virginia.

Mitigates the registration process of pesticides that are termed highly volatile and risky to a level that is determined to be safe and poses minimal acute and chronic risks to terrestrial, aquatic, and human organisms

Integrates an Environmental Risk Assessment analyzing the Environmental Fate and Effects of various pesticides and persistent organic chemicals (POCs) applied to orchard and citrus fruits, peanuts, corn (field, pop, and sugar), and spinach/greens grown throughout Virginia.

Measures the aerial and ground application drift of various insecticides and herbicides as related to contamination of surface and groundwater areas that may contaminate drinking water.

Estimates missing acute and chronic toxicity data for aquatic organisms using the ACR Method and the Refine Method to alleviate certain levels of uncertainty associated with using the ACR Method.

Designs and conducts comprehensive management and staff studies to identify and propose solutions to controversial management, management-staff, and staff problems with far-reaching scope or impact to assist the foundation in running better and making for a better work environment

Gathers and evaluate foundational programmatic data to develop complete decision packages, staff studies, and recommendations, special reports and prepare executive briefings and similar materials for use by management in carrying out reporting on program accomplishments

Works in a Team environment that pertains to completing projects, formulating findings, and presenting oral and written reports, presentations and recommendations to Board members and Stakeholders

Completes analysis of Environmental data and identifies significant findings that could impact the soil, water, and air in research project areas

Working knowledge of FIRFA and TSCA Acts as related to Environmental Risk Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements for chemical analysis.

Completes analysis of budget data and identifies significant findings that could reduce the spending cost on non-essential items

Interprets findings resulting from Environmental studies and incidences of Environmental pollution of air, water, and soil in coordination with the foundation’s mission statement.

15-Years of experience in giving written, graphic (using MS EXCEL and COREL QUATRO-PRO software), and oral presentations toxicological and environmental data related to pesticide misuse and registered abuse in certain areas of Virginia.

Presents oral reports on the Environmental Health research projects and community outreach projects dealing with Environmental Health and Safety

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST USDOT/FAA 02/04/04-02/04/17

Analyzed and evaluated the management practices and methods, and Administrative Operations of APP-400 to make the review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) run smoother and have the data more technically and scientifically streamlined

Served as a tribal liaison for the purpose of communicating with tribal leaders in dealing with emergency management of community issues dealing with the air, water, and soil contamination of lead from lead-fueled aircrafts.

Served as advisor for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) incidents from airport mishaps and accidents and

Served as a Direct correspondent for agency issues dealing with tribal relations and emergency management dealing with Chemical, Biological, and Radiological incidents where applicable.

Revised policies for Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.

Revised current or proposed Agency policies, laws, regulations and administrative procedures with far-reaching scope and impact and make decisions and recommendations which significantly change, interpret and possible develop important Divisional programs.

Supported Agency administration, outreach, coordination, and operating efficiency of regional training and exercise programs and initiatives for Environmental Issues dealing with Airports and runways and changes therein

Provided timely and sound advice and recommendations on agency program analysis and initiatives for Environmental Impact Statements and Emergency Preparedness programs.

Completed analysis of technical data and identifies significant findings that make Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments more technically sound and less filled with druff and non-essential wording and jargon

Served on various Environmental and Economic Project teams studying to resolve complex management problems involving Environmental and Economic issues and to improve overall personnel morale.

Performed detailed research analysis of Environmental and Economic documentation and regulations pertinent to Agency issues

Worked in a Team environment that pertains to completing Environmental and Economic projects, formulating findings, and presenting oral and written reports, presentations and recommendations to Upper Management for improvement in EIS and EA reporting and database efficiency.

Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of division operational programs in meeting established goals, measures and objectives for Database creation, budgeting for Contracts, EIS, EAs, and noise calculations

Conducted statistical, analytical, cost/benefit, feasibility, and risk analysis of Environmental changes in the EIS and EAs and make recommendations to eliminate redundancies, develop performance measures, and ensure processes meet valid administrative/program requirements.

Interpreted findings resulting from environmental studies in the Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments making changes where needed.

Developed work methods, procedural changes, systems variations and acceptance of new technology developments when working with databases agency program and for working with EXCEL software for budgeting purposes

Gathered and organizes narrative and statistical information using agency methods, techniques, and precedents for Environmental Impact Statements as well as detailed Environmental Assessments

Drafted Environmental and administrative recommendations for Senior Management, First Line supervisors and Team Leaders and strived to have viable and much needed recommendations accepted by Management and staff;

Managed the Environmental Impact Statement Database and reviewed EISs that dealt with the changes in the airports and structural modification of runways which would affect the Critical Habitat of Endangered, Threatened, and Listed Species (mainly terrestrial organisms) at the Local, State, and Federal Levels

Researched, interpreted, and analyzed environmental and airport legal issues, records policy and internal procedures for the agency.

Analyzed and prepared administrative and technical status reports for review at all levels of management

Provided technical advice on policies and procedures for agency EIS and EAs and for noise calculations

Applied extensive knowledge of records systems, statutes and precedents to ascertain whether responsive records are complete and to make recommendations for agency action in the Environmental field

Prepared contract documents including Statement of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), market research, sole source documentation for FAA.

Reviewed and assessed the Federal Register for daily changes to the Environmental Assessment of changes in the air, soil, and water

Reviewed the Environmental Sustainability reports when changes are made to airports and how such changes will affect the environment, economy, and socioeconomic status of living organisms within the radius of the airports

Reviewed the Sustainability information in the reports that curtained on green chemistry, earth science, environmental science and conservation biology. Ecological economics studies the fields of academic research that aim to address human economies and natural ecosystems.

Analyzed the effects of changes in airport designs on the living habitats of various Endangered and Listed Terrestrial and Aquatic Organisms at the state and federal levels.

NPDES Permit writing when working with the US EPA in Washington, DC on detail from US DOT in DC.

Risk Assessment Specialist dealing with various pollutants from aircraft discharges and from leaded fuel used in agricultural aircrafts.

Analyzed the effects of Noise and Noise impacts from airport construction and the effects on Endangered Species as well as non-targeted organisms. This info was translated into a short summary and attached to EISs and EAs.

Reviewed the functional competency and scientific as well as technical soundness of Local Airport Expansion requests throughout the continental US in the form of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. Also, reviewed the effects of various pollutants discharged from various aircrafts in terms of their toxicity and exposure in air and the effects on living organisms.

Reviewed the US EPA Deicing Program used to deice aircrafts and jets for chemical and biological compliance for use in FAA EIS (Environmental Impact Statements) and EAs (Environmental Assessments)

Reviewed the TRI of state and federal governments for Airplanes, jets, and helicopters that release chemicals in the air through the process of fuel burning. Also, analyzed the chemical discharge effects of fuels on soil, air, and water in reference to effects on living organisms that are potentially exposed.

Reviewed the USEPA CWA (Clean Water Act) and CAA (Clean Air Act) as well as the US Coast Guard Oil Pollution Prevention Act in reference to construction and changes (physical) at various airports in the US while working on the Contamination Team.

Reviewed the technical parts of the RCRA (Resource Conservation, Recovery Act) and CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) as related to the construction of runways and landing strips for airports and to contaminated areas of runways and national and local parks (usually doing a detailed EIS {Environmental Impact Statement} while working as a member of the local Contaminated Site Team)

Provided Technical advice on the effects of lead-gas propelled aircrafts and the effects of lead exposure in the air and on living organisms listed as Threatened, Endangered, and Targeted at the city, county, state, and federal levels

Instrumental in constructing the Environmental and Planner Dbase for APP-400

Led key departmental initiatives such as funding formula development, managing the division FMS (Funding Management System), developing detailed environmental sustainability planning and guidance, data collection and development of programmatic administrative guidance.

Communicated program specific mission goals, needs, or problems with senior management, vendors and/or contracting officers.

Environmental Chemist/LEAN (Louisiana Environmental Action Network)/ P.O. Box 66323 Baton Rouge, LA 70896/1996-1998

Performed chemical review of LDEQ Water Journals and correlated data collected from monthly water sampling of the Mississippi River to test for organic pollutants and heavy metals

Performed monthly air sampling in areas where pollution and smog were problems and used the GC/MS to test air samples

Used the GC/MS to analyze Mississippi River Water samples from six sampling station to test for the presence of Organic Contaminants and pesticides

Used the ICP/MS to analyze Mississippi River Water samples for the presence of inorganic metals and sulfur.

Measured water samples from Geismar Lake in Gonzales, Louisiana to test for the presence of inorganic mercury and lead in water as well analyzed the effects of inorganic lead on aquatic organisms.

Analyzed the effects of various Persistent Organic Pollutant exposure on various non-targeted terrestrial and aquatic organisms. Risk Quotients were estimated from the Exposure values obtained using Risk modeling and assessment interpretation from Environmental Fate and Ecological Standard point.

Worked on a detailed Environmental Sustainability Program for Water and Soil Preservation and for keeping water and soil contamination free in certain areas of Southern Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Worked on implementing the EPA and State CWA as well as the federal SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act) in areas where there were problems of Pb+ and high levels of mercury found in drinking water systems and reservoirs near paper mills and plastic plants

Drafted recommendations for Board of Directors and supervisors and strives to have viable and much needed recommendations accepted by operating components and work staff for improving the overall functioning of the work processes

Evaluated, processed, and made proposals or recommendations for foundational changes to make for efficiency and better workload completion

Performed cost analyses for the lifecycle of Environmental Water Projects and also for cost analyses for job training for the homeless and those in need of assistance.

Provides technical advice on policies and procedures of the foundation and how to make a more socioeconomic connection with the community

Prepared recommendations on new or modified foundation’s developments, priorities, and objectives to improve performance in major foundational administrative operations

Developed the calculations of risk quotients using Estimated Environmental Concentrations for Aquatic and Terrestrial organisms exposed to varying levels of POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) and other toxins emitted into the air and water environments.

Developed a methodology by which the physical and chemical properties of selective organic and inorganic pollutants could be tied to a rise or sharp decrease in associated risk (Acute and Chronic) for aquatic and terrestrial organisms and plants. This methodology required use of the QSAR Chemical Structure and the use of low-end exposure routes

Worked on a method to calculate Air Risk Quotients for aquatic and terrestrial organisms that have been exposed to VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) through ground and aerial application

Worked on a method that will use the ACR (Acute to Chronic Ratio) as a means for estimating the Chronic Reproductive and Growth Values for mollusks (i.e., oysters and clams) exposed to various Persistent Organic Pollutants and various pesticides.

Worked on a Dbase Spreadsheet that will estimate the proximity of Endangered and Listed Species (Aquatic and Terrestrial Organisms) habitats in reference to where there is a medium to high level usage/application of chemical contaminants and pesticides.

Worked on a dbase program that will actually simulate the exposure of inorganic metals and organic pollutants to aquatic organisms as well as estimate the potential risk for exposure and the risk quotients

Worked on developing an automatic risk quotient calculator for terrestrial and aquatic organisms exposed to varying concentrations of organic pollutants and inorganic metals that were applied by aerial and ground application.

Worked and developed a database for analyzing the acute and chronic effects to terrestrial insects (specifically honeybees, wasps, bumblebees, and fruit-flies) in reference to organic pesticide exposure from aerial and ground applications

Worked on an Environmental Sustainability Program for the foundation that will require the implementing of a Recycling Program and a Water Safety Program that will help further sustain and Protect the environment from destruction and ensure clean water for all.

Worked on a water monitoring program for the Greater Prince William and Stafford Areas that will ensure Chemical Contaminants (i.e, lead, mercury, chromium, zinc, copper, and various pesticides) do not enter the water supplies and aquatic and terrestrial organisms have potentially clean and chemical contaminant free water supplies.

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

Managed the Environmental Records of the Brown Foundation dealing with Societal and Environmental issues such as Emergency Preparedness during natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other issues (2013 thru present)

Managed the Endangered Species Database (Federal, State, and Local) for Endangered and Threatened Species (Mainly Terrestrial organisms) who had their Critical Habitats near airports and runways that were under construction. This is still ongoing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Division of Airport and Community and Environmental Needs APP-400 (2004- present)

Managed the Records for NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) for the FAA in the Division of Airports and Community and Environmental Needs APP-400 (2004-Present)

Fully knowledgeable in the EPA Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act as related to the Environmental Needs in Airport Planning.

Fully knowledgeable in Noise Compliance and in estimating Noise Risk Quotients to estimate the risk of loud construction noises from airport improvements and construction will have on the reproductive and survival rates of Listed and Endangered Species.

Functionally competent with MS OFFICE 2016 and all its accessories

Functionally competent in Reviewing Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAS) as well as Environmental Risk Assessments dealing with changes in the environment and the biochemical and ecotoxicological effects of various pesticides on living organisms (2004-Present)

Functionally competent in creating Shelter In Place plans when natural and man-made disasters strike. This was done quarterly for the Brown Foundation

Functionally competent in resolving office conflicts between staff and management when heated issues arise

Operational knowledge of the ICP/MC and AAA (FID and PID) instruments used for analyzing tissue and liquid samples for the presence of inorganic heavy metals while working for the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) (1996-1998)

Operational knowledge of the GC and the GC/MS instruments used for analyzing tissue, liquids, and air samples for the presence of organic pesticides and POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) while performing water sample analysis for the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) (1996-1998)

Three years of FIOA Training in federal service from 2011-2014

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Presented an Environmental Toxicological Research Paper dealing with aquatic organisms in freshwater and estuarine/marine environments exposed to inorganic mercury. This presentation also looked at the effects of pregnant and lactating women who consumed these aquatic organisms. This was presented at the ACT (American College of Toxicology) 1999

Presented an Environmental Impact Statement of findings dealing with the effects of changes to the runways in the Philadelphia Airport in relation to Federally Listed, Threatened, and Endangered Birds and Mammals (2004)

Presented the Woodley Hills Elementary Annual Career Day for 2-5 graders in Alexandria, Virginia 22304 (Recurring from 2001 thru present)

Presented at the Jefferson Middle School Annual Career Day for 6, 7, and 8th Graders (2011- present)

Presented at the Airport Research Council for new themes on research dealing with vectors on airplanes to prevent the spread of Malaria, Legionaire’s Disease, and other airborne disease

Presented several Afro-American Artifacts and Art Displays at the APEX Museum Afro-American History Celebration (February 12, 2012)

Presented a real time session on the use of inorganic pollutants and organic pesticides in low and below poverty level neighbors that are exposing humans to toxicological poisoning at the Virginia Environmental Justice Conference in 2015 April.

Participated as a panel member for ACRP Project Research Panel titled, “The Role of Air Travel in the Transmission and Spread of Insect-borne Diseases”.

Participated as a panel member for ACRP Project Research Panel titled, “Evaluating and Mitigating the Risk of Disease Transmission at Airports and on Aircraft”.

Served as a Peer-Review for Barnes-Noble Books reviewing such classical Afro American novels as “Native Son” (Richard Wright), “The Coming of Age In Mississippi” (Anne Moody), “Manchild In the Promised-land” (Claude Brown), “To Be Young, Talented, Gifted, and Black” (Lorraine Hansberry)

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