Donald M. Patterson
Detroit, MI 48219
acbamr@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A skillful, U.S. Army veteran, with a career in Environmental, Hazardous, and/or
Chemical Waste Management. Offers visionary, leadership, quality services, is
supportive, and strives to excel. Extensive working knowledge of government
regulations, RCRA, OSHA, and DOT within environmental industry. Volunteer for two
Detroit Public Schools as a mentor. Initiated and headed recycling program for two
Detroit Public Schools.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient experience in the usage of Windows, Word, Power-Point, Excel, Internet, and E-
mail.
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Environmental Industry
• Environmental and Recycling Awarness Program
• Ecological Risk Assessment Methods
• Environmental Regulations and Complaince
• Crisis Management and Emergency Response
• Project Consulting management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Volunteer Americorps, Detroit, MI 06/2013-11/2013
Manger Patterson Maintenance (MTC) & Recycling, Detroit, MI. 01/2010-01/2011
Public Health Sanitarian City of Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. 01/2008-
01/2009
Volunteer Detroit Public Schools (DPS), Detroit, MI. 01/2005-01/2008
Supervior Patterson's Maintaenance (MTC) and Recycling, Detroit, MI. 01/2003-
01/2008
Assistant Chemical Staff Manager U.S. ARMY, Kuwait, Kuwait 08/2002-01/2003
Logistic Branch Chief U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA 09/2001-08/2002
Company Commander, HHC 2/29th Infantry U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA. 01/1999-
01/2001
Chemical Safety Manager, Engineer Group U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA 07/1998-
09/1999
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major Chemistry/ Minor Math, Alabama A&M University,
Normal, AL, 4 year(s)
Master of Science (Currently Enrolled), Environmental Science, University of Michigan in
Dearborn MI, Dearborn, MI, 1 year(s)
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
40-HOUR HAZWOPER, Compliance Solutions, CO
Bio and Control of Insects and Rodents, NEHA CDC0703, CO
Environ Health Training in Emergency Res, NEHA CDC0701, CO
Performance Standards Workshop, NEHA CDC 0702, CO
Washtenaw County Literacy Council Tutor Training, Washtenaw County College, MI
Arms and Services Staff School, U.S. Army, KS
HONORS, AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, U.S. Army
• Joint Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
• Army Commendation Medal (3), U.S. Army
• Army Achievement Medal (5) U.S. Army
• Good Conduct Medal (3), U.S. Army
• National Defense Medal, U.S. Army
• Army Service Ribbon,U.S. Army
• Overseas Service Ribbon.U.S. Army