Laura M. Macpherson
Saint Mary’s, GA 31558
Cell Phone: 330-***-****
E-mail: ad39dh@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
B.S., Environmental Management - Graduated Summa Cum Laude
American Institute of Paralegal Studies, Mahwah, NJ
Certifications:
Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt (June 2007)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager #14177 (December 2006)
Certified Paralegal (May 1985)
Studying for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Tier III (Secret) Security Clearance
About Me: Experienced Environmental, Health, Safety and Project Manager with oversight of environmental aspects and impacts of operations, including RCRA LQG/SQG/CESQG record keeping and reporting; NPDES permit reporting and sampling, Title V permit compliance and reporting; storm water permit planning, recordkeeping, sampling and reporting; industrial wastewater permitting, recordkeeping, reporting and waste management; process safety and risk reduction and management.
U.S. Navy, NAVFAC SE, SUBASE Kings Bay, Kings Bay, GA – Environmental Engineer / GS-0819-12 – Aug 2021 to Present
I am responsible for a variety of professional environmental engineering duties, including: Clean Air Act, ISO 14001 compliance, and FIFRA pesticide program management. I provide monitoring and oversight of the government’s environmental engineering policies and programs of the GOCO (government-owned BOSC contractor-operated) facility’s EMS.
My duties include reviewing contractor policies, permit submissions, invoices and milestones, compliance issues and recommended mitigation strategies, to ensure compliance, ensuring communications are made if/when NOV’s are received by contractor; issuing corrective action reports to contractors; reviewing permit applications and documents; coordinating funding for projects and execution of environmental modernization and compliance projects in assigned areas; reviewing plans, drawings, regulatory compliance, etc., and conducting technical reviews and organizing and chairing meetings with participants from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal.
In addition to Air Program Management (Title V) duties, I also act as the Pesticide Program Manager, and OEL (other environmental liabilities) POC.
I oversee the environmental aspects and reviews of projects requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout, interpreting and confirming customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
I participate in the development, management, and balancing of project plans, budgets, and schedules; coordinating and facilitating decisions by managing multiple stakeholders; applying procurement knowledge and experience to manage contracts supporting assigned projects.
I work closely with a variety of contractors and subcontractors to acquire permit-required documentation and knowledge to maintain compliance with the Navy, Federal, and State environmental regulations.
I assist other PWD Kings Bay program managers with meeting environmental compliance requirements, including environmental audits and inspections.
I volunteered to be a member of the NAVFAC SE Diversity Council.
U.S. Army, Holston Army Ammunition Depot, Kingsport, TN – Environmental Engineer / GS-0819-12 – Nov 2020 to August 2021
Environmental Engineer working in a PQM Level II Acquisition Workforce position wherein I was responsible for a variety of professional environmental engineering duties in the following areas: Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, ISO14001 compliance and certification, and NEPA program management. I provide monitoring and oversight of the government’s environmental engineering policies and programs of the GOCO (government-owned contractor-operated) facility’s EMS to ensure ISO 14001 certification is maintained. I was also responsible for the installation’s energy conservation program and served as the installation’s security engineer.
My duties included reviewing contractor policies, permit submissions, invoices and milestones, compliance issues and recommended mitigation strategies, to ensure compliance, ensuring communications are made if/when NOV’s are received by contractor; issuing corrective action reports to contractors; reviewing permit applications and documents; coordinating funding for projects and execution of environmental modernization and compliance projects in assigned areas; reviewing plans, drawings, (I am not a Civil Engineer and assume some liability by doing this), regulatory compliance, BACT, etc., and conducting technical reviews and organizing and chairing meetings with participants from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal.
I also acted as the NEPA Compliance Manager, Energy Coordinator and Security Engineer. I have requested but have not yet been provided with any additional training for these roles.
I oversaw the environmental aspects and costs of projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout; Interpreting customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
I participated in the development, management, and balancing of project plans, budgets, and schedules; coordinating and facilitating decisions by managing multiple stakeholders; applying procurement knowledge and experience to manage contracts supporting assigned projects; and negotiating sound real estate business transactions into required NEPA documentation.
U.S. Air Force, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH – Environmental Engineer / GS-0819-12 – May 2019 to Nov 2020
Served as the Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Program Manager, developing, managing, implementing, reviewing & updating environmental programs, plans and providing support as follows: Program Manager for Hazardous Materials Mgmt., Solid and Hazardous Waste Mgmt., EESOH-MIS Program & related EESOH-MIS data calls, Recoverable & Waste Petroleum Product Management and CEV MICT checklists.
Provided primary support for Environmental Management System (EMS), Environmental Compliance Assistance Management Program inspections & documentation & follow up and oversight of all YARS Stage 1 Environmental Checklists in MICT (hereafter ECAMP/MICT).
My supplemental support areas were Air Program Information Management System (APIMS), Asbestos, Pest Management, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, Quality Recycling, and Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant.
Wrote, reviewed, updated, implemented and managed plans for all of my primary program areas and ensured all plans were reviewed and updated annually, or as otherwise required. I also coordinated all actions necessary for approval and required signatures on all existing, new and updated plans.
Provided all other primary and supplemental support as required or requested to ensure ongoing professional management of all environmental management plans, e.g., assembling data, and preparing environmental protection permit applications and revisions for environmental programs.
Reviewed and developed project actions either by contract or in-house to determine regulatory compliance requirements
Consulted with design engineers and reviewed proposed mission changes, construction plans and specifications to assess impact on natural and cultural resources and provides guidance to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Developed, reviewed and updated training curricula and delivered training for assigned program areas at the installation.
Supported quality improvement and promoted the environmental awareness program.
Prepared, scheduled and delivered various environmental training sessions and briefings.
U.S. Navy, Navy Medicine East, Portsmouth, VA – Environmental Engineer / GS-0819-12 – Nov 2017 to May 2019
Environmental Engineer serving as the Assistant Regional Environmental Program Manager to the Directorate for Fleet Support and Logistics, Facilities Department, at Navy Medicine East (NME).
Served as the supporting technical consultant within NME within the management of environmental programs.
Reviewed and analyses environmental program requirements and budgets for NME and subordinate activities and provided recommendations to the Regional Environmental Program Manager for resourcing requirements and strategies.
Conducted environmental compliance assessments and Environmental Management System (EMS) audits.
Assisted BUMED and Navy Medicine East in addressing complex environmental issues with subordinate commands.
Prepared written technical guidance for facility environmental managers.
Travelled CONUS and OCONUS 25-50% to accompany BUMED and NAVFAC to perform environmental audits of NME MTFs.
U.S. Navy, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck, VA – Environmental & Safety Manager / NT-0028-04 – May 2017 to Nov 2017
Served as the Environmental and Safety Manager for Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck (CDSA-DN), which is part of the Infrastructure Division, Corporate Operations Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Combat Direction Systems Activity.
Reported directly to Facilities Manager within the Code 102 Division and worked with the Facilities Manager in execution of the overall management of CDSA Dam Neck's environmental and safety programs.
Environmental programmatic responsibilities included National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Explosive Hazardous Waste, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air/Water Act, and Endangered Species compliance.
Safety programmatic responsibilities included occupational safety and health, explosives safety, RF/radiation, laser, chemical-biological hazardous material compliance.
Integrated environmental and safety program requirements to support CDSA Dam Neck's current and future missions
Provided consultation and recommendations for strategies and practices that mitigated or limited environmental and safety concerns and risks.
Interpreted specific Federal Regulations and Navy Instructions as they pertained to environmental and safety policies and applied them to operations.
Developed and presented instructions, plans, standard procedures, training, briefs, risk management recommendations, and reported as necessary to support mission operations.
Performed, monitored, and/or conducted required assessments, inspections, investigations, reviews, sampling, analysis, procedures validations, acquisition approvals, and record keeping in support of the environmental and safety programs.
Participated in Boards, Committees, Teams, Groups, and Communities of Practice.
Developed and delivered training, plans, procedures, analysis, reports, and presentations in support of assigned tasks/programs.
U.S. Coast Guard, Norfolk, VA – Environmental Protection Specialist / GS-12 - August 2015 to May 2017
Compliance, Sustainability, Environmental Liabilities and Restoration, and Environmental Planning Program project management, including:
Project Manager and COR for Development of Integrated Waste Management Process Guide and Job Aid to serve as a comprehensive waste management guide for shore-wide CG mission support operations;
Project Manager for Environmental Compliance/Remediation Site Assessments for CG housing/real property divestiture (Phase II and IV Sites);
Individual Project Manager for Site Remediation at CG housing sites to ensure CERCLA requirements are addressed and met to support remediation requirements and property divestiture goals;
Project Manager and COR for development and promulgation of SILC-EMD quarterly environmental program newsletters, including coordination and proofreading of articles from field personnel, promoting other means of outreach to include SharePoint;
Project Manager and COR for several pollution prevention opportunity assessments (PPOA’s) for federal/state compliance requirements, determining effectiveness of compliance practices and training programs, and recommending program improvements for cost savings and environmental impact reduction;
Served as Administrator for SILC-EMD SharePoint site (“EMP”) to establish site as a job guide for CG field units to construct individual environmental management plans/EMS’s;
Trained in SharePoint and SharePoint Designer 2010.
Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative for a variety of A/E MATOCS (IDIQ) environmental projects/contracts/task orders mentioned above, including Pollution Prevention Opportunities Assessments, the SILC-EMD Newsletter, Environmental Awards, and an Integrated Waste Management Process Guide/ Technical Order and Job Aid;
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Drafted Operational Requirements Documents (ORD’s) for SILC-EMD EMP SharePoint portal page;
Drafted and developed quarterly environmental liability data/report and research/closeout of EC&R expenditures;
Reviewed CG-SILC Process Guide Technical Orders for environmental aspects, impacts and overall completeness;
Reviewed and updated ECE (environmental compliance evaluation) completion and findings metrics and assisted with analysis and sustainment of ECE data in USACOE CPTrack database;
Performed business analytics dashboard metrics analysis and reporting for SILC-EMD, including environmental compliance evaluation completion rates, program task completion rates, etc.;
Certified as Authorized Officer in support of SILC-EMD’s travel reimbursement activities;
Certified as Trusted Agent (TASS Officer) in support of contractor security clearances to support COR activitie
Signal Mountain Cement Co., d/b/a Buzzi Unicem USA – Environmental Engineer/Manager - June 2014 to July 2015
Maintained Title V, NPDES, Stormwater, and RCRA Permits, and Solid Waste Landfill, including submittal of reports, renewal applications, record keeping and reporting necessary for compliance (including PC MACT) for multiple sites
Oversaw ongoing operation of continuous emissions monitoring systems for PC MACT and major source air permitting
Promoted environmental stewardship via employee education and company-sponsored volunteer activities
Conducted NPDES permit wastewater sampling, monitoring, record keeping and reporting for multiple sites
Input and maintained GHG, GHS and sustainability data and prepares site-specific Sustainability reports
Troubleshot process wastewater NPDES permit compliance issues to achieve compliance with permit limits
Conducted visible air emissions observations (Method 22’s and Method 9’s), as required
Conducted annual SPCC and Stormwater Pollution Prevention training
Ingersoll Rand – Mocksville, NC – EH&S Specialist – October 2013 to May 2014
Ensured safe, healthy and environmentally friendly working conditions by conducting site assessments for adherence to company policies and programs and compliance with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
Analyzed proactive and reactive EHS data to recommend measures to reduce or eliminate industrial incidents and health hazards in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Ingersoll Rand standards
Conducted incident investigations for injury, illness, property damage, and fire incidents
Performed compliance reviews of regulatory programs, develops gap assessments and associated action plans for closure.
Led ergonomics improvement team
Performed plant-wide industrial hygiene monitoring
Developed compliance assurance plans to assist facility in meeting environmental goals
Prepared mandated environmental reports (Form R, Tier II, Air Emissions, Chemical Usage, Analytical Sampling) and ensured timely receipt by the regulatory entity
Provided technical subject matter expertise to manufacturing, engineering and facilities personnel in evaluating the environmental, safety and health aspects of manufacturing processes, chemical use and building design
Tracked training to ensure program met 100% completion goal
Utilized the Ingersoll Rand Environmental, Health, and Safety (IREHS) system to input monthly metrics
Led EHS teams to promote employee involvement (i.e., Ergonomics Team, Behavior-based Safety (BBS) Walks)
Kaba Access Control – Winston-Salem, NC – Environmental Compliance Manager (Temp) – June 2013 to Oct 2013
Oversaw wastewater treatment plant operations and effluent discharge to maintain compliance with Permit requirements
Managed staff of two: Wastewater Treatment Operator and Plating Laboratory Chemist
Oversaw ongoing groundwater contamination remediation and support mitigation activities
Compiled and completed successful submission of company’s first annual sustainability report
Updated Contingency Plan and acted as an emergency responder to chemical/safety emergencies
Completed TRI Form R report, including a complete review/revision of past record keeping practices
Completed a review of facility’s compliance with RCRA and OSHA requirements and submitted findings and recommendations to upper management for action
Reviewed facility’s system of waste determination, profiling, management, storage, labeling and shipment for disposal for compliance with RCRA and NC regulatory requirements
Implemented revised sampling criteria for waste determinations
Reviewed performance of current waste disposal contractor to determine if company’s needs and compliance with regulatory requirements were being met; drafted request for proposals for new vendor(s)
Uncovered a historical NPDES violation that had been previously retracted by the oversight agency but remained on the company’s public profile; successfully negotiated with the state agency to retract it from the USEPA ECHO database
Conducted environmental audits of various process areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Submitted recommendations to upper management for implementation of improvement opportunities, potentially avoiding millions of dollars in liability for environmental and safety issues
Recommended upgrades to current MSDS filing system to ensure easy worker access to current MSDS’s and the ability to access data for environmental reporting and HazCom/safety needs
Recommended upgrades to environmental and safety training programs to comply with RCRA and OSHA requirements
AMG Vanadium, Inc. – Cambridge, OH – Sustainability Manager – July 2012 to June 2013
EMS (ISO 14001) Administrator
Oversaw staff of one – Regulatory Compliance Planner
Completed Annual Corporate Sustainability report and Greenhouse Gas Report
Completed all necessary EPA reporting for RCRA TSDF, including:
SARA 311/312 Tier II – including MSDS reviews, new product reviews, record keeping and reporting
Title V permit – including record keeping, reporting and permit renewal
RCRA Part B Permit Renewal application preparation and submittal
Form R Toxic Release Inventory – including record keeping and reporting
Industrial Wastewater Permit Reporting – including record keeping, sampling and reporting, and permit renewal
NPDES/Stormwater Permit Requirements – including sampling and reporting, monthly inspections, and permit renewal
SPCCP Requirements – including monthly inspections, annual spill events
Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Requirements – Annual HW Generator Reports, manifests, inspections, etc.
Instituted plastics recycling program
Developed Annual America Recycles Day activities
Developed Litter Cleanup and Teamwork Development Events (Team Up to Clean Up)
Oversaw and managed legacy waste issues for facility, including monitoring, reporting and completion of five-year reviews
DLA Disposition Services, Battle Creek, MI – Environmental Protection Specialist / GS-12 – July 2011 to July 2012
DLA EMS Alternate Administrator and Environmental Support Environmental Training and Compliance Administrator
Developed command-wide technical guidance for the disposition of hazardous property and waste
Performed complex data and cost-benefit analyses in support of organizational compliance and training goals
Reviewed and prepared detailed reports on new environmental rules impacting receipt, storage, R/T/D/S, recycling and disposal of hazardous waste
Prepared briefings and presentations for the military services and higher headquarters
Liaison between DLA, DoD, Federal/state officials, environmental groups, private industry, and the general public
Responded to Congressional inquiries and requests from DoD activities, concerning DLA Disposition Services environmental compliance programs
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY – Solid Waste/Qualified Recycle Program (QRP) and Recycling Programs Manager / GS-11 – Dec 2010 to June 2011
Installation Qualified Recycling (QRP) Program Manager for Solid Waste & Recycling Programs
Prepared, evaluated, coordinated and issued guidance to prevent or minimize pollution of the environment
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Oversaw staff of four contracted employees
Served as Contracting Office’s Technical Representative (COTR) for program area
Conducted NEPA reviews of installation construction and demolition projects
Tracked metrics and reviewed progress toward meeting solid waste reduction and recycling goals and recommend changes in policies and procedures to improve program management when necessary
Updated ISWMP to reflect current solid waste handling and disposal practices
Submitted Environmental Program Requirements (EPRs) to the major command to achieve solid waste mgt. goals
Reported solid waste management activities to the major command using the Solid Waste Annual Reporting System
Maintained records of all materials processed through the QRP
Conducted market research to ensure that best prices were obtained for recyclable commodities
Hired contract recycling personnel to accomplish support duties
Implemented an aggressive promotional and educational campaign for the recycling program
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY – Hazmat Program Manager/Environmental Education Training Program Manager /
GS-11 – July 2009 to Dec 2010
Developed training program and provided environmental education to installation staff and army personnel
Developed Environmental Quality Officer (EQO) tracking program for order-appointed EQO’s
Oversaw staff of 35+ contracted civilian employees, including budget planning.
Reviewed construction plans and specifications for environmental compliance and NEPA concurrence
Served as COTR/COR for administering Government contracting law provided for by FAR for compliance and remediation
Developed and executed processes for soliciting, reviewing, selecting and managing contracts for operation of the installation Hazmat Pharmacy and the Environmental Education Training Program
Oversaw all aspects of planning, implementation and operation of both the Hazmat Program and the Environmental Education Training Program, including budget preparation and financial oversight
Participated in audit team during SIMS and ISO 14001 audits at targeted installation areas
Completed Lean Six Sigma Projects resulting in $500K+ in savings
AbitibiBowater, Grenada, MS - Environmental Manager – June 2008 to July 2009
Completed all regulatory reports and permit applications, including TRI Form R, Tier II, Waste Minimization Report, Annual Emissions Summary, Title V, Hazardous Waste Generator Report, Industrial User Permit DMRs, etc.
Oversaw staff of one (Lab Technician)
Assisted safety manager with safety and health initiatives, including implementation of new process safety mgt. program
Oversaw wastewater treatment plant operations ensuring compliance with NPDES discharge permit
Prepared and coordinated environmental and safety CBT (computer-based training), establishing needed competencies
ISO14001:2004 Document Control (OSHA, RCRA, TSCA, CAA, DOT, etc.)
Completed manifests and audit records in compliance with all federal, state and local requirements
Assisted with energy reduction projects
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Nashville, TN – Environmental Compliance Coordinator – January 2008 to June 2008
Oversaw hazardous waste management, record keeping and reporting
Completed TRI Reports, i.e., Form R, Hazardous Waste Generator Report, Tier II Report
Tier II Reports
Performed hazardous waste training
Served on the Emergency Response Team
Completed record keeping and reporting for site’s air permit
Conducted industrial hygiene monitoring per site IH monitoring plan
Conducted SPCC and SWPP Plan site inspections
Brown and Caldwell, Nashville, TN – Senior Scientist/Project Manager – June 2007 to January 2008
Project management, including completion of site inspections, regulatory reports and permit applications for clients, including TRI, Tier II, Annual Emissions Summary, Title V, Hazardous Waste Generator Report, NPDES DMRs, etc.
Established written and verbal policies and procedures for environmental compliance related to industrial activities.
Conducted SPCC and SWPP Plan site inspections and drafted plans pursuant to findings
Conducted Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, including completion of written reports
Trane, Clarksville, TN – Environmental Coordinator – June 2004 to June 2007
Maintained and oversaw Title V, NPDES, POTW, LQG hazardous waste permits and annual program budget
Conducted NPDES and POTW monitoring and wastewater sampling
Conducted safety inspections with SHE team and assisted with incident investigation using root cause analysis
Ensured compliance with federal, state, local and corporate environmental and safety regulations
Participated in Weekly SH&E Audits, development of JSA’s and facility-wide Ergonomics initiative
Established written and verbal policies and procedures for environmental compliance for industrial activities
Conducted facility-wide environmental training, including HAZCOM, SPCC, SWPP, RCRA, Asbestos Awareness
Prepared and completed Six Sigma Projects (three) required for Green Belt certification
Morris County MUA, Mendham, NJ – Hazardous Waste Coordinator – July 1995 to June 2004
Complete management, operation and marketing of the MCMUA’s award-winning Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Universal Waste Recycling Programs, and Regional Materials Exchange Program including a permanent household hazardous waste facility and periodic collection events.
Oversaw 3 contracted employees, 1 administrative employee
a regional Materials Exchange Program
Trained solid waste employees in OSHA-level hazard awareness level training
Reviewed recycling, solid waste, hazardous waste and composting facilities’ applications for inclusion into the MCSWMP
Prepared the hazardous waste program budget of $600,000, including drafting and submittal of grant applications.
Prepared bid, quotation and contract documents relative to the Household Hazardous Waste and County-generated Hazardous Waste Disposal Programs and reviewed same upon receipt
Made presentations to organizations and local and regional media, including cable television and radio stations
Honors:
2010 Civilian Employee of the Year – Professional/Scientific Category - U.S. Army, Fort Campbell
DPW Employee of the Month - November 2010 U.S. Army, Fort Campbell
Member of Leadership Fort Campbell Class of 2010-2011
2003 USEPA Environmental Quality Award Recipient
Panelist, 2002 International Environmental Conference, Sherkin Island Marine Station, County Cork, Ireland
2002 Environmental Protection Magazine Facility of the Year Honorable Mention
2001 NAHMMA Program Excellence Award for Hazardous Waste Management
1999 SWANA Special Waste Management Excellence Award
1993 Outstanding Scholar Half-Tuition Scholarship Recipient – Rochester Institute of Technology
Memberships:
Member, Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Member, Association of Hazardous Materials Professionals
Member, SAME (Society of American Military Engineers), Jacksonville, FL Chapter
Safety, Health & Environmental Training:
Safety Training, including Hoist & Sling, Machine Guarding, Forklift Operation, 2-day Ergonomics
Many Ongoing Misc. Environmental Training Classes (RCRA, DOT, OSHA, Air Permitting, Advanced TN Air Regulations, Smoke School, FIFRA, Advanced RCRA, TRI, Tier II, PC MACT, McCoy’s 5-day RCRA)
Many DOD-specific Training Courses, including:
Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) Course, U.S. Army, 2009
Hazardous Materials Management System Course, IHS/U.S. Army, 2009
40-hour ISO 14001 Auditors Training, U.S. Army, 2009
Action Officers Course, U.S. Army, 2010
Civilian Leaders Foundation Course (3 weeks at Fort Leavenworth), U.S. Army, 2010
40-hour Civilian Leaders Basic Course, U.S. Army, 2010/2011
Demil training
Contracting Officer’s Training (DHS) (40 hours), 2015
40-hour HAZWOPER training and certification (1996-2013, 2016)
DOT Hazmat General and Security Awareness Training (49 CFR 172.704 & Function-specific)
40-hour Ergonomics training – Humantech (2004)
80-hour Six Sigma Green Belt training (2005)
40-hour McCoy’s RCRA training (2015)
40-hour SharePoint Users Bootcamp – Infotech (2015)
24-hour SharePoint Designer training – Infotech (2016)
40-hour USACOE Environmental Law & Regulations (2016)
40-hour Business Analytics Bootcamp (Advanced Excel) (2016)
30-hour OSHA 511 General Industry Safety Course (2016)
32-hour Project Management Professionals Bootcamp (2016)