Raquel Maria Arias

Senior Environmental Professional focused on providing excellence in services for the private and public sectors of the industry. Focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and business development. Widely recognized and respected by colleagues and clients as one of the leading, most knowledgeable environmental consultant and regulatory expert in the industry for over 35 years.

Miami, Florida 786-***-**** ad4mx5@r.postjobfree.com http://linkedin.com/in/raquel-marias-0509336b WORK EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed — Independent Environmental Consultant AEI Consultants, Inc. — Project Manager

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) — Environmental Specialist II IVI Due Diligence Services, Inc. — Project Manager 02/2010 to 12/2022, Sebring, FL

Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) on commercial, multi-family, industrial and vacant land properties in accordance to ASTM E1527 for nancial institutions and private investment rms. Managed multimillion dollar portfolios during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Conducted surveys for asbestos-containing material (ACM), lead-based paint (LBP), and mold & mildew as part of the assessments.

Networked and obtained clients that increased pro ts on a yearly basis Managed the nancial and accounting operations of sole proprietorship. 09/2009 to 03/2010, Sebring, FL (Hybrid/Hollywood, FL) Performed Phase I and Phase II ESAs of multi-family, commercial, and light industrial properties for nancial institutions and investment companies.

Conducted surveys for ACM, LBP, mold & mildew, and for lead-in-water at commercial and multi-family properties. Administered budgets of projects to increase protability. 08/2008 to 09/2009, Sebring, FL

Conducted inspections of hazardous waste generators, air emission sources, and solid waste management facilities to ascertain compliance with state and federal regulations within Highlands and Glades Counties, Florida. Issued air operating permits and inspected stationary sources, including Title V facilities to ascertain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Updated and maintained state and federal regulatory databases. 02/1997 to 12/2006, Miami, FL

Perfomed Phase I and Phase I ESAs of multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties for nancial institutions.and investment rms in accordance to ASTM 1527. WRS Infrastructure and Environment, Inc. — Project Manager Broward County Department of Growth Management and Environment — Engineer I Professional Service Industries (PSI) — Project Manager Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) — Inspector I/II EE&G - Enviropact — Project Manager

Conducted ACM surveys, LBP surveys, and lead-in-water testing as part of the Phase I ESAs according to specic scopes of work.

Coordinated site reconnaissances with property condition assessors, appraisers, and property managers. 04/2001 to 12/2002, Medley, FL

Prepared Contamination Assessment Reports (CARs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), and Initial Remedial Actions

(IRAs) for petroleum contaminated sites on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) properties. Coordinated cleanup efforts with contractors and municipal agencies during environmental emergency response efforts, and hazardous material/waste spills.

Performed soil and groundwater testing in accordance to county and state-mandated quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol.

06/1998 to 01/1997, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Led and coordinated cleanup efforts with contractors and municipal agencies during petroleum spills and hazardous material releases as part of the environmental emergency response team. Conducted site inspections of hazardous waste facilities and contaminated sites to ascertain compliance with Chapter 27 of Broward County Code.

Educated the regulated community on waste reduction methods and best management practices (BMPs). 05/1995 to 06/1996, West Palm Beach, FL

Prepared Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs and CARs for petroleum contaminated sites under State of Florida state- funded cleanup programs.

Supervised and instructed drillers, heavy equipment operators, and other contaminantion cleanup contractors during remedial activities.

Performed soil and groundwater testing in accordance to QA/QC protocol. 09/1989 to 08/1994, Miami, FL

Conducted site inspections of hazardous waste generators and contaminated sites to ascertain compliance with Chapter 24 of Miami-Dade County Code.

Enforced county and state ordinances within municipal welleld zones and other hazardous material usage restricted areas.

Supervised environmental consultants during sampling events for compliance with state-mandated QA/QC protocol.

12/1987 to 09/1989, Miami, FL

Conducted asbestos surveys in commercial buildings and Miami-Dade County public schools in accordance to AHERA regulations.

Performed area and personal air monitoring at asbestos abatement projects to determine level of PPE and prevent releases outside abatement enclosure.

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EDUCATION

Florida International University — Bachelor of Science 09/1983 to 12/1987

Environmental Studies

Minor in Chemistry

National Dean’s List

OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER Certication

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector Certicate (Florida) Fluent in English and Spanish

Intermediate French