PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a motivated Environmental Professional who has developed a
strong working relationship with the AQMD, DTSC, CAL EPA, CUPA, and
the SWRCB; and who has expertise in managing complex projects and
solving problems, with a strong background in maintaining facility
compliance and leading environmental team members in Hazardous Waste
classification, site remediation, air quality management, EIR's, CEQA
regulations, emergency response, and environmental management
objectives.
SKILLS
Grant Writer: Obtained 14 environmental Cost Reduction: Reduced hazardous
grants in excess of 2.8 million dollars in materials disposal by implementing a
the last two years and adapted eligible reuse, recycling, & recovery program
costs into innovative pilot programs
Chemical identification: Experienced in Training: Supervised, administered
sampling, analysis, hazardous material & and created a series of audits,
waste identification, unknowns, & HAZCAT checklists, & safety rules that are
now training standards.
Health and Safety: Managed, administered, & Regulations: Expert in interpreting
implemented all OSHA Respiratory, Fall codes, creating compliance
Protection, Confined Space and Lock out Tag alternatives, and working with
Out programs. regulators for solutions.
Sustainability: Created a Public Oil Management of Change: Implemented
collection and universal waste recycling standards in order to reduce cost
program with residual revenue exceeding and increase safe work practices
$140,000 annually. associated with environmental
compliance programs.
WORK HISTORY
06/2007 to Current Environmental Compliance Officer
City of Lancaster - 615 W Avenue H Lancaster Ca. 93534
. Managed the development, administration, and implementation of all
City environmental regulatory permits, Safety Metrics, Health/Safety
standards, and environmental programs to ensure acceptability of
budgets, time lines, and conformance to federal and state laws &
approved specifications.
. Created & supported a team atmosphere with regards to maintaining ISO
14000 standards, operational excellence, employee recertification and
training, emergency response, and safe work practices; and ensured the
implementation of these concepts at all City facilities.
. Ensured and facilitated environmental compliance by providing guidance
to team members on Federal, State and local regulations including Air
Quality compliance initiatives such as CARB Compliance, Compliance
Assurance Monitoring (CAM), VOC Emissions, Pollution Prevention, ACTM,
Fugitive Dust, and PERP..
. Prepared Environmental Compliance Audits and Operational Facility
Safety plans in order to manage Pollution Prevention, Emergency
Response, SPCCC and Hazardous Material Business Plans for all City
facilities & projects.
. Responded to regulatory issues from State agencies and achieved
compliance by adapting, researching, and implementing solutions based
on best management practices, comprehensive legislative research, and
strategy meetings with team members and management.
. Developed, evaluated, and managed a team of Environmental Inspectors,
Coordinators, and Supervisors in order to maintain compliance with
regulatory permits, facility operations, and health and safety
standards with regards to our UST, AST and NPDES programs.
. Managed site remediation and multi-year projects involving compliance
with the State Water Resources Board, Department of Fish and Game, the
Air Resources Board, DTSC, and the EPA.
02/2006 to 06/2007 Code Enforcement Officer
City of Adelanto -11600 Air Expressway Adelanto, Ca. 92301
. Ensure compliance with Federal, State & local regulations including;
Building Standards,
Municipal Codes, illegal dumping & pollution prevention and compliance
contracts.
. Enforced, Inspected and Remediated Public Safety and Health Concerns
and violations.
. Acted as team leader for all investigations into commercial,
environmental, and public safety violations and provided safety plans
and concepts to team members before each investigation.
. Compiled information for documentation required by regulatory agencies
and held trainings for other team members on new trends, laws, and
compliance initiatives.
. Submitted Criminal complaints to the District Attorney for review &
prosecution.
. Conducted investigations into complaints, violations & safety concerns
from public, businesses, or government entities and provided
information on laws.
. Monitored & directed the work of outside contractors responsible for
the elimination violations & hazards; monitor job performance.
05/2003 to 06/2006 Training and Development Manager
Tillys - 3417 Grand Oaks Corona, CA 92881
. Supervised and directed employee compliance with health and safety and
OSHA regulations.
. Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for
managers.
. Managed and lead team members in training and compliance with new and
current City, County, and Fire Department permits and regulations.
. Oversaw daily working operations for staff of 60 employees.
. Trained and developed new employees on sales, customer service, and
data entry
. Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office
supplies.
. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching
chargeback's,
discrepancies and reconciliations.
. Reduced overhead by creating solutions to administrative and
contractual projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Management
Columbia S. University - 21982 University Ln. Orange Beach, AL 36561
Associate of Science: Business Administration
Victor Valley College - 18422 Bear Valley Rd Victorville, Ca. 92395
CERTIFICATIONS
Cal EMA Hazardous Materials Technician Cal EPA Basic Inspector
Cal EMA Hazardous Materials Incident Command Cal EPA Fundamental
Inspector
Cal EMA First Responder Operations Cal
EPA Environmental Field Sampling
Cal EMA Hazardous Materials Classification Cal EPA Adv.
Environmental Crimes
Environmental Specialist Certification OSHA Hazardous
Waste Safety
40 HR Hazwoper CUPA High Risk Emergency Response
Hazwoper Supervisor Certification Hazardous Waste for
Managers
Hazcat Chemical Identification Certification ARB Cal.
Air Pollution Professional
DTSC Hazardous Materials Identification ARB Basic Inspector
Hazardous Waste Management in CA. ARB Continuous Assurance
Monitoring
DOT Hazardous Materials Certification ARB Continuous Emission
Monitoring
AFFILIATIONS
California Resource and Recovery Association California Hazmat
Investigators Assoc
California Code Enforcement Officers Association Cal CUPA
Member
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. 2013 CRRA Oil/ Universal Waste Collection Program of the Year
. 2012 APWA Environmental Project of the Year
. 2010 Proclamation from the Mayor of Lancaster
. Developed State Recognized Oil Reclamation / Public Recycling Center
REFERENCES
. Peter Zorba NASA Remedial Project Manager, Santa Susana
Field Lab 202-***-****
. Steve Taylor HVAC Supervisor, Gray Butte Flight Test Facility
. Anthony Perez Public Safety Officer, City of Lancaster