Michael T. O'Rourke
Ferndale, MI
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E-mail: *********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Science (2001)
Major: Earth Science with concentration in Biology
Minor: Conservation of Natural Resources
COMPUTER SKILLS AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Power Point Delorme
ArcView
Remote Sensing of the Environment (GIS)/ Chemistry/ Survey of
Chemistry/ Ecology/ Geology/ Environmental Geology/ Conservation of Natural
Resources/ Resource Perception and Utilization/ Fisheries Conservation/
Water Conservation/ Independent Study of Invasive Exotic Plant Species/
Weather/ Physical Geography/ Landforms/ Nature Study
WORK EXPERIENCE
02/05-current Synagro Central, LLC. SE Michigan
Technical Services Manager / Environmental Compliance Manager
- Responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with the
EPA and DEQ
- Responsible for providing consultation to all clients on
their waste management needs
- Maintain and promote the land application program for all
assigned clients
- Monitored and maintained all site registrations and
environmental permits for my assigned area (SE Michigan)
01/03-2/05 Synagro Technologies Inc., Phoenix, AZ / San Francisco, CA
Technical Services Manager / Environmental Compliance Manager
- Responsible for maintaining environmental compliance
with the EPA and DEQ
- Responsible for in-field observations including mapping
applications as well as soil and groundwater sampling
- Monitored and maintained all site registrations and
environmental permits for my assigned area
(Arizona/California)
- Maintain landfill manifests for all clients representing
their disposal requirements
03/02-09/02 Materials Testing Consultants Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
Engineering Technician
- Responsible for in-field observations, sampling and applying
specified tests
- Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the client
portfolio for each assigned project
- Provide clients with consultation and inspection of
construction materials
- Maintain proper and up-to-date certifications
06/01-08/01 Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore Project, Empire, MI
Independent Study
- Responsible for management and eradication of exotic
invasive plant species
- In charge of briefing and supervising ten person volunteer
work crew
- Monitored eradication progress by way of Global Positioning
System
- Required prospectus, independent research, daily log, and
final paper which included GIS and ArcView applications
ACTIVITIES
- Current member of MWEA (Michigan Water Environment
Association)
- Currently enrolled in the MBA program at Walsh College