Manager Project

Michael Piddington 810-***-**** ( ********@*******.***

***** ****** **. ( Linden, MI 48451

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Business Development ( Strategic Planning ( Project Expertise

Management ( Leadership &

Highly skilled and results-driven Environmental Manager Teambuilding

with 20+ years' experience in establishing profitable ( Cost Estimating

businesses, providing health and safety oversight, and ( Budget Control

improving bottom-line results and ( Safety Compliance

productivity/performance levels. Proven ability to plan ( Due Diligence

and direct environmental initiatives to optimize ( Process Improvement

business procedures and project development efforts. ( Client Satisfaction

Expertise enhancing site assessment/investigation ( Field Sampling

processes, implementing new technology, and driving ( Site Inspections

significant revenue growth and cost savings. ( Remediation

Outstanding leadership and communication skills with

exceptional training abilities. Top performer,

dedicated safety specialist, and valuable contributor

to data analysis teams.

Select Career Highlights

o Achieved revenue increase of 150% within 1 year as General Manager of

Prosonic Corporation, establishing operation as #2 of 7 in nation for

performance.

o Proposed and sold largest remedial investigation project in Prosonic

Corporation's 7-year history ($2.5M contract) by effectively presenting

new drilling technology to BBL Environmental Services, Inc. Project

included 4 major sonic drillings over 9-month period.

o Surveyed 97 residential properties and provided estimates of mold losses

for Allstate Insurance Company in Florida and New Orleans following

Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Katrina.

o Positioned startup business for profitable sale to large national

competitor; sold for more than $500K, retaining 4-year management

agreement. Led growth of firm to elevate overall sales to $2M+ within 1

year.

Professional Experience

HURON ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, Madison Heights, MI 2010-2011

Environmental Group Manager

Served as Environmental Services Department Leader for successful civil

engineering company. Managed wide range of environmental

contamination/remediation projects, scheduled critical field work, and

oversaw report preparation phases. Collected and interpreted data,

conducted site assessments, monitored budget, and prepared cost estimates

for clients. Ensured compliance with industrial hygiene laws and

regulations, due diligence, and federal/state environmental site

investigation. Supervised Senior Environmental Scientist and 3 Industrial

Hygienists. Accurately prepared project documents with Senior Environmental

Scientist and submitted to state.

> Authored 7 underground storage tank reports for site closure and/or

monthly compliance reports.

> Took initiative to perform asbestos and lead-based paint surveys and

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) prior to purchase of

commercial property.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. Plymouth, MI 2008-2010

Environmental Department Manager

Presented corporate environmental services to national construction and

property management firms and managed business development initiatives to

drive projects forward. Established annual budget and determined profit

goals. Reviewed each project report and provided detailed revisions in

accordance with state regulations. Recognized growth opportunities and

project potential, tracked employee progress, and maintained safe and

productive working environment.

> Organized more than 40 asbestos inspections at Wal-Mart facilities; all

sites were surveyed with reports delivered in less than 6 weeks.

> Marketed and landed several underground storage tank removal projects for

State of Michigan at Department of Correction sites; led project planning

efforts, monitored progress of remediation, and conducted thorough soil

sampling and analysis.

> Oversaw National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) air

monitoring during after-hours asbestos abatement projects for J.C. Penney

Corporation at numerous Michigan stores.

TTL ASSOCIATES, INC., Plymouth, MI 2007-2008

Environmental Consultant

Hired after TTL won contract with EMG Corporation. Prepared both Phase 1

ESA and property condition assessment reports. Traveled throughout Midwest

and eastern US to prepare each report.

> Successfully prepared 3-4 environmental reports weekly(submitted all on

time to maintain strict project schedule, resulting in zero client

rejections.

EFI GLOBAL, INC., Flint, MI 2004-2007

Senior Environmental Scientist / Program Manager

Provided real estate due diligence and identified asbestos hazards at more

than 80 Fleet Bank sites in New Jersey, Washington DC, Virginia, and

Maryland.

> Dispatched all over country providing support to insurance industry.

> Effectively handled large portfolio of residential insurance losses

flowing Hurricane Katrina; collected mold samples uploaded photographs

onto file transfer protocol (FTP) site as Contract Inspector.

PROSONIC CORPORATION, Fenton, MI 1999-2003

General Manager

Supervised $3.2M P&L responsibilities, up to 22 direct reports, and complex

operations, business development, and environmental projects. Educated and

trained staff on new drilling technology. Hired staff and prepared annual

reviews for corporate office employees. Managed site investigations,

analyzed remediation feasibility, and developed innovative corrective

action plans. Formulated comprehensive drilling quotes for environmental

consultants.

> Recognized as key player in pioneering Prosonic Corporation's benchmark

operating standards.

> Led latest bioremediation technologies training across 6 branches company-

wide.

> Selected to manage installation of groundwater pump-and-treat and soil

vapor extraction system at gasoline retail station, preventing further

migration of contamination into adjacent street and related right-of-way.

SUBSURFACE ALTERNATIVES, INC. Fenton, MI 1993-1999

President / Owner

Successfully owned and operated environmental drilling firm with personally-

financed equipment. Held responsibility for 7 direct reports and $1M P&L.

Conducted site-by-site hydrogeological investigations, defined

environmental impacts and compliance issues, and evaluated multiple bulk

oil facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.

Developed comprehensive spill prevention and response plans.

> Grew firm to achieve annual gross profit of more than $700K and 7

employees within 4 years.

Additional experience as Project Geologist for Arcadis, Inc.

Education & Professional Development

MS in Hazardous Materials Control, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI

BS in Geology, CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, MI

Risk Based Corrective Action Applied at Petroleum Release Cities, ASTM

International

Construction Quality Management for Contractors, US Army Corps of Engineers

Mold Surveys and Microbiology, Lakeshore Engineering, Inc.

Radiation Safety Training Program, Professional Services Industries, Inc.

RMD's LPA-1 Lead Paint Inspection System Training

Licensure & Certifications

California General Contractors, License Class B

LEED Green Associate Certification

OSHA 30-hr. Certified

CPR, First Aid Certified

MDCH (Michigan) Licensed Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor

#P03502, 2007.

NIOSH 582 Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust, 2007.

ODH (Ohio) Licensed Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist #ES38498, 2007.

MDEQ (Michigan) Certified UST Professional (CP) #1077, 2006.

MDEQ (Michigan) Certified Storm Water Operator #10475, 2004.

MDEQ (Michigan) Asbestos Inspector, Contractor/Supervisor, and Management

Planner #A32756, 2004 to 2007.

Certified Professional Geologist (CPG), American Institute of Professional

Geologists #9336, 1993.

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and annual updates (29 CFR 1910.120).

OSHA 10-hr Construction Safety and Health training (29 CFR 1926).

Professional Affiliation

Member, Michigan Association of Professional Geologists

Contact this candidate