Leeni A. Vilpas

*** *********** ***** ( Southlake, TX 76092

abhzob@r.postjobfree.com ( home 817-***-**** ( cell (817) 917-

0314

December 20, 2010

Dear Hiring Manager:

It is with a great deal of interest and enthusiasm that I present to you my

resume for position of Environment, Health & Safety Manager in Dallas,

Texas. My background in environmental consulting, chemical/hazardous waste

management, and health & safety will allow me to become a valuable member

of your team.

Highlights of my qualifications include:

o Well credentialed, with degrees in Geology and Chemistry, as well as

extensive professional and academic development

o Experienced with Environmental Site Assessments I, II and III,

Chemical/Hazardous Waste Management, and Regulatory Compliance

o Well versed in laboratory inspections, equipment testing, and

developing ISO 14 0001 Environmental Management System (EMS)

o Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations

o Proficient in maintaining appropriate, accurate, and complete

documentation and records to ensure compliance with regulatory

agencies.

o Excellent writing and presentation skills

o Willingness to travel

Currently I am working as Safety Specialist (Chemical/Hazardous Waste) with

the University of Texas at Arlington. I hold Professional Geoscientist

License in Texas, and have participated in various environmental workshops.

I have high-level skills in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office

and Linux.

I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you to discuss my

qualifications and candidacy in further detail. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Leeni A. Vilpas

Enclosure

Leeni A. Vilpas

607 Morningside Drive ( Southlake, TX 76092

abhzob@r.postjobfree.com ( home 817-***-**** ( cell 817-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Well-credentialed Geologist with advanced degrees in Geology and Chemistry

and certified in Geosciences poised to excel in an Environment, Health &

Safety Manager role:

o Approximately 15 years of exploration, research, and environmental

consulting experience. Includes: Environmental Site Assessments;

regulatory compliance; air, soil and groundwater testing,

chemical/hazardous waste management and university health & safety.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative, broad-minded

professional with a highly inquisitive nature; hardworking and

dedicated with a thirst for learning.

o Works well independently or as part of a team; experienced with

training students with multicultural backgrounds. Active member of

U.S., European, and international geological and gemological

societies.

o Published a variety of articles and presented numerous seminars to a

wide range of audience, such as colleagues, students, amateurs,

children and international societies

.

Education, Credentials, and training

University of Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland

Master of Science in Geology and Mineralogy

Thesis: The Gemstones of Southern Ostrobothnia

University of Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mineralogy

Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists - Austin, TX

Licensed Geoscientist (#1073)

Gemological Association of Great Britain - London, England

Gemology Diploma (FGA)

The University of North Texas & Gebco

40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Certification

IUPUI : Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Hazardous Waste Management Conference

Zephyr Environmental Corporation-Austin, TX

"Permit by Rule" Training

Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Fort Worth, TX

Petroleum Storage Tank Workshop

The University of Texas At Arlington, TX

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)

Environmental Management System (EMS), ISO 14 001

W & M Environmental, Inc. - Dallas, TX

Hazardous Waste Management in Texas

The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

Radiation Safety Training Certification;

Laser Safety Training Certification;

Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certification;

Hot Works;

AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED;

Volunteered for Fire Drills on UTA's Campus in spring 2010.

The University of Texas at Dallas - Dallas, TX, USA

DOT- Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Program

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Institute - Fema Certifications

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100.HE

Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ICS -200.a

NIMS an Introduction, ICS-700.a

National Response Framework, an Introduction, IS-800.B

Professional Experience

The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas

Safety Specialist (Chemical/Hazardous Waste), 2010- Present;

. Assisting with UT Arlington's Chemical Safety Program to enhance

laboratory safety and ensure compliance as a Large Quantity Generator

of hazardous waste with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

. Collecting, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste.

. Responsible for UT Arlington's Materials Accumulation Center's waste

management.

. Maintaining appropriate, accurate, and complete documentation and

records to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

. Providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding hazardous

waste disposal requirements and chemical safety.

. Performing inspections of laboratories and maintenance shops where

hazardous waste or regulated recycled materials are generated.

. Conducting petroleum storage tanks monitoring at UT Arlington campus.

. Hazardous Communication Program.

. Laboratory Safety Equipment Inspection Program.

. Preparation and submission of applicable reports and documents, such

as STEERS Report, Tier II Report, and Waste Minimization Plan.

. Developing ISO 14 001 Environmental Management System

. Communicating with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies

concerning compliance and emerging standards.

. Maintain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification to include wearing a respirator.

. Managing clean-up procedures and disposal of material associated with

hazardous material spills and responding to campus emergencies.

. Currently volunteering at the University of Texas at Arlington

Archosaur excavating site as Field Assistant, and in the Scotese

Museum of Paleontology as Fossil Preparatory Assistant.

Highland Meadow Montessori Academy - Southlake, TX

Secretary/Science Teacher, (2008 - 2009);

. Teaching Science for Elementary students (ages 6-12)

. Administrative Assistant duties

. Conducting Extra Curriculum Rocks & Minerals & Fossils

Identification Courses

with Violet Pearl.

. Data manipulation; Excel-spreadsheet development and maintenance;

report preparation; photographic documentation.

. Other software skills used in this position: Microsoft Office

Suite, Open Office, Windows, PhotoShop, Labels, Publisher, and

Front Page Web Design.

TGE Resources, Inc. - Irving, Texas

Staff Geologist, (2006 - 2008);

. Environmental Site Assessments, Regulatory Compliance.

. Proposal and report preparation.

. Supervised and contacted sub-contractors for scheduling specific

field events.

. Soil and groundwater testing, groundwater well monitoring.

. UST removals and LEL monitoring.

. Assisted in mold and asbestos surveys; report preparation.

. Interacted with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as

required.

. Laboratory data validation.

. Performed project support activities including data review and

evaluation (EDR, Aerials, Appraisal Districts, Flood zones and

Chain-of-Title searches, Environmental Lien Searches, Historical

City Directories, Sanborn Maps and Historical Topographic Maps).

. Prepared field activity by using maps and published information to

determine regional groundwater flow, soil types, bedrock depth etc.

. Determined in-field soil boring location to determine horizontal

and vertical extent of impact.

. Data manipulation, spreadsheet development and maintenance,

photographic documentation.

. TGE Resources, Inc. Irving office's Safety Coordinator. Attended

safety meetings and training outside the company as requested.

. Administrative Assistant duties

Violet Pearl - Southlake, Texas

Independent Consultant, Homemaker (2002 - 2005);

. Published a series of geological and gemological articles in

European trade journals

. Geological and gemological consulting

National Museum of Finland - Helsinki, Finland

Research Scientist, (1999 - 2002);

. Performed inventory and appraisals of antique jewelry with a Jenny

and Antti Wihuri Trust's scholarship.

Geological Survey of Finland - Espoo, Finland

Research Scientist, (1994 - 1999);

. Conducted a pilot project and mineralogical studies in diamond

exploration.

. Recorded indicator grains, size, color and morphology.

. Taught heavy mineral separation processing and diamond indicator

mineral picking for geological technicians from Ethiopia, Estonia,

Finland and Tanzania.

. Provided customized and expert services to diamond explorers. Pilot

project's strategy is still in current use in the Geological Survey

of Finland.

Geologist, (1993 - 1994);

. Wrote a manuscript for a guidebook based on Master's thesis; the

appraisal of the known gemstones and potential of Southern

Ostrobothnia Province.

. The Geological Survey of Finland published guidebook in 1996.

. Geological Survey of Finland's volunteered Safety Trooper.

Early experience as a Research Assistant with the Geological Survey of

Finland and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland.

Associations and Affiliations

International Mineralogical Association. Gem Materials: Finnish

Representative 1992-2008.

Gemological Society of Finland. President 1995-2000. Board Member 1994-

1998.

Mineralogical Society of Finland. Auditor 1997-2000.

Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers

Geological Society of America

Fort Worth Geological Society

Dallas Geophysical Society

Dallas Geological Society

Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologist.

Texas Paleontological Society, Secretary 2010-Present

References

Jill C. Havens, PhD, Instructor & Associate Director of Undergraduate

Studies - Medieval Literature, Department of English, Texas Christian

University, 817-***-****, Reed Hall, Room 314, 2800 South University Dr,

Fort Worth, TX 76129, abhzob@r.postjobfree.com;

Taru K. Parvin, Sr. Geologist, Appalachia Asset Team, Williams Exploration

and Production, One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK-74172,

abhzob@r.postjobfree.com, 918-***-**** (direct),918-***-**** (cell);

Reijo Alviola PhD, Senior Economic Geologist (retired),

abhzob@r.postjobfree.com

Hobbies

Sculling (Fort Worth Rowing Club), weight lifting, fossil hunting, target

shooting, opera, cooking and music.

Languages

English (fluent), Finnish (native tongue), German (intermediate), Spanish

(intermediate), and Swedish (fluent).

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