Management Manager

SHELDA ANN SUTTON

*** * **** ******* ****. Unit *18

Chandler, AZ 85226-2730

Phone: 505-***-****

SUMMARY

I have abilities as follows: the ability to solve complex environmental

problems; to evaluate programs, regulations, and legislation, to

effectively manage staff and solve problems using the principles of total

quality management. I possess excellent communication and negotiating

skills; including but not limited to negotiating and managing grants. I

have the skill to develop and manage multiple programs and budgets. Other

strengths but not limited to these are as follows: develop environmental

scopes and strategies; satisfy compliance liability issues, implemented

environmental permits and compliance programs. Also possess high level

knowledge of asbestos and lead paint management, environmental site

assessments and experience with RCRA waste handling.

WORK HISTORY

1996-present President, NSYNC Environmental, Inc.

Provide clients with assistance in underground storage tank management,

site assessments and reclamation, project oversight, litigation support,

and regulatory analysis. Assist clients in negotiating settlements

regarding complex regulatory issues with the New Mexico Environment

Department. Plan and manage to successful completion complex environmental

restoration projects. Worked with the Endangered Species Act, National

Historic Preservation Act, and NEPA studies. Also perform phase I

environmental assessments and Construction Progress Monitoring inspections.

Licensed NM Contractor.

1991-1996 Manager, Underground Storage Tank Bureau, New Mexico

Environment Department

Supervised and evaluated 25 inspectors and support staff. Managed Fee

Collection, Data Management, Public Outreach and Inspection Program.

Prepared and managed a budget of over one million dollars. Drafted

legislation and regulations. Testified at hearings. Coordinated all

enforcement actions. Implemented installer certification program. Developed

and implemented field citation program. Developed inspection forms and

standard operating procedures. Increased compliance from 14% to 85%.

Prepared grant applications, managed EPA Grants, and submitted reports to

EPA. Worked with Clean Water Act and prepared bill analysis. Lobbyist for

New Mexico Environment Department. TQM Certified.

1986-1991 Water Resource Specialist, Surface Water Quality Bureau, New

Mexico

Environment Department

Performed complex inspections at facilities to determine compliance with

applicable environmental regulations. Drafted NPDES permits and testified

at public meetings and hearings. Provided information and technical

assistance to the public and other government agencies. Trained new

inspectors.

1975-1986 Inspector, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Performed inspections at facilities to determine compliance with applicable

regulations. Maintained rapport with industry and consumers. Investigated

consumer complaints. Trained new inspectors. Promoted from Deputy Inspector

to Inspector III.

EDUCATION

1979 BS, Biology/Psychology, University of New Mexico

1981 MA, Public Administration, University of New Mexico

1985 Budgeting and Financial Management Program Certificate, University of

New Mexico

1994 Negotiating Environmental Agreements, MIT.

COMPLETED 40 HOUR HAZWOPER AND ANNUAL 8 HOUR REFRESHER

PUBLICATIONS

"Expedited Enforcement of UST Regulations in New Mexico", Leak Detection

Monitoring for Underground Storage Tanks, ASTM STP 1161, Philip B. Durgin

and Thomas N. Young, Eds, American Society for Testing and Materials,

Philadelphia, 1992.

"UST Closure Assessments in New Mexico", Accelerating Underground Storage

Tank Corrective Action, Air and Waste Management Association, VIP-31, 1993.

"Field Citations: A Tool for Enforcing UST Regulations in New Mexico",

Proceedings of Third International Conference on Environmental Enforcement,

1994.

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