Quality Control Engineer
Resume:
Victoria Eugenia Ruiz Cuadra
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Geology with strength in geochemistry along with hands-on
experience in the areas of soil gas delineation, lead and arsenic
stabilization, private industry and consulting. Proven success working with
state and federal regulatory agencies Environmental Audits, Groundwater
Monitoring and Soil Remediation, HAZWOPER, Performance Planning and
Improvement, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Spill Response,
Petroleum Remediation, Water Quality and Data Interpretation. Bilingual
(English-Spanish).
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
CREW LEADER ASSISTANT 04-2010 to 08-2010.
US Census Bureau, Miami, Florida. Assisted the crew leader to ensure work
was completed according to procedures and on schedule. Met daily with
enumerators to assign work enumerators in the field, provided on-the-spot
assistance, and recommended additional training for low performing
enumerators. Reviewed daily payroll forms for accuracy and completeness.
and conduct quality control on their paperwork to ensure accuracy and
completeness.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II 05-2008 to 07-2008
Precision Resources, Homestead, Florida. Contractor, Responsible for all
environmental issues at the Land Unit of Turkey point Nuclear Plant.
Managed a team of environmental contractors that were involved in domestic
wastewater facility and industrial permit compliance related to federal,
state and local regulatory agencies. Conducted environmental inspections of
surrounding water quality, interceptor ditch-salt water intrusion
prevention program. Managed and brought up to compliance twenty
environmental permits of the land unit.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III 06-2007 to 04-2008
Department of Environmental Protection, Central District, Florida.
Reviewed and advised on geological and hydro geological aspects of ground
water aspects of wastewater disposal program. Accountable for water
compliance and the compliance of all projects in the central district reuse
water and water discharge projects.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 05-2005 to 06-2007
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Dade County, FL.
Teaching professional with method and student teaching experience obtained
in an elementary school setting. Student-focused academic professional
with hands-on training and the drive to educate young minds utilizing
proven and new technological teaching techniques. Hands-on experience with
small and large classes and within various age groups, educational and
grade level while obtaining a Temporary Teachers License from the State of
Florida.
GEOLOGIST 05-2004 to 04-2005
BBL Environmental, Boca Raton, Florida.
Performed and managed several hydrological investigations and field event
for gas station sites throughout the state of Florida Acting as site
supervisor and scientist. Conducted multiple Phase I and Phase II
environmental site assessments. Supervised field crews during drilling,
well installation and well development. Conducted groundwater sampling,
lithology investigations.
Managed and performed oversight of field activities at petroleum cleanup
sites. Planned and supervised field events and site characterization.
Investigated international environmental laws, governmental requirements,
and environmental subcontractors in the Central American region.
TEACHER ASSISTANT 08-2001 to 08-2003
Ohio University. Athens, Ohio.
Taught geology 101 and 525 laboratories and aided professors with various
research projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 01-1997 to 07-1998
DERM, Department of Environmental Resources Management. Miami Dade County.
Florida. Inspector for the National Pollution Elimination Discharge Systems
(NPEDS) and Compliance sections. Conducted site investigations,
environmental site assessment, flood inspection, environmental emergency
responses, and prepared cases for enforcement.
Consulting and Special Projects 08-1998 to 01-2001
STAFF GEOLOGIST 01-2001 to 08-2001
Hazen and Sawyer, Hollywood, Florida. Supervised the installation of
deep injection wells in Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and
Hollywood, Florida. Lithology logs including microfossil description.
Well testing, quality control. Supervised drilling and technical
personnel conducting video logging and well testing activities.
CONSULTANT 01-2000 to 06-2000
MARENA. (Ministerio del Medio Ambiente) Managua, Nicaragua.
Prepared the official report about mining and the environment in
Nicaragua as part of the Nicaraguan Environmental Plan that included
the adverse impacts of the mining industries in surficial and
underground bodies of waters, soils and agriculture.
GEOLOGIST IN TRAINING (INTERSHIP) 08-1998 to 02-2000
Codelco-Chile. Calama, Chile.
Mineral exploration for geothermal ores, conducted mineralogical core
description, and fluid inclusions comparisons for the exploration and
mine characterization.
OFFICE MANAGER 01-1989 to 01-1996
Hoodwin Engineer. Miami, Florida.
Accounts payables and receivables. Transcribed and prepared building
inspection reports for court submission.
EDUCATION
M.S., Geology, 2003, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
B.A., Geology, 1994, Florida International University
Continuing Professional Development:
Radon Measurement Specialist (2007)
Fast to Teaching, 2006 track
University of Miami.
Annual 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course, 1995-2005
Hazardous Materials and Site Investigations, 40Hour Training
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