Education
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH
Pre-Pharmacy, Present
University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Science, May 2004 Cum Laude
Major: Biological Sciences Cognate Minor: Environmental Science, Chemistry
Labs Skills
Chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, slide preparation, dissection, pipette
techniques, centrifugation, ecological field work, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen
analysis, APT analysis, particle size analysis, metallurgical testing
Computer Skills
Classroom knowledge of GIS; Working experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Money,
Access, CRBCIS, and Lotus Notes.
Training Courses
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice, Business Writing for Professionals, Permit
Writing I, Permit Writing II, Uniform Air Quality Training Program, Compliance
Assurance Monitoring, Control of Particulate Devices, Combustion Evaluation,
Introduction to Environmental Crime Enforcement, Air Toxics 101, Non-occupational
Radiation Training, Team Building Training, American Heart Association First Aid
Employment
August 2006 - October Alabama Department of Environmental Montgomery, AL
2009 Management
Environmental Scientist
Responsibilities:
Evaluate Air Permit and Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) applications for
accuracy and completeness and draft analyses of permit applications which include a
description of the proposed project(s), an assessment of the applicable regulatory
and public participation requirements, calculation of air emissions, proposed
permit provisos, and an assessment of applicable permit fees so that State and
federal regulations/policies are correctly applied.
Evaluate Major Source Operating Permit (MSOP) applications for accuracy and
completeness and draft Statement of Bases and MSOP to include an assessment of the
applicable regulatory requirements and appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping, and
reporting provisos.
Conduct inspections of assigned facilities to determine compliance with applicable
State and Federal air pollution control rules and regulations and permit
conditions.
Enforce air pollution control rules and regulations and permit conditions by
informing supervisors of situations that may warrant action regarding persons or
regulated entities, by recommending to the supervisor the level of action to be
taken, and by drafting the language of the enforcement action so that the violation
is addressed in a timely manner.
Review required reports/submittals in a timely manner to determine the
report/submittal's timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
regulatory and permit requirements. Track report/submittal deadlines for assigned
facilities to ensure that a facility's failure to submit a report by the required
date is addressed in a timely manner.
Maintain a working knowledge of State and Federal regulations, guidance, and
policies regarding air pollution control applicable to assigned facilities to
ensure that appropriate permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities are
conducted.
Maintain facility files, both hardcopy and electronic (i.e. FileNet), so that all
facility information is current, organized, complete, and readily accessible.
Enter and maintain data in the Emissions Database and STREP Database so that the
information in these systems is current, accurate, and complete.
Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
January 2005 - July Alldyne Powder Technologies Huntsville, AL
2006 Lab Technician
Responsibilities:
Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen analysis of Tungsten, Tungsten Carbide, and Molybdenum
powders using LECO instruments
Analysis of APT using DCP7, Perkin Elmer 300, and Perkin Elmer 3100 analyzers;
Dissolving of samples using Hydrofluoric and Nitric acids
Particle size analysis using Fisher Sub Sieve Size analyzer and Sedigraph 5100
Physical properties testing including Scott, Apparent, and Tap density analysis,
Hall Flow and sieve analysis
Daily operation of vacuum sintering furnaces
Metallurgical testing of sintered parts including: Density, hardness, transverse
rupture strength, HC, and saturation
Mount making using LECO mount machine, mount polishing using automated polishing
equipment
Part pressing using a digitally controlled 15 ton hydraulic press.
June 2004 - January LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Huntsville, AL
2005 Component Specialist
Responsibilities:
Processing blood into appropriate components, entering whole blood units and
components into CRBCIS computer program, proper storage of components and labeling,
monthly quality control, preparation apherisis platelets, and lab audits.