Engineer Manager

RHONDA J. QUINT

*** ***** **** **. 734-***-****

Memphis, TN 38103 **********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Environmental professional and chemist with broad-based experience in

regulatory compliance, with recognized expertise in effectively interacting

and negotiating with regulatory agencies. In-depth knowledge of legal

principles and comprehensive experience in EHS. Exceptional communication,

organizational and interpersonal skills with a strong reputation for

building productive teams and negotiating effectively between disparate

groups.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS HOLDINGS, Dearborn, MI 1991-2009

(Formerly Visteon Corporation, formerly Ford Motor Company)

Automotive parts manufacturer.

Corporate Environmental Manager 2004-2009

Managed corporate EH&S programs and staff for manufacturing plants,

providing technical and legal expertise and ensuring compliance with all

regulatory requirements.

. Developed corporate responses and policies to address regulatory

changes and enhanced the public image by representing the company in

working with trade associations, engineering firms, suppliers and

regulatory agencies.

. Negotiated with local, state and federal agencies to reduce the

regulatory burden of permit compliance and mitigate enforcement

penalties.

. Improved recycling processes and reduced hazardous waste generation by

developing metrics to illustrate progress of environmental

initiatives.

. Created a Compliance Assurance Program that enhanced regulatory

compliance and achieved ISO 14001 certification.

. Managed due diligence and Superfund / CERCLA activities and supported

acquisitions and divestures, ensuring cost-effective remediation

measures were implemented.

. Delivered successful transfer of permits and registrations for the

sale of glass operations.

Environmental Engineer 1991-2004

Provided technical support to manufacturing operations and coordinated

state and federal environmental permit applications and reports. Led RCRA

& TSCA activities, Title V emission tracking, DOT shipments, UST

operations, and wastewater treatment and discharges.

. Established protocols and led the procurement of environmental

services which led to improved performance and lower costs.

. Led corporate efforts to develop lead-free electronics, phase out CFC

in manufacturing processes and eliminate mercury and PCB output.

. Managed major environmental projects including UST removal,

installation of environmental controls including Title V emission

processes, implementation of a Total Waste Management program at 13

facilities and drove LEAD certification for new facility.

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 1990-1991

Surface Water Quality Division.

Environmental Quality Analyst

Evaluated compliance of NPDES permitees and applicants and interfaced

with agencies, local government, businesses and the public.

. Achieved positive public perceptions by serving on division and

community committees.

. Provided on-site expertise for emergency spills and releases of

hazardous and non-hazardous materials ensuring protection of public

safety.

DOUBLE EAGLE STEEL COMPANY 1986-1989

Electro-galvanizer of steel products.

Lab Supervisor, Environmental Engineer

Supervised and trained technicians involved in planning and operating the

wastewater treatment plant. Responsibilities included monitoring and

analyzing wastewater and manufacturing processes and developing

analytical procedures and protocols.

EDUCATION

J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI 2001

B.S., Chemistry, University of Michigan, Flint, MI 1986

SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Waste Management ( RCRA / Subtitle D ) Hazardous Materials Transportation

( HMT-181 )

ISO 14001 Hazardous material data bases

SARA Title III Waste Water ( NPDES and POTW permits )

Wetland permitting Due Diligence

Title V Permitting issues Emergency Response Plans ( RCRA, SPCC )

D.O.T. and I.A.T.A. UST Operations and Compliance

Michigan Part 201 Issues Environmental Training Programs

Analytical protocols Superfund / CERCLA

Inspections/Audits

Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, and NFPA rules and requirements.

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