Shannon Navarre Oswald

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Fayetteville, NC 28301

910-***-**** or 404-***-**** • aboi63@r.postjobfree.com

Program / Project Management: Environmental

Resourceful professional with wealth of experience in optimizing operations of public and private sector organizations through outstanding management, technical, and relationship building expertise. Versatile performer with proven ability to direct environmental control and enhancement programs and projects related to wide range of areas including water quality, solid waste management, recycling, and hazard mitigation.

Significant contributor well versed in conducting research on technical / managerial best practices as well as property abatement records to maximize resource savings / generation. Compelling advocate for program operations and priorities with proficiency in grant writing, public speaking, and short- and long-term strategic planning. Collaborative communicator with talent for establishing productive relationships with managers at all levels, service / field staff, community and government leaders, and citizen groups. Strong leader well versed in building skilled, motivated teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Environmental Program / Project Expertise • Grant Writing • Public Relations • Staff Supervision

Water Quality / Solid Waste • Problem Solving • Stakeholder Relations • Strategic Planning

Hazard Mitigation • Recycling • Professional Instruction • Team Building / Leadership

Regulatory Compliance • Program Streamlining • Budget Formation / Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Property Manager, Drucker and Falk, LLC May 2012- Present

Performs operational management and sales of a Townhome neighborhood in the City of Fayetteville, taking leasing from 32% to 100% in five months. Communicates property needs, strengths and weaknesses to owners with solutions to problems arising as the next phase of development begins. Solves problems for residents and responds to all conflicts on property in an efficient and respectful manner. Conducts purchasing, delivers work orders, charts rent roll and analysis and general needs of the customers as they arise.

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, Barrow County Board of Commissioners • 1994-2001 & 2003-2012

Charged with guiding program operations for Stormwater Management and Keep Barrow Beautiful departments (2003-2012) and Keep Barrow Beautiful department (1994-2001) which were created from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit issued by state of Georgia Environmental Division to fulfill Clean Water Act mandates. Optimize storm sewer systems and recycling at multiple sites by effectively guiding employees and community service workers. Forecast program needs and communicate project explanations to Board of Commissioners through meticulous reporting and use of GIS mapping.

Perform yearly watershed assessments using chemical and biological monitoring. Oversee code enforcement activities under Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Code. Control departmental budgets and expenditures and design / implement projects and initiatives related to water quality, solid waste management, and recycling. Conduct public education and public relations activities on behalf of county government.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Generated badly needed revenues for county government by collaborating with other government entities to locate and hold loaning institutions accountable for maintenance / abatement of abandoned properties and developments falling under foreclosure and disrepair.

PAGE 2 Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Selected Accomplishments Continued…

• Enhanced operations for Keep Barrow Beautiful by achieving large landscaping projects and trees plantings utilizing “tree bank” with developers in Barrow County. Effectively linked design goals with budget parameters.

• Attracted $250K+ to support otherwise unfunded programs through effective grant writing; creating budgets and accountability process for programs and special committees.

• Built strong background and understanding of businesses / industries within county working to reduce hazardous situations by contributing to Barrow County Local Emergency Planning operations. Also organized and performed large household hazardous waste events twice annually through coordination of multiple agencies and enthusiastic volunteer base.

• Promoted environmental goals and strategies within community by performing public relations efforts for numerous priorities; focusing on awareness, special events, intergovernmental cooperation, and citizen involvement of all ages.

• Resolved variety of problems ranging from recycling and solid waste contracts to hazardous mitigation plans by interfacing 1-on-1 with citizens and municipalities.

OWNER / OPERATOR, NPDES Erosion Monitoring Company • 2001-2003

Accountable for monitoring development projects related to erosion and sedimentation portion of NPDES state requirements for builders and developers. Served needs of local Home Depot store while building regional client base.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Carved out profitable niche in competitive marketplace through effective problem solving, adhering to specified time tables, and consistently meeting client expectations.

CAREER NOTE

Additional positions as Radiologic Technologist for Northside Hospital and Special Procedures Radiologic Technologist for Emory University Hospital. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences (Graduated with Honors), Emory University, Atlanta, GA

• Associate’s Degree in Radiological Technology, Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola. FL. Also Graduate of Sacred Heart School of E-Ray Technology

• University of Georgia Institute for Executive Directors; Carl Vinson Institute of Continuing Education, Keep America Beautiful Program

• Master Gardener, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture

• NPDES Certifications, Levels 1a, 1b, and Level 2; Qualified Personnel Requirements under General Permit No. GAR100000, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission

• MDP1 And 2-Core Leadership Skills, University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government

• NIMS: ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 and FEMA Debris Plan Workshop

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite • MUNIS • KRONOS • GIS Mapping and YARDI

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