ZANDRA DAPHNE A. APUAN
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Career Profile: Detail-oriented and highly-focused Chemist experienced in Pollution
Control, Waste Management Operation, Laboratory Testing, Quality Records and
Budget Management, routine analysis and monitoring of products, and monitoring
of Fuel Operations. Knowledgeable in EMS Auditing and ISO Documentation; ISO-
14001 Certified Internal Auditor.
Key Skills / Attributes:
Adept at formulating training modules and plans for personnel safety and
environmental competence.
Able to formulate innovative measures through the effective review and
development of proposed changes for fuel testing policies and procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities; liaises well with
colleagues and project stakeholders.
Highly organized, able to prioritize workloads to maximise productivi ty
without compromising quality.
Education & Qualifications:
March 2005 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Mindanao State University - Iligan
Institute of Technology, Philippines
March 2000 Top Ten Graduate
Regional Science High School REGION X
Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Professional Registration:
September 2006 Chemist
PRC, Philippines Licensure # 0009997
Professional Experience / Career Profile:
Senior Fuel Chemist
September 2011 - present
DG21 Limited Liability Company (ISO
9001 Certified)
US Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia
British Indian Ocean Territory
Ensures laboratory personnel comply with all standing directives and
guidance regarding quality surveillance and testing in support of fuel
distribution and storage operations.
Oversees all administrative matters for the POL Laboratory, including but not
limited to:
Quality records and budget management.
Providing watch section and assignment of personnel for special
operations and tasks.
Personnel Training.
Personnel Safety and Environmental compliance with written guidance.
Review of and developing input on proposed changes in fuels testing
policy and testing procedures.
Preparing cost estimates for contract modifications and/or Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity jobs.
Initiating procurement and inventory management of laboratory
materials.
Performing special studies required by Supervisory Fuels Personnel.
Ensures Energy Management Program is implemented.
Environmental Alternate Coordinator
Support fuel operations, including defueling/refuelling operations for the
following:
US Military Aircraft
Naval ships and submarines.
Ensures adherence to quality, storage and distribution requirements for all
fuel operations.
Coordinates with US Air Force, Navy, Defense Logistics Agency and other
US military base officials with regards to fuel qualities and other laboratory
issues to keep abreast with government requirements.
Fuel Chemist
September 2010 – August 2011
DG21 Limited Liability Company (ISO
9001 Certified)
US Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia
British Indian Ocean Territory
Complied with identified references in the Base Operations Support (BOS)
Contract, US government requirements, annex-specific Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and Fuels Operating Instructions
Prepared standard reagents, and performs equipment calibration and
inventory
Performed fuel quality testing using ASTM testing procedures, and other
duties
Quality, Environment and Safety
March 2010 – September 2010
Specialist
Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc., (IMS
Certified)
Sta. Rosa Plant 2 Philippines
Conducted the following:
Routine analysis of products and product monitoring activities to
conform to established standards and specifications, and reporting on
non-conformity in the monitoring system.
Product traceability monitoring, hold confirmations, testing and
validation of materials.
Calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Ensured overall implementation of Environment and Safety Practices.
Pollution Control Officer / Chemist
January 2007- March 2010
Environmental Solutions Phils. Inc. (ISO
14001 Certified), Philippines
Jan 2010 – Mar 2010 Pollution Control Officer
Ensured compliance with environment-related legal requirements by
obtaining environmental permits from regulatory bodies and other legal
requirements.
Supervised proper operation and maintenance of pollution control facilities.
Monitored and reported company activities to management and regulatory
bodies.
● Evaluated company’s environmental status and recommended corrective
measures.
Laboratory Chemist
Jan 2007-Mar 2010
Environmental Solutions Phils. Inc.
(ESPhil), Philippines
Performed maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory
equipment; responsible for documentation, monitoring and inventory,
purchasing and canvassing of laboratory requirements.
• Conducted research into basic waste characteristics to formulate treatment
methodologies
Affiliation ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Core Team
Member:
EMS Internal Auditor.
EMS Accreditation Team Member
Additional Skills Training:
2012 -Satellite Hazardous Waste
US Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia Accumulation Point Operation
British Indian Ocean Training
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Training
-Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout-
Tag-out)
-Management Training
-Hazardous Substance Incident Response
Management Refresher Course
-Overseas Hazardous Waste Generator
Course
2011 -Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
US Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia -Fuels Manager Defense Laboratory
British Indian Ocean Class
-Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM)
-Respiratory Protection Training
-Quality Management Representative
Training
-Overseas Hazardous Waste Facility
Operators Course
-Adult CPR and First Aid Training
(American Red Cross)
December 11, 2010 Environmental Management System
Diego Garcia British Indian Ocean Awareness Refresher Training, Introduction
to Diego Garcia Final Governing Standards
and General Environmental Awareness
Training
2010 -Basic Refresher Course for Pollution
Philippines Control Officers
(by PCAPI-Reg. 4)
-Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP)
Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc.
Sta. Rosa Plant 2 Laguna
2008 -Merck’s Safety in the Laboratory
Philippines -Basic Fire Safety Seminar
2007 -First Aid Training (by The Philippine
Philippines National Red Cross)
-Environmental Management System
(EMS) Auditing (by PERA Neville Clark)
-Basic Fire Safety and Fire Fighting
Training (by Bureau of Fire Protection)
-Understanding, Documenting and
Implementing ISO 14001 EMS (by PERA
Neville Clark)
July 2005 Theoretical Organic Chemistry and
Philippines Recent Research Studies in Organic
Reactions
February 25-28, 2004 Chemistry Seminar Symposium
Philippines
February 13, 2003 Biosensors
Philippines
Additional Skills:
Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
EMS Auditing.
Management Skill
ISO Documentation.
Personal Details:
Nationality: Filipino
Date of Birth: June 3, 1983
Sex: Female
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
References:
Available upon request