Denise Wallen
Cell: 916-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***
Qualifications Summary
Accomplished client project coordinator with over 15 years experience in the environmental
health, safety and consulting industry.
Former small business owner of a successful health and safety training company for 9 years.
Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to prioritize tasks to routinely meet
and exceed goals
Able to develop strategic work relationships and provide exceptional support and service for staff
and clients.
Proficient user of MS Office Suite and Deltek Vision skills, fast learner of other MS platforms
Professional Experience
May 2006 – Current Client Project Coordinator, RGA Environmental, Inc., Emeryville, CA
Please do not contact current employer at this time.
Provides project coordination and support to the highest grossing Senior Project Manager in
company with annual sales in excess of $1.25 million.
Coordinates and supervises multiple aspects of over 500 jobs annually including developing
proposals, job scheduling, laboratory analysis reporting and issuing final reports.
Manages large variety of documents for hazardous materials reports and manuals, providing
quality control on all documents
Primary point of contact for many clients, including a national client that generates approximately
30 jobs per month and results in sales in excess of $275,000 annually.
Employs excellent organizational skills to manage 150+ emails daily, 5-10 proposal requests daily
and 50+ open jobs at any given time.
Utilizes innovative thinking to enhance the work flow and products, i.e. designs Deltek Vision
based reports to streamline procedures for opening new jobs and tracking jobs from start to finish
insuring timeliness and efficiency.
Creates comprehensive manuals for clients that include all past survey data and site specific, color
coded floor plans for each of their buildings allowing the clients to easily track status of hazardous
materials in their buildings.
Reviews and approves invoices and timesheets to verify accuracy and to insure that the proper
expenses are charged to the correct project. Ensures that projects remain within budget.
Denise Wallen
9444 Harbour Point Drive #130, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Cell: 916-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***
June 1998 - May 2006 Owner/CEO, California Environmental Solutions, Inc., Martinez, CA
Owned and operated a successful health and safety training company for 9 years with
approximately $100,000 in annual revenue servicing federal, state and county agencies, public and
private schools, commercial and industrial groups and individual contractors.
Developed all course materials such as manuals, tests, quizzes and handouts for a variety of initial
and refresher EPA / CA OSHA accredited AHERA courses, CA OSHA Operations and
Maintenance, HAZWOPER, and Lead classes as well as Tailgate trainings on multiple safety
topics for classes throughout Northern and Central California.
Routinely designed training programs tailored to meet client’s needs including written materials,
PowerPoint presentations and hands-on activities.
Assembled and managed a core group of independent contractors with over 100 years combined
experience in the environmental health and safety professions including chemical and emergency
response, fire fighting, hazardous materials management and asbestos and lead in buildings
management.
Established excellent rapport with personnel at multiple regulatory agencies and maintained
regulatory compliance throughout company’s tenure.
Education
California State University East Bay – 1994
Hayward, CA, United States
Major: Environmental Studies, BA
Minor: Small Business Management