Nicole McClain

Long Beach, California ***** • ac0zdb@r.postjobfree.com • 562-***-**** • LinkedIn

Environmental Specialist

Highly skilled and dynamic Environmental Specialist with extensive experience in geographical, environmental, and hydrological skills, and in evaluating potential environmental impacts.

Areas of Expertise

ArcGIS, GPS units Hand Level/Stadia Rod Surveying Instruments Surveying Microsoft Office Suite Clinometer, pH, EC, Salinity Meters Secchi Disk 4-wheel Drive Vehicles CPR/First Aid Certified Water Quality Field Investigation Experienced Hiker Knowledge of Southern California Flora Statistical Analysis Technical Report Writing Stormwater Report Writing Familiarity with NPDES Regulations SWPPP CEQA Environmental Policy Best Management Practices Communication Customer Service Skills Education and Outreach Multitasking/Prioritization Project Management Report Writing Team Leadership Research and Analysis Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Rebate Processing Laboratory Experience

Educational Background

Master of Science, Regenerative Studies (Sustainability)/Water Quality: GPA 3.7 (6/2016)

College of Environmental Design

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California

Bachelor of Science, Geography: GPA 3.34 (2012)

College of Letters, Arts, and Science

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California

Professional Experience

Water Saver Solutions- Pico Rivera, California

Project Manager, 6/2016 to 6/2017

Audited and debriefed Project Stakeholders for hospitals of initial water consumption, while also introducing water saving options through flow control devices and available rebates. Created and developed installation and maintenance reports about water usages and water savings. Worked collaboratively with different equipment companies, water agencies and water treatment vendors to ensure clients received the most sustainable options. Frequently contacted the Metropolitan Water District and SoCal Gas Company to track rebates and incentives.

Selected Contributions:

QA installation and maintenance spreadsheets from field team

Updated databases with field and equipment data

Watershed Department- County of Orange Public Works– Orange, California

Water Quality Intern, 6/2016-9/2016

Responsible for data collection at selected sites in the Santa Ana Watershed. Conducted field and site investigations of bacteria levels in surface water quality. Calibrated equipment for site assessments. Prepared water samples and field sheets for lab analysis. Mapped out water depths with accompanying pH and EC levels.

Selected Contribution:

Data entry and interpretation into Orange County’s watershed database.

Orange County Coastkeeper – Costa Mesa, California

Storm Water Technician/ BMP Monitor, 10/2013 to 6/2016

Collect and investigate storm water runoff samples from businesses that are possibly in violation of Best Management practices due to heavy metals leaching into waterways.

Orange County Coastkeeper- Costa Mesa, California Project Manager, Metal Recyclers, BMP Monitoring Project, 9/2013 to 1/2015

Obtained surface water samples and ordered sampling materials. Secured/transported water samples to maintain security, observing the evidence chain of command. Organized and wrote summary reports of water quality test results and monitoring conditions; arranged meetings with metal recycler owners to visit facilities and learn about the water treatment systems. Accountable for revising the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP); wrote a final water quality report from metal recycling yards and submitted it to the CA State Water Board.

Selected Contribution:

Recruited, hired, trained, and scheduled water monitors at metal recycling sites to collect water samples for testing heavy metal levels.

Inland Empire Waterkeeper – Riverside, California

Project Coordinator for Watershed Restoration, 6/2014 to 9/2014

Assessed sites prior to beginning restoration work. Recruited volunteers and developed relationships with local businesses and surrounding communities to aid in restoration efforts; cleared brush/debris, unclogged outlets, and restored watershed habitats. Partnered with Arrowhead Water to restore Santa Ana River tributaries; monitored water quality samples.

Selected Contributions:

Wrote local newspaper press releases about restoration efforts.

Provided land, flora, and fauna history to volunteers.

Community Development, City Hall – City of Bellflower, California

Administrative support, (Temporary) 10/2012 to 3/2013

Provided assistance for multiple routine tasks, including helping city planners on various projects, creating zoning maps, and providing customer service. Created reports and proposals for city development projects and built spreadsheets for the Building and Safety Division. Researched building permit histories.

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