Derek S. Cooper

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Williams Scotsman Roanoke, VA

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Lead - Field Service Technician

Managed Service Yard Technicians who performed restoration to mobile classrooms, offices and storage containers. Ensured they had the materials in stock, unit work assignments with labor activities and parts list; as well as, moving, storing, block and leveling units. Conducted final inspections before releasing to client, ensuring delivery, set up materials and value added packages were in the unit.

Led daily meetings covering safety, productivity, efficiency, daily and weekly goals, team and individual assignments and work schedules for the upcoming week.

Performed monthly safety audit inspections, daily stop observation inspections, and daily equipment inspections (forklifts, scissor lifts, and service vehicle). Trained new employees on company safety rules and practices, as well as developed safety protocols for site specific difficult and challenging situations and sites.

Repaired, reconfigured and maintained mobile classrooms, offices and containers in the service yard, as well as in the field. Handled all aspects of customer requested field repairs and service requests or specific alterations.

Managed and performed all aspects of preparation of the mobile units, including HVAC, roofing, siding, windows, doors, flooring, sub flooring, value added packages, and other repairs. Also handled unloading materials and restocking inventory, both in the yard and the shop. Commonwealth Restoration Environmental Services Salem, VA 2012-2015

Vice President – Environmental

Responsible for business development and management of petroleum storage tanks cleanups, indoor air quality (IAQ) and environmental assessments, cleanups and other environmental services in southwest and central Virginia, averaging $750,000.00 a year in revenue for environmental services.

Managed business and client development activities, as well as, clients relations, subcontractors, vendors, payroll and department profitability.

Managed and performed all activities associated with petroleum projects including above ground storage tanks, underground storage tanks, fuel and oil contaminated soil clean ups, interior fuel cleaning activities, initial abatement measures, site characterization report investigations, remedial efforts, and site closure assessments.

Managed IAQ projects ranging from asbestos to mold and various other indoor air quality assessments. EarthNet/Green Earth Naturally Roanoke, VA

2008-2012

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Responsible for development and management of indoor air quality projects, environmental assessments and petroleum cleanups throughout Virginia. Page 2

Had extensive client interaction, including developing new clients and meeting demanding client expectation on projects.

Managed IAQ projects for mold, asbestos, lead and various other indoor air quality assessments; also provided expert testimonial in a court case involving mold.

Managed and performed all activities associated with petroleum projects including aboveground storage tanks/underground storage, tank closure activities, initial abatement measures, site characterization report investigations, site surveys, pilot tests, emergency remediation efforts, aquifer tests, corrective action plans, remediation system installations and operation and maintence (O&M), site closures, and drinking water well replacements.

ECS – Mid-Atlantic, LLC Roanoke, VA

1998-2008

Environmental Project Manager

Responsible for development and management of the indoor air quality services, as well as, petroleum cleanup projects. Developed strong client relationship and management skills.

State-lead environmental geologist and project manager on over 200 projects. Performed drinking water well monitoring, soil sampling, site maps, receptor surveys, site assessments, remediation system installations and O&M, pilot testing and maintenance, drinking water supply replacement, and site closures.

Field Geologist/Construction Materials Technician

Managed and performed field engineering geology, engineering and environmental boring log classification, rock slope stability, vibration monitoring, shrink-swell soil testing, and footing evaluations.

Managed and performed construction materials testing, compaction testing, footing, concrete, structural steel inspections, slab sub-grade evaluations, floor flatness and exterior insulation and finishing systems

(EIFS) inspection.

North American River Runners Anstead, WV

1997-2012

Whitewater Raft Guide

Whitewater Raft Guide on the Lower New River, Upper and Lower Gauley River. EDUCATION

Radford University Radford, VA

1994-1998

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Concentration in Engineering Geosciences.

SKILLS

Marketing, client/customer management, basic computer skills, project management and coordination, heavy equipment operator, framing, carpentry, ceramic tile, plumbing, small electrical projects, large truck and trailer operator (below CDL), light concrete work, recycling, small to large home and office repairs and handy man services.

References available upon request

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