RAMIRO FLOREZ

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Alvin, TX, *****

ac5rkx@r.postjobfree.com

832-***-****

Objective: Environmental Engineer/Scientist

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental Compliance

Served as Environmental Investigator at the TCEQ in enforcement of environmental regulations in PSTs, Stage II and PWS facilities, and reporting and providing technical assistance to customers.

HAZWOPER certified

U.S. Academic training and hands-on experience in Wetlands Assessments, Analysis of Pollutants, and Evaluations of Endangered Tree populations in the Gulf Coast.

Authored a capstone project to provide knowledge on using Phytochelatins as novel biomarkers in the early detection of pollutants in the Galveston Bay marshes.

Statistics, Data Analysis and Interpretation

U.S. Academic and hands-on experience in Data processing and statistical analysis on Wetlands Assessments using Minitab application and MS excel.

Experienced in Data processing and statistically planned investigations and analysis to obtain registrations for the use of chemicals substances in Colombia.

Languages and Presentation Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Experienced in technical presentations to different and challenging audiences in English and Spanish.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)

Environmental Investigator, Houston, TX (2014-2016)

Enforcing compliance of State regulations (Chapters 30, 37, 115 & 334 of the 30 TAC).

Conducting investigations in petroleum storage tank facilities (PSTs) intended to prevent, detect and remediate releases and fugitive emissions, and to enforce compliance of environmental regulations.

Conducting Investigation on Public Water Systems (PWS) to ensure water quality (Chapters 290 of the 30 TAC)

Investigating complaints.

Providing technical assistance to the general public.

Phone customer service.

Assisting and making presentations for the training of investigators.

Instruments expert and trainer of Investigators

Cooperating in goal-oriented planning.

Cooperating in creation of checklists for the collection of field notes.

HOUSTON AREA DISTRICTS

Administrator, Instructor of Science & Mathematics, Houston, TX (2003-2014; 2016 to Present)

Monitored and ensured compliance of federal and state regulations for special populations.

Coordinated compliance and enforcement of school district code of conduct.

Contributed as data analyst to Goal oriented planning, and to the creation of data-driven innovational, instructional strategies.

Hired, Managed and Appraised instructors to improve learning outcomes of students.

Liaison to the community.

Science and Math Instructor.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON- CLEAR LAKE

Environmental Sciences Graduate Student, Houston, TX (2006-2009)

Conducted field environmental assessments in the Galveston Bay Marshes

Completed coursework on Air Permitting, Water Permitting and TCEQ/EPA regulations and compliance.

Processed Data using MS Spreadsheets and Minitab analytical application.

Authored a capstone project on using Phytochelatins as novel biomarkers for the early detection of pollutants in the Galveston Bay marshes.

PROFICOL S.A and Affiliates

Region Technical Manager/Development Researcher, Bogota, Colombia (1991-2001)

Designed and oversaw statistical planned investigations to obtain registration of all new pesticides.

Directed the reporting of statistically planned research to obtain registration of all new pesticides.

Directed the design and calibration of dripping irrigation and terrestrial spraying systems for the accurate release of pesticides.

Lead the hiring, managing, training and appraising of engineers for the technical and sales force

Designed and carried out promotional campaigns for the portfolio of products.

Created the budget of sales for the network of distributors, and conducted business to business technical sales.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON- CLEAR LAKE

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Houston, TX (2009)

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA

Bachelor of Science in Agronomical Engineering Bogotá, Colombia (1987)

HOUSTON ISD- PRINCIPAL ACADEMY

Texas Certified Principal (2011)

AWARDS OR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY

Permanent Member, Houston, TX (2009)

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