Tiffany Edwards, MPH

757-***-****

ac8abm@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Self-motivated and focused professional with experience in environmental safety in industrial and manufacturing settings. Competency in monitoring incident program policies and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions. A strong understanding of environmental, safe and risk management. Possess keen attention to detail, complemented with excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal adeptness. Encompass team building and leadership, building and keeping strong relationships with customers, clients and coworkers. Strong ability to analyze and communicate metrics and statistics for purposes in reducing the loss of production.

Highlights

OSHA and EPA regulations

Occupational Health

Risk and safety assessments

Risk management

Technology

Sharp problem solver

Energetic work attitude

Self motivated

Environmental assessments

Skilled multi-tasker

Professional Experience

HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Plant Operator, January 2016 – Present

Operates, monitors, maintains and trouble-shoots wastewater treatment processes.

Quality assurance and quality control environmental monitoring, sampling and lab work, all aspects of influent and effluent wastewater and calibration of environmental sampling equipment.

Observes ambient weather patterns effecting the influent wastewater.

Adjusts chemical addition to influent and effluent wastewater for release into the Atlantic Ocean and James River.

Documents various permitted and non-permitted environmental samples required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the EPA.

Works independently to make routine managerial decisions on operational processes and mechanical equipment.

Use of computerized systems to monitor treatment processes and maintain electronic and written documents for water quality compliance.

Serve 1,725,777 rate payers of Hampton Roads daily by implementing HRSD’s mission to protect public health.

Serve on HRSD’s Safety Team.

Established for the first time Women in Operations appreciation and recognition week, shared on HRSD’s SharePoint.

HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT, VA BEACH, VA

Marina Intern, November 2015 – January 2016

Promote HRSD’s mission to protect public health and the waters of Hampton Roads.

Promote significant protection for the public by informing customers of the purpose Boater Pump-out Education Program and offering HRSD’s free pump-out services.

Served up to 5 customers daily Saturday – Sunday while maintaining strong customer relations with repeat customers and attentive to new customer inquiries.

ATRIUM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH / MEDIMMUNE / ASTRAZENECA, GAITHERSBURG, MD

Safety, Health and Environmental Specialist, April 2015 – August 2015

Conducted and promoted SHE lab risk and safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA federal regulations and standards.

Prepared inspection, risk and safety reports; made recommendations for corrective actions and determined follow-up actions as needed.

Investigated accidents / incidents pertaining to customers, determined root cause and provided follow-up recommendations.

Composed documents, such as correspondence, drafts and emails.

Serve 2,200 global customers daily while simultaneously maintain strong customer relations with repeat customers and attentive to new customer inquiries.

Consistently improved customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues and concerns.

Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics involving customer incidents.

Initiated streamlined metrics to improve the efficiency and efficacy of risk and safety assessments in comparison to previous assessments.

Served on Research and Development Committee.

Researched and compiled metrics from in house inspections and from various reputable sources, such as National Safety Council for the Gaithersburg Safety, Health and Environmental Team’s monthly newsletter.

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VA BEACH, VA

Biology Adjunct Instructor January 2010 – April 2015

Develop and provide students with biological curricula.

Organized, prepared, revised and updated course materials.

Utilize variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses fresh and engaging.

Well versed in oral and written communication skills to connect with students and convey information effectively.

Directed classes of up to 24 students with a successful pass rate of 80 percent.

Work with individual students to improve understanding of course material.

Help students develop talent through a range of exercises, readings and discussions.

Ensure that content and level of material asked on exams are adequately covered in classroom teachings.

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE VA BEACH, VA

Biological Laboratory Technician, August 2006– April 2015

Performed laboratory procedures in accordance with policies and protocols, including unknown bacteriological identification and antibiotic resistance analysis experiments.

Responsible for preparing and properly labeling lab samples for analytical use.

Streamlined biological inventory, saving $1,000, on a limited departmental budget of $19,500.

Operated and maintained laboratory equipment; prepared solutions of liquids, reagents and samples.

Decontaminated examining and testing equipment; maintained cleanliness and functionality of the laboratories’ and equipment.

Discard of biohazardous wastes and specimens in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Identification and assessment of potential environmental health hazards.

Evaluated and determined probable cause and recommendation of appropriate solutions.

HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT, VA BEACH, VA

Marina Intern, May 2013 – August 2013

Promote HRSD’s mission to protect public health and the waters of Hampton Roads.

Promote significant protection for the public by informing customers of the purpose Boater Pump-out Education Program and offering HRSD’s free pump-out services.

Served up to 12 customers daily Saturday – Sunday while maintaining strong customer relations with repeat customers and attentive to new customer inquiries.

Education

EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL / OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA

Master’s in Public Health – Environmental Health

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA

B.S. – Environmental Health

Completed nine credit hours of graduate level Environmental Health Courses

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Virginia Beach, VA

Geographic Information System

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY, Newport News, VA

B.S. – Biology

Volunteer Experience

Norfolk Department of Health on Food Safety Inspections

Awards and Accomplishments

Certification 40hr HAWHOPER

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