Environmental Planner

WHITNEY (NICKLAS) FUENTES

WHITNEY (NICKLAS) FUENTES

**** **** ***** (903)

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Nacogdoches, Texas 75965

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OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my prior and current educational and work

experiences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Marketing Assistant 2013 –

Present

Mobile Destination Inc., Nacogdoches, TX

I am responsible for the reporting and records. I am in charge of recruitment for all the 21 +

locations for Mobile Destination. I assisted sales associates with system and customer issues. I also

assisted CEO, CFO, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Inventory with anything needed. I

am in charge of Marketing for all locations which are spread across Texas Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

I am the liaison between our company and the other companies that we work alongside. I am the

go to for anything comes up.

Chief Financial Officer 2009 –2013

Jabberjam Wireless LLC, Nacogdoches, TX

I was the CFO for Jabberjam Wireless a Cellular One authorized dealer. I was responsible for the integrity of

financial information and systems including banking, accounts payable, analysis, financial accounting,

reporting, tax, treasury, and all general accounting functions. I also was responsible for human resources (e.i.

hiring, training, promotions, and salary management for employees.) Demonstrated organizational and

negotiation skills with the ability to prioritize multiple and complex tasks. I have had to excises a high degree

of mature judgment, discretion and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature. Able to work in a team

environment and work independently as well.

Experience:

Extensive hands on experience in management and business leadership.

Worked closely with Banks, Attorneys, and CPA/MBA

Experience in budgets, cash forecasts, business valuations, and acquisitions

Have an extensive knowledge in: Financial and Strategic Planning, Complex Business and Tax Issues, Budget

development and Management, Accounting and Financial Operations, Crisis Management, and Staff

Management and development.

Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, project management skills.

Computer skills:

Quick Books, Microsoft office (excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook) RQ4, Cost Guard, and I net

Environmental Planner 2006 –

2008

Red River Redevelopment Authority, New Boston, TX

TexAmericas Center (renamed)

I was employed with the Red River Redevelopment Authority as their environmental Planner. My duties

involved working with the base realignment and closure of Lone Star Ammunition Plant and Red River Army

Depot.

I am project oriented and stick to tasks until completed. I read and interpret technical information and

developed maps using Terra model 10.41 and Arc GIS.

I am successful in quickly learning and comprehending new systems and methods. I possess knowledge of

geospatial and imagery collection. Through data base management maintain accurate information.

EXPERIENCE

Environmental Planner:

Experience with developing plans for the environmental risk assessment and abatement programs

Experience with analyzing, writing, compiling, and reviewing environmental database and documents,

grants and other applications

Performed inspections to ensure compliance in environmental program management working knowledge of

Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, Multi incremental sampling, sampling using a geo

probe, ground water sampling from wells and laboratory preparation of all samples and environmental

programs

Worked with Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Water Commission and Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality

Working knowledge of collection procedures for geospatial and imagery programs

Skill in leveraging and translating the resources and products of imagery programs (ex. Terra model and Arc

GIS) to provide direct support to the planning and execution of special operations and activities.

Environmental and Biology Research:

Cleaned labs and all equipment used

Mixed Chemical solutions and properly stored chemicals

Classification of micro and macro organisms

Experience with autoclave, centrifuge, Olympus microscope and Stage microscope, Gas Chromatography

Working knowledge of wet laboratory procedures and advanced analytical instrumentation

Participated in study groups for college biology and chemistry courses from 2002 through 2005 at Stephen F

Austin State University and University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, Arkansas.

Working knowledge of federal statutes and environmental protection laws and regulations

Computer Usage

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcInfo, Movie Maker, Terramodel, ESRI, ERDAS, GPS, GIS and

ArcGlobe

Substitute Teacher

Pleasant Grove Independent School District, Texarkana, TX 2006 –2006

Nacogdoches School District, Nacogdoches, TX 2004 –

2005

On days I didn’t have class or between jobs I substituted for teachers in grades K 12. I had to teach the

lessons for the day that the teacher has set aside for the class. I taught classes using lesson plans which had

been prepared by the teacher. I dealt with a variety of students and subject matter (i.e. science, math,

English, physical education, and others). I learned to deal with many different personalities in a group

setting. I was required to exercise good judgment and a professional demeanor in handling difficult

situations. I was called back for many repeat jobs by satisfied teachers and principals.

Sales Associate/Manager (summer job) 1998 –2005

Angel Awards, Texarkana, TX

I started work at Angel Awards waiting on customers, building and designing trophies. I became summer

manager supervising the employees.

My duties were to maintain a continuous survey of most commonly used items, initiating requisitions to

replenish stock as required. Verify identity and quantity of received items by checking against work orders

and copy of purchase requests. When requisitioned items are received, note shortages and/or wrong items

and initiate action through procurement sources to re order. I posses the ability to identify parts and

materials or assure acceptable substitutes to maintain production.

I assist with the acquisition of goods and services required of the business. I administer small purchases and

contracts in support of the day to day operations. This enables me the opportunity to gain experience in the

administrative and technical aspects of contracting and procurement. I analyze cost/price proposals and

entered into negotiations with various vendors throughout the United States.

I was responsible for maintaining a variety of subject matter files for the office assuring information was

readily available as needed. Used software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, e.g., make insertions

or deletions or move material from one place to another; store; retrieve; and print a variety of standardized

documents using a glossary of pre recorded formats, form letters, and mailing lists.

EDUCATION

Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX 2001 –

2005

Bachelor’s Degree – 2005

Major in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology

Active member in Students for Environmental Awareness

Dean’s List

Delta Zeta Member

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