Environmental Protection Specialist

Thomas R. Finsterle

**** ****** ****** **., ********, FL 32579

C: 910-***-****

E: ************@*****.***

Employment Objective: Seeking a permanent, full-time position as a member of an agency or

business focused on sustainable development, environmental planning and protection, fund-

raising and facilitation of conservation efforts, through partnering and research.

Summary of Qualifications: U.S. Coast Guard veteran (Marine Science Technician) with broad

training and experience in environmental policy implementation, instruction, and enforcement;

deeply committed to environmentally responsible planning and sustainable development; and

experienced in promoting community involvement, planning and operating capital campaigns, and

conducting research and analysis of policy, planning and sustainability initiatives in both the

public and private sectors.

Employment

Delivery/Warehouse Coordinator

The Big Day Rentals, August 2014-Present.

Interim employment while seeking position in professional field

Scheduled and coordinated rental orders to ensure ‘on-time’ delivery and set-up

Served as delivery driver/warehouse as needed

Extensive knowledge of surrounding beaches, parks, and event venues

Full time student/Volunteer

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Summer 2010-Spring 2014.

Dual-enrolled in programs of study for the Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy and Planning and the

Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP).

Developed RFP for Virginia Tech’s Environmental Coalition’s plan to install ‘Building Dashboard’ systems

on campus to monitor resource consumption

Organized the Environmental Coalition’s (VT) drive to halt development of and preserve Stadium Woods; a

wooded area on campus used by students transitioning to and from classes

Volunteered to act as Graduate Student Ambassador for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (VT)

at the Falls Church/National Capital Region campus

Worked various food service, landscaping, and light-construction jobs in order to supplement costs not

covered by Post 9-11/GI Bill or student loans

Researcher/Project Member

Global Sustainability Initiative (Brazil), Spring 2013.

Worked to promote cross-sector partnerships preventing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon

Engaged in ‘closed-door’ sessions with leaders to discuss program successes and solve challenges related to

environmental planning and progress

Examined rates of deforestation using GIS-monitoring technology and monitored conservation

sites/projects and developed ‘base-line’ metrics to analyze data

Developed questions and interviewed representatives of Cargill, a major agricultural exporter, and ABiOVE,

a coalition of small scale growers

Presented a series of deliverables to Brazil’s Ministry of Environment and to the international

environmental non-profit, the Nature Conservancy

Regional Campaign Director

Fair Share Alliance/Environment America, Summer 2012.

Managed paid and volunteer staff, implemented campaign strategies, and participated directly in program

management, canvassing, and field work

Promoted national jobs creation initiatives as well as candidates supporting progressive job creation

legislation to include the American Jobs Act

Received endorsements from 16,000 supporters and preserved the Keystone Fund, an important source of

funding for the protection of Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams

Researcher/Project Member

Global Sustainability Initiative (China), Summer 2011.

Visited key sites in Guilin Province – including Guilin, Longsheng, and Yangshou –to investigate conditions

on-site and analyze sustainability challenges

Collaborated as a member of a team on a report of findings and recommendations for the Chinese Ministry

of Tourism and the Chinese Ministry of Environment

Full time student/Volunteer

Germanna Community College, May 2008-June 2010.

Completed requirements for Associate of Arts & Sciences prior to transfer to Virginia Tech

Marine Science Technician

United States Coast Guard, October 2005-March 2008.

Conducted intermodal container inspections, monitoring and inspection of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

ship transfers, HAZMAT/pollution spill response and waterfront facility inspections

Deployed to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Salerno, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring

Freedom

Served as a Senior Hazardous Materials Coordinator/Instructor and Senior Customs and Border

Clearance Agent/Trainer for NATO and U.S. Army forces

Received personal Letter of Commendation from the U.S. Army commanding officer

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Received professional and technical training relevant to mission support to include environmental law,

technical inspections and measurements, materials inspection and handling procedures, and hazardous

materials

Honorably discharged from active duty service

Lead Seaman/DCPO

United States Coast Guard, December 2004-October 2005.

Served aboard the USCG Cutter Diligence on multiple sea missions relevant to drug interdiction and

control, intervention in illegal immigration, and other USCG duties and responsibilities.

Selected to act as the departmental Damage Control Petty Officer (DCPO)

Cross-trained in all shipboard mission areas to include engineering, fire control, maintenance, and

navigation

Seaman Recruit

United States Coast Guard, September 2004-November 2004.

Basic training in service and technical skills to include physical fitness, swimming, uniform and service

regulations

Education

Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,

Blacksburg and Falls Church, VA (24 SH completed)

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy and Planning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,

Blacksburg, VA (Graduated, December 2012)

Associate of Arts & Sciences, Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg, Virginia (2010)

Awards & Recognition

Army Achievement Medal, Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal

Clearance

Secret (inactive)

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