Environmental Specialist/ Scientist, EHS/ Industrial Hygienist

Ms. Tamara J. Mitchell

*** ***** ******, ***. **. Brooklyn, N.Y 11226 1-347-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Environmental Projects Coordinator &

Environmental and Occupational Health Science Specialist

Summary

Dynamic professional who offers hands-on experience in environmental science, environmental education,

conservation, project planning, community outreach and evaluation of research operations, quality assurance

and determining potential contaminant to both the natural and working environment.

Highlight of Qualifications

•Experience in non-profit coordination, community organization, environmental planning and programming.

•Experience in reviewing environmental projects.

•Experienced in implementing public health initiatives and communal outreach.

• Extensive working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.

•Public speaker on topics concerning conservation, environmental heal th and public health & welfare.

•Experience with environmental sampling and analysis.

•Deep knowledge of conservation efforts, environmental health principles, environmental protection and

environmental compliance.

•Supervisory level professional with extensive training in research procedures and quality assurance/quality control

Certifications

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Institutional Review Board (IRB) Social and Behavioral

Human Subjects Research Certification

Education

CUNY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH at HUNTER COLLEGE– Manhattan, NY

Masters of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, May 2015 Graduating Class.

Concentration in Industrial Hygiene

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fellowship Recipient

Cumulative GPA: 3.9

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY– Long Island, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, May 2013.

Minor in Marine Science

Additional Concentration in Environmental Law, Waste Management & Public Policy

Dean’s list

Relevant Experience

EASTERN QUEENS ALLIANCE, INC. – Queens, NY

Environmental Specialist / Environmental Projects Coordinator, January 2014 to Present.

Jamaica Bay/Waterfront Project (Idlewild Trail Building Project) Overall responsibility of project

coordination and oversight, including the legality and completeness of contracts awarded to architectural and

construction firms; ensuring that all terms of contracts were completed in a timely manner and according to

specifications.

Environmental Justice Project Planning, scheduling, conducting, coordinating and implementing project

activities which includes supervision of project interns; organizing and facilitating project workgroups; working

with University consultants; governmental agency outreach; organizing/facilitating community outreach and

informational meetings, forums, summits, etc.; researching, gathering and analyzing environmental and health -

related data; conducting, analyzing environment and project -related surveys; analyzing, assessing, drafting and

presenting comments for Environmental Impact Statements, hearings, and other environmental situations where

such action is appropriate; monitoring compliance with and requirement for community notifications on

environmental projects coming into Southeast Queens; helping to plan community mobilization strategies on key

environmental justice issues; completion of project documents.

Environmental Education Project/Design scheduling and implementing educational and other

programmatic activities; supervised project interns in the planning, writing, and adapting hands -on, inquiry-based

curricula; created media and implement appropriate community outreach; plan, maintain and make accessible the

fauna/flora exhibit area.

Ms. Tamara J. Mitchell

500 Ocean Avenue, Apt. 3K. Brooklyn, N.Y 11226 1-347-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Staff Coordination Maintain staffing operations across the board ; Work with the payroll manager to verify

payroll accuracy; Time sheet approvals; Coordinate staff to meet the organization’s requirements; Assist in

the recruitment, scheduling, interviewing and orientation of new hires to foster positive attitude toward

organization’s goals.

Funding- preparing proposals for various grants; conducting the range of activity required to prepare,

submit, and manage grant proposals; ensuring submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-

documented grant proposals; ensuring networking and partnerships to sustain funding.

Environmental Education Intern and Park Tour Gide, December 2011 to May 2012.

Adapted, developed and taught curricula and materials for hands-on environmental education

workshops and field trips which focused on estuaries, salt/freshwater wetland ecosystems.

Performed interactive tours of Idle Wild Park Preserve Salt Marsh lands and its importance to the J amaica

Bay ecosystem

Maintained live animal exhibits.

Organized and presented special programs to the public through the Community Outreach Program.

DR. CHRISTOPHER J. GOBLER AQUATIC BIOGEOCHEMISTRY LAB

– Southampton, NY

SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY.

Lab Research Assistant, August 2012 to December 2012.

Completed chlorophyll analysis

Completed phytoplankton sample analysis

Analyzed water samples contaminated with harmful algal matter

Entered, organized and analyzed experimental data

Assisted graduate students in experiments and field and laboratory research

Supervised quality assurance/quality control of all lab research

GLOBAL WATER BRIGADES– Honduras, Central America & Stony Brook, NY

Hydro-Environmental Intern & Volunteer, September 2011 to May, 2012.

Implemented & installed PVC piping and technology systems in the water development project.

Supervised quality assurance/quality control through duration of project.

Organized and presented special programs to the community of El Canton.

Public Education Project concerning water and importance of hygiene.

Fund raised money to support water project for the community.

Related Specializations

Environmental Conservation, Community Outreach, Non-profit coordination, Contemporary Environmental

Issues, Coastal Zone Management, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, Remediation Techniques,

Groundwater Contamination, Ecosystem Ecology & the Global Environment, Environmental Law & EPA

Regulations.

Honors

Golden Key International Honor Society

Stony Brook University Dean’s List

Snowy Egret Award for the advancement of Public Health and Advocacy, from Dr. Gerald Whitehead Deas

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Educational Research Center, Industrial Hygiene

Award Recipient

Affiliations

Global Brigades holistic development

Idlewild Park Preservation Committee

Stony Brook Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)

Stony Brook University Education Opportunity Pro gram / Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM)

Stony Brook Semester by the Sea Participant

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Educational Research Center, Industrial Hygiene

Fellowship member

American Public Health Association (APHA) member

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) member

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