Brandi L. Coleman
Little Rock, AR 72204
To obtain a position in or pertaining to environmental sciences that will
Objective
allow me to use my education and experience to develop a career that
will be both satisfying and rewarding. Phone: 870-***-****
Experience Email: *********@*****.***
Environmental Enforcement Analyst, Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality
North Little Rock, Arkansas
October 2007 to Present
Duties: Interpret Environmental Regulations and Permit Conditions, Review
case histories and inspection reports for enforcement actions, Prepare
enforcement documents such as Warning letters, Notice of Violations and
Consent Administrative Orders for violation of Environmental State and
Federal regulations, Assess monetary penalties through use of penalty
matrix, Schedule and Conduct informal compliance meetings, Negotiate
agreements to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations with
permittees and the overall regulated community, Interpret and Regulate
Stage I Vapor Recovery Facilities, Provide assistance to permitted facilities,
Monitor compliance measures by tracking activities and progress, Provide
technical assistance, Act as an Expert Witness in court hearings, Gather
information and prepare reports of section activities, and Maintain monthly
records
Adjunct Instructor, University of Phoenix
Little Rock, AR Campus
November 2010 to December 2011
Duties: Instruct an Environmental Science Class 256: People, Science,
and the Environment with 15-20 students. Facilitate activities for
approximately four hours. Activities include lecture, group projects,
individual assignments and visual aids. Upon submittal of student
assignments, grades and feedback are distributed within the allotted
time frame. (Chapter Topics Included: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Hazardous
Waste, Sustainability, Endangered Species, Erosion, Population, Ecosystem, etc.)
Environmental Health Specialist, Arkansas Department of Health
Little Rock, Arkansas
August 2004 to October 2007
Conducted periodic and random compliance inspections of food serving
establishments, food markets, school cafeterias, mobile food units,
recreational facilities, daycares and vendors at temporary events; Observed
and took photos to assure food is unadulterated, properly labeled,
refrigerated, stored, handled and protected from contaminants; Conducted
investigations in response to consumer complaints and recommend
corrective measures, food borne outbreaks, and environmental health
complaints; Performed analysis and evaluated public and private swimming
pools samples; Documented non-compliance; Disseminated new regulations,
policies and procedures; Answered questions and resolved disputes regarding
regulations, policies and procedures; Interacted with various levels of
officials representing the establishment subject to Agency-enforced laws and
regulations; Collected food samples to have tested to
determine bacteria and fecal count; Be on-call, Kept abreast of regulations
and ordinances to ensure proper enforcement of applicable regulations and
laws; Attended staff, safety and professional training course or meetings to
maintain and increase expertise; Educated businesses and general public
about food safety and food defense; Maintained positive relationships with
regulated community.
Animal Laboratory Technician, Food and Drug Administration
National Center for Toxicological Research/Bionetics
Jefferson, Arkansas
October 2003 to January 2004
Duties: Record health observations and complete pertinent forms for the
animals, Documented all clinical observations and activities in regards to
animals, Performed husbandry care of mice, Performed standard
cleanings/sanitizing of facility, Performed water Titration and Chlorine test,
Maintained proper data for all duties performed, Operated, Maintained, and
Cleaned laboratory and research equipment and performed all other duties
as assigned
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Education
• Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Science, 2009
Major: Environmental Management
• (Courses Taken Include: Environmental Science, Environmental Law I,
• Environmental Law and Compliance, Management of Land and Water
• Resources, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental
• Management Strategies, Human Resources:Practical Ethics, Environmental
• Accounting, Management of Air Quality)
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, 2003
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
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Honors & Certificates Arkansas Registered Sanitarian
• Certificate of Completion FDA Food Code Course
• Certified Inspection Officer
• 40-hour HAZWOPER
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Activities and Member, Arkansas State Employees Association
Organizations • Ministry Leader, Second Baptist Church
• Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
• Member, Order of Eastern Star, Tariiq Chapter