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PHONE ( 4 1 5 ) 8 2 8 - 9 4 1 6 E -MA I L PWA I KEN@YAHOO . COM PATRICK W. AIKEN

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST AND HAZMAT SPECIALIST

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 5 years of experience in environmental site assessment, compliance, emergency response, and mitigation.

Emergency responses and assessments: soil, groundwater, surface water, and residential/industrial air contamination, large-scale radiation assessments, potential WMD incidents, mercury spills, chemical fires, illegal waste dumping, heavy metals remediation, abandoned industrial facilities, mining operations, hydrocarbon releases, tank releases, Level A, B, and C experience.

Phase I, II, and III experience

As a core member of the Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team (START), performed over 25 site assessments, removal actions, and extent of contamination studies and subsequent remediation events. Was involved in over 75 projects over the duration of the contract.

Removal actions: drums, tanks, radiological waste, industrial facilities, mine sites, contaminated soils (using various treatment technologies), and contaminated surface and groundwater.

Interagency support: projects in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. EPA Remedial Branch, Navajo Nation EPA, United States Coast Guard, California DTSC, California Department of Wildlife, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and numerous other state agencies and local municipalities.

Training Experience: Project Manager for the Bay Area Emergency Response Coordination Committee, conducting quarterly meetings with local county responders. Participated in Level A training exercises with Federal On-Scene Coordinators in 2006 and 2007. Continuing Challenge Conference participant in 2006 and 2007. Participated in anti-terrorism and incidents of national significance exercises such as Golden Guardian and TOPPOFF 4.

As a START core-team responder and Project Manager produced and implemented a variety of emergency response quality assurance sampling plans (QASPs) and health and safety plans

(HASPs).

Experienced with dozens of radiological, air, and soil sampling and monitoring equipment.

Experienced in proper soil, surface water, groundwater, air, radiation, and wipe sampling techniques.

MS Excel, Word, WordPerfect, Pathfinder, and Visual Sample Plan proficient.

Experienced in the application of environmental laboratory methods, data interpretation and management.

EDUCATION

B.S. Geology, University of Montana, 2003

The McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1999

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-2015 Tennessee Solar Solutions, LLC Chattanooga, TN Sales and Customer Relations for Renewable Solar Energy Systems Responsible for sales and networking for a company providing solar energy, solar thermal, backup solar generation, and solar maintenance. Job tasks included generation of project proposals, budget management, knowledge of system design and function, as well as intensive client interaction. 2013-2014 Prestage Farms, Inc. Clinton, NC

Veterinary Science - Farrowing Specialist

Served as a farrowing (birthing) and breeding specialist for a large-scale pork production company on a swine farm housing approximately 2,000 animals. Responsible for overall animal welfare and management including veterinary tasks such as daily feeding and birthing events, vaccinations, processing of newborns, euthanizations, and artificial insemination of sows. Data management and analysis required for weekly reporting, intake and output of animals, management and scheduling of herd, as well as insemination, gestation, birthing cycles and overall production of the facility. Daily tasks also include temperature and wastewater system monitoring, grain inspection, sanitization and disinfection, and general facility maintenance. Knowledge and strict compliance with all USDA and FDA regulations is required and documented.

2009-Present Self-Employed

Fine Gemstone and Mineral Sales and Custom Handmade Jewelry Specializing in independent sales of fine gems, minerals, and custom handmade jewelry items. Skills required include in-depth knowledge of gems and minerals as well as craftsmanship of fine jewelry based on client needs. Marketing, client interaction, time and budget management, and computer and photography skills are also required.

2006-2009 EPA Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team San Francisco, CA Core Team Member and Project Manager

Multi-disciplinary core team member and project manager for the US EPA’s Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) in Region 9. As a core member and project manager of the START, was involved in over 100 site assessments, emergency responses, removal actions, and extent of contamination studies and subsequent remediation actions with the US EPA. These included soil, groundwater, surface water, residential/industrial air contamination, large-scale radiation assessments, potential WMD incidents, mercury spills, chemical fires, illegal waste dumping, abandoned industrial facilities, hydrocarbon releases, residential and industrial air contamination, tank releases, train derailments, and training exercises. Project management experience included compiling cost projections for project work, budget management, intensive client interaction, interangency support, conducting training exercises, and procurement and management of subcontractors. Produced and implemented a variety of emergency response quality assurance sampling plans (QASPs) and health and safety plans (HASPs). Performed screening, monitoring, and sampling work using dozens of radiological, air, water, and soil sampling equipment using techniques in accordance with US EPA regulations. Responsible for sample data collection and analysis, technical writing, and compiling deliverables. Interagency support included projects in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. EPA Remedial Branch, Navajo Nation EPA, United States Coast Guard, California DTSC, California Department of Wildlife, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and numerous other state agencies and local municipalities. PATRICK AIKEN

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2005 AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii Staff Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Conducted site assessment activities for entities such as the US Navy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and various private parties. Provided a wide range of field work and environmental remediation actions. Phase I,II,and III work was performed at sites in accordance with health and safety plans (HASPs) and quality assurance sampling plans (QASPs) produced by field-team members. Field tasks included well installation, core logging and sampling, water, air, and soil sampling, and soil vapor monitoring. Responsible for procurement and oversight of subcontractors as well as project cost management. Performed bio-injection remediation events and phytoextraction events. Responsible for sample data collection and analysis, as well as technical writing. Produced and implemented HASPs while serving as health and safety officer. Performed on-site monitoring and sampling using equipment such as PIDs, FIDs, four-gas meters, and XRFs. 2004 GeoDesign, Inc. Portland, OR

Geotechnical Technician

Conducted a myriad of geotechnical services to clients in the greater Portland area. Tasks included engineering consultation and construction inspection services. Tasks included testing sub-grades and structural fill using a nuclear density and moisture gauge. Performed analysis of soils from drilling cores for engineering designs and specifications. Monitored pile driving efforts and subsurface refusal rates for major building construction, and constructed geologic cross-sections of subsurfaces at worksites for production of deliverables to clients. Technical reports were produced for all site activity.

NON-PROFIT ACTIVITIES

2009-Present Make It Right Foundation New Orleans, Louisiana The House That Widespread Panic Fans Built (Make It Right Foundation). Working with a grassroots group responsible for fundraising efforts to build a team-sponsored house through the Make It Right Foundation. Make It Right builds homes and buildings for communities in need. Homes meet the highest standards in green building; they are LEED Platinum certified and inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking. Efforts included internet marketing and raffle-centered fundraising events with the goal of rebuilding the lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Responsible for offering creative input and executing fundraising efforts and events for the house. During fundraising organization and events demonstrated Make It Right’s vision to various groups which has led to valuable donations of over $65,000. PATRICK AIKEN

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2011-Present Mustard Tree Ministries Chattanooga, Tennessee Working as a member of the ministry group responsible for serving and ministering to the urban poor and homeless in the greater Chattanooga area. Using a holistic approach, the ministry serves the poor by providing weekly meals, food boxes, bible studies, and worship services. Responsible for meal preparation, transportation, and distribution to less fortunate communities and schools. Over the past 10 years, the ministry has been responsible for moving approximately 300 individuals and family units off of the streets in the greater Chattanooga area. CERTIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

40-Hour HAZWOPER/8-Hour annual refresher; FEMA Incident Command System, Level 100 and 200; 8-hr Basic and Advanced Radiation Assessment & Counter-Terrorism Trainings; 8-hr MARSSIM Radiation Training; Emergency Responder Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Responder Awareness and Operations; Mercury Response; HazMat DOT Environmental and Waste Manager; OSHA Certified Confined Space Entry; HazMat certified, nuclear density and moisture gauge operation certification; OSHA 10 Hour Health and Safety certification; Red Cross First-aid and CPR certification.

Mr. Jason Winkler, Senior Project Manager The Sullivan Group Inc, 805-***-**** Mr. Michael Schwennesen, Senior Project Manager Ecology & Environment, 760-***-**** Mr. Benjamin Simes, US Environmental Protection Agency, 415-***-**** Mr. Des Garner, Vice President URS Corporation, 415-***-**** Mr. Tom Dunkelman, US EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator, 775-***-**** Mr. Robert Wise, US EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator, 562-***-**** Mr. Rod Harrison, Sales Manager- Tennessee Solar Solutions, 423-***-**** PATRICK AIKEN

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Specific Environmental Project Examples:

Navajo Nation Radiological Assessment

ASARCO Mine, Hayden, Arizona

Bodie Mine Assessment, Bridgeport, California

Northern Nevada Mines, Ely, Nevada

SFFD Station 36 Mercury Spill, San Francisco, California

Amador Valley High School Mercury Spill, Pleasanton, California

2007 Southern California Wildfires

Vandenberg AFB Groundwater Assessment

Impressions Plating and Polishing Facility, Orange, California

2007 TOPOFF 4 Exercise USEPA Region 9

2006 Golden Guardian Exercise, USEPA Region

Arthur Cummings Property, Sierra Foothills, California

Anaconda Mine Leach Ponds Assessment, Yerington, Nevada

Anaconda Mine Radiation Assessment, Yerington, Nevada

Ambitech Plating Facility DTSC Support and Removal, Chatsworth,CA

Metals Processing, Burbank, CA

AMCO Chemical Facility, Oakland, CA

Romoland Mercury Spill, near Hemet, California

Halaco Engineering Facility, Oxnard, California

Capital Area Development Authority (TBA), Sacramento, California

SAVVIS Diesel Spill, Santa Clara, California

EB Stone Fertilizer Fire, Fairfield, California

HECO/CHEVRON Energy Facility Oil Release, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Waikele Gulch Groundwater Assessment, Hawaii

Pearl City Tank Farm Phytoextraction Pilot Study, Pearl City, Hawaii

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