Sandia DeAnza Martin, M.A.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Silver Spring, Maryland

acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

575-***-****

Administrative professional with over ten years of professional experience. Experience with environmental issues, legal writing and interpreting environmental regulations. Knowledgeable of legal research procedures, environmental laws, federal agencies and research resources. An organized and dedicated worker who combines a collaborative nature with high energy. Has an analytical eye for sorting out complex issues and drafting them into comprehensive documents. Clearance: Public Trust and ability to obtain higher.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Office Suite, Writing, Editing, Research, Lexis/Westlaw/Pacer, Environmental issues, Litigation Support, FOIA, Data Analysis, Legal analysis, Cite-checking, Converting Documents, Quality control, Reports, Problem-solving, Project management, Staff Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Collabera / OneMain Financial, Contractor - Risk Analyst Apr 2016 – Present

Analyzing, mediating, writing and amending contracts; document review; interpreting laws for client’s business needs, maintaining the businesses’ database management system; spreadsheet organization; management of high caseload.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and all existing federal state and regulations.

Mediator, Self-employed, Maryland May 2015-present

Peaceful Solutions

Self Employed mediator by appointment only

Facilitates communication between parties in conflict while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of each parties’ objectives

United States Senate, Intern, Washington D.C. Jan-May, 2015

Office of Ben Cardin, MD Senator

Project Manager for Senator’s Rachel Carson Resolution rollout

Drafted, edited and proofread bill amendments and summaries (Keystone XL pipeline, Eastern shore drilling, Chesapeake Bay, and sewage legislation)

Wrote Committee letters and Senate Statements for the Record

Made recommendations for Chesapeake Bay land, water and pesticide issues

Analyzed and reported on 2016 Presidential Budget, environmental programs

Analyzed and reported on Governor Hogan’s 2016 Budget, environmental programs

Interviewed subject matter experts for incorporation into Keystone XL amendments

Met with Lobbyists, government officials, and other stakeholders

United States Department of Agriculture, Intern, Washington D.C. May 2014-Mar 2015

Office of General Counsel, Natural Resources Division

Office of General Counsel, General Law and Research Division

Litigation support for U.S. Forestry Service cases

Consulted with USDA beekeepers and staff staff for research and reporting on colony collapse disorder

Drafted, edited and proofread federal court case appeal recommendations to DOJ

Project Manager for the update of USDA’s Legal Authorities Emergency Manual: Developed and managed project timeline, created and implemented a communications plan, performed quality control of incoming edits, integrated updates into the final product, briefed leadership on updated manual and prepared it for presentation

Organic Consumers Association, Project Researcher, Washington, D.C. Fall 2014

Researched issues regarding the whole algal flour application to the National Organics Standards Board (NOSB) to determine if the product meets the standards under the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).

Researched issues of irradiation, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and confidential business information (CBI) in preparing the organization’s comments in the biannual NOSB meeting. Analyzed data and made recommendations about ancillary substances, irradiation practices and chemical mutagenesis of products in question which were reviewed by the NOSB

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Law Clerk, Washington, D.C. Spring 2014

Office of Site Remediation Enforcement (Superfund)

Monitored trends to identify environmental problems or hazardous areas

Assisted in writing internal use CERCLA §106 penalty guideline

Assisted attorneys in litigation preparation

Clean Water Act research pertaining to hazardous site cleanup

Litigation support in CERCLA cases

Assessed risks and performed cost-benefit analysis for lawsuits involving governmental takings; attorney collection of fees.

Center for Food Safety, Law Clerk, Washington, D.C. Spring 2013

Interviewed subject matter experts regarding food security issues

Researched, analyzed data and reported on U.S. and global seed certification and patent laws

Law Offices of Thompson Barney, Law Clerk Winter 2013

Performed client interviews

Litigation support for coal mining class action law suits

Organized and aggregated interview data for courtroom use

Accent Alternatives, Inc., CEO, Founder 2007-2011 Founded, incorporated and operated biotherapeutics corporation to research and develop a nutraceutical product for the treatment of prostate cancer. Initiated and collaborated in the writing of STTR grant and SF 424 grants for product development funds. Managed staff and contract employees.

Therapist 1998-2007

Therapist for various treatment centers and owned and operated my own private practice. Practice areas included drug & alcohol addiction, parenting, at-risk youth, marital disputes, victim advocacy, family issues, severe mental disorders, divorce, depression and anxiety. Also developed group therapy curriculum and taught various therapeutic classes.

Short term and volunteer projects:

2016 Global Bees volunteer Coordinator and Advocate

2015 Earth Day Network Congressional Outreach Coordinator for Earth Day 2015 Campaign

2013-Present: Personal campaigns--highlighting pollinator issues and sustainable agriculture

2007-2011 Boy Scouts--leader, coordinator, teacher, merit badge counselor, den leader

Written works:

Showdown Over The Double Down: Epa Vs. Usda Concerns Over Nutrient Trading Policy

The Neurotoxicity of Pesticides: American Government Putting our Nation’s Children at Risk

Colony Collapse Disorder: Issues And Possible Solutions

Achieving Sustainable Agriculture

Neonicotinoids: Lessons from the Birds and the Bees

The Child Safe Play Act (proposed legislation)

Freelance Writer for The Good Men Project

EDUCATION

Colorado Christian University, Denver, CO

Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling, magna cum laude

Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, magna cum laude

REFERENCES

Deniz Ergener

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Site Remediation Enforcement

Attorney-Advisor

Phone: 202-***-****

E-mail: acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Shawn McGruder

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel, General Law and Research Division

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 3311-South Building

Washington, DC 20250-1415

Phone: 202-***-****; Fax: 202-***-****

E-mail: acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

Mike Walker

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

Director of the National Enforcement Training institute

Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland, School of Law

Phone: 202-***-****

E-mail: acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

Alexis Bayden-Mayer

Political Director Organic Consumers Association

Phone: 202-***-****

E-mail: acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

William Piermattei

University of Maryland School of Law

Managing Director, Environmental Law Program

Phone: 410-***-****

Fax: 410-***-****

E-mail: acy29p@r.postjobfree.com

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