SUMMARY
Dependable experienced worker, who is a self-starter. An outside the box thinker, who excels in a team environment. Excellent communication skills, proficient in MS Office. Is flexible and able to adapt to unplanned contingencies, while maintaining a good work standard, and being creative with solutions. Familiar with standard procedure, and working in a laboratory setting. Recent graduate with Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent written & verbal communication
Organization & planning
Problem analysis & solving
Team leadership & motivation
Regulation compliance
Sample collection and testing experience
Information management
Flexibility and adaptability
Lab experience
Time management
Decision making
Microsoft Office
Cost Reduction/Waste Management
Budgeting / Profit & Loss Management
Environmental Science
Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Town of Front Royal August 2016-present
Duties include monitoring, adjusting the operations of a wastewater treatment plant, sample collection of the processes, performing laboratory analysis, recording flows, reading and interpreting operational data, and assisting mechanics making repairs to machinery and equipment.
Pulling all required samples in the established time periods.
Ensures that local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance.
Use and knowledge of lab equipment to test samples using standard methods
Required to know how to run and interpret the results on the following tests: Cl2; SO2; temperature; appearance; pH; DO; BOD; COD; calibrations and standards; etc.
Responsible for the daily cleanup and review in areas of responsibility. Must maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift.
Involvement in team-oriented processes to ascertain improvements within the lab and plant.
Restaurant Professional, PaveMint Tap and Smoke House Grill, Front Royal, VA 2015- 2016
Ensured customer satisfaction and offered solutions to problems.
Oversaw food / beverage preparation and inventory management.
Trained, and supervised wait staff.
Established and maintained contact with vendors.
Monitored compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Developed and revised procedures to optimize workflow.
Ensured compliance to VA ABC laws
Maintained indoor and outdoor appearance and functionality (including landscaping)
Night Audit, Quality Inn, Front Royal, VA 2014-2015
Responsible for front desk reception and administrative duties
Greeting and welcoming guests
Assignment of rooms to guests
Answering questions and addressing complaints
Conducting an audit of the company’s daily transactions
Updated and stored records and files
Property Manager/Real Estate Agent, Stonewall Real Estate, Front Royal, VA, 2004-2006
Passed the Virginia Real Estate Exam
Assisted and directed purchases
Client analysis
Sales and marketing
Understanding of contracts and leases
Property management
Contract negotiation and mediation
Market research
Heavy Equipment Operator, Mechanic, and Recovery, United States Army, 1999-2003
Vehicle and equipment maintenance
First aid
Land navigation
In charge of recovery operations
Experience with many vehicles and their uses
Three Army Achievement medals
Working in high stress environments
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Science (BS), (3.83 GPA), American Public University System, Charles Town, WV
Associate in Science and General Education, (3.446 GPA Cum Laude) Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA
CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUED EDUCATION
CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
Driver Safety Course
California State University, Sacramento Operations of Wastewater Treatment Plant Vol I