LAURA A. SCHNEIDER, CIH, LEED-BD+C

P.O. Box ****, Ithaca, New York 14852

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Environment, health and safety professional with 30 years experience in EHS management and consulting. Expertise in risk management, industrial hygiene, QEHS management systems, regulatory compliance, incident management, business continuity planning, and sustainability. Experienced in handling sensitive and complex problems with diverse customers, from boardroom presentations to on-scene incident responses. Strong leadership to design, develop and implement long-term solutions that meet the employer’s and customers’ needs in an efficient, effective and ethical manner. Assessment and optimization – collect and analyze environmental monitoring data, perform and supervise field studies including exposure and hazard assessments; conduct incident response and investigation; plan and oversee remediation; design and monitor corrective actions; conduct EHS audits and loss control surveys. Project management – develop proposal scope, design, and budget; coordinate with vendors; oversee project implementation, including on-site monitoring and inspections; manage risk communication, coordinate meetings; ensure project closure, including documentation and deliverables to customers’ satisfaction. Management systems design and support – research best practices and standards, implement policies and procedures, identify key indicators and metrics, maintain communications, and review programs to achieve continuous improvement in EHS.

Management and leadership – manage and coach EHS staff; lead interdisciplinary teams; inspire, engage and educate stakeholders to integrate EHS vision into business planning using value strategy and management systems standards. Administration – business planning, budget, vendor services and equipment procurement and maintenance. Key strengths – imagination and vision to generate ideas of next order of magnitude; creative and open-minded collaborative spirit for win-win problem-solving; cultural and community awareness; commitment to professional ethics and social responsibility.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Organizational Leadership (2006), Honors - Mercy College, New York, New York Bachelors of Science, Environmental Sciences (1988) - Cornell University, Ithaca, New York CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Industrial Hygienist – Comprehensive Practice #7655 (American Board of Industrial Hygiene) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional – Building Design and Construction #10379576 New York State Mold Assessor #MA01703

Registered Specialist: Exposure Decision Analysis #133039 (American Industrial Hygiene Association) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – BMGI 2009

Texas Loss Control Representative # 01069.98

LAURA A. SCHNEIDER, CIH, LEED-BD+C

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EXPERIENCE

Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant, EarlyBird Environmental LLC – Ithaca, NY (June, 2018 – present) Independent contractor and owner of New York State-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) providing industrial hygiene, safety, and occupational and environmental health consulting services, including EHS auditing and customized assessments. Dedicated to sustainability best practices with a Total Worker Health approach, to provide high-value analysis, strategic management recommendations, and risk communications guidance. Zoning Officer – Village of Trumansburg, NY (May, 2018 – November 2018/part-time) Staff subject matter expert for environmental review of affordable housing project, advising planning board on incorporating sustainable best practices. Municipal representative on committee to revise Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Employee Health and Safety Coordinator – Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY (June, 2016 – October, 2017) Planned, implemented, and coordinated comprehensive employee health and safety programs for the County. Developed, supervised, and delivered safety training and related program activities, in accordance with requirements of local, state and federal laws and regulations. Responsible for risk assessment, evaluation, and remediation as necessary, to protect the safety and health of employees, clients, and the public, and to safeguard properties, facilities, and physical assets from loss. Principal Scientist I, ARCADIS US – Industrial Hygiene, White Plains, NY (2013 – 2016/part-time) Conducted safety and health program assessments and gap analysis for regulatory compliance and best practices using ANSI Z10 standard. Clients included financial services and water and wastewater utilities. Principal Consultant, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff – Environmental Division, New York, NY (2013 – 2016/part-time) Provided certified industrial hygienist oversight services for Metro-North Railroad rail lift bridge renovation project, including asbestos and lead abatement; Chicago Transit asbestos abatement project design services. Director, Environment, Health and Safety The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, New York, NY (2008 – 2013) Lead global corporate strategy and advise executive management on risk reduction; supported business continuity planning; managed emergency response and employee safety and health programs; monitored and ensured regulatory compliance; implemented industry standards and best practices for EHS and quality systems in financial services and datacenter environment; U.S., U.K., India, and other locations.

● Supported Superstorm Sandy response and recovery efforts at New York City metropolitan locations.

● Created Sustainability Program, including design of website, green dashboard, and project portal, as well as application of EnergyStar and LEED standards to new and existing facilities.

● Restructured emergency response program to incorporate incident command system paradigm to be fully flexible and comprehensive for all facilities and incident sizes and scenarios. Senior Industrial Hygienist Con Edison of New York, New York, NY (2004 – 2008) Comprehensive industrial hygiene program management. Power plant and distribution systems assessments and audits. LAURA A. SCHNEIDER, CIH, LEED-BD+C

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Ergonomics, indoor air quality, emergency planning including pandemic flu and hurricane preparedness. Assisted incident command during major multi-agency incidents, including power outages, steam explosion, and storm events. Industrial hygiene consultant Consulting assignments in Austin, TX and New York, NY (2002 – 2004) Conducted the industrial hygiene oversight including hygiene plan, training and daily oversight for remediation and forensic investigation of the Andrew Barberi ferry after fatal incident in 2004. Performed mold investigations, biohazard remediations and other environmental assessments.

Environmental Programs Coordinator City of Austin, Austin,TX (1997 – 2002) Provided health and safety expertise to city risk manager and department representatives. Introduced management systems approach to EH&S programs and operations. Worked with audit department and lead over 20 city departments to address systemic risk issues leading to creation of a detailed five-year plan for implementation of centralized health and safety system.

Environmental Specialist New York University Medical Center, New York, New York (1992 – 1995) Managed incident investigation, indoor air quality, and waste minimization programs. Performed hazardous materials release response and clean-up, explosive materials removal, and research laboratory exposure assessments and control design. Participated in TB, sharps injury prevention and monitoring, and biosafety programs. Industrial Hygiene Consultant Volz Environmental Services, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1988-1991) Conducted due diligence Phase I and II environmental site assessments; indoor air quality, lead and asbestos assessments, remediation design and project management; inventories, program review and training for hazard communication programs; and health and safety training. Performed asbestos building surveys and abatement design and O&M plans at U.S. Department of Defense bases in Germany, UK, Belgium and Canada. ORGANIZATIONS

Past President, Metro New York Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association American Industrial Hygiene Association

Safety Executives of New York

New York Urban Green Council

Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future

Cornell Cooperative Extension Energy Navigators, Tompkins County, NY Commissioner, Village of Mamaroneck Harbor and Coastal Zone Commission TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Exposure assessment and Bayesian analysis (AIHA Certified 2013) Occupational health and safety management systems/OHSAS 18001/ANSI Z10 LAURA A. SCHNEIDER, CIH, LEED-BD+C

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Environmental management systems/ISO 14001/EMS Auditing Asbestos (EPA AHERA-trained Contractor & Supervisor, O&M, Building Inspection, Abatement Design) Lead in paint and drinking water (U.S. HUD Lead Guidelines) EHS training and presentations (National Safety Council Train-the-Trainer) Emergency preparedness and response (OSHA HAZWOPER 24-hr and 40-hr courses, 8-hr Supervisor) Nuclear/Radiological/Biological/Chemical WMD (U.S. DOD/FBI/EPA training) Environmental law (University of Pittsburgh)

OSHA 30-hour course

Lean Six Sigma analytical methods

Environmental monitoring and air sampling methods

Hazard communication and globally harmonized systems Noise and hearing conservation

Control banding, risk assessments

Hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) selection Respiratory fit-testing and training

Job safety analysis

Tier II reporting, Emergency Preparedness Community Right-to-Know CAA Risk Management Plans

Integrated contingency planning

Incident investigation (NSC root cause)

Business continuity planning

Infection control planning

Pandemic and seasonal flu planning and preparedness Blood borne pathogens

Confined space entry

Laboratory safety and chemical hygiene

Fire safety and prevention (NFPA, New York City F.D., Jersey City F.D.) First aid, CPR/AED emergency medical response

Workplace violence and active shooter preparedness Stress reduction and wellness programs

Workers compensation and return to work programs

Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, lighting

Indoor air quality

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Mold and bioaerosol assessment

Safe drinking water, Legionella, HACCP

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) management

Underground and aboveground storage tanks

Spill prevention and control

Stormwater management

Hazardous waste management (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Sustainability and green building design

Phase I and II environmental site assessments

Integrated pest management

Wetlands and coastal issues

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