Environmental Health Program Manager

CERTIFICATIONS Ordained Minister, Fellowship of Grace Brethren

Colorado Alternative Teaching License, Endorsed in Science Educucation, Grades 6-12

Certified Instructor for Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Families

Certified Instructor for CPR, AED and First Aide

Licensed Divemaster and Rescue Diver

FEMA Certified Floodplain Manager

EDUCATION Army Basic Officer Leader and Captain’s Career Course, 2017.

Masters Degree in Chaplaincy, Education and Leadership, magna cum laude, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 2011.

10+ Science Graduate Classes in Physics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health Science and Ecosystems, Various Universities, 1995-2005.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, cum laude, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1995.

MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Peace Corps’ Coastal Resources Management Program volunteer in the Philippines and Army chaplain/officer in culturally diverse Pacific Region. Works effectively with diverse teams in cross-cultural settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colorado Springs District 11 School District 2018-2024

Science Teacher

Field trips to Air Force Academy, specialty exercises from professional scientists and engineers, and career planning and connections for college preparation

Teach four science classes daily with 120 students

Teach advisory session weekly

Provide weekly intervention support to students-in-need increasing performance significantly

Include diverse learning activities such as hands-on labs and exercises, student presentations, critical thinking exercises, Achieve 3000 reading and response activities, worksheets, claim-evidence-reasoning exercises and research papers, topical projects and real-life planning exercises (e.g., disaster preparedness plan for student neighborhoods)

Work closely with my professional teaching team to synchronize core subject education and maximize English and math learning

Coach Soccer

Utilize counseling skills to deconflict student challenges promoting success

Serve as a personal mentor to several students

United States Army 2008-2018

Chaplain, Educator, Lead Strong Bonds Instructor and Program Manager

Managed/taught classes with 10-130 students ages 12 to 30

Planned and executed more than 20 12-hour Covey’s 7 Habits of Successful People workshops for 1000+ service members and families (youth, teenagers and young adults)

Facilitated learning through question and answer sessions, coaching, direct teaching, small group exercises, one-on one practice, written assignments, role-playing, direct observation and feedback, and hands-on demonstrations

Provided individual coaching support for all participants

Provided interactive training in the areas of suicide prevention, total wellness, spiritual and mental care, resiliency, and critical thinking skills

Managed budget of over 2 Million dollars

Demonstrated presentations to other instructors-in-training

Ensured the safety of all persons during events and travel

Mentored hundreds of young adults through teaching, training, and encouraging

Environmental Consulting Firms/Government Agencies 1994-2013

Senior Biologist, Lab Chemist, Senior Environmental Scientist, and Project Manager

Served as an AmeriCorps and Peace Corps young adult volunteer on various science projects

Worked in an EPA-certified water quality chemistry lab analyzing water samples for numerous contaminants and physical properties

Trained new scientists/construction personnel in environmental protection requirements, plant and animal identification, and report preparation to satisfy government and client requirements

Taught key project requirements and findings to groups of up to 100 persons

Led problem solving efforts to deconflict project activities and environmental requirements

Performed biological, chemical, physical, and geological assessments including reports of findings

Conducted endangered species inventories and wetland delineations

Performed stream condition inventories and mapped habitats

Researched and mapped land use activities in target watersheds

Prepared training and reference materials for science staff

Wrote environmental assessments and other key technical documents for various proposed projects

Collected water and air samples and analyzed data

Mentored scientists at various levels to help build skill sets and expand overall functionality

Monitored wetland and upland restoration sites for compliance with success standards

Restored desert, wetland and riverine habitats

Conducted scientific experiments with lab analysis to assess the effects of various human activities on the environment

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