Charmaigne Cortesio

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Yuma, AZ 85635

928-***-****

adhwy8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Experienced Environmental Scientist with over 10 years of experience in Industrial field. Working towards second Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering and professional certification in civil 3D AutoCAD.

Core Qualifications

• Water regulations compliance 10 years

• Environmental compliance 10 years

• Computer experience Microsoft Office (Word,

Power Point, Excel, and Outlook).

• Experience in field sampling of water, soil, and waste streams.

• Lab analysis experience in water chemistry

Education

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science

Civil Engineering

Currently Enrolled

University of Denver

Master of Science Environmental

Policy and Management

Aug 2016-Present

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science

Agriculture Science

Sept 2001-May 2005

Experience

Chemical Control Specialist March 2014-Present

Arizona Public Service 7522 Somerton Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364 Plant Manager Dave Evans 602-***-****

•Compile data from water chemistry to give recommendation on how to treat boiler to cooling tower • Interprets federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to environmental compliance for regulations reporting. •Prepare manifest and sign off as DOT. •Apply new permits and permit renewals • Plan develop and implement long range remediation environmental solutions to reduce environmental risk• Manage data on spreadsheets and databases

•Give safety train to contractors • Manage the chemical transfers and track chemical inventory• New Chemical review for site• Design and track SPCC spill kits and SPCC map• Track budget on chemical purchase •Improve chemical handling for safety of employees

Achievements

• Updated laboratory methods to reduce chemical waste

• Pass state audits with a few to no finding for plant permit, regulations and ISO

• Set up new procedures and purchase instruments to maintain water permit.

• Train employees on new test method to meet state and EPA code.

• Develop Spill Kit inventory and establish on SPCC plan

• Reduce chemical handling and storage to improve safety of employees.

• Well remediation to track containment in groundwater. Middle School Science Teacher July 2013-March 2014 Harvest Prep Academy 350 18th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364 Teacher Supervisor Mr. Norton 928-***-****

•Prepare lesson plan for the week •Instruct lesson plan according to AZ guidelines •Control room of students and encourage atmosphere of learning

•Grade paperwork and test •Prepare students for science fair according to scientific method •Hold meeting with parents to review student performance

•Develop plan to help students achieve grasp of science material. Achievements

• Teach young minds of adaptation through camouflage

• High percentage of students earned high awards for county science fair

• High scores on test and homework

Environmental Technician Jan. 2010- Sept 2012

KCorp Technology Inc. 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364 Contract Supervisor Bobby Northrup 928-***-****

•Review safety SOP's procedure and implement them in the laboratory environment• Collect water samples from sites at the desalting plant

•Conduct field and lab measurements such as Radiometer, AutoCat 9000 Ultra Low Level Chlorine Residual, Myron L, pH probes Hach, Water filtration, pH, Conductivity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Chlorine Residuals, Alkalinity, Specific Gravity, HPC, Total Coliform, sample filtration, TDS @ 180 degrees C, suspended solids, and alkalinity titration •Order supplies for lab

•Conduct microbiological testing. •Work among federal employees •Keep lab certification up to date on equipment and methods •Enter data into LIMs system

Achievements

• Passed state audits to keep state lab certification each year.

• Interviewed on BACT test and was created std for other BOR labs. Key Skills

Regulatory compliance

Problem Analysis and Resolution

Cost Reduction

Training

Goal Driven

Hobbies

Ranch Sorting/Penning

Volunteering for 4H

Kayaking

Fishing

Outdoors

Kids Chauffeur

Training and Certification

• Water Treatment Operator 1 Certification April 2018-Present

• Water Distribution 1 Certification Dec. 2018-Present

• RCRA 16 hour Certification July 2019- Present

• DOT Certification Nov 2017-Present

• Method 9 Visible Emission Certification April 2019- Oct 2019 Community Involvement

• Certified Project Leader 4H 2010-present

Technical Proficiency

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word), Outlook, LIMs, Maximo, DevonWay,

References

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