Environmental Safety Specialist and Project Manager

Kristin Vera Doeblin

Largo, FL ***** Phone 917-***-**** E-mail **************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

State of Florida, Department of Agriculture — Environmental Specialist April, 2022- PRESENT

Inspect approximately 500 traps weekly for exotic fruit flies that pose an economic threat to the agriculture of Florida. Relocate traps to new host trees and non-host trees every three months.

Maintain logs of all routes, trap lines and types of traps in E-TRAP. Manage accurate and timely documentation and paperwork.

Draw and update maps for locating traps; enter all data from each trapping site into daily logs, E-TRAP as well as computer log in PITR. Improved accuracy of GPS by 10% on E-Trap App. Promote recycling and overall sustainability in the office and in the field.

Provide a high level of service and safety for residents by responding with accurate information regarding the fruit fly detection program.

Neris LLC Remote — Disaster Recovery Specialist May, 2019- July, 2022

Reviewed GIS Maps for each environmental resource impact evaluation. Reviewed Federal and State databases for potential impacts by nearby properties that have the potential for or have experienced toxic / hazardous releases. Prepared proposals, estimates and sketches for clients prior to mural projects.

Completed over 400 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliant Tier II Environmental Reviews for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) funded housing projects in response to Hurricane Irma. Improved efficiency of CDBG-MIT environmental reviews for Texas General Land Office for 2018 Floods.

Analyzed and recognized potential environmental impacts to structures using ArcGIS maps as well as Federal and State databases. Implemented quality controls during the review process for final submission.

Anjl NYC Murals, New York, NY — Project Manager March, 2018- October, 2020

Organized and executed art murals, primarily in the New York City area, for public and private clientele. Provided excellent verbal and written customer service for all clients.

Instructed art workshops for all ages settings for private groups as well as events in New York City and St. Petersburg, Florida.

Prepared estimates and proposals, estimates and sketches and engaged with clients prior to mural projects. Produced medium- to large-scale artwork for interior and exterior walls for private companies.

Apex Building Company, New York, NY — Assistant Project Manager May, 2017- January, 2019

Coordinated subcontractors, scheduling and contracts for 1193 Fulton Avenue, an Affordable Housing New Building Project with Housing Preservation and Development in the Bronx, in conjunction with Local Law 44, Executive Order 50 and HireNYC. Provided excellent verbal and written customer service for all clients.

Prepared submittals for architect’s approval for building projects. Organized scope of work to analyze pricing strategy with bid

proposals. Conducted inspections regarding building conditions to analyze repairs required to distinguish critical and non-critical repairs. Liaised between subcontractors and management. Placed orders for materials with vendors on construction sites.

Arepera Guacuco, New York, NY — Operations Manager June, 2016- May, 2017

Contributed to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices of the Venezuelan restaurant.

Onboarded and delivered company handbook to new employees and assisted in processing payroll through ADP.

Oversaw financial management, planning, systems, and inventory. Played a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

Managed invoicing for accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure business was profitable and all accounts were kept up to

date.

Unique Iron Works, New York, NY — Assistant / Secretary January, 2015 – June, 2016

Managed current projects, processed bid documents, and liaised with general contractors for each project; attended meetings as representative for the company.

Maintained organization in the office as well as distribute contracts and correspondence to owner for all projects; created invoices

and managed bookkeeping for each contract.

Tri-State Biodiesel, New York, NY — Research Intern August – December, 2014

Conducted research on biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil as a renewable energy source. Applied the model used by New York City to Detroit, Michigan, to evaluate the positive environmental, economic, and social benefits of the industry.

Presented the results to the class and produced a report and thesis with recommendations for the industry to promote awareness of

biodiesel in urban communities.

Bilingual English Development & Assessment, Madrid, Spain — Assistant Professor September, 2011 – June, 2012

Facilitated a conversational English course to Spanish students in primary school and instructed in intermediate and lower-level classes.

Provided oral exams and assessed students’ skill levels in English conversation.

Procida Construction Corporation, New York, NY — Assistant Project Manager August, 2008 – July, 2011

Scheduled and managed three onsite projects and maintained budgets according to each building, totaling overs $4 million in budgets; obtained all Temporary Certificate of Occupancies on time.

Reviewed construction architectural plans and shop drawings of the subcontractors; kept logs as drawings were updated in the

drawing log.

Formulated monthly requisitions and attended regular site meetings with subcontractors; kept projects on schedule.

EDUCATION

Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy at The New School, New York, NY — M.S. Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management (Honors) December 2014

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS — B.A. Spanish (Honors) May 2005

SKILLS

Ability to deliver exceptional client management and maintain multiple projects in fast-paced environments. High level of emotional intelligence to monitor client satisfaction while managing time and deadlines.

Proven ability to consistently maintain calm under pressure.

ZenPlanner, Salesforce, Bluebeam, Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, GIS, Canva, Procore and ADP.

English and Spanish fluency.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Painting, yoga and martial arts.

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