Project Management Waste

Matthew J. Garrett, C.H.M.M.

Phoenix, MD ***********@*****.*** 410-***-****

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

Seasoned Environmental Operations Specialist with 10+ years of experience in EHS duties, hazardous materials management, and project management. Expert in regulatory compliance, waste management, and emergency spill response. Seeking to leverage extensive background in environmental operations and proven leadership skills for a new opportunity.

SKILLS

Environmental Compliance • Project Management • Sustainability Planning • Risk Assessment • Regulatory Knowledge • Waste Management • Data Analysis • Problem Solving • Communication

WORK EXPERIENCE

Emergent BioSolutions, Baltimore, MD 2020 - 2023

EHS Assistant

•Conduct environmental health and safety (EHS) duties, including hazardous and biological waste management, and perform wastewater analysis and reporting.

•Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage relationships with safety vendors.

•Provide chemical safety training to staff to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

Whitetail Environmental, LLC, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 2014 - 2018

Hazardous Materials Chemist

•Conducted thorough hazardous waste management, ensuring proper characterization and compliance in waste tracking, while coordinating special remediation projects and emergency spill responses.

•Led monthly Hazard Communication training for TSDF personnel, oversaw scheduling and supervision of fieldwork, and reliably submitted monthly activity reports to the US Army Garrison's Environmental Division.

•Facilitated the return and transportation of hazardous materials, including gas cylinders, reagent chemicals, and battery recycling, ensuring the safe and efficient reuse and disposal of surplus chemicals and storage containers.

Republic Services (Formerly Clean Venture), Baltimore, MD 2000 - 2014

Environmental Project Manager

•Delivered hazardous waste disposal services and ensured regulatory compliance for high-profile clients, including the Smithsonian Institute and University of Maryland facilities.

•Coordinated and executed remedial projects, overseeing scheduling, personnel supervision, and invoice management to maintain contract obligations.

•Developed sales proposals, conducted job site assessments, and secured new contracts while ensuring health and safety plans were in accordance with industry standards.

•Responded to emergency incidents as Spill Response Manager, directing a skilled technician team to efficiently manage hazardous materials and oil spills.

EDUCATION

Columbia Southern University M.S., Environmental Engineering

Fairhope, AL

Juniata College

B.S., Biology/Chemistry

Huntingdon, PA

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Institute of Hazardous Materials #5711 Management

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