Data Entry Clerk Candidate with Precision and Remote Reliability
Resume:
Richard
Thornton
PMP, PO
CONTACT
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
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SKILLS
Capital Improvement PM
Contract Administration
Regulatory Compliance
(DEQ, EPA)
AI response evaluation,
prompt rating, and quality
review
Data annotation, labeling,
and dataset validation.
Content analysis and
structured data review
ISO 14001 Environmental
Mgmt
Budget & Schedule Control
SOP Development
Stakeholder Coordination
Staff Leadership & Training
Data Annotation & QA
Remote Collaboration
LICENSES & CERTS
PMP — PMI (2025)
VA Class 1 Wastewater
Works
VA Class 1 Waterworks
Professional Operator,
Class IV
OSHA Trained
Forklift Certified
Confined Space
Entrant/Attendant
CPR / First Aid Certified
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Environmental
Science
Magna Cum Laude
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR & PROJECT
MANAGER
Environmental & Utility Professional with dual Class 1 Virginia licenses in Waterworks and Wastewater Works and PMP certification. Over a decade of experience in water and wastewater operations, capital improvement project management, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects, and applying ISO 14001-based environmental management systems to drive compliance and continuous improvement. Recently expanded expertise into AI training, remote data operations, and digital research. Skilled in data annotation, quality assurance, structured analysis, and remote collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance AI Trainer — Remote 2024–Present
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, clarity, and relevance
• Annotate, label, and categorize data to support machine learning models
• Review prompts and outputs to improve model quality and performance
• Apply structured reasoning and quality assurance standards Plant Operations Supervisor City of Richmond 2019 – Present
• Manage capital improvements and infrastructure upgrades for a 75 MGD wastewater treatment plant, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with DEQ and EPA requirements.
• Administer consulting and construction contracts, including bid preparation, vendor negotiation, purchase orders, change orders, and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, engineers, and regulatory agencies to support design reviews, permitting, inspections, and project delivery.
• Support the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) Biosolids Management Program (BMP) based on ISO 14001 standards, strengthening process control and environmental performance.
• Develop and implement SOPs that improved compliance reporting and reduced downtime.
• Supervise and mentor operations staff, evaluating performance, delegating project tasks, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Partner with city leadership to assess infrastructure needs and guide long-term capital planning.
Industrial Water/Wastewater Operator Veolia North America 2017 – 2019
• Operated and maintained industrial water/wastewater systems; monitored SCADA and process equipment to optimize treatment performance.
• Assisted with plant upgrades and supported contractor work during capital improvement activities.
Utility Operator / Principal Plant Operator City of Richmond
& Chesterfield County 2016 – 2017
• Supported municipal capital projects, inspections, and process adjustments to maintain compliance during plant modifications. Plant Operator Boat Harbor Treatment Plant (HRSD) 2014 – 2016
• Operated treatment systems, performed laboratory analysis, and supported dewatering and biosolids processing improvements. HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS
S. New Hampshire University,
2024
A.A.S. Environmental
Science
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Mountain Empire Community
College, 2014
INTERESTS
Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning
Data Analysis and Digital
Research
Remote Work and Technology
Systems
Process Optimization and
Automation
Capital Facility Upgrades — Richmond, VA
Oversaw capital improvement work for a 75 MGD wastewater treatment plant, coordinating contractors and consultants on multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects.
ISO 14001 Biosolids Program
Implemented BMP under the National Biosolids Partnership framework, integrating EMS standards to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
SOP & Compliance Modernization
Developed SOPs for process and safety improvements, reducing downtime and streamlining reporting for DEQ/EPA audits.
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