Judith A. Matthews

P.O. Box **** Portsmouth, NH *3802

j4b85f@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-****

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Extensive experience managing Corporate Environmental, Health &

Safety (EHS) programs. Significant skills include:

• Negotiating compliance/permit issues with regulatory personnel.

• Implementing environmental management systems.

• Developing and presenting training programs to line personnel, including union labor; supervisors, and upper management

• Planning, budgeting and implementing effective internal environmental programs to meet changing regulatory requirements.

• Developing and delivering OSHA safety training to line personnel and management.

Environmental, Health & Safety, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Portsmouth, NH.2011- Present

• Manage safety, health and environmental compliance programs for this international products manufacturer. Duties included:

• Submittal of State & Federal reports for hazardous wastes generation, hazardous material storage and use (Tier II and III reports) air pollution, waste water and non-point source pollution.

• Development of annual updates for and completion of a comprehensive chemical inventory as the basis for establishing an on-line Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS's) database.

• Program administrator for new chemical approval program.

• Employee training: safety, (OSHA), and environmental, and waste programs (EPA and NH DES)

• Assisting Human Resources in developing programs to reduce accidents.

• Authoring Standard Operating Procedures to address environmental, health and safety program requirements.

• Overseeing the implementation of new programs in the plant to meet updated regulatory requirements.

• Working with Production, Engineering and Maintenance Departments to implement environmental, health and safety programs.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solution, Somersworth NH.2005

• Managed safety, health and environmental compliance programs for this rubber products manufacturer. Duties included:

• Submittal of State & Federal reports for hazardous wastes, air pollution, waste water and non-point source pollution.

• Development of a comprehensive chemical inventory as the basis for establishing an on-line Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS's) database.

• Employee training: ISO 14,000 Program elements, air and waste programs.

• Negotiating air permit and hazardous waste issues with NH agency staff.

• Overseeing the implementation of new programs in the plant to meet updated regulatory requirements.

• Conducting lead assessment program.

Safety & Environmental Manager, TYCOM, a Tyco Company, Exeter, NH 2001

• Developed program budgets with management.

• Conducted weekly compliance inspections of waste storage areas.

• Completed environmental waste tracking reports for NH DES.

• Implemented worker safety programs for hearing protection, eye protection from lasers and ergonomics.

• Implemented evacuation and other OSHA program elements to meet updated regulatory standards and requirements.

Executive Director, Northeast Environmental Network, (NBEN), Haverhill, MA 1998-2000

• Managed the day-to-day operations of this small non-profit. Supervised staff of three. Set short and long terms program goals; manage technical contracts; engaged in fundraising activities; and, interacted with members, government officials, and regulatory agencies to promote programs designed to promote environmental, health and safety excellence as a competitive advantage. Programs included:

• Implementing environmental management systems in small companies.

• Sponsoring workshops and training programs. Examples include: SARA Title III/TURA reporting, Clean Air Act requirements, Managing toxics in the workplace, Development of Community Relations programs, and more.

Manager, Special Projects, NYNEX, Boston, MA 1996-1998

• Developed comprehensive environmental, health and safety training curriculum for approximately 2,000 first level managers. Content addressed: EPA air, water and waste compliance, as well as OSHA programs for hazardous energy, chemical safety and more.

• Worked with upper level managers to create organizational step changes for highlighting safety programs in the day to day business operations.

• Lead the “train the trainer” initiative for two corporate safety wide programs, affecting thousands of employees.

• Conducted in-depth “root cause” analysis of accidents and injuries and provided follow-up actions which significantly reduced the company's incident rates.

Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Manager, The Timberland Company, Hampton, NH. 1994-1996

• Developed solid and hazardous waste handling, collection and disposal procedures at four manufacturing plants to meet RCRA compliance standards.

• Managed the closure of two USA facilities in NC and TN.

• Managed the completion of the Company’s first annual CERES report, a public environmental document, detailing the status of EHS programs in the Company.

• Managed the completion of Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Control (SPCC) plans for two USA plants.

Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Washington Gas, Springfield, VA 1992-1994

• Developed on-site hazardous waste handling, collection and disposal procedures.

• Trained supervisors and line personnel (union employees) in waste handling procedures, DOT requirements and others.

• Developed on-site, cost-effective analytical program collecting field samples from contaminated sites. Cost savings >$250K/year

• Managed groundwater and soil cleanup programs contaminated from former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites.

• Supervised staff of three professionals.

• Developed and managed department budgets.

• Supervised contracts with consultants.

• Conducted employee training.

Environmental Consultant: IT International and Booze Allan & Hamilton, Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD. 1986-1992

• Provided regulatory compliance expertise to the EPA and DOE: Updated and produced guidance manuals for Superfund cleanup strategies; Land Disposal Restrictions; and, Waste Identification and Profiling.

• Drafted compliance reports for industrial clients.

• Managed a multi-year RCRA Corrective Action project for a thermal treatment unit in the Midwest.

• Developed 40 hour training programs for RCRA permit holders.

• Performed environmental property assessments for multiple clients.

• Office Manager for staff of seven professional and two administrative employees.

Environmental Coordinator, Varian Associates, Palo Alto, CA. 1980-1984

• Supervised daily collection, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

• Supervised operation of wastewater treatment plant.

• Provided employee training as needed.

• Maintained permits for air, hazardous waste, wastewater and USTs.

• Point of contact with regulatory agencies.

• Supervised emergency response team to chemical incidents.

BS, Plant and Soil Science, University of Rhode Island

MA, Environmental Education, University of New Hampshire.

• Secretary: New England Chapter, National Association of Environmental Management 1997-June 2000

• Member: New Hampshire Safety Council

• Member: Bay Area EHS Managers

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