Deanna C. Mihelich

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Columbia, South Carolina 29229

Home: 803-***-****

Cell: 803-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an Environmental Health Engineer at Shaw AFB.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 21 years experience in leadership and management of environmental, safety and occupational health programs

• Detailed oriented, organized and highly motivated

• Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist

EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jan 2009-Apr 2010, Director, Bioenvironmental Engineering, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, United States Air Force, South Carolina

• Managed occupational and environmental health programs which evaluated 1,600 occupational health hazards.

• Directed investigation of state drinking water notice of violation. Coordinated sampling strategy and lab analysis; coordinated public notification with Public Affairs and Wing leadership in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Led preparations for environmental audit; reviewed self-inspection checklist and determined program deficiencies; implemented solutions to resolve issues.

• Oversaw professional development and training of 10 enlisted.

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Jan 2008-Jan 2009, Director, Human Resources, 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, United States Air Force, Korea

• Planned, directed, and evaluated aerospace medicine programs encompassing 11,200 eligible beneficiaries.

• Ensured training, professional development and career enhancement of 7 different work centers, totaling 64 persons.

• Managed 650,000 dollar work center budget; optimized 51,000 dollar training assets and ensured mission essential obligations were met.

Nov 2002-Jan 2008 Manager, Bioenvironmental Engineering, 319th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, United States Air Force, North Dakota

• Coordinated with higher headquarters to apply and track directives, program, and policy changes throughout the organization.

• Managed flight budget, technical equipment, Defense Health and Environmental sampling and analysis

budgets at 540,000 dollars.

• Investigated chemical spills and other potential environmental releases; collected samples and coordinated necessary actions with state and federal agencies to ensure Air Force operations did not affect surrounding communities.

• Directed semi-annual work center self-inspection program, identified shortfalls to correct program deficiencies.

Nov 2000-Nov 2002 Manager, Operations and Readiness, 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, United States Air Force, California

• Planned and directed occupational health risk engineering and environmental assessments.

• Oversaw review of proposed base construction and renovation projects to determine impact on workers’ health.

• Managed respiratory protection training and fit testing to 28 industrial work places covering 500 workers.

• Analyzed capabilities and shortfalls to validate requirements for risk assessments, industrial hygiene and environmental sampling activities.

• Provided support for base emergency and contingency responses and NASA space shuttle recovery operations.

Nov 1996-Nov 2000 Manager, Consultant Division, Detachment 3, Human Systems Wing, United States Air Force, Okinawa Japan

• Developed sampling protocols, coordinated site visits and prepared field monitoring

equipment.

• Determined regulatory compliance schedules for sampling activities for federal and Japanese Environmental Governing Standards.

• Interpreted water, soil, air sampling results and provided technical consultative improvement recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Conducted environmental assessments/audits of work areas for hazardous waste, solid waste, hazardous materials, proper storage, and labeling for compliance with federal laws.

Jul 1991-Nov 1996 Bioenvironmental Engineering Journeyman, 319th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, United States Air Force, North Dakota

• Managed local and federal compliance of standards for occupational and environmental sampling

of air, soil, water and hazardous waste.

• Implemented and managed Respiratory Protection program to include training and recordkeeping.

Jul 1989-Jul 1991 Bioenvironmental Engineering Specialist, 401 Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force, Spain

• Ensured compliance with federal and host nation occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Performed industrial hygiene, noise, lighting and ventilation surveys.

• Collected and processed air samples for chemical contaminants in the work environment.

• Drafted reports of surveys with recommendations for corrective actions on discrepancies noted.

EDUCATION

Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Management Certificate, University of Maryland, University College, 2009

A.A.S, Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 1999

B.A. Spanish Language and Literature, Rider College, 1988

Masters Public Administration, Troy State University, 1991

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of South Carolina Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers

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