Martin Alan (Marty) Ford

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The Colony, TX 75056-1304

Home Telephone: 972-***-****

Cell Phone: 214-***-****

Email: wclv8n@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kaplan College, Dallas, TX February 2010 to present

Substitute Instructor:

• Environmental Science Instructor of one evening class

Clear Fork Consulting Services, Fort Worth, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). June 2005 to January 2010.

Senior Geoscientist/Senior Project Manager:

• Performed environmental assessments for major oil companies Shell Oil Products US and Valero.

• Responsible for all phases of Texas Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Risk-Based Assessments (Plan A, Plan B Assessments, Corrective Action Plans, Remediation System Installation, and System Operation & Maintenance).

• Responsible for all phases of Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) Assessments [Underground Storage Tank Removals and Affected Property Assessment Report (APAR)].

• Responsible for a portfolio of approximately 70 Retail Service Stations being sold by Shell Oil Products US. Activities included initial divestiture soil and groundwater baseline sampling and TRRP Assessments of those facilities confirmed to be LPST sites. At least 85% of the sites were closed under TRRP and LPST guidelines.

• Evaluated subsurface conditions relative to geotechnical considerations. USGS Unified Soil Classification System utilized for description of all subsurface materials. Oversight was provided for collection of geotechnical soil cores. Evaluated aquifers for groundwater resource determination. Aquifer testing methods included single well instantaneous head-change testing, cyclic bail-down and recovery well yield testing and well yield testing by constant discharge.

• Assessment activities included proposals, completion of approved scope of work within approved timeframe, and submission of report within approved timeframe.

• Performed computer-generated fate and transport modeling evaluations.

• Provided guidance and review of Phase I and Phase II Assessments and Reports.

• Provided supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Handex of Texas, Inc., Fort Worth, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). 2003 to June 2005.

Project Manager:

• Responsible for all phases of Texas LPST Risk-Based Assessments (see above descriptions and duties).

• Responsible for a portfolio of approximately 40 LPST sites for client E-Z Mart of Texarkana, Texas.

• Involved with state-funded reimbursement applications.

Meridian Alliance Group, L.L.C., Arlington, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). 2000 to 2003.

Project Manager:

• Responsible for all phases of Texas LPST Risk-Based Assessments (see above descriptions and duties).

• Responsible for at least 35 LPST sites at a time from various clients.

Applied Earth Sciences, Inc., Carrollton, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). 1999 to 2000.

Project Manager/Hydrogeologist:

• Responsible for all phases of Texas LPST Risk-Based Assessments (see above descriptions and duties).

• State of Texas State Lead Remediation Project Manager. Duties included operation and maintenance of remediation systems and reporting.

• Project Manager for federal client Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

 Responsible for Miscellaneous Environmental Contracts with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

 Project Manager for purchase of MSDS Database System. Project included review of individual MSDS by Certified Industrial Hygienist for potential implementation of product into company safety policy.

 Various duties included lead-based paint abatement of bridges, asbestos surveys, remediation system operation, maintenance and reporting, hazardous waste disposal, soils metals and oil seep assessments.

• Experienced with State and U.S. Government contracting.

Environmental Materials, Inc., Dallas, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). 1998 to 1999.

Project Manager/Environmental Geologist:

• Responsible for all phases of Texas LPST Risk-Based Assessments (see above descriptions and duties).

• Involved with some phases of Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) assessment of dry cleaning solvent release in a strip mall.

Omega Environmental Services, San Antonio, and Dallas, TX. (Environmental Consulting Firm). 1995 to 1998.

Branch Manager/Project Manager:

• Responsible for all phases of Texas LPST Risk-Based Assessments (see above descriptions and duties).

• Environmental Drilling Manager of up to 3 drilling rigs and crew.

• (Underground Storage) Tank Tightness Testing Manager of 2 testing technicians.

• Manager of Monitor Well Pipe Manufacture (threading and slotting) and retail sales of well installation materials.

• Manager of field technicians, field geologists and project managers.

• Extensive experience with U.S. Government contracting.

Core Laboratories, Carrollton, TX. (Oilfield Service Company). 1990 to 1995.

• Manager: responsible for small department performing laboratory analysis of asbestos air abatement samples. Responsible for QA/QC of all analysts, equipment, and data. Department achieved a 33% profit under my direction.

• Geochemistry Analyst: performed various geochemistry laboratory technician functions. Consistently requested training to increase my value to the department.

Luhr Bros., Inc., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Laboratory. Cooper Dam, Cooper, TX. (Geotechnical Services Firm). 1987 to 1990.

Rone Engineers, Dallas, TX. Richland-Chambers Creek Dam, Corsicana, TX. (Geotechnical Services Firm). 1986 to 1987.

• Soil and Concrete Technician: performed construction materials testing in the building of an earthen dam. Duties included field and laboratory work. Licensed to operate a nuclear moisture/density gauge. Continuous contact with contractors and inspectors.

Litholog, Mexia, TX 1983 to 1986. Downhole Data, Houston, TX. 1982. Exploration Logging of USA, Inc., Houston, TX. (Oilfield Services Companies). 1979 to 1981.

• Mudlogger: recorded various parameters of drilling an oil well, obtained and analyzed geologic samples, correlated geologic information to nearby wells, and advised of unsafe drilling procedures. Delivered daily reports (logs) to company geologist.

• For Downhole Data: Mudlogging Computer Manager: supervisor of a four-man crew using continuous computer motoring of all drilling parameters.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton, TX. 4.0 Grade Point Average.

Master of Science: Environmental Science - 1995

Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. Dean's List - 1979.

Bachelor of Arts: Geology – 1979

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geoscientist No. 3374 from the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists

Correction Action Project Manager No. 01292 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certification. Computer literate. Detail oriented. Excellent attendance record. Proven ability in fast-paced environments. Experienced World Wide Web homepage generation. GIS (ArcInfo) experience. Sampling and surveying experience.

REFERENCES

References will be supplied upon request.

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