Management Training

Regina Duncan

Environmental Regulatory Specialist

*** ******** **., *******, ** 77656

Cell: 325-***-****, Email: **********@*****.***

Objective:

To provide technical leadership and program management for environmental programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Work Experience:

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – February 08 to Present

Emergency Response Coordinator & Environmental Investigator

Conduct environmental audits and complaint investigations in relation to environmental rules and regulations.

Write and review technical environmental investigation reports.

Provide leadership and train new and less experienced investigators in all aspects of the agency’s methodologies.

Serve as a team leader for the agency’s hurricane response unit.

Build databases and serve on the agency’s database committee to improve work efficiency and time management.

Ensure a safe working environment, submit safety reports as required by OSHA and ensure employees are provided with the proper equipment to conduct their duties safely.

Recently promoted as the region Emergency Response Coordinator; coordinating, leading and ensuring all aspects of environmental response is both safe and efficient.

Interpret and understand TCEQ division program and rules pertaining to waste, water and air regulations.

Interfacing with State Representatives, EPA, Company Representatives and Local Authorities.

Create and Implement Emergency Response Drills in accordance with the ICS system.

Act as the regional Safety Officer, ensuring best safety practices and OSHA regulations requirements are adhered to.

Provide the Regional Director with input, thoughts and ideas submitted from staff with regards to the Environmental Response Program.

Coordinate with multiple levels of upper management regarding all high profile incidents.

Reason for Seeking Other Employment - Growth

Hilliard Energy - May 2007 – February 2008

Environmental Scientist

Research and interpret environemental laws and regulations.

Review maps of various type for potential wind turbine energy sites in an effort to ensure compatibility with environmental regulations.

Provide technical reports for company and clients.

Communicated & collaborated with local & government authorities to ensure environmental issues & concerns were addressed & noted.

Understanding and knowledge of: Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Endangered Species Act and Other Federal Environmental Regulations.

Reason for Leaving – Company Downsizing

Turner Biological Consulting - December 2004 – April 2005 (internship & special projects), years 2005 – 2007 full-time

Conducted environmental field surveys.

Acquired extensive knowledge of various mapping documents and programs.

Provided environmental regulation presentations and briefings to contract personnel.

Worked with strict confidentiality of private and government land owners.

Collected and analyzed data in accordance to assigned duties.

Wrote confidential technical environmental reports that underwent a series of peer review assessments.

Performed various mathematical calculations to manage distances in relations to maps, and to correct distances when in error and to perform statistical data reports.

Led teams on assigned duties trained less experienced technicians.

Acted as team safety officer for field surveys and preperations.

Ensured all Personal Protective Equipment was provided and available.

Ensure staff compliance of OSHA regulations while conducting field surveys on contractor property.

Reason for Leaving – Career Advancement

Education:

Hardin Simmons University - Master of Science with a Major in Environmental Management, Graduated 2008.

McMurry University - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Environmental Science, Graduated 2005.

Related Courses:

Environmental Pollution Detection, Environmental Science 2; study of soils, air, chemicals and analysis methods, Study of Environmental Rules & Regulations and teaching to fellow students and professors, Environmental Chemistry; required calculations of air emissions, Resources and Environment, Statistics. In addition to several other courses to include some legal courses.

Training:

40 Hour Hazwoper (certified), CPR (certified), Media and Management Training, Equipment Training used for water and air investigations, Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Response Training, Regional Safety Program Training, Pipeline Safety and Training, EPA Emergency Response Training and Management, Jefferson County Emergency Response Training, Principles in Emergency Management.

References:

Heather Feldman, Beaumont TCEQ Regional Director, 409-***-****

Derek Eades, TCEQ Emergency Response Liaison, 409-***-****

Marion Everhart, TCEQ Senior Environmental Investigator, 409-***-****

Scott Turner, Owner/Partner Turner Biological Consulting, 325-***-****

Dr. Gary Wilson, McMurry Dean of Science, 325-***-****

Further References can be provided upon request.

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