Environmental Scientist

JONATHAN C. DALY

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Downers Grove, IL 60515

Cell phone: 630-***-****

E-mail: ****.********@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 61920

BS in Environmental Science, August 1997

Cumulative G.P.A. = 3.3/4.00

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

AAS in Fire Science, August 1993

Cumulative G.P.A. = 3.5/4.00

SKILLS:

• Proficient in on-site field chemistry procedures

• Skilled at keeping detailed records for data analysis

• Comfortable working either alone or in a group environment

• Capable of operating both light and heavy field equipment

CERTIFICATIONS:

• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certification and 8 hour refresher

• TWIC certified; Homeland Security clearance

• Confined space certification for entry personnel and site supervisor

• Isco flow meter and sampler trained at the Teledyne Isco production facility

EXPERIENCE:

Environmental Monitoring and Technologies, Inc.

Special Projects / Field Service Technician

July, 2008 to October, 2011

• Responsible for the installation and servicing of water sampling equipment at industrial and commercial sites throughout Chicagoland

• Preformed on site water sample testing (i.e. pH, chlorine, etc.) as dictated by the client’s needs

• Collected soil samples to test for contaminants

• Read incoming and effluent water meters in order to calculate flow amounts and installed and calibrated flow monitoring equipment at these sites

• Participated in confined space entries to install new and assess the condition of existing primary measuring devices in waste water systems

Nakawatase, Wyns and Associates, Inc.

Horticultural Consultant

April, 2006 to October, 2007

• Collected soil samples for nutrient analysis

• Acted as liaison between contractors and city employees involved in the city of Chicago’s Department of Transportation landscape median program

• Initiated, planned, and enacted all new landscape projects and revisions of existing projects on the north side of Chicago

Cut-Above Landscaping

Landscape crew chief

June, 2005 to April, 2006

• Lead crew of two to four people in landscape installation and maintenance projects

• Trained and supervised crew in the safe operation of equipment

• Communicated with customers to ensure satisfaction with project

Thatcher Oaks Awnings Inc.

Installation crew chief

February, 2004 to March, 2005

• Lead crew of two to three people to install awnings at commercial and industrial sites

• Trained new employees in installation procedures and maintenance techniques of awnings

Classic Creations Landscaping

Biologist and Retail Manager

April, 2002 to January, 2004

• Performed water sample tests (i.e. pH, hardness, nitrogen, etc.) in order to monitor freshwater ecosystems in ornamental ponds to establish the proper environment for aquatic plants, koi and ornamental goldfish

Architectural Woodworking and Design

Woodworking Apprentice

April, 2000 to March, 2002

• Operated woodshop machinery to build custom furniture designed to client specifications

Oak Brook Hills Hotel and Conference Center

Assistant Landscape Manager for the hotel and golf course

August, 1997 to January, 2000

• Responsible for planning, ordering, installing and maintaining all indoor and outdoor flower plantings

• Plan and supervise the daily activities of a crew of six employees

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Summer Internship

May, 1997 to August, 1997

• Responsible for assisting in the operation of the nursery and

assignments with the forestry crews

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