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Environmental Engineer, Project Director and Environmental Advocate
Education
12/1999 University of Wisconsin US-WI-Milwaukee
Master of Science
in Engineering emphasizing Civil Water Resources & Environmental Engineering. Thesis: Elucidation of a Concrete Admixture
Resistant to Radon Transport Through the use of a Fractional Factorial Experimental Design Protocol
7/1999 United
Nations US-NY-UN Headquarters, NYC
Summer research affiliate. Prepared paper: The Evolution and International Acceptance
of the Moratorium on Radioactive Waste Dumping in the Ocean, United Nations Headquarters, NYC, 1999.
8/1987 Northern
Michigan University US-MI-Marquette
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Computer Science/Math Minor. Included instrumental
chemical and quantitative analysis.
7/1983 ROTC Basic Camp US-KY-Fort Knox
No obligation military leadership and
infantry training. Received four college credits, cadet stipend and offer of full tuition scholarship.
Certifications
Professional
Engineering License, State of Michigan, Number 51125.
Professional Engineering License, State of Florida, Number 63380.
National
Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator, Certified Pool Operator Instructor
Knowledge and Proficiencies
Familiar
with state, federal and international environmental regulations; associated policy and rule development; compliance, regulatory
and verification actions; water supply and waste water engineering; water resource planning and engineering; hydrogeology,
contaminant flow and remediation; air and groundwater dispersion modeling; fluid transport dynamics (eg advection, diffusion,
permeability); environmental optimization methods; radioactivity and nuclear chemistry; quality and efficiency engineering;
ISO and other quality standards; municipal planning; land and subdivision development; sanitary landfill and recycling techniques;
citizenry and regulatory pollutant concerns; electrical power production; electronics; and utility engineering.
Proficient
with computer hardware and software; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; internet access; database design and administration;
high level programming languages (FORTRAN and others); automated data acquisition; remote data sensing; computer automated
design (CAD), drafting and blueprint reading; technical and legal terminology; literary and regulatory research; instrumental
laboratory analysis; quality assurance; engineering and scientific mathematics; statistical experimental design (DOE); product
development / marketing; and grant writing.
Played key managerial roles involving budgeting in excess of 250K,
program strategizing, problem solving, technical writing, and employee supervision and development.
Possess keen ability
to comprehend matters and directly oversee projects of a complex technical nature involving many inputs and outputs, mathematical
formulas, scientific processes, foreseen and unforeseen contingencies, legal and political ramifications and multifunctional
players with diverse concerns.
Analyzed many chemical species (organic, inorganic and radioactive) and various stages
of processed water using HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, AE (ICP), NMR, KF, FTIR, potentiometric meters, analytical detectors, radiation
counters, volumetric and other laboratory apparatus.
Successfully interacted in and chaired multi-player multifunctional
meetings and workgroups comprised of senior management, clients, consultants, influential parties, decision and policy makers
and members with diverse concerns and objectives.
Developed and presented speeches, enrichment courses, and tutoring
sessions on various subjects.
Conducted university and industry sponsored research to investigate chemical, biological
and environmental concerns.
Experience
8/2000 - 10/2006, State of Florida
Department of Health, State Regional Office, Orlando, FL
Engineer
III
Review swimming pool construction plans for compliance with Florida Administrative Code 64E-9 for 14 counties. Suggest
and mandate engineering changes to protect public health. Conduct final construction inspections throughout Central and South
Florida prior to pool use. Issue construction and operating permits. Assist county health departments with problem pools.
Train local field personnel on routine pool inspection protocol and pool operation. Provide guidance and consultation to design
engineers, operators, the swimming pool industry and the public at large. Conduct reviews of county health department implementation
of swimming pool and limited use water systems program objectives. Document proposed code changes. Develop educational materials
to promote a greater understanding of proper pool operation for increased patron safety.
Department of Environmental Protection, Central District, Orlando,
FL
Engineer II
Reviewed drinking water distribution system and water treatment
plant permit applications and related utility engineering drawings for compliance with FDEP regulations for 7 counties. Interfaced
with professional engineers, municipalities and water utilities on daily basis. Scrutinized engineering drawings of proposed
water distribution system extensions, modifications and plant expansions. Mandated engineering changes to protect the integrity
of the entire drinking water system. Verified construction adequacy and approved deviations to permitted plans post construction
prior to clearing systems for use. Enforced Florida code and AWWA standards daily.
Department of Health, Pinellas County, Clearwater, Florida
Environmental
Specialist I
Environmental code enforcement officer for public and commercial swimming pool and beach environs. Conducted
field inspections on routine and complaint basis, educated pool operators and enforced state regulations via direct interaction,
pool closures, reinspections and unsatisfactory rankings. Also collaborate with local governments, community groups, governor's
advisory boards, etc. as public health official concerned with local brownfields areas, proposed drinking water sanitation
with chloramines, development of the Tampa Bay area and other multi-player multi-take concerns.
2/1993 - Present, Earth Preservation Funds, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
President
and pro tem Treasurer
Founded educational and research organization and secured 501(c)3 IRS tax exemption status. Wrote
articles of incorporation, corporate by-laws, and solicitation materials. Devise funding campaigns, provide strategic vision
to programs of five distinct environmental funds and administer governmental and financial requirements of organization.
12/1991
- 12/1999, TNT Consultants, Milwaukee, WI
Freelance Computer Consultant
Programmed databases and trained users to
meet data access and distribution requirements of individuals and businesses. Analyzed client operational requirements, optimized
system configurations and provided technical support on various off the shelf (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet, accounting)
and custom applications on an ongoing and emergency basis.
12/1993 - 8/1999, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Graduate Research Assistant
Developed and conducted an EPA funded study using a Taguchi (DOE) experimental design
to discern a concrete formulation (containing select industrial bulk waste products) highly resistant to the transport of
radon gas. Wrote Masters thesis and co-authored scientific publication. Patent pending.
2/1997 - 2/1998, Interim Technology,
Milwaukee, WI
Engineering Services Manager (Contract Consultant for Strattec Security Corporation)
Supervised staff
and wrote procedures for QS9000 & ISO 9001 document control, CAD system administration, engineering change order database
tracking, bill of material entry and print room operations for the worlds largest automotive lock manufacturer. Played a key
integral role in obtaining required QS and ISO quality certification for a tier one supplier to the big three.
8/1995
- 1/1997, Xerox Brookfield, WI
Productivity Programmer
Created a Microsoft Access networked database application for
accurate and timely client level profit & loss reporting for all Wisconsin facilities management operations. This streamlined
many administrative functions and won a Xerox quality team award. Also programmed a customized records management system utilizing
barcode tracking of legal files for a major Milwaukee law firm of over 100 attorneys.
8/1987 - 10/1988, SoloPak Laboratories,
Elk Grove Village, IL
Supervisory Chemist
Supervised and trained chemists responsible for USP and FDA quality control
testing of injectable drugs, raw materials and purified water. This involved extensive use of HPLC, GC, IR, UV, AE and wet
method analysis. Validated and documented new assay methods and assured quality control.
Description of my perfect project:
Innovating technical solutions
to difficult environmental problems by applying efficient use of sound engineering and scientific principles, technology and
people. Working collaboratively with the scientific community and decision-makers to derive measurable environmental and economic
improvement, broad-range goals and societal satisfaction. Interests include pollution prevention, resource conservation, policy
implementation, product development, nuclear safety and solar, wind and hydrogen power.
Description of my ideal client:
I wish to excel in promoting the ideals
of a compassionate and altruistic organization that evokes corporate responsibility for protecting the environment and raising
the welfare of its workers, customers and all of society.
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