Anthony Denardo Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Support the analytical program water quality monitoring team activities by performing review and validation of quality assurance/quality control data generated from the collection of monitoring and experimental samples for the optimization and operation of Storm Water Treatment areas, compliance requirements (including the Clean Water Act, Everglades Forever Act, Settlement Agreements, CERP) and other long term projects. Use of ADaPT (Automated Data Processing Tool) to assess the validity of hydrologic, biologic, and inorganic data and Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD) from collection to data entry: sample collection protocol, sample preservation, sample storage, analytical analysis, data entry, and data upload to DBHYRDO database. All of which require an in depth knowledge of QA/QC techniques, standard methods of water analysis, South Florida Water Management District Standard Operating Procedures, DEP Standard Operating Procedures for field collection and laboratory analysis, and NELAP & TNI Classification, physical analysis, and chemical analysis of hydric soils, sediments, and unsterilized foreign soil samples including: pH, drying, grinding, acid digestion, gravimetric measurements, moisture & bulk density, total phosphorus, and metals. Classification, physical analysis and chemical analysis of biological tissue (zooplankton periphyton, submerged aquatic vegetation, emergent aquatic vegetation, mixed plant litter, apple snails including, moisture, total phosphorus, chlorophyll, APA, and metals. Conduct physical and chemical analysis on aqueous samples for inorganic nutrients using bench techniques and automated laboratory instrumentation. Volunteer to assist other Sections when needed including Applied Sciences to help with experimental and monitoring programs by conducting various field work positions from boat and airboat

Boca Raton, Fl

Collect and perform chemical and physical analysis on drinking water and wastewater effluent, reuse water, raw influent, digesters, aeration basins, and atmospheric gases to ensure that all environmental regulation, city, state, & federal (Clean Water Act & Safe Drinking Water Act), are being met on a consistent basis; including testing for alkalinity, pH, total suspended solids, total % solids, volatile acids, CBOD, total ammonia, total phosphorus, residual chlorine.Maintain ethical data practices & comprehensive records of all work performed, including logbooks, laboratory information management systems, reagent lists/certificates of analysis to guarantee that the laboratory adheres to all standards set forth by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC).Carry out environmental monitoring studies, biological sampling, assist in the development of new tests and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and initiate and maintain quality control program in adherence with mandates.Draft and prepare reports for submittal to the Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Environmental Protection Agency.Maintain SOPs, accuracy check logs, daily benchbooks, temperature sheets, mixing of QC reagents and reagents need for all required tests. When necessary speak with and educate the public and customers of the City of Boca Raton Utility Services regarding environmental testing, the water reclamation process, and related environmental processes.

Jupiter Florida

Collaborative efforts with Director and Program Coordinator to support the development of the Climate Change Initiative at Florida Atlantic University in order to broaden public & private awareness of climate science.Researched, collected, analyzed, interpreted, and summarized climate change data/information collected from various sources, including peer reviewed journals, for use by company and affiliates for projects and published papers.Advanced cooperative achievements among South Florida Water Management District, United States Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Florida State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, & Florida International University and south Florida citizens through coordination and execution of a series of workshops & conferences.Preparation of grant proposals using procedures set forth by U.S. Government and University to secure funding for Climate Change Initiative.Prepared and published educational brochures, pamphlets, and scientific posters explaining the research done at the Florida Center of Environmental Studies for public viewing.Worked to advance the public's education/awareness of impacts south Florida may experience as a result of climate change including, sea level rise, tropical storm intensity & frequency as well as possible socio-economic impacts through the use of social media, radio, periodical publications, and television and other media sources.

Davie, Fl

Instruction of microbiological principals to prepare undergraduate students for advanced coursework.Advised and tutored students; developed evaluation tools to determine content proficiency.Collaborated on curriculum and exam development to create rigorous coursework.Ensured the proper handling/storage of microbial/pathogenic samples and disposal of hazardous material according to OSHA standards to ensure the safety of visitors and cleanliness of the workplace.Detailed and confidential record keeping of students grades, lab supplies, and bacterial samples.Worked to prepare a challenging curriculum paired with computer generated visuals to aid students and simplify complicated subject matter.

Indian River County, Fl

Filled both long and short term positions across varied levels and worked with students of diverse cultural backgrounds.Effectively communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents concerning student needs.Built a positive rapport with students; maintained detailed records of attendance and grades.

Accountable for the touch tank exhibit in which visitors were instructed on the safe handling of marine organisms such as but not limited to hermit crabs, sea hares, horseshoe crabs, various shrimps, and conchs. Charged with the task of educating the public on the diversity of marine organisms found throughout the Indian River Lagoon and coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Commonly called upon to display expertise of IRL ecosystem to various stakeholders at private fundraising events.

Masters, Environmental Science, G.P.A. 3.93

Activities and Societies: Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity & Sustainability (SEEDS) Florida Center for Environmental Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Biological Sciences, G.P.A. 3.14

Education record

High School Diploma