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Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

Working to empower the 90+ staff of PEPD, implement our part of the strategic plan, translate change and implementation concepts into reality, and mature our processes. I love the people part of this role - understanding, coaching, advancing, guiding and advocating for the amazing team within PEPD.I also interface with a wide array of internal stakeholders in other departments and the Executive Leadership Team, collaborating on cross departmental initiatives, strategies and challenges. And, I help provide information and solutions for multiple external stakeholders and the Sound Transit Board Members.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Lead the Planning, Environment and Project Development department and acted as a member of the Executive Leadership Team during our Executive Director’s leave. Addressed multiple emerging issues and a participated in the new Chief Executive Officer onboarding.

Greater Seattle Area

Acted as a deputy lead for the Office of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability office, working to coordinate, align and help support and advance the work of an awesome technical team of 30 people.Partnered with the Deputy Executive Director on staff planning, work coordination and knowledge transfer, strategic planning and issue resolution.

Seattle, Wa

Managed a direct report and helped to lead the work of the Environmental Compliance Division of the Office of Environmental Affairs and SustainabilityCoordinated work between office groups and other departments. Worked through areas of overlap and confusion to assure consistent collaboration.

Seattle, Wa

I worked in the Environmental Compliance Division and supported the Operations Department - keeping up with, translating and supporting implementation of complex environmental regulatory requirements. I also co-lead the Agency's Environmental and Sustainability Management System, that's been certified to ISO 14001 since 2007. Both functions required me to be engaged and analytical - to assess requirements, consider practical implementation and monitor results.

Bellevue, Wa

Served as key member of the Environmental Health and Safety Compliance and Strategic Advice practices for ERM; managed local, national and international teams. Continued as Senior Project Manager for the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) Environmental and Sustainability Management System implementation. The Agency was successfully certified to ISO 14001 in December 2007. System implementation included successful integration of sustainability concepts into EMS structure, and preparation of a Climate Plan.Continued from previous firm as the Senior Project Manager for the Port of Los Angeles environmental management system (EMS). Efforts included formalizing new regulatory requirements into Port procedures, and assessing existing systems for possible safety management system development.Senior Project Manager for the design and implementation of a King County Roads Services Division Environmental Management System (EMS) addressing climate change initiatives.Developed an integrated Environmental Health and Safety management system for an international mining company.

Bothell, Washington, United States

Direct supervisor for six employees. Oversaw employees’ project and proposal work; assisted with workload balance prioritization and career development.

Bothell, Wa

Project Manager for the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) Environmental and Sustainability Management System implementation. System implementation included successful integration of sustainability concepts into EMS structure, and preparation of a Climate Plan.Project Manager for the Port of Los Angeles Construction and Maintenance Division’s EMS. Project intended as a pilot prior to Port-wide roll-out. System successfully certified to ISO 14001 in September 2007. Implementation included the development of all system documentation and processes, three training videos and significant internal championing.Trainer/Lead Auditor for numerous Weyerhaeuser Inc. plant sites’ OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System (SMS) audit teams as a part of a nation-wide implementation.Developed a wide variety of EMS procedures, documentation and tools, and led or assisted with all phases of EMS development and implementation. Designed and created of a web-based EMS internal training module for the Port of Portland including the layout and flow of the numerous training modules.Assisted a large-scale retail client to maintain compliance, ensuring accurate environmental permitting for sites undergoing special projects or remodels.

Seattle, Wa

Managed medical record database, ran health programs, analyzed various occupational health data sets, facilitated Employee Health Clinics, planned, conducted and managed new employees’ blood borne pathogen exposure training.

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Initially an intern as part of my graduate school program, I was contracted for an additional four months to assist the plant complete ISO 14001 certification. Provided assistance in the development and implementation of an ISO 14001 compliant EMS, certified in 2002. Prepared Emergency Spills and Preparedness Plans.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Developed a policy and implementation package on IRAP’s privacy package for IRAP personnel and clients. Interfaced with key sectors in both French and English.

Toronto/Markham, Ontario, Canada

Prepared summary presentations, conducted job classification analysis, aided in the automation of the employee training and exit processes on the Intranet.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Planned and implemented four marketing programs. Ran a trial and prepared two opportunity evaluations for feature service improvements. Wrote articles and prepared a feature comparison chart for internal and external communications.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Designed and created complex databases in MS Access. Tracked and analyzed client data and prepared invoices. Designed several magazine advertisements.

Post-Graduate Diploma, Environmental Management & Assessment

Honors Bachelor Of Business Administration, Co-Op Option