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Oversees the collection, interpretation and reporting of field sampling data for various reports. Develops and drafts monthly, quarterly and annual reports for project review and regulatory submission.

Research assistant at CSU for four years. Research projects included:• The Production of Diesel Fuel from Blue Green Algae for use in Rural Communities• Conversion of 4 – nitrobenzohydrazide via Microwave Thermolysis• Reactions of 4 – substituted Benzohydrazides• Synthesis of a Heterocyclic Compound in a Multistep Synthetic sequence

Worked in the nursing field for approximately 16 years in various areas which included all disciplines of nursing.

Responsible for compiling and performing quality checks on water quality data related to the operation of the Gladstone Interim Water Treatment Plant as part of the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site in San Juan County, Colorado. Extracts data from the contract laboratory for compilation and import into the project’s database (Access). Export the data for inclusion in the weekly regulatory reporting. Develop graphs and determine daily/weekly averages, identify inconsistencies and trends to help inform operations. Summarizes the daily site activities and submit into the project reporting documents for regulatory submission. Participate in the development of the annual reporting.

United States

Performed US EPA Level II Data Validation, Verification, and ReviewProvided written reports to the EPA, CDPHE, and CDWRQA Analyst which led to the adherence to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) as well as conducted periodic audits

Responsible for adhering to the official approved QAPP (Quality Assurance Project Plan) for the Former Cañon City Mill Remediation and Lincoln Park Superfund Site Project in Cañon City, Colorado. Collects and performs Level II data validation of results generated by the contract laboratories based on the National Functional Guidelines and Environmental Protection Agency methods. Receives data packets with confirmation and reviews for agreement with the receipt checklist. Confirms testing control limits are properly defined case narratives and that they contain all relevant information from the report and that the data matches. Ensures sample suites and analytes are correct for the locations that were sampled – project includes seven unique sample suites and approximately 30 separate analytes. Validates that the data in the report matches the Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD). Coordinate with the field staff and with the contract laboratory to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. Imports data into the project’s database (Monitor Pro Web). Initiate corrective actions for any identified issues or errors, confirm appropriateness and completion of actions. Oversees the collection, interpretation and reporting of field sampling data for various reports. Develops and drafts monthly, quarterly and annual reports for project review and regulatory submission.Conducts periodic audits and assessments of standard operating procedures of the QAPP and Radioactive Materials License (RML), report findings and proposed corrective actions if necessary. Annual audits conducted in conjunction with the field staff. Provides training and oversight of field staff for compliance with the SOP’s and procedures. Findings from the audits are captured in memos and shared with project leadership and regulatory agencies.