Hazardous Waste Inspector for LQG, SQG and VSQG facilities and Team Lead for Rabies, Air, Solid Waste and Underground Storage Tank Programs.

Responsible for developing, updating and teaching environmental health & safety curriculums and classes for professionals.

Accountable for the scheduling and performance of OSHA, Environmental Compliance and Food Safety Audits for over 100 clients including Wal-Mart, Shaws, Hannaford, & BJs. Responsible for advising customers on quality assurance practices. Conduct food safety audits to help maintain clean, safe and sanitary establishments according to company, USDA, FDA and OSHA guidelines. Provide food safety and sanitation education and training to management and employees. Assists in the development of HAACP guidelines

Supervisor of environmental health programs with a staff of five inspectors and two administrative associates. Responsible for the performance, oversight and reporting of inspections across multiple fields including onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), group care and food establishments, rabies surveillance, water quality monitoring, aerobic treatment units, biomedical waste, and above-ground and under-ground storage tanks. Planning chief for emergency shelter and evacuation procedures and recovery supervisor-for post storm operations. OSTDS, biomedical and un-permitted pool coordinator for Monroe County. Accountable for initiating legal enforcement and compliance through legislative mandates. Provided evaluation and technical review of field work and the coordination of work assignments. Primary liaison with local, county and state agencies. Accountable for surveillance and investigation of environmental health communicable/infectious and vector borne disease cases. Responsible for presentations and public relations for citizenry, media and officials of Monroe County.

Accountable for the management and control of rodents in geo-initiative areas. Responsibilities included: supervising research assistants and managing logistics of the program with field staff and managers, compiling data and creating reports, developing fact sheets and educational materials, educating citizenry on integrated pest management techniques, promoting the program to local communities, media and government agencies, acting as coordinator for multiple city organizations on pest control, providing leadership for community based organizations, developing and reviewing grant proposals, assisting in the development and implementation of pilot projects (GIS/GPS database, tablet data recorders).

Responsible for the eradication effort of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) in Orange County. Duties included the management of technicians and seasonal employees for the detection, treatment, post-treatment surveying and data collection of RIFA. Established public awareness and working relationships with landowners, city, county, state agencies and the media. Assisted in the development of policies and procedures. Responsible for weekly, monthly, and annual reports, recordkeeping, data management, analysis and trends and GIS/GPS data collection.

Managed and operated safety and environmental programs for manufacturing plants of over 500 employees. Duties included the administration and operation of an industrial wastewater pretreatment plant, the handling, documentation, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and medical wastes. Development and implementation of air, stormwater, waste reduction and pollution prevention programs. Managed groundwater monitoring program. Submitted state and federal environmental and safety reports as required by EPA, OSHA & DEQ. Responsible for the development, training, and record keeping of all safety and environmental policies and procedures for company employees in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines. Developed and administered safety and environmental budget. Supervisor of industrial hygiene nurse and environmental services staff. Developed and conducted new employee and annual training classes, including ergonomic, right-to-know, hazard communication, confined space, fire suppression, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, hearing conservation, pulmonary function tests and training on use of full/half mask respirators,and wellness courses. Conducted accident investigations determining route cause analysis to eliminate future accidents and recognized trends of bruise log reports to prevent lost worktime injuries. Coordinated with workman’s compensation agent to manage claims. Created and managed safety awards program. First responder to environmental, natural and medical emergencies. Company liaison during safety and environmental inspections by OSHA, EPA, DEQ and to the community for local environmental action projects.

Developed, organized and conducted multi-disciplinary environmental education programs and curriculums for primary, secondary and adult audiences. Established partnerships with local conservation, education and civic organizations.