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Bossier City, La, Us

Wall Township, New Jersey, Us

- Managed complex environmental projects across various sectors, including renewable energy, oil & gas, and industrial developments. Directed project teams, ensuring that all phases of environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance were executed to the highest standards.- Served as a subject matter expert in environmental regulations, providing technical support to internal teams and clients. Ensured all projects adhered to environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions, mitigating risks and maintaining compliance across all activities.- Identified and cultivated new client relationships, driving business growth within the oil & gas, power & utility, and commercial sectors. Successfully met and exceeded revenue targets by generating new business opportunities and expanding existing client engagements.- Managed high-visibility, large-scale projects from inception to completion. Oversaw the development, negotiation, and administration of environmental contracts, ensuring project goals were met on time and within budget.- Prepared bids and proposals for environmental projects, applying industry knowledge and financial acumen to deliver high-quality submissions. Participated in industry trade organizations and contributed to technical publications, enhancing the organization’s reputation as a leader in environmental consulting.- Responsible for revenue growth in the Sunbelt Region States (TX, LA, AR, MS, AL, FL) by identifying market opportunities and leading initiatives that supported the expansion of environmental service lines. - Met year-to-year revenue targets by successfully managing and delivering on client expectations.

- Provided expert consultancy on state and federal environmental permits for diverse public and private sector projects across the United States.- Specialized in regulatory permitting, technical writing, mitigation analysis, and coastal restoration and remediation.- Supported clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks to achieve project success and maintain regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, offering clients a robust and diverse environmental expertise.

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- Managed minerals on approximately 1.5 million acres of Department-owned Wildlife Management Areas and Refuges, collaborating with state and federal agencies, private industry, and environmental organizations.- Led the implementation of coastal restoration projects and prepared permit applications to secure Section 10/404 authorizations from the USACE and coastal use permits/consistency determinations from the Office of Coastal Management.- Represented the Department on major USACE civil works and developmental projects impacting WMAs and Refuges, including the West Shore of Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection Levee.- Drafted and executed right-of-way agreements, surface and subsurface agreements, and other legal documents essential for the management of LDWF properties.- Assisted in the permitting and regulatory coordination for Phase I & II of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Projects.- Conducted revenue evaluations for Department properties, managing income from oil & gas royalties and property leasing.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

- Generated Coastal Use Permit authorizations through rigorous evaluation of potential impacts to coastal resources, utilizing field investigations and the SONRIS GIS Database.- Assessed projects including oil & gas facilities, pipelines, ports, subdivisions, federal levees, and state highways, ensuring minimal environmental disruption within the Louisiana Coastal Zone Boundary.- Corresponded with applicants and consultants to facilitate the avoidance and minimization of coastal impacts, guiding projects towards regulatory approval.- Evaluated compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinating with agencies such as the USACE, NOAA, USFWS, EPA, LDEQ, LDWF, CPRA, and DOTD during the permit processing phase.- Advised on compensatory mitigation strategies and prepared wetland value assessments for projects with unavoidable impacts to wetland habitats.

Washington, D.C., Us

- Responsible for sample collection and laboratory analysis of baseline data to write a comprehensive Water Hyacinth Management Plan identifying methods to prevent, eradicate, and/ or control non-native aquatic vegetation and to promote native plant diversity. Also, monitored the effectiveness of treatments associated with invasive exotic plant removal.