Don Apodaca Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Advising and supporting internal stakeholders on policy development and management.
• Coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with agency policies and strategic goals.
• Responding to policy inquiries and managing a variety of requests from State, Tribal, and Local governments, and public interest groups, requiring thorough research and review of policies and regulations.
• Supporting the implementation of existing PA Program policies and evaluating their effectiveness.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Managed a small team which promoted and communicated mitigation objectives and benefits. Composed daily reports for internal and external leadership, utilizing claims data generated from Pivot. Conducted over 100 general technical assistance calls to local floodplain administrators. Moderated meetings with local officials on grants and available training.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Helped maintain and curate a personalized news monitoring system utilized by multiple Fortune 500 companies, high profile organizations, and Chief Executive Officers of international companies. Conducted hands-on.
• Monitored media outlets across several platforms including print, blogs, television, and social media to provide clients real-time insight
• Compiled and distributed content and resources to adhere to client’s specifications
• Collaborated with a team of analysts to meet client’s needs
• Assisted leadership with long-term research projects

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research along the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. Utilized surveying techniques to acquire detailed data from several research sites and ensured proper statistical analysis.
• Monitored river conditions to account for high tide, low tide, and extreme weather conditions.
• Collected data and measurements for a variety of native and invasive fish species within the Anacostia River.
• Created and maintained relationships with local anglers to gather information to improve the study and the overall health of the Anacostia River.

Fairfax, Virginia

• Conducted specialized analysis and data entry for building energy performance, building diagnostics, environmental and code compliance, and building thermal performance.
• Served as an energy analyst for local, regional, and national energy programs and utilities
• Communicated auditing areas to Management and provide options for resolution
• Facilitated information sharing and planning within Energy Analyst team to ensure accuracy of inspection submissions
• Managed Maryland and Indiana Rebates and supported the efforts to overcome demanding deadlines

San Marcos, Texas, United States

• Conducted and assisted on published ecological research. Performed intensive research and data collection in harsh aquatic environments. Analyzed the impacts of natural resource extraction, agricultural land use on.
• Analyzed the impact of flash flooding and severe weather on endangered species
• Conducted a laboratory study to assess the behavioral responses (movement and burrowing) of several endangered mussel species to flood and drought conditions
• Performed field work and laboratory research to better understand the distribution and breeding patterns of invasive species within freshwater systems
• Conducted field surveys for federal, state and local agencies to search for endangered species
• Analyzed natural resource harvesting impacts and land use impacts