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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

* Serve as NAVFAC’s EMS program coordinator, providing full support to CNIC in the implementation of processes and practices that reduce environmental impacts, increase operating efficiency, and ensure that environmental requirements are met while supporting mission readiness.* Develop and execute integrated EMS/ Compliance Audit schedules Navy-wide (including CNIC and BUMED).* Assess the results of EMS and compliance audits in order to develop trend analyses and metrics, lessons learned, and proposed improvements for the program. Data from these assessments are used to formulate recommendations for improvements not only at the installation level, but also at the program level, to correct deficiencies in EMS program execution and management.* Lead audit teams as a representative of NAVFAC Atlantic to ensure consistency among audits and provide quality assurance.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

* Managed and ensured conformance is maintained with OPNAV M-5090.1.* Ensured EMS deficiencies identified during Internal/External EMS/Compliance Audits have a Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM) to ensure conformance. * Provided EMS Support to Installations. Assist in leading the bimonthly Environmental Management System (EMS) Coordinator meetings. Assist in preparing the agenda, action items and meeting minutes.* Assisted in training efforts with NAVFAC MIDLANT Installation personnel on both the requirements of EMS and EMSWeb.* Participated in at least five audits (CNIC Internal/External Audits, Other Environmental Liabilities (OEL) Assessments, BUMED External Audits, or Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) ECPSOP Audits). Highly experienced in leading External Audits.* Ensured assessments/audits are properly scheduled, coordinated, and executed. Assessment Reports are delivered in a timely manner per program guidelines. * Provided pre/post audit support to installations within the AOR in order to correct deficiencies and maintain conformance.* Ensured safety regulations, procedures, and PPE are followed/used at all times when conducting audits and other field work.* Actively participated in the Navy EMS Work Group. Coordinated/lead recurring conference calls with Installation EMS Coordinators. Provided dissemination of material from recurring EMS Workgroup Meetings, moderate discussions on EMS topics/issues, and report on data calls.* Provided direction to installations on the utilization of EMSWeb. Provided EMSWeb training for installation and regional personnel.* Managed recurring EMS metrics (PWD Dashboard/metrics for the REMSG). Developed additional metrics to increase transparency of the EMS/Compliance programs up the chain-of-command.* Ensured productive work relationships are developed with working groups and feedback indicates services/assistance provided is satisfactory.

Cherry Point, Nc

* Provided technical expertise in Environmental Management System (EMS)/ ISO 14001 certification compliance and serve as the subject matter expert for the EMS system, which encompasses familiarity with all air, water, hazardous waste and hazardous materials, and pollution prevention (P2) compliance regulations to promote compliance with all of these environmental media laws and regulations* Developed operating procedures and strategies for compliance with complex EMS/ ISO 14001 pollution control programs and attainment of targeted objectives in each compliance area* Identified environmental pollution reduction opportunities, environmental liabilities, and constraints to minimize impacts to production operations and facility maintenance and improvements* Identified new technology, resource requirements and innovative methods necessary for the accomplishment of achieving Pollution Prevention goals for the Command

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis), Virginia

* Provided support for internal and external EMS audits.* Provided technical expertise to support P2 opportunity assessments, energy and water conservation initiatives, stormwater reduction and Low Impact Development efforts, Green Procurement, recycling, alternative fuels, and other pollution prevention projects to support EO 13423 and 13514.* Provided technical expertise to support execution of the EMS to include coordination of semiannual meetings of the 3 Cross Functional Teams, support to the 3 Team leads, tracking team progress on objectives and targets and technical environmental assistance to the 3 teams. * Maintained updated environmental management, pollution prevention, and sustainability training modules to support Basic Environmental Management Awareness, Leadership Environmental Management Awareness, and Advanced Environmental Management training classes. * Provided updated environmental management, P2, and sustainability information for other training as requested. * Provided technical support for quarterly Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Council meetings to include coordination of meetings, preparation and technical support for EMS team and division briefings, publishing meeting minutes and tracking meeting outcomes and taskings. * Provided technical expertise to support execution of the environmental management regulation and associated Environmental Management Procedures. * Developed and continuously improved EMPs to fully implement and conform to ISO 14001 standards. * Provided technical expertise to support JBLE (Fort Eustis) efforts to interact and educate employees, residents of the installation, and the surrounding community to include submission of articles and information to the newspaper and electronic bulletin boards, education efforts with local schools and community groups, and coordination with surrounding community environmental and business organizations.

Beaufort, Nc

* Compiled country profiles of fisheries by-catch (marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds) data for the West Indian Ocean and West African Regions, through extensive literature search.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

* Collaborated with government and state agencies at the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC) Wetlands Mapping Standard Meeting to develop new data standards for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) wetland mapping. * Created Wetlands Mapping Standard fact sheet for newsletters and websites.

Durham, Nc

* Assisted and greeted visitors * Provided information on current and upcoming exhibitions * Answered phones and directed calls, miscellaneous office duties (data entry, sorting mail, copying, etc.) * Provided support for special events, programs and openings

Saint Simons Island, Ga

* Taught hands-on barrier island, beach, forest, and marsh ecology to visiting elementary and middle school students* Designed interactive curriculum on fresh and brackish water quality importance and testing, to be utilized in future programs* Provided care for the center’s fresh and salt water aquariums and terrariums

Beaufort, Nc

* Conducted study to determine effect of Periwinkle Snails (Littorina littorea) population densities on Salt Marsh Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) on Pivers Island, NC * Analyzed samples of storm-disturbed seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) from Puerto Rico to determine restoration and recovery rates * Sparked further study of restoration and recovery rates of Halodule wrightii seagrass in South Core Sound, NC * Utilized SAS and Surfer 8.0 computer models to determine effects of storm events on coral reef recovery* Observed and recorded home range and microhabitat of Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) in the West Sambos Ecological Reserve, Florida

Amherst, Ma

* Independently conducted research on Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) spawning behavior * Compared growth rates of Tilapia fry using fish-based feed vs. vegetarian-based fish meal* Set breeding tanks and collected roe* Monitored environmental conditions in the aquariums and breeding tanks

Amherst, Ma

* Provided directions to potential students and parents for campus tours, information sessions, and the general Amherst area* Assisted with open houses for prospective and accepted students* Led question and answer sessions for parents and students* Used basic office skills (typing, photocopying, filing)

Casco, Maine, United States

* Taught nature/ecology, swimming, pottery, and sterling silver craft classes* Coordinated and prepared camping trips* Made decisions regarding campers’ safety and needs

Masters Of Environmental Management, Coastal Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) (2006-2007), The Coastal Society Secretary.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: UMass Minuteman Marching Band (UMMB), EnviroTAP (Environmental Science Talent Advancement Program), MassPIRG.

Study Abroad

Coursework in: Australia's Marine Environment, Australia's Terrestrial Environment, Contemporary History of Australia

Summer Education Courses, Organic Chemistry, Microeconomics, Statistics

Summer 2002: Organic Chemistry I & II (lectures & labs) Summer 2005: Microeconomics & Statistics

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Riverside HS Marching Band, Concert Band, Clarinet Choir, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society