Kimberlyn Velasquez Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, CA

As a Water Resources Specialist for the Colorado River Program, I support projects and programs that impact the Water Authority and its efforts to ensure long-term regional water supply reliability. The Colorado River Program oversees the Imperial Irrigation District water transfer agreement, the All-American and Coachella Canal lining projects, and.

Washington, DC

• Environmental Protection Specialist with the USEPA WaterSense Program, Municipal Support Division, Office of Wastewater Management (OWM), Office of Water.
• Technical coordinator for the WaterSense Outdoor program, and aid in technical development for the New Homes program.
• Developed, coordinated, and implemented water conservation and water-use efficiency programs and initiatives focused on outdoor water efficiency.
• Managed contracts and reviewed consultant/contractor deliverables.
• Developed marketing materials and assisted with market research and marketing campaigns such as "Shower Better," "Sprinkler Spruce Up," and the "H2Otel Challenge."
• Managed the application process, and planning and coordination for the annual WaterSense Partner of the Year Awards.

Washington, DC

• ORISE Fellow for the USEPA Hypoxia Team, within the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds (OWOW) - Office of the Assessment and Watershed Protection Division (AWPD)
• Developed and implemented nutrient management partnerships between the Hypoxia Task Force, state and federal government agencies, non profits, and other stakeholders.
• Prepared and presented oral and written reports to Office of Water upper level management, including the Acting Assistant Administrator for Water.
• Responded to internal and external requests for information, representing the Hypoxia Task Force to members of the public or external stakeholder groups on matters related to nutrient management.
• Supported nutrient monitoring data access and analysis efforts, and analyzed National Aquatic Resource Survey data to determine nutrient trends throughout the Mississippi River Basin.
• Prepared, wrote, and coordinated the first biennial Hypoxia Task Force Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA) Report to Congress.

Washington, DC

• Provided legislative research support, summaries, briefings, and memo correspondence by reviewing and analyzing Federal environmental legislation and attending congressional hearings.
• Provided summaries and memo correspondence to clientele.
• Wrote, edited, and published the ENS Resources weekly newsletter and updated the ENS Resources website on a regular basis.
• Carried out meeting planning and logistical support for the annual California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Conference.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Specialized in Water Resources Management and Economics and Politics of the Environment.Bren School Dean's Advisory Council Member (elected position).Student Worker - Bren School Student Services Office.

Orange County, California Area

• Developed and presented a watershed management plan as part of a $7 million selenium remediation effort in Newport Beach, CA. Wrote a thorough report of the management plan.
• Assisted with fieldwork and sampling for stormwater, NPDES monitoring, and TMDL programs.
• Participated in trainings such as wastewater and drinking water treatment and management, model water quality management plans, stormwater management, Environmental Site Design (ESD), Low Impact Development (LID).

Concord, CA

• Performed monthly client profitability analysis and client invoicing support.
• Assisted with daily accounting duties such as account reconciling with QuickBooks.
• Member of CompuMail Green Team, created and carried-out office energy saving program.

Santa Barbara, CA

• Performed meeting and seminar planning, and coordinated with hotels and caterers.
• Ordered event materials and publications, assembled seminar materials, prepared merchandise orders for delivery, answered attendee questions, updated client database, and worked directly with the CEO.
• Coordinated print collateral and mass mailings such as invitations, brochures, event booklets, post cards, and certificates using FileMaker Pro.
• Checked email for correspondence, processed incoming and outgoing mail, screened incoming calls, ordered office supplies, and maintained equipment inventory.

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Created and ran a new position for student employment.
• Processed employment paperwork for over 200 employees, prepared weekly reports for payroll, assisted with interviews, checked for legal work status, redesigned official forms, prepared employment information packets.
• Trained 4 employees, handled front desk traffic and incoming job applications, answered phones, updated bulletin boards

Master Of Environmental Science And Management, Water Resources Management, Economics & Politics Of The Environment

Activities and Societies: Deans Advisory Council - elected position. Group Project Masters Thesis: Deckers Outdoor Corporation Water.

Ba, Communication

Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta SororityAttended the UC Washington DC internship program in spring 2007. Member of Delta Delta.

Education record