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San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

-Conduct annual compliance inspections at facilities designated as sources of air pollution and make determinations of compliance with applicable regulations. -Conduct on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and ensure compliance with air quality standards and regulations.-Use monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates.-Respond and investigate complaints by citizens of air pollution problems and prepare documentation of findings.-Conduct grid surveillance to detect permit and emissions violations and ensure that all potential air pollution sources are identified for future monitoring and abatement. -Conduct chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings and take photographs for documentation at inspection sites. -Issue violation notices to sources found in violation of compliance and prepare necessary documentation for violation notice reports. -Interface with technical personnel at facilities regarding plant source emissions, solvent usage, permit status, and compliance status with district rules and regulations.-Provide information and assistance to businesses and the public regarding District regulations and authority, permit policies and procedures. -Coordinate with other governmental agencies regarding the investigation of complex community air pollution exposures, such as highly toxic spills. -Prepare a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance guidance memoranda and case summaries used for office conferences and hearing board sessions and complete inspections forms and applicable paperwork.. -Represent the District before the Hearing Board or courts regarding violations of District and state air quality control regulations; represents the District with technical personnel, other governmental agencies and the public.-Protect and improve public health, air quality and the global climate.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Ensure compliance with District rules and regulations in accordance with State and Federal laws. -Investigate and respond to air quality complaints made by the public-Provide assistance to businesses to promote compliance with air quality regulations. -Produce extensive reports detailing on-site facility inspections and investigations for legal evaluation-Work in conjunction with engineers and technical staff to ensure proper standards are being held-Protect and improve public health, air quality and the global climate

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for coordinating and administering all purchasing activities, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and contracts for assigned commodities and user sections.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Coordinate the dispersion of memoranda, vendor invoices, operation permits, and other legal documentation vital to the facilitation of public policy, our agency, and the public well-being-Assemble board packets, agendas and other necessary materials for meetings and community hearings pertaining to public health or clean air initiatives pertaining to the Bay Area and abroad-Mobilize vital outgoing forms such as Permits to Operate, renewal documents and violation notices to the community

San Francisco Bay Area

-Facilitated daily operations for educational workshops and tech, business and design classes-Contributed to the overall student and guest experience by promoting corporate sustainability-Ensured that company's daily operations ran efficiently in accordance with sustainable practices and productivity

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) task force on database development to assure requirements on toxic chemicals were being implemented.• Performed extensive research on past and present State regulations to compile data which supervisors could use in the information division.• Updated all EPA Regions in the US with current PCB policies and regulations at corresponding state levels for easy reference on future permit reviews.• Actively kept the agency informed on this pressing environmental health issue.

San Francisco Bay Area & Washington Dc Metro Area

Company delivers educational media on the environment, science, health, & global issues. As part of the team: • Represented TVP films at screenings and conventions in DC area in lieu of the presence of other TVP representatives and or producers.• Assisted in companies daily office duties including outreach development for future screenings and webpage html improvement.• Lead companies’ social media efforts to raise awareness to Universities & the community on educational environmentally conscious films.• Thoroughly researched markets for film outreach and implementation into Universities and Educational programs worldwide.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Reached out to CWA members personally and prompted their continued support by making donations towards current campaigns.• Contributed to the success of campaigns aimed at stopping environmental harm and disturbances in clean water resources.• Demonstrated direct concern for the well being of the non-profit company and its battles by the need to achieve weekly quotas.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed a full time academic schedule with a full time baseball commitment.• Placed heavy emphasis on leadership, camaraderie, and scrupulous preparation to achieve team goals.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Responsible for the welfare of all members utilizing the pools and adjacent areas.• Received certifications with Red Cross in life guarding and CPR/First Aid.• Ensured an atmosphere of discipline, friendliness, and safety within the framework of the company.

-Ambitiously sold and marketed high quality kitchen cutlery to customers-Developed communication and presentation skills through daily interactions with the public-Acquired adequate leadership and goal-setting abilities through various weekly company competitions-Enthusiastically recruited new customers through efficiently constructed marketing strategies

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led the internship program of 25 classmates stationed at various firms around the city.• Assisted lawyers with various duties such as organization, data entry, and project management.• Developed interpersonal skills by shadowing lawyers and paralegals around the firm on a daily basis.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Management, 3.69 Gpa

Capstone project — A Comparison of the Efficacy of Methane-Oxidizing Alternative Daily Landfill Covers and Policy Recommendations.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Environmental Studies, Minor In International Affairs: International Environmental Resources

Activities and Societies: Member of the Varsity Baseball Team at GWU 2010-2012, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Recipient.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball team 2008-2010, Dean's List 2008-2010

High School Diploma, Law Academy