Michael Kovacs Email & Phone Number

Hilton, Ny, Us

Responsible for conducting environmental field investigations as well as construction and soil testing at various local clients in Rochester and western NY areas.

Successfully identified source of contaminants, projected future landfill expansion, and recommended remedial solutions to eliminate a client's environmental issues with the overseeing of geotechnical and RCRA Facility Investigations.Performed soil sampling and analysis to evaluate the extent of residual contamination resulting from historic copper smelting operations improving relations between the client and public.Oversaw a subsurface investigation at a New York State Parks Recreation facility to determine the rock slope stability and settlement features in the asphalt pavement that prevented walking path collapses and dangers to park visitors.Managed a client's groundwater monitoring and sampling events on schedule and $20000 under budget that satisfied their Corrective Action Program requirements with state regulators.Performed Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments which resulted in successfully determining potential and existing environmental contamination liabilities. Prepared proposals and reports for clients on various environmental investigations which were delivered in a timely fashion with positive feedback.Maintained proper health and safety at work sites with zero accident reports.Mentored junior staff that helped them grow with the company and receive promotions.

Field oversight of borehole drilling programs for a geotechnical investigation at a hazardous waste landfill to determine future expansion. Prepared groundwater monitoring reports for inactive state Superfund site that expanded career development.Assisted with the groundwater sampling of a semi-annual monitoring event at a closed landfill that satisfied a client's obligations with state regulators.

Responsibilities included customer service and support, data entry, and word processing using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsible for the teaching of lab sections as well as the development and correction of exams for introductory geology course. Assisted professors with lectures and labs for geochemistry and mineralogy courses. Assisted students with computerized spreadsheets and databases for geochemistry. Developed and corrected final exams for mineralogy labs. Assisted with research on the metamorphic petrology of

Responsibilities included performing daily building maintenance, delivering film production supplies, and maintaining records.

M.S, Geology

Activities and Societies: The University of Akron Geology Club

B.S, Geology

Activities and Societies: SUNY College at Brockport Geology Club