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Philadelphia, Pa

-Conducts international water availability assessments and provides recommendations to large corporate clients regarding future projections utilizing WRI and proprietary tools-Models nearfield effects of liquid discharges associated with drilling activities using United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA) standard mixing zone model, CORMIX®. Models are used to determine the water quality and dilution characteristics of the various constituents to assess potential impacts to aquatic organisms through toxicology analyses.- Provides technical guidance on topics related to aquatic ecology, wastewater treatment, water testing, and laboratory related concerns-Performs project delivery activities such as report writing, data analysis, modeling, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients-Supports ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value on projects

Chester, Philadelphia

-Supervised lab technicians and managed state accredited water chemistry lab for a 40MGD water treatment plant-Drafted permits for industrial users-Prepared monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection-Wrote Standard Operating Procedures according to federal regulations-Launched experiments to investigate alternative testing methodologies and problem solved issues with laboratory testing and equipment-Conducted Quality Assurance and Quality control-Managed departmental budgets; analyzed data for annual reports

Philadelphia, Pa

-Developed and managed drinking water chemistry lab including the creation of lab protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, training of lab personnel, provided oversight of the maintenance and operation of benchtop photometers and inventory, and Quality Assurance and Quality Control of all lab results.-Designed company research agenda and educational literature for the general public.-Lead carbon block design and proficiency testing to the National Science Foundation requirements.-Supervised and provided mentorship to junior engineering staff and technicians.-Developed relationships and managed contracts with external chemists in pursuit of new filtration media targeting contaminants of emerging concern.

Philadelphia, Pa

-Managed five multi year projects including 3 technicians and 4 seasonal interns within the Macroinvertebrate Lab and throughout field research events.-Delivered guest lectures within the Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science Department at Drexel University.-Created lab protocols, budgets, grant proposals, and technical and non-technical reports for diverse audiences.-Reviewed, analyzed, and communicated data in the form of reports and presentations using various statistical software packages in ‘R’ for scientific and non-scientific audiences.-Led macroinvertebrate field research and habitat assessments; resolved permit related issues.

Philadelphia, Pa

-Managed 16 seasonal technicians to conduct over 200 stream sampling events year-round within four states assessing riparian habitat, interdisciplinary field research of algae, fish, water chemistry parameters, salamanders and macroinvertebrates.-Installed and maintained scientific field equipment at 35 sites; analyzed and managed data from quarterly collections.-Designed and implemented a two-year study examining the impact of agricultural practices on aquatic macroinvertebrates; identified taxa to genus.-Wrote and edited government reports, grant proposals, field sampling protocols, and conducted literature reviews. -Designed content for the Delaware River Watershed Initiative website and created communication material for the general public.

Philadelphia, Pa

-Created a proactive survey and inventory plan of 11,407 acres in response to the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) to developed parkland areas under the city’s jurisdiction.-Classified and evaluated the health and size of potential target areas through forest inventory and the employment of ArcGIS, in deciding how to best preserve a safe recreational environment at the point of infestation.

Philadelphia, Pa

-Managed an accountability protocol for multiple landscape architecture projects pursuant to a National Park Service federal contract.-Directed monthly project reviews with 5 project managers to assess budgets, client issues, and overall project progress.

-Supported attorneys and paralegals in court cases for an asbestos litigation firm-Completed administrative tasks-Managed review of confidential client documents

Ba, Earth Sciences And Environmental Studies; Concentration: Regional Planning

Master Of Science (Ms), Environmental Policy, Concentration In Environmental Science

Certification In Taxonomic Identification Of Aquatic Insects, Aquatic Biology