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Glendale, California, Us

-Oversee and implement compliance monitoring and operation and maintenance activities for multiple sites currently under the oversight of the Department of Toxic Substances Control Voluntary Cleanup Program. -Oversee and manage work completed for the Discovery Investigations associated with DTSC's Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI). -Oversee, implement, and manage various due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs and Phase II Site Investigations. - Train and mentor younger staff geologists to support them towards acquiring their Professional Geologist licenses in the State of California.

Walnut Creek, California, Us

-Oversaw and implemented compliance monitoring and operation and maintenance activities for a former industrial site currently under the oversight of the Department of Toxic Substances Control Voluntary Cleanup Program. -Oversaw, implemented, and managed various due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs and Phase II Site Investigations.-Represented RMD Environmental Solutions, Inc., in the Southern California Region.

Tampa, Fl, Us

-Oversaw, implemented, and managed various projects, including detailed remedial investigations and system installations, groundwater monitoring programs, and field/construction management associated with remediation projects under the oversight of DTSC and LARWQCB. -Developed remedial action plans and proposals for SVE system installation and O&M.

Rockville, Maryland, Us

-Oversaw, implemented, and managed various projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II investigations, site and data gap investigations, WDR projects, detailed remedial investigations and system installations, groundwater monitoring programs, vapor intrusion assessments, and field/construction management associated with remediation projects. -Developed remedial action plans, feasibility studies, and proposals.-Prepared site investigation reports including closure requests, under various regulatory agencies and CUPAs (including RWQCB and DTSC).-Trained and oversaw staff level scientists to conduct site remedial investigations and remedial well and system installations.

Islandia, New York, Us

-Oversaw, implemented, and managed various projects, including conducting due diligence environmental site assessments (Phase I) and investigations (Phase II), wastewater discharge requirement (WDR) projects, detailed remedial investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, vapor intrusion assessments, cost evaluations, field/construction management, and soil vapor extraction remediation projects. -Assisted clients with due diligence environmental site assessments and investigations to evaluate risk tolerance associated with property transactions and/or refinancing.-Developed remedial action plans and feasibility studies, including closure requests, under various regulatory agencies and CUPA’s (including RWQCB, DTSC, SMU, SFSFD, LAFD, etc.).-Trained staff level scientists to conduct Phase I assessments, Phase II and remedial investigations, and groundwater monitoring well installations. -Implemented the Office Health and Safety Program based on the Corporate Health and Safety Program. -Provided local Health and Safety training for HazWoper requirements.

Long Beach, California, Us

-Assisted clients with due diligence environmental site assessments (Phase I) and investigations (Phase II) to evaluate risk tolerance associated with property transactions and/or refinancing. -Developed remedial action plans and feasibility studies, including closure requests, under various regulatory agencies and CUPA’s (such as EPA, RWQCB, DTSC, OCHCA, SMU, etc.).-Performed construction quality assurance for installation of monitoring and remediation systems.-Oversaw and managed various remediation projects, including remedial excavations, in-situ chemical oxidation, soil vapor extraction wells. -Represented the local offices in the National Health and Safety meetings and implement national programs and training on the local level.

Walnut Creek, Ca, Us

-Implemented Phase II and Phase III soil and groundwater investigations including project design, proposal preparation, field coordination and sampling, report writing and data analysis. -Prepared and implemented Work Plans for the Los Angeles Fire Department to attain closure for Underground Storage Tank (UST) sites. -Completed Quarterly Monitoring Reports including field sampling, report writing and data analysis. -Aided in the completion of Geotechnical Surveys and Reports including field testing and sampling.

-Performed field investigations and routine inspections for multiple ongoing projects. -Aided in the preparation of geotechnical reports. -Drafted cross-sections and geological maps for client reports. Logged test pits and borings. -Collected samples. -Acted as a general assistant to the head geologist.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

-Prepared and taught weekly laboratories for 1-3 sections of 20-23 students each. -Proctored midterm and final exams. -Aided in revision and creation of new laboratory exercises. -Maintained office hours for general questions and issues that students may have in the course. Courses taught include: GEOL150 Climate Change and GEOL107 Oceanography.

B.A., Environmental Sciences And Policy; Minor, Geology; Certificate, Film And Video Production

M.S., Earth Sciences

Certificate Of Completion, Field School