Licensed (August 2019) Environmental Health Specialist concentrating in Septic Systems, Drinking water wells, Geo-Thermal Wells . As an inspector, I specialize in Public Safety and education, soil descriptions (surveys), percolation testing, and environmental health consultations.

Environmental Sustainability: Team leader of student group investigating and assessing benefits and disadvantages of alternative energy technologies such as non-fossil fuels, solar, wind and hydraulics. Examined cardboard recycling plant and conducted online and library research, including trade journals, local solar field, magazine articles. Delivered PowerPoint presentation to the class.Environmental Health: Researched and prepared a project on local, community Central Chemical… Show more Environmental Sustainability: Team leader of student group investigating and assessing benefits and disadvantages of alternative energy technologies such as non-fossil fuels, solar, wind and hydraulics. Examined cardboard recycling plant and conducted online and library research, including trade journals, local solar field, magazine articles. Delivered PowerPoint presentation to the class.Environmental Health: Researched and prepared a project on local, community Central Chemical Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Pilot Project, a hazardous environmental investigation that went through the entire process of Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI), National Priority List (NPL) placement, Remedial Investigation/ Feasibility Study (RI/FS), Record of Decision (ROD), and Remedial Design, Remedial Action (RD/RA). Environmental Health & Environmental Regulation and Policy: Researched and presented data about New York State’s Love Canal Toxic Waste Dump and the ensuing health and physical problems local residents experienced during the 1970’s as neighborhood and school district were built on 21,000 tons of chemical waste produced by a local company during the manufacturing process.Environmental Technology: Organized a personal tour of Williamsport Water Treatment Facility for a large-scale research project on processes of converting surface water to drinking water for local municipalities. Interfaced with local and regional representatives of Hagerstown Water Department and staff of the R.C. Wilson Water Treatment Plant. Show less

Responsibilities include:Rock Wall- Lead instructor fitting climbers with harnesses and shoes, ensuring proper auto-belay attachment/operation, teaching climbing technique, physical conditioning and mental training, route setting, cleaning and maintaining holds and wall.Soccer- Lead instructor teaching physical conditioning, basic skills (eye-foot/leg coordination), concepts of balance, game fundamentals, proper passing/trapping, shooting and passing drills, sportsmanship..

Recently completed my final course, Ethics and Professionalism in GIS, at Penn State World Campus. Subjects covered included: proper use of citation and references, environmental ethics study cases, professionalism and its understanding in the GIS discipline, and thorough research and writing of numerous topics related to the GIS field.Waiting for my Certificate, and looking for opportunities in the GIS field!

My duties included teaching, training, and mentoring counselors and summer camp participants in the fundamentals of belaying and tying in, safety procedures for indoor/outdoor climbing, Effective Communication, Leave No Trace Ethics, How to Deal with Fear, and Climbing Technique. On a weekly basis, a new group of participants were trained and prepared in a gym setting to prepare for a weekly trip to a local outdoor venue where students would put their training to practical use in a hands-on… Show more My duties included teaching, training, and mentoring counselors and summer camp participants in the fundamentals of belaying and tying in, safety procedures for indoor/outdoor climbing, Effective Communication, Leave No Trace Ethics, How to Deal with Fear, and Climbing Technique. On a weekly basis, a new group of participants were trained and prepared in a gym setting to prepare for a weekly trip to a local outdoor venue where students would put their training to practical use in a hands-on environment to gain experiential knowledge, and learn by doing. Show less

Adjunct Instructor teaching basic rock climbing skills to beginner and intermediate students. Classroom instruction included fundamental equipment function, design, and wear, basic knot craft, belaying techniques, outdoor safety, and mental training. Upon completion of my class students could comfortable pass a climber/belay test at local gyms, and be prepared for further training in anchors and repelling.

Member of a Special Projects Team that repaired and replaced old stone, wood, and metal structures that made the C&O Canal more accessible to visitors while maintaining the integrity of this Historical Park. Also, fabricated metal gates that allowed safer foot, bicycle and horse traffic access, but prevented access to motorized vehicles. Assisted with Repair/replacement of towpath in the Paw Paw Tunnel (Certificate of Appreciation) and commended for support of the National Canal Museum Exhibit,… Show more Member of a Special Projects Team that repaired and replaced old stone, wood, and metal structures that made the C&O Canal more accessible to visitors while maintaining the integrity of this Historical Park. Also, fabricated metal gates that allowed safer foot, bicycle and horse traffic access, but prevented access to motorized vehicles. Assisted with Repair/replacement of towpath in the Paw Paw Tunnel (Certificate of Appreciation) and commended for support of the National Canal Museum Exhibit, National Capital Region. Show less