Environmental Specialist Resume
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Education
California State University, Long Beach, Graduate Studies (inactive), Geography
The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Geography ()
Relevant Experience
City of Long Beach Harbor Department, Long Beach, CA
Environmental Specialist, April – Present
- Oversaw successful preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Application Summary Reports (ASRs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Coastal Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act, the Port’s Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), and other relevant regulations. Work includes review and management of the documents and associated special studies, budget management, coordination with regulatory agencies, coordination with internal departments, and preparation of presentation and other associated materials for public meetings. Managed consultants, budgets, contracts, and correspondence with the Board of Harbor Commissioners regarding Port infrastructure projects.
- Built and managed the Schools and Related Sites Mitigation Grant Program, a community grants program providing funding for mitigating effects from port-related operations. Activities include revising guidelines, implementing the program, working with the Advisory Committee, conducting community workshops, preparing memoranda and presentations to the Board of Harbor Commissioners, contract preparation, and monitoring grant recipients for compliance with reporting requirements, contract terms, and budget.
- Collaborated with the City of Long Beach on the Westside Long Beach Livability Implementation Plan.
- Worked on the team responsible for the development of the Port Climate Adaptation Plan.
- Collaborated with other Port divisions, regulatory agencies, and Port tenants on environmental programs, including regulatory compliance and permitting.
- Attended and presented at conferences and events to provide information on the Port’s environmental programs and initiatives.
- Administered various tasks associated with the CEQA and NEPA process, including attendance at public meetings and preparing documents for filing with government agencies.
LSA Associates, Irvine, CA
Assistant Planner, November – March
- Performed services in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Conducted analysis and authored EIR chapters for lead agencies.
Essentia Management Services (now E ManageTech), Long Beach, CA
Assistant Project Professional, November – June
- Prepared environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
- Served as a third-party reviewer on environmental documents.
- Assisted Army Corps of Engineers with NEPA document reviews.
- Worked on Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment projects for various private and public agencies.
SRA International (formerly Marasco Newton Group), Arlington, VA
Consultant, October – August
- Performed research and analysis regarding environmental regulations.
- Conducted assessments to assist federal agencies comply with federal guidelines concerning information technology security, including assessing for security weaknesses and authoring a management plan to correct deficiencies in sensitive government databases.
- Managed and trained team of analysts to assist in preparing reports for IT security project.
- Conducted heuristic evaluations of web sites, focusing on site usability and accessibility in preparation for site redesigns and conducted pilot studies on emerging technologies.
Other Experience
Long Beach Generating, LLC, Long Beach, CA
Project Assistant, December – October
- Worked as a project assistant and accounting coordinator for a temporary fast-paced emergency re-power project for a power plant.
- Responsible for managing and coordinating project staff including vendors, tradesman, and project professionals.
World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA), Washington, DC
Orange County Regional Representative, August – March
- Served as WAKA liaison for three divisions in the Los Angeles/Orange County area.
- Established two new divisions in the region and grew one division to be the largest in the country
- Worked with local government parks and recreation departments in order to obtain field permits for kickball divisions.
Additional Accomplishments
- Presenter - NAEP/AEP Joint Conference - Thinking Outside the Box: Innovative Community-Based Strategies to Address Cumulative Impacts
- Member of The George Washington University Alumni Orange County Executive Committee
- Athletics Alumni Liaison for The George Washington University
- Member - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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