OBJECTIVE       

To find a full time position as an Environmental Professional where I can utilize my skills and passion for reducing our environmental impacts.

 EDUCATION          Villanova University 2008; Villanova, PA: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science;

                                Bachelor of Arts in Geography; Concentration in Environmental Studies

Johns Hopkins University 2011 - Projected; Online Degree for Professionals: Master of Science in Environmental Planning & Management; Graduate certificate in Sustainability & Climate Change

 WORK EXPERIENCE

 Environmental Specialist                                                                                                                                06/08 - Present

DELCORA (Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority); Chester, PA   

-      Conduct 48 yearly industrial and construction Phase I assessments to inspect the disposal of water and all environmental impacts. Industries include Sunoco, ConocoPhillips, and Kimberly Clark.

-      Project manager for composing wastewater discharge permits in respect to all EPA regulations.

-      Prepare monthly and annual compliance reports of all industries and hauled waste data for the EPA.

-      Perform daily administrative tasks for the Director of Operations such as permit writing, scheduling meetings, preparing letters, purchase orders, and other logistic needs.

-      Lead contact person for all environmental queries from our permitted industries, hauled waste clients, and outside consultants.

-      Apply local standards, rules, and regulations with industrial users to comply with our NPDES permit in accordance with the Clean Water and Clean Air Act.

-      Act as a lead consultant and project manager for new hauled waste clients. This sector of DELCORA currently accounts for 5% of the total revenue and has nearly doubled since 2008.

-      Serve on the sustainability team and implement new practices for recycling and energy efficiency.

           Interim Environmental Manager                                                                                                                      03/09 – 10/09

DELCORA (Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority); Chester, PA   

-      Responsible for supervising interns from Drexel University. I assign data collection and oversee research projects that are presented to co-workers, outside consultants, and regulatory agencies.

-      Review permit applications and provide feedback for industrial users while taking into account all social, environmental, and economic factors.

-      Maintain discharge compliance in accordance with Pennsylvania DEP and EPA regulations by reviewing all incoming and effluent waste streams.

Traffic Planner (Intern)                                                                                                                                     05/07 – 08/07 McCormick Taylor, Inc.; Philadelphia, PA                          

-      Composed written proposals for PennDOT on possible intersection changes throughout Philadelphia.

           Laboratory Assistant                                                                                                                                             05/04-05/08

                Villanova University, Villanova PA

-      Maintain chemical inventory and prepare laboratories for Physics and Chemistry Professors.

SENIOR THESIS                                                                                                                                                                        05/2008

              Socioeconomic Changes of Energy Use in Philadelphia