Experience

Northstar Group Services, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Manager/Associate Scientist

  • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Riverview, Florida, United States



Manatee County Government, Work That Matters

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Program Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2023

  Bradenton, FL As an Environmental Program Manager – Marine Resources (June 2012—Present), I have been entrusted to oversee departmental programs and waterway management projects including manatee protection, boating safety, and capital improvement construction projects associated with public water access. • Present marine resource issues to Manatee County Board of County Commissioners and Manatee County Council of Governments; recommend best practice solutions and provide County Commissioner… Show more As an Environmental Program Manager – Marine Resources (June 2012—Present), I have been entrusted to oversee departmental programs and waterway management projects including manatee protection, boating safety, and capital improvement construction projects associated with public water access. • Present marine resource issues to Manatee County Board of County Commissioners and Manatee County Council of Governments; recommend best practice solutions and provide County Commissioner briefings. • Conduct a technical review of West Coast Inland Navigation District projects and draft funding applications. • Prepare Environmental Resource Permit applications for submittal to State and Federal agencies. • Formulate ordinance amendments for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. → Coordinated donation of 25,000 tons of concrete bridge material from FDOT Skyway Fishing Pier demolition project and positioned resources on 2 county artificial reef sites – resulting in a significant addition to the reef system and a substantial increase in recreational fishing/diving for citizens. → Determined operational/functional design of full-scale renovations/expansions of Ft. Hamer, Warner’s Bayou, and Coquina North boat ramp facilities with projects ranging from $400K to $1.8M – results greatly improved public boating access. → Managed the marine resources program for all County owned boat ramps and 100 sq. mi. of waterways (2009—2015). Maintained excellent working relationships with various government agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels in addition to non-profit organizations and citizens.

• Senior Environmental Specialist | Marine Resources Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2012

  Bradenton, FL In these roles, I was appointed to manage the Manatee County Lost/Abandoned Vessel Program and artificial reef construction projects. • Evaluated artificial reef monitoring technical reports. • Created a GIS geo-database used to catalog waterway markers, artificial reef sites, abandoned vessels, land management features, and parcel boundaries. • Represented Manatee County at various conferences and local marine resource advisory committee meetings. → Served as a vessel… Show more In these roles, I was appointed to manage the Manatee County Lost/Abandoned Vessel Program and artificial reef construction projects. • Evaluated artificial reef monitoring technical reports. • Created a GIS geo-database used to catalog waterway markers, artificial reef sites, abandoned vessels, land management features, and parcel boundaries. • Represented Manatee County at various conferences and local marine resource advisory committee meetings. → Served as a vessel captain and safety observer during dive operations (2005—2015). Significantly improved County waters by investigating and/or removing 200 abandoned vessels from County waters, preventing environmental degradation, negative aesthetic impacts, and navigational hazards. → Implemented the use of highly accurate GIS software and field equipment to catalog and map 1900+ channel markers and other aids to navigation in County waters.



Enviro-Audit & Compliance Inc.

• Environmental Services

• Environmental Scientist

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2005

  Palmetto, FL Enviro-Audit & Compliance Inc. provides scientific expertise and services relating to complex environmental regulatory compliance for industrial and commercial enterprises. As an Environmental Scientist, I was assigned to conduct Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments where I supervised subcontractors and support staff and maintained environmental laboratory sampling equipment. • Managed assessment projects through to completion, prepared Contamination Assessment… Show more Enviro-Audit & Compliance Inc. provides scientific expertise and services relating to complex environmental regulatory compliance for industrial and commercial enterprises. As an Environmental Scientist, I was assigned to conduct Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments where I supervised subcontractors and support staff and maintained environmental laboratory sampling equipment. • Managed assessment projects through to completion, prepared Contamination Assessment Reports for regulatory review, and prepared water quality reports associated with DRI requirements. • Drafted cost proposals for prospective clients. → Utilized GIS field equipment/software to develop an efficient spatial methodology for collecting soil samples while performing an environmental assessment of a prior golf course in Bradenton. Ensured data coverage was sufficient and accurate, saving money by eliminating the need for further sampling. Show less



Advanced Environmental Technologies, LLC

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Scientist

  • Nov 2000 - Aug 2002

  Pensacola, FL Advanced Environmental Technologies, LLC is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Here, I served as an Environmental Scientist overseeing Project Management within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Cleanup Preapproval Program. • Formulated FDEP Level 4 Template Site Assessment Reports and supplemental RAI’s. • Collected soil and groundwater samples in accordance with approved FDEP sampling protocols… Show more Advanced Environmental Technologies, LLC is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Here, I served as an Environmental Scientist overseeing Project Management within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Cleanup Preapproval Program. • Formulated FDEP Level 4 Template Site Assessment Reports and supplemental RAI’s. • Collected soil and groundwater samples in accordance with approved FDEP sampling protocols. • Supervised subcontractors and field technicians during soil boring and monitor well installation activities. → Within one year, transitioned from primarily field work to managing complete projects. → Recognized by PMs for consistently maintaining budget requirements through highly efficient fieldwork while overseeing monitor well installations, soil, and groundwater sampling. Show less