Experience

Chevo Consulting, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Mar 2022 - Present



1st American Systems and Services

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Protection Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  Serve as Environmental Aviation Subject Matter Expert within FAA’s Mission Support Services Airspace Rules and Regulations Department ensuring technical and operational integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy within NexGen Air Traffic Control primarily under 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508 Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and 1050.1F Council of Environmental Quality Desk Reference for ongoing UAS policy and legislative development. Completed multiple narrative sections of Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment of Amendments for Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 addressing critical infrastructure and airspace restrictions to address UAS integration complexities. Show less



Paragon Business Solutions, Inc.

• NEPA Environmental Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  Serve as technical advisor to support the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works Environment and Natural Resources Division (DPW-ENRD) in the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements as they relate to Army actions under 32 CFR 651, to include Categorical Exclusion (CX), Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) and General Conformity under the Clean Air Act, Section 176 under 40 CFR 93. Serve as technical advisor to support the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works Environment and Natural Resources Division (DPW-ENRD) in the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements as they relate to Army actions under 32 CFR 651, to include Categorical Exclusion (CX), Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) and General Conformity under the Clean Air Act, Section 176 under 40 CFR 93.



Plexus Scientific

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Policy Coordinator

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Ensured Nationwide Installation compliance within The Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate at the Army Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (ARIMD-OCAR/FT Belvoir) Sustainment and Resiliency Division (Headquarters) under Army Regulation (AR200-1) Environmental Protection and Enhancement under 32 CFR 651, Environmental Analysis of Army Actions under the National Environmental Policy act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 Regulations 36 CFR 800, Protection of Historic Properties, National Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) regarding all military installation construction (MILCON), real estate disposals, acquisitions, in-grants, out-grants, and demolition actions. Contribute towards the development of Army Installation Policy to address threats caused by changing climate and extreme weather for Army Installation Strategic Support Areas, to protect critical assets and ensure mission resilience Show less



Avitas

• United States
• Oil & Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regulatory Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Secured USEPA approval of patented unmanned aerial vehicle – optical gas imaging (UAV-OGI) technology for the purpose of industrial utilization of robotic based autonomous inspections for fugitive emissions and volatile organic compounds within the oil and gas industry. Led engineering team to conduct comprehensive market feasibility, valuation analysis, industrial best practices, performance and quality assurance validation metrics while ensuring all emissions and pipeline compliance requirements and standards under 40 CFR Part 60-63 and 49 CFR 190-199 were met. Show less



National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Appropriations and Legislative Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Facilitated the expansion, nomination and eventual formal designation of Mallow’s Bay National Marine Sanctuary through the development of Congressional outreach strategies in support of sanctuary appropriations within the National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) Caucus within 115th Congress. Secured the attendance and participation of (168) Honorary Congressional Committee Members and representatives for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) – the nation’s premier annual conference examining current marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues. Show less



CSRA Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Responsible for the analysis, preparation, and submission of federally compliant renewable fuel quality documents within the USEPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality Renewable Fuel Standards Program. Evaluated and maintained internal processes ensuring Federal compliance of Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Data under 40 CFR 80, Subpart M in regards to fuel producers, importers, gasoline/diesel refiners, renewable fuel exporters, RIN owners, and other regulated parties into the EPA Moderated Transaction System. Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Aided in the development and negotiating the progression and passing of S.2074 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014. Responsible for providing policy recommendations, strategic planning and negotiating the progression of current and pending environmental legislative actions through the senate process. Aided in the development and negotiating the progression and passing of S.2074 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014. Responsible for providing policy recommendations, strategic planning and negotiating the progression of current and pending environmental legislative actions through the senate process.



US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economist and Policy Analyst Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Drafted several narrative sections of the Economic Analysis of Proposed Amendment of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Section 17 Regulations: Electronic Reporting and Processing of Notices of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA-Form 3540-1); 19 CFR 112. 110-117 (Code of Federal Regulation, Protection of Environment) Conducted economic and policy analysis addressing US pesticide importation and licensing in conjunction with Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) to modernize the processing of pesticide imports. Show less



World Wildlife Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Contributed to the development of the WWF and TRAFFIC Publication Review of Trade in Coral, Coral Products & Reef Associated Species to the United States. The article presented data in support of US Trade policy addressing the ecological, social, and economic factors promoting a sustainable marine ornamental and pharmaceutical trade. Contributed to the development of the WWF and TRAFFIC Publication Review of Trade in Coral, Coral Products & Reef Associated Species to the United States. The article presented data in support of US Trade policy addressing the ecological, social, and economic factors promoting a sustainable marine ornamental and pharmaceutical trade.



Ocean Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marine Wildlife Policy Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Reported to the Director of Wildlife Policy to advance marine conservation goals (mainly under MFCMA, NEPA, ESA) to convince U.S. Congress, Federal Agencies, regional fishery councils, state governments and international entities to take proactive measure to restore and sustain marine mammal, sea turtle, and shark populations. Produced a research and policy based report which was submtted to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) during NOAA’s comment review of ESA’s Critical Habitat Designation for leatherback seaturtles. Comments resulted in the implementation of critical habitat designation for leatherback seaturtles from Point Arena to Point Arguello CA, and Cape Flattery WA, to Cape Blanco OR. Show less



GVI

• United Kingdom
• Conservation Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coral Reef Research Diver

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  Produced an environmental assessment report pertaining to the effects of upwelling on the feeding and migration habits of leatherback sea turtles along the west coast of the United States. The assessment report was submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Service, resulting in the implementation of critical habitat designation for leather back sea turtles from Point Arena to Point Arguello, CA, and Cape Flattery, WA to Cape Blanco, OR. Produced an environmental assessment report pertaining to the effects of upwelling on the feeding and migration habits of leatherback sea turtles along the west coast of the United States. The assessment report was submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Service, resulting in the implementation of critical habitat designation for leather back sea turtles from Point Arena to Point Arguello, CA, and Cape Flattery, WA to Cape Blanco, OR.