Andrew Lake

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2004

  Armory Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge

  Supervisor in charge of daily operations in the armory. Drafted numerous letters and various other documents necessary to communicate effectively with supervisors and officials. Created and maintained excel spreadsheets to track equipment. Tactfully enforced physical security and Marine Corps Orders to superior officers while maintaining professionalism. Responsible for armory regulatory inspections. Traveled extensively to transport supplies needed for the unit. Provided armed security. Operated government vehicles. Counseled and presented employee performance evaluations. Repaired and performed preventative maintenance on small arms. Responsible for OSHA Armory inspections, as well as training new employees on the proper use of PPE. Maintained MSDS database. Show less

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  Ruby Tuesday

  Feb 2005 - Oct 2009

  Server/Bartender

  Provided excellent customer care and service. Perform cashier duties. Responsible for incoming calls, inquires, and takeout food orders. Prepared mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Trained new employees.

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  CompuChem Laboratories

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

  Laboratory Technician

  Performed precise laboratory procedures involving soil and water for analysis of pesticides, PCB's, herbicides, motor oil and semi-volatile organic compounds. Followed stringent Standard Operating Procedures. Handled hazardous materials. Adhered to strict laboratory safety procedures. Used various laboratory equipment such as a nitrogen analytical evaporator, centrifuge, sonicator, vortex mixer, pH meter, analytical balance, Gel Permeation Chromatography, hot plate, and magnetic stirrer. Entered data into laboratory information management system. Show less

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  City of Raleigh Municipal Government

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2014

  Laboratory Analyst

  Collect field samples of the public water supply for compliance of EPA Total Coliform Rule. Drinking water samples collected for customer complaints and other regulatory tests. Lake source water is also collected. Field parameters measured using portable meters and data recorded. Measure landfill methane gas emissions. Perform laboratory tests on bacteria and other regulatory water quality issues. Enter data into laboratory information management system. Comply with EPA and the state of North Carolina Drinking Water laboratory regulations. Interact with customers of drinking water on a daily basis and answer questions concerning water quality. Handle chemical and biological hazardous wastes. Use Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, and Access. My career experiences have allowed me the opportunity to work with advanced laboratory instruments such as Atomic Absorption spectrometer, titrator, microwave digestion, and incubators. As a result, I am now proficient in method development, creating standard operating procedures, sample prep, analysis, troubleshooting, documenting corrective action when needed, validation and approval. I have both knowledge of and have received training on using a microscope for algal identification in water samples that indicate water quality. Use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, lab coats, ear plugs, and gloves. Assisted with the development of a mobile data entry application via iPad. Developed a procedure for reading bacteria samples remotely via pc or smartphone. Developed a cost effective way of transporting biohazardous waste while reducing human exposure. Researched available technology to save money in equipment costs. Nominated for employee of the year. Show less

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  Wake County

  Aug 2014 - now

  Develop and foster positive relationships with stakeholders (state officials, other municipalities, developers, contractors, engineers, and the public) in order to obtain environmental compliance. Conduct inspections of stormwater control measures and sediment and erosion control measures. Provide technical assistance, issue permits, plan review assistance, inspections and enforcement of stormwater, and erosion and sedimentation control regulations submitted for county and municipal projects.Interpret laws, policies, and procedures and relay that information to a wide variety of people to ensure compliance and prepare environmental documents and reports. Successfully manage and prioritize over 100 active projects at one time.Read and interpret construction, stormwater, and Sediment and Erosion Control engineered plans. Currently developing a drone program for my department. Show less

  • Environmental Consultant

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Environmental Health Specialist

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2018