Stephen Mitchell

Experience

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  Chick-fil-A-Franchise

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2019

  Chick-fil-a Team Member

  Directly handled food preparation within a team-based atmosphere to create various products, and to meet the demand of consumers. During this experience, additional expanding responsibilities were attained, along with continuous promotions. This job experience helped me apply team-based dynamics as applicable throughout college; as I was employed part-time, working flexible hours, while also matriculating as a full-time student at PSU.

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  LORD Corporation, A Part of Parker Hannifin

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Quality/Chemical Engineering Intern

  Responsible for analyzing elastomers and adhesives, to determine their environmental impacts.• Collected relevant information applied towards the electrochemical effects of galvanic corrosion on zinc-nickel coated parts, and their environmental impacts.• Analyzed and optimized a coating system developed to extend butyl tire bladder life cycles.• Investigated solar panel applications and researched proprietary coating procedures with suppliers.

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  Edwards-Pitman

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Environmental Planner

  Managed NEPA and planning documents, including but not limited to “Categorical Exclusions” (CE’s), “Environmental Assessments” (EA’s), “Environmental Impact Statements” (EIS’s), and “Need and Purpose” based project declarations. Applied my educational focus as acquired thru direct “on-the-job” experiences within this role. Assisted senior staff Project Managers with developing, editing and proofing NEPA documents intended to adhere to applicable local and federal laws, regulations, and public domains. Supported project-based oversight, communications and collaborations working directly with consultants, government agencies as integrated with primary internal customers and clients. Coordinated time-based public notice communications with compliant environmental documentation and permitting processes. • Field work activities and surveys were not part of my primary role; however, was responsible for incorporating various “team-based provisions” as were compiled into final reports. [I.E. biological survey/analysis, archaeological/architectural summaries, and historical property reviews] Show less

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  Trileaf Corporation

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Project Scientist

  Fulfilled standardized summary reports pertaining to Section 106 / NEPA laws for telecommunications projects, by using the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s) guidelines to investigate potential impacts, initiate consultation, and help to resolve concerns. Managed and assisted senior level staff Project Managers with developing and editing documents by accurately interpreting compiled NEPA research information to prepare reports that included but were not limited to: Performing NEPA environmental assessments and locational analysis protocols to screen for listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species. Underscored archaeological/architectural impacts while consulting with local government(s), tribal groups, and historical societies. Delivered subject matter expertise *(SME) as conveyed with contributions, inclusive of critical alerts involving plausible concerns during standardized reporting. Drove and mitigated planning solutions as offered to off-set potential locational impacts throughout mapping analytics [I.E. topographic, historical, and FEMA areas]. Provided critical emphasis on species identification and crucial habitat concerns. Conducted independent and team-based field site surveys; as required to accurately construct compliant reporting protocols across multiple project platforms. Show less

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  Dynamic Environmental Associates, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  Support Senior Management and Project Managers with preparing and submitting telecommunication reports and other project specific materials such as: Section 7 Informational Analysis, Informal Biological Assessments, Limited NEPA's, NEPA Reports, NEPA Screenings, Form 620/621 Reports, and compiling additional materials for clients along with federal, state, and local government agencies.Primary responsibilities include and not limited to:- Conduct independent and team-based field site surveys as required to accurately construct compliant reporting protocols across multiple project platforms.- Deliver subject matter expertise as conveyed with contributions, inclusive of critical alerts involving plausible concerns during standardized reporting.- Provide critical emphasis on species identification and critical habitat concerns.- Support project-based oversight, communications and collaborations working directly with consultants, government agencies as integrated with primary internal customers and clients. Show less