Experience

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  Ocasa- rochester institute of technology

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Fiancial director

  • Oversaw and budgeted Student Government finances, organized events and managed students and staff

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  Americorps

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Student in service

  • Created educational, artistic and athletic activities for hundreds of youth and organized community health education and programs for community members• Managed, scheduled and budgeted staff and activities

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  Rochester institute of technology

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2011

  Graduate assistant

  • Research water location, population, water infrastructure, and quality of infrastructure • Created a GIS database for Haiti’s political, geographical, and cultural data to assist in research of Haiti’s water and infrastructure for Dr. James Myers and his work with the Red Cross globally• Created GIS educational programs for urban youth; taught classes focusing on environmental and energy

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  University of rochester laboratory for laser energetics

  May 2011 - Sept 2012

  Health and safety associate

  • Performed chemical inventory, chemical safety compliance, environmental communication, and general safety activities for DOD and DOE facility • Generated and managed flammable cabinet database and hazardous waste disposal• Identified, recorded, and remediated deficiencies in monthly laboratory inspections • Created a laboratory protocol for biosafety cabinets focusing on beryllium and formaldehyde procedures

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  National urban league

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Stem teacher

  * Designed and taught GIS and GPS classes for STEM summer camp. Classes focused on environmental, energy and social concerns where youth performed hands on investigative activities and data analysis. * Researched environmental, energy and social issues

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  Urs corporation

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  Environmental scientist

  *Provided field oversight for Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment investigations in the northeast *Oversaw advancement of geoprobe borings, classified soil samples using the Unified Soil dlassification system, screened soils, and prepared samples for laboratory analysis *Created Job Safety Analyses*Ensure contractor compliance and assisted in writing safety plans*Tracked near misses and incidents in the field*Performed groundwater, and surface water sampling *Provided Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) observations and reporting*Scheduled contractors, equipment and laboratory needs for fieldwork.*Assisted in contract budgets*Assisted in Homeland Security training with the Vermont Emergency Management Department*Oversaw construction equipment and staff Show less

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  Weston solutions, inc.

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Geoscientist

  *Provided field oversight and reporting under Massachusetts and New Hampshire Regulations including EPA Superfund Sites*Performed groundwater and surface water sampling, and prepared samples for laboratory analysis *Wrote and fulfilled health and safety plans*Performed environmental work at an Airforce base*Oversaw advancement of geoprobe borings, classified soil samples using the Unified Soil Classification system, screened soils, and prepared samples for laboratory analysis *Scheduled contractors, equipment and laboratory needs and provided field oversight for fieldwork Show less

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  Toxikon corporation

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Health and safety officer

  *Manage and implement the Environmental Health and Safety department. *Performed audits and identify deficiencies at the facility in accordance with applicable standards*Work to improve our Chemical Hygiene Plan through GHS by tracking chemicals and test articles and provided training on specific hazards*Maintained and wrote health and safety and radiation related Standard Operating Procedures*Performed training on industry standards and Toxikon Standard Operating Procedures*Inspected and calibrated equipment in order to accurately complete sampling of the facility. ( radiation, chemical, ventilation and noise levels)*Assessed new processes to create safety plans according to specific hazards*Applied for applicable permits and maintain current permits*Perform ergonomic assessment *Disposed of hazardous waste and coordinate high hazard disposal*Wrote contingency plans and emergency preparedness reports *Managed the Hazardous and Universal Waste programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including reporting requirements*Held the position of Wastewater Operator and Radiation Safety Officer Show less

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  Cell signaling technology (cst)

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2023

  Environmental health safety specialist iv

  Develop, manage, and provide strategic direction for EHS compliance programs to align with local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare and maintain safety-related documentation and policies. Lead complex investigations across the site, including indoor air quality, green chemistry, risk assessments, job safety analysis (JSA), and site safety audits, to identify non-compliance equipment and processes. Contribute to corrective actions and make recommendations for process improvements. Monitor, report, and analyze key safety performance indicators. Conduct specific chemical employee monitoring. Engage employees in safety initiatives to eliminate and reduce safety issues and risks of injury or chemical release. Respond to chemical, biological, and medical emergencies. ▪ Facilitated and led annual training for 250 employees on biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic safety. Onboarded more than 50 employees in 2021 and completed 70 ergonomic assessments for onsite and remote employees.▪ Created and led training programs on Mask/Respirator, Lockout Tagout, Hot Works, and Electric Pallet Jack, ▪Improved new hire training by introducing both face-to-face and online, self-paced training. Coordinated specialized training for NFPA, IATA, DOT, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and OSHA First Responder, American Heart Association.▪ Handled hazardous chemical and biological programs ▪ Planned and deployed COVID-Response Program in record time, serving as Responder and Technical Expert▪ Designed an all-encompassing ergonomic program ▪ Served on IACUC as Secretary; and on the Continuous Improvement Committee Show less

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  University of new hampshire

  Jan 2023 - now

  Environmental health and safety manager

  Manage full and part time employees. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Laboratory Safety Program including chemical hygiene and management systems in the lab and shops. This includes, hazard communication, review of laboratory design and renovation projects, ChemicalFume Hood Program, and Hazardous Materials Shipping Program. Ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, TSCA, DOT, IATA, ect. for research faculty, staff, and students. - Identified compliance gaps within the first month of employment. - Created peroxide former program for the entire campus.- Expanded training online and in person. - Member of the the COLSA safety team.- Created pre and post assessment questionnaire of training. - Completed inspections of departments and facilities. Show less