Michael May

Michael May

Small Business Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Compliance During Construction Business Class Lead - WA area at HDR

  • Education

    • University of Washington

      2017 - 2018
      Master's degree Environmental Engineering
    • University of California, San Diego

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology: Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Alumni

      Activities and Societies: Pre-veterinary society: 2 years Club Soccer: 1 year Courses taken include: Evolution, Ecology, Animal Behavior and Communication, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics, Conservation and the Human Predicament and Spanish.Field Course: California Ecology and Conservation: Visited 6 UC reserves in 7 weeks, staying at least a week at each place. Received instruction in scientific writing, statistics, field living conditions, and oral presentations.

  • Experience

    • Geckotopia

      Jan 2002 - Sept 2015
      Small Business Manager

      I care for, breed, and sell multiple species of reptiles. This includes day to day feeding and cleaning. Additionally I help post animals online to sell and go to reptile shows locally.

    • San Diego Zoo Global

      May 2010 - Aug 2016
      Food Service Warehouse Worker

      I pick food items from dry, refrigerator, and freezer ares as they are ordered. I then load them on a truck and drive them to the different restaurant and food stand locations around the zoo.

    • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2016
      Volunteer Biologist

      I have assisted in amphibian and reptilian surveys including for Arroyo Toads. I gained experience using Microsoft Excel to organize data. Also gained experience organizing and working with -20 degree Celsius freezers.

    • Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2017
      Volunteer Docent

      Conducted tours for groups ranging from 10 to 30 people. Gained knowledge of salmon life history and salmon management practices. Proven experience educating the public on environmental issues.

    • Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Volunteer

      Assisted in the spawning of Chinook and Coho salmon. Experience working with and learning from multiple government organizations simultaneously. Additional experience interacting with the public as a volunteer for WDFW.

    • HDR

      Jul 2018 - now

      Oversee a small team of environmental inspectors and scientists providing quality compliance inspections during construction of utility projects. This includes everything from storm water, ROW planting, and Army Corp 404 mitigation / restoration. Monitor construction sites for compliance with local, state, and federal permits as well as contract specifications. Mitigation and restoration site monitoring and quality assurance during the construction process. Working in the Environmental Sciences and Planning department as environmental compliance and monitoring support. Monitoring the construction and protection of wetlands as part of major infrastructure projects in Seattle.

      • Environmental Compliance During Construction Business Class Lead - WA area

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Environmental Scientist 2

        May 2022 - Mar 2024
      • Environmental Scientist

        Dec 2018 - May 2022
      • Environmental Intern

        Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Wetland Science and Management

      University of Washington
      Jun 2022
    • Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)

      Washington State Department of Ecology
      Aug 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The San Diego River Park Foundation on Dec 2015
      The San Diego River Park FoundationAssociated with Michael May