Raven Barrois

Experience

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  Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2014

  • Participated as a team member by reviewing all documents related to laboratory management and operations, conducted audits of laboratory practices, verified compliance with policies and procedures through annual laboratory assessment, monitoring proficiency testing, corrective actions and other procedures and documentation.Accomplishments and contributions include:• Continually monitored and reviewed all laboratory practices that affected the quality of laboratory results.• Ensured compliance with International Standards and FQS supplemental requirements in order to maintain the laboratory’s ANSI/ASQ-FQS accreditation.• Implemented several recommendations and SOP modifications aimed at improving the laboratory's quality control/assurance practices and to establish quality goals and standards.• Performed numerous validation studies and assisted the laboratory in becoming ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Show less August 2007-September 2014 • Interpreted analytical data to generate laboratory reports to be used by Courts of Law in State and Federal proceedings • Maintained the integrity of evidence by following appropriate laboratory protocols.Accomplishments and contributions include:• Implemented and validated new products by creating procedures, techniques and developing new methods to be used for future analysis by conducting numerous laboratory testing experiments, studies and making adjustments to existing methods. • Provided technical support on several projects in order to make recommendations for solutions and performed multiple special assignments as needed to support laboratory functions.• Provided guidance, approval and thorough technical review of analytical procedures used by laboratory analyst.• Consistently met deadlines by organizing workflow, multi-tasking and providing clients with quick and accurate results while still following strict quality control guidelines.• Acted as a liaison between the Crime Laboratory, other members of the Sheriff’s Office and local, state, and federal agencies on a consistent basis.• Presented numerous testimonies as an expert witness in State and Federal proceedings that resulted in multiple guilty verdicts.• Earned a reputation for preparing numerous accurate laboratory reports. Show less

  • Deputy Sheriff

    Dec 2009 - Sept 2014

  • Lead Internal Auditor/Forensic Chemistry Technical Advisor - ISO/IEC 17025

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2014

  • Senior Forensic Chemist

    Aug 2007 - Sept 2014
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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Chemist Intern

  • Monitor, document and communicate results using appropriate IT software and electronic tools such as EZChrom, ChemStation, etc.• Follow procedures, policies, and work processes such as Environmental Health & Safety, Operating Discipline Management Systems (ODMS), Analytical Work Process (AWP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).• Perform routine analyses on analytical equipment such as HPLC, NIR, viscometer, mole weight, titrations, spectrometry, etc.• Perform calibrations and maintenance on all analytical systems and ensure accuracy of results and consistency by conducting basic troubleshooting, monitoring analytical systems and identifying problems.• Responsible for maintaining files and documenting laboratory processes and procedures in order to give feedback to supervisor and management on improvements in order to provide an effective training program.• Responsible for performing stability studies to ensure that products meet federal regulations and guidelines.Accomplishments and contributions include:• Performed numerous research studies aimed at improving laboratory's optimization and to reduce annual cost associated with laboratory function. Show less

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  Marathon Petroleum Corporation

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Perform routine laboratory analysis to support refineries and terminals throughout the country on all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.• Knowledgeable in ASTM, ISO, and other petroleum product specifications.• Provide customers with accurate data in a timely and cost-effective method.• Ability to work in safe and environmentally acceptable manner by following all regulations required by the EPA, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.• Ensure laboratory procedures are followed and quality data is entered in LIMS.Accomplishments and contributions include:• Provide support in various projects and ensure compliance with all regulatory quality assurance programs.• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain analytical equipment. Show less Special Assignment• Created documents, policies and procedures on the implementation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.• Analyzed incidents on site to determine its roots cause and implemented a structure on its prevention.• Created an onsite security awareness program.• Surveyed site to ensure security and enforce safety.Accomplishments and contributions include:• Presented all findings to staff to enhance awareness and to prevent future incidents.• Created a local refinery-wide procedure that was recognized as a valuable source by other security personnel and will be launched as a cooperate-wide procedure.• Successfully established a way to communicate security and safety information to enhance the overall security awareness throughout the refinery. Show less

  • Rescue Team Member

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Behavioral Acts and Safety Solutions Team Member

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Laboratory Technician

    May 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Assistant Security Coordinator

    May 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Broward County Government

  Jul 2017 - now

  Works as an Environmental Case Manager to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and the provisions of environmental ordinances. Performs duties of environmental enforcement, environmental protection and compliance by enforcing local, state, and federal environmental regulations, deterring environmental hazards and promoting a sustainable environment. Preserves the environment and encourage governments, companies, and individuals, who are regulated, to meet their environmental obligations.Assists with environmental inspections and routine investigations involving compliance with environmental rules and license conditions by reviewing field evaluations and making recommendations on environmental aspects of resource management. Researches and investigates complaints pertaining to environmental problems. Advises the public on policies regarding environmental issues by educating the regulated community regarding the environmental program's purpose, requirements, and procedures and communicating with business representatives on compliance with licensing regulations.Responsible for the centralized management of enforcement actions for the Department's environmental and consumer protection by reviewing and inputting data, tracking and updating enforcement activities into a database and maintain electronic and paper case files. Ensures compliance by reviewing licenses, inspection, and enforcement files and escalating enforcement to compel compliance. Facilitates enforcement actions by issuing notices of violation, citations, warning notices, drafting Agreed Final Orders and preparing correspondence dealing with the enforcement of environmental rules and ordinances. Acts a liaison to coordinate regularly communication with internal staff, County Attorneys, Hearing Examiners and externally with non-compliant respondents and the regulated public on environmental rules and procedures. Show less Create and implement environmental restoration and management plans to include developing manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Collect environmental field samples, complete field evaluations, prepare reports, and make recommendations on resource management. Investigate environmental rules and violations. Educate public on environmental policies and participate in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts. Contribute to writing, amending, and updating county rules and regulations. Design environmental sampling programs in collaboration with other county departments, municipalities, and agencies. Coordinate and supervise work of field operators.• Reduced data loss and lowered costs through effective negotiation and vendor relationship management.• Built network of QA and QC professionals in region to contribute to knowledge base and problem resolution.• Defined position and initiated personal training and development in absence of formal training program, attending conferences, networking, and developing relationships with experts. Show less

  • Environmental Specialist

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Natural Resources Specialist-Quality Assurance/Quality Control Coordinator

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2019