Professional Summary:

With over 20 years of experience across public and private sectors, this candidate has a robust background in environmental policy, compliance, and legislation. They have worked extensively with federal, state, and multinational governments, focusing on critical areas such as renewable energy, environmental conservation, and natural disaster response. Their expertise spans various sectors, including regulatory compliance, public policy development, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership in environmental and capital project management. Their leadership roles have included advising government officials, managing large-scale environmental programs, and contributing to strategic business transformations in both environmental and industrial sectors.

Project Experience and Client Types:

• Energy and Infrastructure Projects: Managed environmental compliance for energy transmission and distribution projects related to renewable energy and infrastructure expansion. This included involvement in projects under the Climate Leadership and Protection Act and energy substations development.
• Steel Manufacturing and Green Infrastructure: Led the transformation of a manufacturing company, including the strategic hiring and management of a team for large-scale steel contracts related to green infrastructure projects.
• Federal and State Regulatory Projects: Played a significant role in FERC hydropower relicensing and environmental impact assessments, particularly regarding the Clean Water Act and endangered species.
• Natural Disaster Response: Provided environmental planning and policy compliance services to the Department of Homeland Security for assessing disaster damages, critical infrastructure, and FEMA declarations.
• Higher Education and Research: Led educational programs as a faculty member in environmental sciences while serving as a coach and contributing to committee leadership within a college setting.

Types of Clients Worked With:

• Federal Government Agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Homeland Security, Department of Defense)
• State Government Agencies (e.g., State Environmental Conservation Departments, State Legislators)
• Private Industrial Clients (e.g., steel manufacturing firms, energy companies involved in renewable infrastructure)
• Educational Institutions (e.g., public universities and community colleges)

Education, Certifications, and Professional Licenses:

• Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in statistics, policy, and ecological research. They are highly skilled in both public policy analysis and statistical environmental research.
• Certifications and Awards: Recipient of multiple federal and state awards recognizing contributions to environmental policy, project management, and compliance.
• Professional Licenses and Security Clearance: The candidate holds active security clearance from the Department of Defense, enabling their work in critical energy infrastructure and disaster response.