Environmental Chemist. Severn Trent Laboratories / Quanterra Laboratories. Tampa, FL. (Formerly Quanterra Tampa Laboratory, Tampa, FL.) 1999-2003

Operated and maintained Gas Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for volatile organic analysis of water and soil samples. Responsible for sample scheduling and analysis. Reviewed data for compliance with Quality Assurance objectives and prepared reports of analytical results.

Environmental Chemist. CH2M Hill Quality Analytical Laboratories, Alachua, FL. 1992 - 1996; Montgomery, AL. 1996 - 1999.

Operated and maintained Gas Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for volatile organic analysis of water and soil samples. Responsible for sample scheduling and analysis. Reviewed data for compliance with Quality Assurance objectives and prepared reports of analytical results.

• Analytical experience includes the following methods: SW-846 8010/8020, 8021A; USEPA 601/602, 501, 504, 610; State of Minnesota 465-E.
• Performed routine maintenance and trouble shooting of Hewlett-Packard, Varian, O.I. Analytical and Tekmar Gas Chromatograph analytical systems.
• Knowledge of the following data acquisition software: PE Nelson Turbochrome, Throughput Systems Target, Hewlet-Packard Chemstation.
• Generated multi-level and specialized client deliverables, consistently meeting turn-around times.
• Set up volatile organics laboratory during relocation from Florida to Alabama.
• Assisted in development of semi-volatile extraction laboratory in Florida facility.

Graduate Research Assistant. University of Florida, Gainesville FL. 1988 - 1991.

Initial participant of a Florida Department of Environmental Regulation funded study to assess the extent of Organic Priority Pollutants in the state of Florida, involving site selection, sample collection, analysis and report preparation.

• Collected and extracted water and sediment samples for semi-volatile analysis by GC/MS.
• Conducted method development studies to evaluate the efficiency several extraction and cleanup procedures.
• Performed bioassays of semi-volatile extracts utilizing the Microtox Microbial Bioassay System.
• Prepared reports pertaining to site selection, analytical results, and evaluation of potential environmental impacts of detected pollutants.
• Drafted Quality Assurance Plan for project.

Supervisor Biology Department Animal Facility. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 1984 - 1987.

Managed entire operation and maintenance of Biology Department Animal Facility.

• Trained and directed student and support staff.
• Monitored animals' health, housing and treatment for compliance with governmental regulations.
• Implemented new protocols when laboratory became National Institute of Health Obesity research facility.
• Set up and supported faculty and student research projects.
• Wrote facility's SOP manual.

Environmental Research Technician. Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County, NY. 1984 - 1985; part-time.

Responsible for compiling and provided technical information to county officials for use in local land management decisions.

• Coordinated a program of collecting and compiling data on county wetlands.
• Prepared a series of wetland guidebooks consisting of an inventory of available data on a town by town basis.
• Advised citizens and municipalities how to best protect natural areas under existing regulations.
• Collaborated with State officials to review and update maps and databases of county wetlands.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; December, 1991.

Specialization in Water Chemistry. GPA of 4.0. Thesis research entitled: The Toxicity of Acetonitrile Extracts of Contaminated Sediments as Determined by the Microtox Bioassay. Awarded 1991 Graduate Student Award from American Chemical Society Division of Environmental Chemistry.

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton; June 1982. GPA of 3.2.

PUBLICATIONS

Toxicity of Sulfur to Microtox from Acetonitrile Extracts of Contaminated Sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol. 11, pp. 1137-1143, 1992.

Comparison of Sediment Extract Microtox Toxicity with Semi-Volatile Organic Priority Pollutant Concentrations. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Vol. 24, pp. 461-468, 1993.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Married, father of one son, one daughter. Excellent health. Enjoys hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. First degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.