chemistry; inorganic chemistry; biology, ecology; geology; environmental
geology; statistics; micro-economics, calculus; U.S. environmental
policy and law.
Who’s Who in American Colleges 1994. Received scholarships in
recognition of professional promise and academic achievement: Young
Black Scholars, Kiwanis Club, Boys and Girls Club of Venice CA, the
Fulfillment Fund.
Completed independent study of Lokobe Natural Integral Research Park
Reserve. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Strong awareness of current environmental regulations including NEPA,
RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act. Integration of areas
of natural science and quantitative reasoning into policy development.
Familiar with water sampling techniques, stream flow discharge,
dissolved oxygen, suspended sediment, natural water buffer systems and
pH. Extensive technical and memoranda writing experience. Experience working on project teams to research, analyze data and draw
conclusions; researched sanitary landfill site in Durham’s Orange County,
current North Carolina Hog waste problems and disposal options,
developmental toxicant and pesticide toxicological data sets,
environmental exposure data. Experience working independently: reported
on the problems associated with risk communication by studying the
selection of a site for the North Carolina Low Level Radioactive Waste
Disposal Site. Communicated with Professors, members of siting committee
,and LLRW Disposal Site office. EXPERIENCE Department of Airports, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Environmental Management
Division, Los Angeles, CA Environmental Specialist. Perform Preliminary site assessments and Phase I’s, Conduct
hazardous waste, hazardous materials and stormwater inspections of LAWA aircraft/ground
service tenant operators, Perform asbestos and lead surveys, Develop and conduct OSHA
mandated Hazard Communication Program and maintain training records, Work with LA City
Fire Department to remove Underground Storage Tanks, Work with Engineering Division to
ensure CEQA compliance for new airport construction, Maintain Environmental Data Management
System, Develop and maintain LAWA Environmental GIS/GPS database, Compose memos, Research
environmental laws and regulations. Certified as Asbestos building Inspector and Hazwoper
site worker.. November 1999 to Present. Department of Airports, Los Angeles World Airports, Noise Management Bureau,
Los Angeles, CA Environmental Associate. Investigated in-flight aircraft procedures, including early
turns and loop departures. Aided in formulation of loop departure program. Researched
and documented noise complaints. Familiar with noise monitoring equipment. Attended
Southern California Task force committee. June 1999 to November 1999 Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Department, Local Enforcement Agency and
Water and Natural Resources Divisions, Los Angeles, CA Student Professional Worker. Researched and complied legislative information for the
Brownfields Toolkit. Completed the Los Angeles Fee Billing Ordinance. Wrote articles
and researched topics for the upcoming greening guide. Provided information for the
Environmental Information Center. Updated mailing databases for both divisions. December 1998 to June 1999 Hughes Aircraft at El Segundo South, Opto-Mechanical Division, Los
Angeles, CA Engineering Intern and Specification Database Reformulator. Improved
manageability and reportability of the Specification database,
researched historical records and reformulated database using Excel.
Used Infra-Red scanner to produce emission spectra while analyzing
chemical components to determine levels of adhesiveness. Certified for
handling of Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) items and completed
cleanroom initial certification training. Summer 1997 Waste Management at the Bradley Landfill, Sun Valley, CA Air Emission Accountant/Ground Water Sampling Technician. Monitored
ground water for landfill effluent leakage contamination, collected
ground water samples from the field and conducted titrations with ground
water to determine levels of pollutants. Collected and assembled
emission data through questioning individuals, and reviewing past
reports. Synthesized data into emission calculations to complete South
Coast AQMD (Air Quality Management District) air quality reports for
three different Waste Management facilities. Participated in OSHA
inspection. Summer 1996 Duke University Library System, Durham, NC Customer Service. Assisted library patrons with informational
searches using library reserves, Infotrack, Lexus Nexus and CD ROM
programs. Work improved manual and technology-based research skills.
Academic Years 1994-1998 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Experience with Windows, MS-DOS, HTML, Word Processing, Excel, Word,
Word Perfect, Power Point, Access, Photo Shop. Effective use of Internet as a research or information tool; familiar
with electronic mail. Computer skills: Modeling: WERF, GENEEC, SCREEN3, AVS(Air and Water),
intro GIS; Databases: Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Proficient in French and Malagasy; grew up in Los Angeles. Member: Duke Chapel Choir, Duke Juggling Club, Black Student Alliance. Enjoy traveling, swimming, white water rafting, crew, skiing, reading,
hiking, camping, karate, sewing.
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