ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Leadership
Strong Analytical Skills Organizational Skills
Budgets Compliance
Environmental Programs Management
Legislative Process
Legal Research
An accomplished, investigative professional with demonstrated ability to positively impact complex business situations and produce immediate and sustainable results. Organized and knowledgeable with proven experience in developing and directing policies and programs in environmental science. Strengths include providing analysis of policy and the policy process, evaluation of program efficiency and effectiveness, legislative liaison with a not-for-profit organizations, setting
agendas, and maintaining relationships with interest groups and stakeholders.
Masters of Public Administration, Concentration in Environmental Law, Policy and Management, May •••••, Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major, August •••••, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
¨Researched and wrote solid waste management policy for Sioux Tribal Nation.
¨Researched background on polyacrylamide in irrigation canals for the Gunnison Basin.
¨Assisted in various capacities of communicating environmental information to the public.
¨Assisted in publishing a congressional digest.
¨Wrote legislative position papers addressing tobacco, pre-natal care, gun control, physician privacy.
¨Organized expert witness testimony on legislation up for discussion in the State Legislature.
¨Worked hands-on with lobbyist groups resulting in effective legislation process.
¨Set agendas and organized legislative events with elected officials providing educational forums for interested parties.
¨In-depth knowledge of local, state, federal rules and regulations.
¨Skilled in working in environments with changing administration and policies and procedures.
¨Assisted community involvement coordinators with co-writing doctor notes, community relation’s reports, invitations to the mayor and Congressional state leaders.
¨Business relations include domestic and international affiliation
¨Strong in technical research skills resulting in accurate findings.
KEY SKILLS
¨Skillful in working in environments with changing administration and policies and procedures.
¨Energetic, self-starter, hardworking and very disciplined.
¨Technical skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus notes database, Apollo database, net objects.
¨Committed to excellence with unquestionable integrity, quality and continuous improvement.
¨Excellent oral and written communication skills.
¨Knowledge of various environmental projects, hazards and toxics.
¨Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
¨Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
¨Effective working relationships, both individual and team projects.
¨Knowledge of judicial systems in state drug enforcement program.
¨Courtroom knowledge of criminal law, including process and procedures.
CAREER SUMMARY
Environmental Intern, Office of Communications and Public Information, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Denver, Colorado, November ••••• to November •••••
Reservation Agent, International/Global Agent, United Airlines, Denver, Colorado, January ••••• to September •••••
Legislative Liaison, Administrative Office, Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, Environment, Denver, Colorado, October, ••••• to February •••••
Law Intern, Denver’s District Attorney’s Office, Denver, Colorado July ••••• to November •••••
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SUMMARY:
Objective - Team player, determine tasks, and understand stated responsibilities and resources
available, report on results, meet budget requirements, timelines, and ensure quality service in an environmental field, utilizing my strong analytical background, knowledge of the agency’s mission, objectives, and various programs. A position utilizing my educational knowledge with my leadership skills, talents, ambitions, organizational skills and work ethic in a challenging environment.
Specialized areas of knowledge – An in depth understanding of the legislative process, legal research,
understanding the inner workings of administrative law. Constitutional law and politics, civil rights and civil liberties, and the struggles for power and governmental accountability. Environmental programs management, understanding the theory behind sustainability, civic environmentalism, community involvement, and environmental risk communication. Analysis of the policy process concentrating on environmental and health issues, health risk communication.
Computer skills – Strong expertise in Microsoft office, Word Perfect Suite, and Lotus Notes
EDUCATION:
Master of Public Administration, Environmental Law, Policy and Management, May ••••• Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major, August •••••
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Department of Interior/ Bureau of Land Management, Lander, WY.
Legal Assistant – December ••••• – Present
* Responsible for initial processing of Notice of Standing and Application for Permit Drilling requests.
* Responsible for all information input into the AFMSS databases concerning all drilling in Freemont Country, Wyoming.
* Organize all files containing drilling information.
Environmental Protection Agency, Denver, CO.
Student Intern for the Office of Communications and
Public Information – Nov. ••••• – Nov. •••••
* Communicated environmental information to the public.
* Assisted Community Involvement Coordinators with writing/co-writing official government documents.
* Assisted the Freedom of Information Officer.
Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, Aurora, CO.
Legislative Liaison - October ••••• - February •••••
* Organized legislative meetings for Colorado State legislators on behalf of the Academy.
* Created legislative position papers concerning current health care issues, for physicians participating in the “key contact program” for the ••••• legislative session.
* Created and organized a list-serve for the “key contact” program.
United Airlines, Denver, CO
International Operations - January ••••• – September •••••
* Worked to achieve the companys sales goal to be the “World Wide Carrier of Choice”.
* Accurately applied “empowerment tools,” a sales exception used in the best interest of both United Airlines and our passengers’ satisfaction.
* Worked with a leadership team to determine how to increase sales, while increasing employee moral and self-pride.
Denvers District Attorneys office, Drug Court Unit Denver, CO.
Law Internship - July ••••• - November •••••
* Assisted the DA Drug Court Unit team in developing alternative solutions for Denvers drug problem.
* Supervised the court in the presence of the judge and/or magistrate.
* Assisted in filing charges against individuals arrested for possessing illegal substances.
Joslins, Westminster, CO.
Sales Associate - April ••••• - December •••••
* Assisted managers in supervisory tasks.
* Organized the sales floor, performing basic daily sales and customer service operations.
* Exceeded sales and customer service goals.
* Handled customer service complaints.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
* In-depth knowledge of environmental issues and the local, state and federal laws that govern them.
* Strong verbal and written and communication skills with people at different government levels, private interest groups, and the general public.
* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
* Energetic, self-starter, hardworking, and very disciplined.
* Committed to excellence with unquestionable integrity.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to execute sound judgment.
* Maintain high level of confidentiality.
* Commitment to excellence, quality and continuous improvement.
* Ability to establish a working relationship with citizens who have diverse cultures.
* Problem solving and decision making skills with strategic planning and innovative thinking.
Professional Organization:
* The Nature Conservancy
* National Organization for Women
Volunteer:
* •••••/••••• Club of Denver
