Dedicated and committed Environmental Engineer with broad management and practical experience striving to join a dynamic team in developing sustainable solutions
- Skills and Experience Highlights
> Desirable project management experience in design, investigative and construction projects.
> Nine years of environmental and agricultural engineering including water, soil, civil and construction.
> Diverse environmental assessment experience including soil contamination, ecological assessments, soil and water management, and environmental monitoring.
> Excellent interpersonal and liaison skills at a managerial, commercial, government and social level.
> Highly motivated, passionate, organized and hard working while enjoying new and challenging tasks.
> Varied practical experience relating to engineering and environmental investigations.
> Extensive international development work and experience focusing on agricultural community development.
- Engineering and Management Experiences
ENVIROAG AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (E.A. Systems), Australia
Region Manager 2010 – 2011
Oversaw the management of a team of professionals and sub-consultants to ensure work efficiencies and competency in a diverse range of engineering, environmental science and ecology projects.
> Holistic project management from proposing through to commissioning and reporting with a strong emphasis on client relationships and budget control.
> Managed contracts including geotechnical drillers, remediation specialists, surveyors and civil contractors.
> Drove marketing and business growth through the development of client relations and engagement of the market to identify business opportunities.
> Development and introduction of new systems and strategic business focus to improve company efficiency.
> Facilitated staff training and mentoring for professional and technical development.
Senior Environmental Engineer 1999 – 2003; 2005 – 2006; 2009 – 2011
Provided environmental and agricultural engineering solutions to meet clients’ needs for environmental compliance and improved management efficiency. Operated as a versatile and valuable team member as well as operating effectively from a satellite location.
> Engineering design team leader and member for developments including intensive livestock facilities, integrated water management and irrigation systems, water storages, and waste management facilities.
> Completed projects including contaminated land investigations for remediation and due diligence, geotechnical assessments, ecological assessments, soil and water management, design and approvals, and environmental monitoring for best-practice and regulatory compliance.
> Primary client liaison for varied stakeholders from government officials to home owners.
> Construction management of up to $3 million earthworks and water supply contracts, including regulatory agency liaison, contractor management, on-site engineering changes and documentation, and commissioning.
> Technical report writing and sign-off for release to clients, government and the public.
> Development of the company’s capacity to provide technical services and products.
> Excellent software skills used for the development of efficient management and design tools, systems and procedures, as well as client based tools.
CHINOOK RIVER SPORTS, Canada
Operations Manager and Trip Leader 2003 – 2004
Managed commercial tourism company providing adventure and whitewater rafting trips to paying clients.
> Provided overall management including safety and risk assessment, logistics and customer service.
> Recognized and developed new systems and initiatives for an expanding operation.
> Used strong communication skills to relate to all client personalities for two day trips.
> Instructed team and corporate motivational trips as well as provided staff training.
- International Development Experiences
COTTON ON FOUNDATION, Uganda
Agricultural Development and Sustainability Advisor 2010 – Present
Supply external consultancy advice to new and quickly growing community development project in East Africa, particularly relating to long term environmental and economic sustainability.
> Review existing projects while providing strategic and technical advice for future developments.
> Ongoing site visits for project review, stakeholder liaison, and research development opportunities.
> Continuing to build staff and community leadership capacity through training and open discussion.
> Investigate and develop sustainable improvements to water supply, sanitation, agricultural production, income generation opportunities, and community development programs.
FOOD WATER SHELTER INCORPORATED, Tanzania
Board Member and Permaculture Manager (volunteer) 2007 – Present
Senior member of the team spearheading a community development project in East Africa to provide housing for vulnerable women and children as well as community opportunities for improvements in self-reliance.
> Design environmental and agricultural systems to assist in environmental, social and economic sustainability.
> Management committee member in...
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