Dedicated Project Manager and Environmental Scientist eager to contribute extensive talents toward driving environmental sustainability initiatives for a progressive organization. 

 

 

Strong expertise in environmental, health and safety (EH&S), regulatory affairs, quality control, and project and program management. Extensive international and multicultural experience spanning 81 countries; foster, nurture and maintain cooperative relationships with upper-level decision makers, customers, and project stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.  Excel in assessing environmental-related risks and evaluating environmental compliance programs and management systems, environmental liabilities, and related internal controls. Methodical problem solver with a solid track record of quickly identifying hazards, assessing risks, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with EH&S rules and regulations. Proficiency  in fostering and maintaining cohesive and collaborative relationships across an organization.

 

Key Achievements:

 

         Planned and conducted 21 audits to support environmental planning at White Sands Missile Range, and facilitated corrective action to minimize risk of legal liability, improve environmental planning process, and minimize impact of military testing on natural and cultural resources. 

         Served as Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000) expert for White Sands Missile Range.

         Championed design and execution of technical investigations related to biological resources, air quality, noise, and socioeconomic issues for New Mexico Rail Runner (train) and State/County highway initiatives which led to project approval by government agencies.

         Project-managed 33 training sessions worldwide on topics such as environmental management systems, waste minimization, and environmental awareness resulting in identifying $500K of potential cost-saving opportunities for Coca-Cola s global business system.

         Awarded as most valuable team member for improving program/project management activities at Cooperative International Programs Center within Sandia National Laboratories. 

         Provided crucial litigation support for major oil company in claim filed by US Environmental Protection Agency as former consultant for KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.

         Conducted management system gap analysis for multinational firm pursuing ISO 14001 certification and recommended changes in environmental policies and procedures.

         Proven success in program management, budget administration, and report writing/documentation.

 

 

D. Pennington & Associates, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008 to Present

Senior Environmental Planner

• As senior-level consultant for start-up consulting firm, strategically balance environmental, economic, and social concerns for broad-scope transportation-related projects in New Mexico. 
• Spearhead environmental and socioeconomic analyses and present findings to project stakeholders.
• Participate in drafting Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and other environmental documents approved by government agencies.

 

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Professional Experience continued  M. Aspelin, Page 2 of 2

 

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2004 to 2008

Project / Program Manager

• As senior member of technical staff, administered $7M budget and served as instructor and analyst for wide range of technical projects focused around international security for bioscience laboratories and nuclear facilities. 
• Delivered international training courses offered by U.S. and international government agencies.  
• Functioned as Lead Instructor for majority of training programs administered in China, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Ukraine, Slovakia, India, Malaysia, Peru, and U.S. 

 

The Nature Conservancy, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, 2002 to 2004

Project Manager / Biological Scientist C White Sands Missile Range Field Office

• Oversaw scope, scheduling and all phases for Range Sustainability Auditing Program at White Sands Missile Range, while motivating, mentoring and directing highly productive team members.

 

Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, California, 2000 to 2002

Business Process Reengineering Specialist /  Customer Advocate

• Adeptly functioned as Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert in e-Business Group (Customer Intelligence and Marketing) tasked with business process improvement and IT implementation. 
• Navigated Worldwide Workflow Project to optimize data collection and establish baseline for existing order management, inventory management, quoting, demand/revenue forecast, and return services processes in Customer e-Business Organization. 

 

The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999 to 2000

Environmental Programs Manager

• Coordinated and led worldwide training and development programs, internal communications, quality system implementation, and expense reporting for Global Environmental Assurance Department. 
• Conducted comprehensive environmental, health & safety audits at laboratory, bottling, and concentrate facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
• Identified regulatory and corporate policy violations in 14 environmental compliance and management system audits spanning North America, Central America, and India.

 

Prior Background:

 

Consultant C Environmental Management Practice, Kpmg Peat Marwick LLP, Dallas, Texas, 1998

Biology, Math & Geography Teacher, Gstaad International School, Switzerland, 1994 to 1995      

New Product Development, Sorba Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991

 

 

Master of Business Administration, University Of Texas At Austin, Austin, Texas, 1998

Master of Science in Biology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1993

Bachelor of Science in Biology, The University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1991

 

 

Advanced Project Management Certification (APMC), International Institute for Learning

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Biotechnology Technical Training, Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico