1. Donna Gates Rickett
557 N HWY 17
Palatka, FL 32177
386-336-2228
donna_gates1@att.net
Objective
To utilize my experience, training, and leadership in
Environmental and Safety.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
• 40hr Haz-Mat Certification
• 30 hr OSHA Safety
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety
• PEC Modules 1, 2, 3 for MC252 Oil Spill Response Project
DEP- Renewal of 40 HR Hazwoper Refresher Course
• SJRWMD/ Juan Salazar- Professional Project Management
Smith-Root, Inc. - Principles of Electro fishing
• Florida Environmental Health Association, Inc- Well
• Bell Environmental Services-Airboat Certification Course
• DEP -Field Sampling Groundwater, Surface Water,
Sediment/Soil, and Ultra Trace Minerals
• Compliance Solutions- 40Hrs Hazwoper 29 CFR 1910.120(e)
• DEP-Hazardous Material Incident & Waste Site Training
• UNF- Management Skills: An Advanced Course
• National Seminars Group- Powerful Communication Skills
• Santa Fe Remedial, Inc.-Hazardous Waste Operations and
Training Requirements
• UF-Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Materials 40hr
Compliance Course
• UF-Hydrogeology Field Techniques to Florida Groundwater
Investigations
• Various coursework annually to remain current to insure safety
and compliance with state and federal regulations

2. Professional Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Resourceful problem solver, capable of initiating innovative
solutions to complex problems
• Experience with OSHA and MSHA compliance in conducting
safety meetings, employee training, and overall compliance with
State and Federal regulations.
• Communicate ideas, concerns, or objections in a courteous,
clear logical and succinct manner.
• Microsoft Office Products
• Skilled in geophysical analytical techniques
• Clear understanding of Statutes and Regulatory meanings
Experience
2012- AT&T Wire Technician
I have installed uverse tv, internet, and phones, along with Direct tv,
trouble shoot Phone lines. Run several meters for trouble shooting.
Also I am Saftey person in our yard.
2010 -2012 MC252 Oil Spill Response direct subcontractor for BP
Site Safety.
Processed root cause and analysis.
Maintained safety and project needs to work offshore on boats,
barges, heavy equipment in all elements of weather. Site lead for
safety contractors on Islands. Performed safety audits and made
suggestions and changes as needed. Prepared safety plans and
updates as needed. Worked with contractors for special projects in
remote areas using boats, utv’s, tractors and other equipment.
Updated MSDS sheets as new products where introduced to project.
Site Safety Observer for the MC252 Gulf Oil Spill. Performed safety
audits and determined where the hot and warm zones were for each
site that would best protect the environment and human safety. Led
safety meetings and also supplied proper PPE to contractors as
needed.

3. 2011- LVI/ Northstar Recovery Hurricane Irene
Worked Hurricane Irene in New Hampshire and Vermont. Oversaw
safety for the Sears and Kmart, flood cuts and tear out. Had to
maintain the safe for electrical, generators, proper PPE along with
other necessary equipment to maintain a safe working environment
in harsh conditions prior to rebuild and set up inside stores.
2010 Jan-May Home Depot of Palatka
Worked in the paint department and also cashier.
1990-July 2009 State of Florida St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD)
Worked with Division Directors , staff and outside entities to
accomplish the goals of the water well construction regulatory
program. Project Lead for several high profile projects for the
SJRWMD.
Ocklawaha Restoration Project and Sampling
Lake Apopka Clean-Up
Well Construction Data Project
Well Completion Reports
Data Flow and Process Maps
Lithologic Data Project
Project lead for the design of the Water Well Construction Permit
Application and Water Well Completion Report Forms for the State of
Florida.
Worked on the primary data needed to develop a Statement of
Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) for the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) rulemaking process and rule
development for Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 40C-3.
Coordinated rulemaking efforts with all five water managements,
DEP, and industry representatives with the Florida Groundwater
Association (FGWA). Led project team developing on-line permit
applications.
Collected soil, water and sediment samples for various parameters.
Evaluated sample results and recommended remedial actions.
Operated and maintained limited use water supply systems.Worked

4. in the Abandoned Artesian Well Plugging Program Community
Outreach through news and community programs.
EDUCATION
Palatka High School
St Johns River Community College - 1 semester completed
Certificates of Appreciation and Community Involvement
SJRWMD - Outstanding contribution to the Department of Resource
Management Service Delivery Projects
Duval Soil and Water Conservation District- Participation for the
First Coast Regional Envirothon, have participated for over 5 yrs.
Participation in Environmental Days at local schools
Participation in Envirothon sponsored by Soil and Water
Conservation Districts
American Cancer Society