1. Shana Swain
311 Almquist Street, Hutto, Texas 78634
903-227-5059 shanamswain@gmail.com
DESIRED POSITION
I am seeking an environmental position that incorporates officeand field work. I am comfortable working in a
wide range of environments including industrial,heavy equipment, and wildlifeprojects. I am passionateabout
the conservation of natural resources and sustainability in business.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Staff Scientistperforming duties related to Transactional Services,DueDiligence,and Regulatory
Compliance.
 Successfully managed Environmental Health and Safety needs for a concrete, asphalt,and aggregate
business.
 Experience workingwith the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commis sion on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as well as obtainingpermits with each.
 Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and the ability to navigate through both the Code
of Federal Regulations and the Texas AdministrativeCode.
 Diligentand detail oriented professional.
 Performed environmental assessments includingPhaseI,ERA, and EIS reports.
 Experience with the legal system through employment with the Office of the Attorney General and Texas
Department of Criminal Justice.
 Experience working with the public in multiplecustomer serviceroles.
EXPERIENCE
Staff Scientist, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Austin TX 11/2014 to 5/2015
 Prepared and reviewed documents for SEMS and EHS management systems.
 Verified equipment for Subpart W-GHG reporting for O&G facilities.
 Summarized regulations and complianceconcerns for a clientpertainingto Saltwater Well Disposal
Facilities.
 Prepared multiplepermit applications for multi-phaseconstruction projectincludinga water pollution
abatement plan for an AST, a hazardous material handlingpermitand an industrial wastewater discharge
permit alongwith a coordinated compliancecalendar.
 Contributed to the development of a comprehensive waste diversion and recyclingmanual and recycling
procedure for a newly constructed, multi-functional Oil & Gas services campus.
 Completed PhaseI reports for various properties within Texas by requesting and extractingdata from
sources includinghistorical aerial photographs,topography maps,well reports , lien searches,TCEQ
records,owner/operator interviews, appraisal district(property) searches,sitevisits and lab testing.
 Tier II Reporting – gathered facility location information for more than 50 sites,determined reporting
applicability of materials on-site,completed and submitted reports for each sitein applicablereporting
software, and disseminated reports to appropriateSERC/LEPC/FD entities for Texas and North Dakota.
Environmental Health and Safety Representative, Wheeler Companies, Austin TX 6/2013 to 9/2014
 Successfully procured multipleair and stormwater permits. Air permits included New Source Review,
Standard Air Permits,and Permit by Rule in relation to concrete plants,hot mix asphaltplants,sand and
gravel operations, and quarries.
Storm/waste water permits included the TPDES Multi-Sector Permit (TXR05), concrete batch plant
(TXG11), and construction (TXR15).
 Very knowledgeable about Aggregate Production Operation Registrations (APO).
 Prepared and implemented SWPPP and SPCC plans,includingrecord keeping and samplingrequirements
within concrete and asphaltproductions.

2.  Prepared storm water plans and monitored complianceof record keeping requirements via monthly site
visits.
 Compiled data from a variety of internal sources for environmental reports such as EmissionsInventory
Reporting, TRI Reporting, Tier II Reporting, yearly sustainability reportincorporating production and
energy usages.
 Coordinated clean up and disposal of petroleum spills,leaksand other waste material excursions.
 Insured compliancewith SPCC regulations by inspectingsecondary containment and maintainingspill
equipment supplies.
Graduate Assistant, Lab Instructor, Texas A&M, Commerce, TX 8/2008 to 5/2011
 Ensured adherence to all university safety policies,codes of conduct, and ethics.
 Instructed courses in Geology, History of the Earth, Environmental Science and Natural Disasters.
 Instilled and maintained an atmosphere of cooperation and respect among students and faculty.
 Designed lab curriculumintegrating lecturematerials into practical lab exercises.
 Ordered supplies and equipment for school laboratories.
Student, Environmental Science, Texas A&M, Commerce, TX 1/2005 to 5/2008
 Gained hands-on knowledge of environmental principals and research strategies.
 Compiled reports such as simulated PhaseI Site Assessments, Environmental Risk Assessments and
Impact Statements.
CERTIFICATIONS
EPA Method 9 Visual Opacity
EPA Method 22 Fugitive Opacity (non-certified,practical application only)
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce TX
Master of Science in Biology,2011
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, 2008
Eastfield Junior College, Mesquite, TX
Associateof Science, 2002
COURSE WORK
 Environmental Toxicology
 Environmental Monitoringand Waste Management
 Geospatial mapping
 Environmental Hydrology
 Environmental Ethics and Law
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
 Avid scuba diver since1994,with dives in both fresh water and coral reef-driftdivingin various locations
includingAustralia,Cozumel, Belize and Hawaii.
 Recently completed coursework and practical application as a Dive Control Specialist through Scuba
Schools International (SSI). I hope to complete Instructor Certification within the next year.
 Rock climbing both indoor gym and locationsaround Central Texas.
 Backpacking & camping in both the BigBend National Park and other various parksin Texas and
Oklahoma.
 Keen marine biology enthusiast and supporter of The WhaleMuseum in the San Juan Islands of
Washington State through annual Orca adoptions.

3. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Design Specialist, Flooring & Décor, Home Depot, Paris, TX 3/2011 to 5/2013
 Assessed customer needs and provided productinformation to assistthecustomer with design choices.
 Prepared estimates and quotes based on product selection.
 Scheduled customer appointments with contractors for installations.
 Particularly adeptat workingwith difficultor dissatisfied customers.
Child Support Technician III, Docket Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, Paris, TX 12/1999 to 12/2006
 Prepared cases for court dockets, coveringthe whole process from filingpleadings with the appropriate
courts to final deposition.
 Attended court hearings providingsupportto both lawyers and officers workingeach case.