1. ROMA L I E VA LDE S
3116 Newhope Drive  Deltona, FL 32738  (386) 848-9800 romalievaldes@gmail.com
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Enthusiastic, energetic and highly analytical Regulatory Compliance Scientist with Master’s level education
coupled with hands-on experience providing technical support and performing investigations for government
agencies and leading private sector businesses. Background represents strong leadership capacity developed
over 4 years of military experience and training. Areas of study and experience include:
 NEPA Process & Environmental Assessments  Environmental Law
 Ecosystem Management & Aquatic Systems Restoration  Global Climate Change
 Environmental Report Development  Project Management
 Water Pollution / Waste Clean-up / Removal  Government Contract Management
 Globalization & Public Health  Cultural Research & Ecological Review
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
 Technically Adept: Able to independently evaluate, select and use standards, techniques, procedures and
criteria for technical projects.
 High Capacity Leader: Possess immense versatility and initiative– able to competently and confidently
engage all situations while maintaining composure. Possess excellent leadership and team-building skills.
 Environmental Reporting: Authored professional documents for governmental contractors and presented
at national workshops for federal agencies.
 Able to Synthesize Complex Scientific Data: Well versed communicating scientific and technical
information in layman terms to public, organizations and internal audiences to facilitate understanding.
 Characterized by peers and superiors as patient, focused and forthright with an appreciation for
individual accountability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
CALDWELL COMPLIANCE- Pleasanton, CA/ Central Florida, FL Jul-2012 – Present
Contractor – AT&T Mobility- GA Market
Hired as a contractor to work as a Regulatory Compliance Analyst providing analysis and ensuring
environmental/SHPO/NEPA compliance for cell sites
 Assist with obtaining and distributing regulatory documentation and managing information to ensure
that assigned sites meet regulatory compliance standards.
 Provide guidance and direction in the decision making process when field personnel have questions
regarding the application of regulatory standards and procedures in a majority of the situations.
 Effectively work with other carriers and land-owners if discrepancies are indemnified and assist them
in becoming compliant.
 Assume the role of the Regulatory market manager as needed for the GA market.
 Work closely with turf vendors, site acquisition vendors, environmental vendors, survey companies,
tower companies and many others.
 Proficient level of knowledge and experience with FAA and FCC programs and databases, including:
FAA web-based database of FAA determinations, FCC Tower, FCC Antenna Structure Registration.
 Attend conference calls and meetings to report status of compliance for existing and upcoming sites .
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CH2MHILL PLATEAU REMEDIATION COMPANY – Richland, WA Sept 2010 – Sept 2011
($7 Billion industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm known around the
world for consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management for government, civil, industrial
and energy clients. )
Contractor – Department of Energy
Hired as a contractor to work with the U.S. Department of Energy on the environmental cleanup of the Central
Plateau at the Hanford Site, part of the U.S. Department of Energy's environmental management program - the
largest environmental cleanup project in the nation.
 Provided essential support for key systems: Environment Management system and the Strategic
Planning System. Managed the database that housed critical statistics regarding cultural resources.
 Conducted research and analysis to identify sources of pollution, determine their effects on the
environment and develop recommendations for methods of pollution abatement or control.
 In charge of managing federal reporting and compliance for the contract requirement entailing,
procurement of sustainable materials and equipment, as well as detailed updates to the Department of
Energy by using the Pollution Prevention Tracking and Reporting System.
 Determined the appropriate resources to ensure compliance for applicable Federal and State
regulations and company contractual requirements.
 Worked under the direct mentorship and tutelage of Manager for the EMS program.
**Experience elevated skills and competencies in cultural research management, ecological review, federal
contract management, and federal regulations: NEPA, RCRA, CERCLA.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – Richland, WA Jul 2010 to Sept 2010
Intern
Worked and studied under the direct mentorship and guidance of the Manager of Site Infrastructure and
Environmental Services.
 Served the capacity of researcher for the Chief of Staff, conducted research into the legal requirements
needed to establish rights over national resources.
 Developed technical research and presentations, presented white paper to senior staff that was used to
inform a strategy regarding federal acts and regulations.
MILITARY BACKGROUND
UNITED STATES Navy- San Diego, CA Sept 1998 to Sept 2002
Second Class Petty Officer, E-5 / Operations Specialist & Various Titles
Key duties and skills included: Radar Surveillance, Intelligence, Map reading and Charting, Nautical Radar and
Communications.
 Coached, mentored and trained personnel on maintenance and management systems. In charge of
departmental training efforts and scheduling.
 Operated common marine and electronic navigation instruments including surface radar systems,
plotting systems, nautical map reading and course charting and tracking.
 Successfully completed Second Class Petty Officer Leadership training and incorporated those
principles of leadership in all duties and roles.
 Awarded Naval Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal and National Expedition Award Medal.
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EDUCATION
M.S., Environmental Science, Washington State University, Present - (G.P.A. 3.6/4.0)
B.A., Anthropology. University of South Florida, 2008 (Cum Laude 3.7/4.0)
Distinguished honor(s): Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Thetta Kappa Honor Society
M.S. Thesis: Coastal community, Florida
Independent research to be conducted in order to identify social risk perceptions associated with sustainable
food systems, specifically those found in aquaculture.
 Methods: assessment of environmental, social, and economic impacts using qualitative and
quantitative methods.
Study Abroad: Globalization and Public Health Monteverde, Costa Rica, June 2006-July 2006
Developed and participate in the research design to assess the overall social climate associated with HIV/AIDS
testing in the town of Monteverde. Participant of a local one-day health clinic offered in conjunction with the
Institute of Monteverde, the Local clinic and the University of South Florida.
 Methods: participatory observations focus groups, semi-structured interviews, surveys and qualitative
and quantitative nature.
 Presented findings for two audiences: scientific peers and local community.
Independent Research for Honors College Thesis, The University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida August
2006-April 2007
Discovered how body image evolves and is adopted during the assimilation and acculturation process by two
Hispanic/Latino groups.
 Methods: ethnographic research; semi-formal surveys of a qualitative and quantitative nature; Cultural
Consensus Model.
 Collected data and wrote findings in thesis on the effects of acculturation on food choices and body
image on Hispanic/Latinos.