Professional Resume Template for

Environmental Manager

Clarissa M. Sterling

Denver, CO

(303) 555-0147

clarissa.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/clarissasterling | sterlingenv.com

Professional Summary

Methodical Environmental Manager with 5 years of experience overseeing regulatory compliance, waste management, and site remediation within industrial manufacturing. Proficient in managing multi-site EPA and OSHA compliance audits, reducing hazardous waste volume by 28% through reclamation initiatives, and training over 250 personnel in environmental safety protocols. Skilled in environmental impact assessments, permitting, and implementing ISO 14001 management systems to drive operational sustainability. Competent with Enablon, ArcGIS, and waste-tracking systems.

Work Experience

Environmental Manager — Apex Industrial Solutions

Denver, CO | January 2024 – Present

  • Led 5 multi-site EPA Title V and NPDES compliance audits, identifying and resolving 18 environmental issues to achieve a 100% regulatory compliance rate across all facilities.
  • Directed a site-wide hazardous waste reduction initiative that reclaimed 45 tons of industrial chemical solvents, lowering disposal costs by 24% and saving $160,000 in annual operational expenses.
  • Managed the preparation and submission of 14 critical environmental permit applications, including Clean Air Act and NPDES permits, reducing agency approval lead times by 20% over 18 months.
  • Instructed 280 corporate and operations staff on OSHA hazard communication and chemical handling protocols, leading to a 42% reduction in onsite environmental incidents over a 2-year period.

Associate Environmental Specialist — Evergreen Resource Group

Boulder, CO | August 2021 – December 2023

  • Conducted 38 Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, generating detailed technical reports that identified soil remediation requirements for commercial projects valued up to $5M.
  • Monitored stormwater runoff programs across 15 construction sites, analyzing over 120 water samples to ensure compliance and successfully avoiding regulatory fines or warning letters.
  • Compiled and filed 24 monthly and annual waste reports for state environmental protection agencies, tracking 15,000 gallons of hazardous waste with a 100% accuracy rate.
  • Assisted in transitioning physical team records to Intelex environmental compliance software, reducing report retrieval times by 35% and improving audit efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO · 2021

Skills

EPA compliance, NEPA audits, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Hazardous waste management, RCRA regulations, Site remediation, Phase I/II ESAs, Stormwater monitoring, ISO 14001, Permitting, EHS compliance, ArcGIS, Enablon, Intelex, VelocityEHS, OSHA standards

Projects

Multi-Site Waste Reclamation Initiative

Role: Lead Compliance Manager

Tools: Enablon, EPA RCRA Subtitle C Guidelines

Designed a chemical solvent recycling workflow across 3 manufacturing sites, saving $160,000 in disposal fees and reclaiming 45 tons of solvents in 12 months.

ISO 14001 System Implementation

Role: Environmental Coordinator

Tools: Intelex, ISO 14001 EMS Framework

Standardized environmental management procedures for 5 industrial facilities, achieving full ISO 14001 certification within 9 months instead of 12.

Certifications

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) (2024)
  • Registered Environmental Manager (REM) (2025)
  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification (2021)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Watershed restoration coordinator for regional conservation group (2022-present)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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Environmental Manager

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$82,000

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$128,000

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$102,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for skilled Environmental Managers in the United States is driven by increasing environmental regulations, corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, and public concerns over climate change and waste management. While the overall category of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, management-level roles focusing on regulatory compliance, sustainability frameworks, and environmental impact remediation are seeing elevated demand across private manufacturing, engineering, and consulting services.

4% growth over 10 years

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Deep understanding of federal and state environmental compliance regulations, including EPA, NEPA, RCRA, and OSHA || Proven experience executing environmental site assessments, permitting procedures, and waste reclamation audits || Proficiency with environmental management software and GIS tools like Enablon, Intelex, and ArcGIS for tracking and reporting compliance data

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