Laurel Klein

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OBJECTIVE

I am interested in an occupation where my current field technician experience in soil sampling; groundwater sampling; asbestos
sampling; building materials surveying; and experience of formal report writing for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and
Limited Phase II ESAs will be leveraged to support a further advancement of my environmental career at the federal, state and local level.

EDUCATION

B.S. Environmental Sciences | GPA: 3.77 | Stockton University, Galloway NJ………………………………………………………………….……May 2019
Minor | Chemistry
A.S. in Liberal Arts of the Sciences | GPA: 3.73 | Rowan College of Gloucester County, Sewell NJ…………………………………….….May 2017
Significant Courses: Biology 1-4 | Chemistry 1-4 | Calculus | Ecological Principles | International Sustainability | Physics
Physical Geography | Pollution & Regulation | Remediation & Biotechnology | Statistics | Survey of Instrumentation

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Environmental Scientist II, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Philadelphia PA……………………………………………………………………May 2019 - Present

In my role as an Environmental Scientist II, responsibilities include documenting representative field data and organizing Phase I ESA
projects. I am familiar with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards, regulatory compliance, site inspections and
report preparation/finalization. Remedial actions performed as a result of environmental concerns found during these assessments
have included characterizing impacted soil, groundwater, sediment and/or sub-slab soil vapor and providing assistance to determine
ultimate treatment or disposal solutions as reported in Limited Phase II documentation.

Bostik, Inc., South Abington Township, PA………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………..Quarterly

• Perform quarterly low-flow groundwater monitoring of 15 on-site multi-level wells;
• Maintain and Repair on-site wells.
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Various Sites, Various States..……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..Ongoing
• Conduct Phase I ESAs for automated teller machines (ATMs) or bank branches;
• Assess non-ASTM standards when applicable including Limited Phase II ESA assessments for vapor encroachment concerns
and suspect asbestos-containing material;
• Develop figures representing the site location and various site conditions using ArcGIS.
Former Main Street Cleaners, Voorhees, NJ……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….….…..Quarterly
• Perform quarterly low-flow groundwater monitoring for CVOCs of 25 on-site wells;
• Advance groundwater monitoring wells to characterize plume movement;
• Statistically analyze findings designated for quarterly review by NJ DEP.
BJs Wholesale, Various Sites, Various States………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Ongoing
• Conduct Phase I and limited Phase II ESAs for warehouse and gasoline filling station construction;
• Design a site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and communicate potentially hazardous conditions to field personnel,
including subcontractors, as the lead Field Safety Officer.
Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………Ongoing
• Characterization of on-site soil and filtered purge water prior to the transportation and disposal of waste;
• Adhere to the Philadelphia Navy Yard code of conduct while conducting field sampling activities.
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…..June 2020
• Characterization of on-site soil and groundwater and assess for contamination;
• Present findings of field activities to PA DEP through formal report writing and meeting updates.
Montgomery County Courthouse, Norristown, PA……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…...January 2020
• Conducting lead-based paint surveys, PCB inspections, concrete assessments, universal waste and hazardous chemical
inspections, soil sampling, and groundwater sampling;
• Collected and stored solid waste and purge water in respective 55-gallon drums.
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Former YRC, Newark, NJ…………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………...……December 2019

• Conducted low-flow groundwater monitoring;
• Recorded low-flow static readings, purge rates, and collected groundwater samples.
Kaighn Ave, Camden, NJ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………...…..August 2019
• Characterized soil contamination areas;
• Installed, developed and conducted initial groundwater monitoring of on-site wells;
• Performed low-flow well purging, and groundwater sample collection.

Environmental Intern, NJDMAVA & Stockton University, Galloway NJ……………………………………….……………..February 2018 - May 2019
Participated in and conducted various environmental studies within each of New Jersey’s Army National Guard facilities.
• Water Fountain ODC Inventory, Air Emissions, Rare Species, Water Quality Reports.
• Spill Prevention and Contingency Planning;
• Beach Vegetation Surveys.

Bachelors of Environmental Science Student, Stockton University, Galloway NJ…………………………………...September 2017 - May 2019
Participated in and conducted research for various environmental topics as assigned by Stockton University’s Environmental Science
B.S. curriculum.

Pollution and Remediation Project, Stockton University, Galloway NJ……………………………………………………………………...………May 2019

• Headed field excursions to waste sites and presented findings through a formal report.
Ecuador Field Excursion, Stockton University, Galloway NJ…………………………………………………………………………………………..January 2018
• Traveled to Ecuador to study biodiversity and sustainable development.

Environmental Sustainability Project, Stockton University, Galloway NJ……………………………………………………..……..……December 2017

• Proposed a sustainable recycling plan to the head kitchen on Stockton’s Campus.

Soil Carbon, Stockton University, Galloway NJ…………………….……………………………………………………………………………..…...December 2017

• Collected soil samples to determine soil carbon concentrations within the survey site.

RELATED TRAINING EXPERIENCES

Society of Women Environmental Professionals………………………………………………………………………….……………………….…..December 2021

Board Member and Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
LSRPA Young Member and Scholarship Committee Volunteer……………………………………………………………………………………….January 2019
Environmental Bootcamp………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..October 2018
Asbestos, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, NEPA, and RCRA Training
Spill Prevention and Contingency Plan Training Certification…………………………………………………………………………………...…...August 2018

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Chartwells Company- Barista Cashier……………………………………………………………………………………………..September 2017- December 2017

Ahisma Acres Sanctuary- Volunteer………………………………………………………………………………..………………………June 2017- September 2017
Dogs Gone Walking- Pet Care Specialist….……………………………………………………………………….…………………November 2014 – August 2017

CERTIFICATES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

PA/NJ, MD, and VA Asbestos Building Inspector………………………………………………………………………………………….November 2019 - Present

C4 HAZWOPER Supervisor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….June 2019
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….May 2019
NJ LSRPA Scholarship Award………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...January 2019