Rachel Rutherford

Experience Environmental Professional

Environmental scientist with experience with compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, and substantial, complex remediation projects. Extensive experience with remedial site investigation, data gathering, site analysis, and regulatory report writing.  Collaboration with clients and State regulatory agencies to obtain site closure for re-development. Results-oriented, creative problem solver with superb communication skills.

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Education

Graduate Student @ Drexel University
Sep 2008 — Jun 2010

MS - Environmental Science

Student @ Miami University
Aug 2001 — Aug 2005

BS - Environmental Science and Geology

Experience

Senior Staff Scientist @ Geosyntec Consultants
Sep 2015 — Current

• Lead for environmental remediation project work, data analysis, and report submission
• Remedial Investigation/Action Reports and Work Plans

Environmental Scientist @ Stantec Consulting Services
Nov 2010 — Sep 2015

• Executor of environmental remediation project work and provided oversight
• Developed/implemented environmental due diligence program for linear corridor projects
• Trainer of new and existing employees in environmental due diligence program
• Ensured clients remained in compliance with Federal, State and local environmental
regulations
• Assisted with SPCC Plan modification/conducting multi-media environmental compliance
audits and permit application submittals

Graduate Field Research Assistant @ Drexel University
Jun 2009 — Sep 2009

• Conducted field and lab research on diamondback terrapins; managed data for 25-year
population study
• Lead for groups of Earthwatch volunteers by boat to set, bait, and check terrapin traps
in salt marshes; directed volunteer processing and tracking of terrapins, and release of
hatchlings
• Managed and maintained all lab and field equipment

Ticketing Supervisor/Lead @ Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Mar 2008 — Sep 2008

• Supervisor and trainer of new and existing employees; executed disciplinary actions
• Developed and implemented department goals
• Primary contact for the resolution of conflicts with staff and visitors
• Managed financial responsibilities for the office
• Completed open and close-out procedures

Visitor Use Assistant/Park Ranger @ National Park Service
May 2006 — Jan 2005

• Researched, developed, and implemented educational and interpretive programs and
exhibits for public audiences
• Trainer of new employees and volunteers
• Manager of media contacts and special program requests

Conservation Associate @ Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Nov 2005 — May 2006

• Researched, developed, and implemented environmental education programs
• Developed environmental education curriculum
• Animal ambassador for wildlife-/environment-based programs
• Lead for educational tours and Learning Adventure Programs for public groups
• Executor of aquarium maintenance, animal enrichment, and naturalist duties

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