Environmental Senior Counsel Resume
William Jones
56, Grant Street
Bardstown, KY, 1764
772-8762-876
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging position as a environmental senior counsel to enable the firm to reach its goal.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Proven track record of success in working in a fast paced environment.
- Outstanding academic credentials, with superior analytical and communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Superb strategic business decision making/problem solving skills.
- Self-discipline, results-orientation, and ability to learn quickly.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and as a member of a team.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Business (1990)
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Counsel – Environmental (1996-Present)
GE Energy – Louisville, KY
Responsibilities:
- Work with Corporate and Business EHS program managers to identify program improvements that enhance compliance.
- Assist EHS program leaders and facility EHS managers in understanding non-routine or gray area regulatory requirements.
- Prosecut appeals of permits or other administrative decisions.
- Defend against enforcement actions.
- Oversee preparation of PMNs, LVEs and other TSCA filings.
- Prepare persuasive oral and written communications to prevent enforcement and seek correct administrative decisions.
- Assist business teams to develop plans to comply with product stewardship laws (e.g. WEEE, RoHS, REACH, etc.).
- Represent Appliances & Lighting in trade association activities addressing product stewardship initiatives.
Associate General Counsel (1990-1995)
Pentair – Owensboro, KY
Responsibilities:
- Advised business unit management on legal matters relating to commercial relationships, operations, human resources, finance and other areas·
- Assisted on acquisitions and joint venture arrangements or other strategic business partnerships·
- Overseen litigation and intellectual property matters in conjunction with outside counsel·
- Managed environmental, regulatory, and compliance issues· Developed and maintained compliance practices and policies·