Project Manager / Emergency Response Lead - Graymar Environmental - Fontana, CA and Henderson, NV
(2025-10)
- Emergency Response Leadership: Direct emergency response operations for large-scale oil, fuel, and hazardous chemical spills, coordinating immediate containment, mitigation, and environmental cleanup safety protocols.
- High-Stakes Incident Response & Multi-Agency Coordination: Oversee tactical responses for train derailments, interstate semi-truck rollovers, and critical over-the-water transfers in direct coordination with the U.S. Navy.
- Cross-Functional & Tribal Liaison Management: Managed high-profile incident responses at the Grand Canyon for Maverick Helicopters, successfully collaborating with local Tribal Councils and regional regulatory authorities.
- Specialized Technical Rescue & Response: Command tactical operations as an active member of the Confined Space Rope Rescue Team and Tank Car Inspection and Response unit, safely isolating and securing leaking tankers carrying volatile liquid and gas products.
- Technical Gear Deployment: Expertly utilize advanced diagnostic and life-safety equipment, including MultiRAE 5-Gas meters for atmospheric assessment, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for hazardous environments, and Topcon Survey Equipment for precise site mapping and layouts.
- Project Management & Operational Controls: Responsible for profiling hazardous/non-hazardous waste, structuring disposal scheduling, and authoring cost-effective job quotes that maximize client satisfaction and company profitability.
- Background Clearances: Maintain active Background Clearance for Railroad Hazmat cleanup and operate specialized high-rail Vactor machinery.
Truck Driver / Supervisor - Graymar Environmental - Fontana, CA and Henderson, NV
(2023-06 - 2025-10)
- Supervised environmental logistics crews and operated commercial vehicles to ensure efficient, compliant operations under rigorous safety standards.
Commercial Truck Driver - Caln Trucking - Rialto, CA
(2021-05 - 2023-06)
- Maintained meticulous compliance by updating logbooks and vehicle inspection reports in accordance with DOT standards.
- Transported heavy commercial loads efficiently to various regional Home Depot hubs.
- Expertly executed load distribution calculations and secured flatbed cargo using high-tensile tie-downs.
Owner / Operator - J Clark Trucking - Riverside, CA
(2020-01 - 2021-04)
- Managed all operational assets, maintained high-value transport equipment, and built enduring, direct customer relationships.
- Handled corporate administration, legal compliance, bills of lading, and financial documentation.
- Competently managed all assets of heavy load planning, anchoring, and securing freight for over-the-road transport.
Truck Driver / Warehouse Supervisor - Lucas Oil Products - Corona, CA
(2018-06 - 2020-01)
- Managed comprehensive warehouse operations, including tracking inventory, loading/unloading trailers, and coordinating shipping schedules.
- Oversaw the recruitment, evaluation, and safety training of new commercial drivers to verify regulatory compliance, driving skills, and customer service excellence.
Project Manager / Hazardous Materials Driver - Environmental and Chemical Consulting - Mentone, CA
(2014-11 - 2018-06)
- Directed hazardous waste cleanup crews, establishing safe field workflows based on deep knowledge of chemical properties and hazard segregation.
- Coordinated end-to-end transportation of hazardous materials to EPA-approved treatment and disposal facilities.
- Ensured continuous regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate truck logs and asset inspection documentation.
Project Manager / Specialized Operator - Filter Recycling / Environmental Logistics - Rialto, CA
(2004-11 - 2014-11)
- Served as an Over-the-Water Transfer Qualified Individual, managing safe oil and hazardous fluid logistics over marine environments.
- Operated complex high-rail Vactor trucks for industrial and chemical remediation tasks.
Pollution & Container Inspector (E-5 / Marine Safety) - United States Coast Guard - San Pedro, CA
(1997-09 - 2004-11)
- Dedicated 8 years of military service specializing in maritime law enforcement, drug interdiction operations, and post-9/11 national security frameworks.
- Assigned to the elite Sea Marshall Program patrolling the Port of Los Angeles to secure high-value critical infrastructure assets.
- Earned the prestigious Captain of the Port Designation as an enlisted Pollution Investigator, a distinction reserved for exceptional performance in marine environmental protection.
- Collaborated extensively with the NTSB during the January 2000 Alaska Airlines Flight 261 disaster, coordinating search and rescue operations followed by meticulous recovery missions.
