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Eli Benjamin Golfer
Gaithersburg, Maryland
eli@eligolfer.com      
 

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Covanta Energy
Dickerson, Maryland 20842
Dates Employed: August 2009 – Present

  • Environmental Compliance Engineer, responsible for overall facility compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA and CERCLA. 
  • Oversee the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System to ensure monitoring compliance with emissions limitations and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate and implement the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and the Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
  • Train site employees on corporate and site specific procedures including permit requirements, spill response and clean-up, and pollution prevention.

Aggregate Industries Inc.
Rockville, Maryland 20878
Dates Employed: August 2008 – August 2009

  • Environmental Management System Analyst for a building materials company which specializes in ready-mix concrete, asphalt, sand and gravel mining, and stone quarrying
  • Manage the EMS database which ensures company compliance with federal, state, and local laws and continued ISO 14001:2006 certification.
  • Conduct site comprehensive compliance audits of all facilities including ready-mix and concrete plants, sand and gravel mines, and stone quarries.
  • Develop, review, and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

City of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Dates Employed: April 2006 –August 2008

  • Environmental Specialist for the City, responsible for managing the City’s compliance with federal and state laws including the Clean Air Act and Clear Water Act.
  • Analyzed the City’s municipal and residential energy usage in order to conduct the greenhouse gas emission inventory.
  • Develop and implement sustainable practices to reduce the City’s Greenhouse Gas emissions and environmental impact. 
  • Oversee the implementation of the National Pollution discharge (NPDES) Phase II permit requirements. 

Rodgers Consulting
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Dates Employed: September 2004 – April 2006

  • Natural Resource Specialist for a land-use planning firm, responsible for ensuring that development is in accordance with all state and local laws.
  • Performed natural resource inventories including specimen tree surveys, forest and wetlands delineations, and forest conservation plans for proposed development.
  • Used AutoCAD to design plans depicting environmental features.
  • Conducted water quality monitoring and write reports of baseline data to be used by county and local governments for stream and Best Management Practice studies.

EDUCATION:
University of Maryland University College
Graduate School of Management and Technology
College Park, Maryland 20742
Major: Environmental Management
Degree: Master of Science, December 2007

University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
Major: Natural Resources Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science, December 2002

JOB-RELATED CERTIFICATES AND SKILLS:
Proficient in personal computer applications software: Arc View GIS, AutoCAD, MS Access, Word, Excel, Explorer, Power Point, and Adobe PhotoShop
Wetlands Certification
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Qualified Forestry Professional
Maryland Boater Safety Certificate

HONORS, AWARDS, and ORGANIZATIONS:
Maryland State Freshwater Fishing Citation, Largemouth Bass 2007
Ice Pack Hockey League, Rockville, Maryland 2006 - Present
University of Maryland Roller Hockey Team, Assistant Captain 1998 - 2002
Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association, All-Star 2001 - 2002
North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Citation, Cobia 1994

FISHING ORGANIZATIONS:
Bassfury Pro-Team, 2008 - Present
BassEast Pro-Staff, 2008 - Present
Warrior Baits, 2008 - Present
Fish On Bass Anglers, 2004 - Present
FLW Outdoors, 1999 – Present
Bass Angler Sportsman Society, 1994 – Present


TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
FLW Outdoors Stren Series
October 2008: 19th Place Potomac River, Maryland

FLW Outdoors Bass Fishing League
June 2009: 21st Place Potomac River, Maryland


Fish On Bass Anglers
June 2007: 1st Place Little Seneca Lake, Maryland
September 2007: 1st Place Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
August 2006: 3rd Place Little Seneca Lake, Maryland
April 2006: 3rd Place Lake Anna, Virginia
March 2006: 3rd Place Potomac River, Maryland

Nations Capitol Bass Federation
May 2004: 4th Place State Qualifying Tournament Potomac River, Maryland

Charity Fishing Team Tournament
May 2004: 3rd Place Pentagon Relief Fund Potomac River, Maryland

Maryland Bass Federation
May 2000: 20th Place State Qualifying Tournament Potomac River, Maryland

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST