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- 1. JESSICA L. FORSBERG 1831 Maryknoll Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 612-730-1127 (cell) Jlforsberg43@msn.com QUALIFICATIONS **Bachelor of Chemical Engineering; minors in Mathematics and Chemistry-University of MN-Twin Cities, 2002 **Over nine years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection. **Prepared air permits using knowledge of environmental regulatory programs and procedures. **Analyzed and solved complex and controversial problems. **Prepared clear, concise, and understandable documents. **Worked effectively with clientele and staff. **Managed environmental protection projects, including management of all project phases from planning and implementation, through conclusion, while consistently meeting deadlines and achieving quality results. **Demonstrated skill in leading internal and external teams, work groups, committees, and boards **Developed productive working relationships with Regulated and Responsible Parties, consultants, and site personnel. **Successfully prepared and administered budgets on a variety of monetary, programmatic, and personnel scales on three different boards. **Gained transferable skills to successfully manage funds within most financial systems, budget processes, and operations. **Training, intimate engagement in, and practice implementing strategic planning processes **Developed and implemented programmatic and administrative policies, procedures, criteria, and guidelines. **Achievement in environmental results, both regulatory and non-regulatory situations under a variety of challenging circumstances. **Well versed in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of State and Federal statutes. **Experience defining, interpreting, and applying bargaining unit contract terms. ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE September 2005 ¨C September 2007; January 2008 ¨C May 2015 AIR QUALITY ENGINEER, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN Engineer 2 Graduate March 5, 2008-Present Crafted permits authorizing construction and operation of several industrial facilities. Collaborated with team members to draft permits for innovative technologies. Created a standardized permit for fuel ethanol manufacturing facilities. Participated in rule writing of Minnesota¡¯s version of the Federal Clean Air Interstate Rule. Planned and ran meetings of the Air Quality Communications Team. Co-chair of the Labor Management Committee (LMC). Redesigned LMC webpage using ¡°Plain Language¡±. Technical Training: Principles and Practice of Air Pollution Control, NSR/PSD, Control of Gaseous Emissions, Nitrogen Oxides Emission Control from Stationary Sources, Control of Particulate Emissions, Industrial Cleaning, Smoke School ¨C Certification of Visible Opacity Reading, Visible Emissions Evaluation, Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Stationary Reciprocating Engines, Incinerators, Fugitive Volatile Organic Compound Inspections, Combustion Evaluation
- 2. Safety & Operational Training: Office Emergency Plan, Employee Survey Analysis, Fire Evacuation Plan, Records Management, Office Ergonomics, MPCA Business Practices, MPCA Culture, Fire Extinguisher Training, Emergency Coordinator Training, Data Practices, First Aid and AED, Defensive Driving, PC Security, Incident Management Application September 2007 ¨C December 2007 CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, Pinnacle Engineering, Inc., Rochester, MN Assisted clients in compliance with environmental and safety regulations in five states. Compiled Process Safety Information and led Process Hazard Analyses at fuel ethanol manufacturing facilities. Drafted Site Security Plans, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Programs and Plans, and Integrated Contingency Plans. June 2002 ¨C August 2002 PACKAGING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN, General Mills, Yoplait, Plymouth, MN Managed three projects including aggressive travel schedule. Developed and executed methods of evaluating line efficiencies during extended plant testing of new packaging materials. Analyzed line efficiencies, plant and supplier capabilities, and corporate goals to provide project and equipment recommendations. Generated material solutions for improved packaging, produced samples, and offered strategy on project implementation. Drove innovation and growth with new packaging and equipment designs. April 2001 ¨C May 2002 TECHNICAL AIDE, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M), Home and Commercial Care, Maplewood, MN Developed new products. Obtained quality control specifications. Invented new testing methods. Tested experimental products and competitors¡¯ products. Scaled ¨C up formulations. Designed labels for new products. October 1999 ¨C October 2002 TECHNICAL AIDE, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M),Fiber Processing Unit of the Nonwovens Technology Center, Maplewood, MN Chemical Processes: Extrusion, Lamination, Calendaring, Carding, Hydroentangling, Needle Punching Prepared machinery and processed materials with a team of engineers. Integrated mathematics to optimize process conditions. Generated designs to produce desired sample properties. Defined and remedied problems with experimental runs. Performed thickness, weight, density, strength, and flexibility tests. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft: Access, Office, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint 2007; Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, AQ Delta, OnBase 11, Tableau Reader 7.0, Mathematica, Fortran, PR1, Intellution-Fix Software TRAINING¡ªPLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT **Project Management **Kaizen Facilitator Training **Problem Solving Using Continuous Improvement Tools **Creating a High ¨C Level Process Map
- 3. **Creative Brainstorming and Affinity Diagram **Customer Focus **Cause and Effect Diagram **Relations Diagram and Criteria Decision Matrix **Impact Wheel and FMEA **Flawless Consulting **Continuous Improvement Overview **LEAN 101 DIRECTORSHIP EXPERIENCE November 2010 ¨C December 2014 DIRECTOR, Women¡¯s Environmental Network (WEN), formerly Forum of Women in the Environmental Field (FWEF) January 2010 ¨C December 2014 TREASURER OF STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC) January 2007 ¨C December 2014 DIRECTOR, Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC) September 1999 ¨C December 2002 TREASURER OF STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Minnesota Public Interest Research Group **Increased a 17 ¨C page, 7 pt. font budget by 50% (1/2 million to 3/4 million) and built in a 3% reserve. **Designed and implement hiring processes for a variety of staff positions, including the Executive Director, the highest level staff position. **Was trained in and engaged in extensive strategic planning for issues of concern across the state and the organization as a whole. **Reorganized the staff structure, combing and reassigning duties, and eliminating a high level position. **Oversaw many successful state ¨C wide campaigns and local campaigns at each of the nine colleges. **Managed a diverse staff of over 25 including the Executive, Administrative, Organizing, Membership, and Canvass Directors, organizers, interns, and contractors in legal issues and lobbying efforts. ** Negotiated contracts and managed the process of our staff unionizing.