DEANNA SEAMAN

Kirkland, Washington 98034

206-349-4995 deannaseaman29@gmail.com

Collaborative Environmental Professional

Highly skilled Professional with more than 20 years in the solid waste industry. Proven expertise in state and federal
regulatory interpretation and compliance. Skilled at managing environmental and sustainability projects. Solid project
development experience utilizing grant funds including the US Department of Energy and local sources. Served as
Debris Manager, 2014 Oso Disaster leading 80 construction workers, spotters and archeologists in recovery efforts.
Budgeting Client Relations Team Leadership / Motivation Communication Expense Control
Technical Writing Reporting Change Management Consulting Strategic Planning Training / Development
Emergency Management Planning Policy Development Project Management Hazardous Materials Management
WISErg Corporation Redmond, Washington 6/2015 - 5/2016
Clean, bio-tech company transforming food scraps to fertilizer. One production facility, two in process.
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Translate technology to regulators to create a safe operating environment. Develop a catalogue of documents to
ensure rapid permitting ability, a complete safety plan, and ensure a good operating environment. Via fertilizer
registrations, ensured ability to sell product across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.
Wrote Safety Plan for company, moved responsibility down to area managers for best success and ownership.
Licensed product in all 50 states, pending in Canada and Mexico.
Identified incentives, wrote narratives resulting in $1.5M tax credit for production plant in California
Worked with area regulators to introduce this technology, craft a smooth market entry.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE DIVISION Everett, Washington 8/2007 6/2015
Waste management for three transfer stations, three-drop box locations and a household hazardous waste facility.
Project Specialist IV
Manage county environmental programs including greenhouse gas and environmental monitoring reports, industrial
storm water control, and permit compliance. Authored and updated FEMA approved Disaster Debris Management Plan.
Achievements:

Provided cleanup efforts for the Oso Disaster, a SR 530 Mudslide and Landslide claiming 43 lives and destroying or
damaging 35 homes. Worked with multiple local, state and federal agencies to coordinate response and assisted
survivors. Completed work within 78 days recovering all victims and over 1000 personal property items, with only
one recordable OSHA incident.

Worked with agricultural coordinator to develop alternative local cash crops for area farmers. Developed field trials
for canola production to counter lower dairy prices. Designed and constructed a dryer, storage, and crusher facility
using landfill gas for dryer operations in 9 months proving the validity of canola as an alternative cash crop.

Established Sustainable Building Task force to guide 15 green projects through the regulatory permitting process.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE DIVISION Everett, Washington 4/2002 7/2007
Senior Planner
Developed green environmental programs and projects including the Take it Back Network electronics-recycling
program, green building initiatives, the Envirostars hazardous waste reduction and business recognition program, and
new solid waste facility projects.
Achievements:

Managed the Everett Transfer Station demolition project, maintained tight contract management with only one
change order, completing project on time and to the citys satisfaction.

Expanded EnviroStars Program from ten certified businesses to 48.

Addressed ban on electronics hazardous disposal in the municipal waste stream by designing a safe and convenient
countywide recycling alternative with 17 local computer stores.

Assist with household hazardous waste collection facility regulatory compliance, shipping, packing, management.

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PHILIP SERVICES COMPANY Benicia, Washington 4/2001 3/2002
Full service waste management company including collection, hauling and destruction of hazardous waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Program Manager
Maintained 30 municipal contracts and managed household hazardous waste collection events and permanent facilities.
Lead crew of eight permanent supervisors and 40 temporary staff. Managed budget and expanded program to increase
scope. Handled human resource operations including hiring and development of environmental professionals.
Achievements:
Increased client base to 40 contracts with a 15% margin above the industry standard of 10%. Targeted clients within
the competitive California market offering effective solutions while maintaining profit margins.
Additional Experience
Support Services Administrator, State of Delaware
Interim Administrator, North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
Environmental Manager, Norcal Waste Systems, Inc. (Now dba Recology)
Compliance Program Manager, Norcal Waste Systems, Inc.
Environmental Specialist, Norcal Waste Systems Inc.
Chemist, Sanitary Fill Company

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Technical Writing Minor
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

Hazardous Materials Management Certificate

UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, California

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certified, First Aid / CPR, FEMA Instructor, Continuity Planning TTT, Debris Planning, Numerous
regulatory, compliance, technical, and business seminar certificates

AFFILIATIONS
Washington State Recycling Association Board Member (past)
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Founding Secretary
Urban Area Security Initiative Debris Management Working Group Chair

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, DUMPStat, Adobe Pro, SharePoint, Confluence

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

FEMA Instructor for Disaster Debris Management Class
SWANA Organizer and presenter
Founder Emeritus Award, NAHMMA
Disaster Debris Planning, SWANA WASTECON Tradeshow, Reno, Nevada
Snohomish County Biodiesel Infrastructure, Florida Growers Presentation
Recognized in California State Senate Resolution 699, honoring contributions to California's Environment
Chemistry Class for HHW Program Managers, National Conference on Universal Wastes Presentation
Managing Liability, National Conference on Universal Wastes Presentation
Hazardous Waste Packaging and Shipping Operations Manual
Respirator Fit Testing, 8-Hour OSHA Refresher Training
Response to New Permit by Rule Regulatory Handbook, Chemistry for the Non-Chemist Handbook
Benefits and Features of Implementing an Environmental Management System, Norcal Waste Systems

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