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Mensah Jerry
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Jerry Agyei Mensah has over 3 years of experience in environmental science with a focus on RCRA hazardous waste programs and cleanups. He has a Master's degree in Environmental Science from NJIT and a Bachelor's degree from NJCU. His experience includes roles as a lab technician, facility supervisor, and sorting agent for hazardous waste cleanups. He is trained in CPR/First Aid and 40-hour HAZWOPER. Currently he works as a lab technician performing tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring strict safety procedures are followed.

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JERRY AGYEI MENSAH Mobile: 973-704-3595 jam47@njit.edu EXPERIENCESUMMARY Over 3 years of experience in the field of Environmental Science emphasizing in RCRA with exposure of both hazardous wastes and clean up programs. Experienced in conducting routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties. Demonstrated success in client and project development while leading teams to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions for issues related to household waste cleanups. Excel under pressure in deadline driven environment with superior interpersonal communication skills. EDUCATION MS, Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2016 BS, Health Sciences, New Jersey City University, 2014 TRAINING CPR/FIRST AID, 40 HOUR HAZWOPER 2016- Present Nice-Pak Products, Inc., Montvale, New Jersey Lab Technician  Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations such as tensile strength and integrity testing, calipers, GC/MS, FTIR, Instron- testers, Zwick/Roell Tensile tester and other packaging laboratory equipment.  Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;  Prepare specimens and samples;  Construct, maintain, and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters;  Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;  Record and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues;  Use computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;  Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;  Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research;  Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.  Possess the ability to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to solve technical problems;  Good hand and eye coordination and the ability to use technical equipment with accuracy;  Excellent time management skills which propels quality work on several different projects at
2 the same time;  Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people;  Excellent oral communication skills in order to work effectively with colleagues from all parts of the organization  Explains complex techniques to interested parties;  Gathers information and assess current situations  Experience in providing demonstrations and writing technical reports.  Perform routine QC responsibilities such as sample coordination, lab equipment maintenance, QC document management, QC inventory control and reconciliation of sample requests/documents, as needed.  Monitor laboratory equipment for temperature, humidity, etc., and conformance to specification. 2013- Present Universal Institute Rehab, Livingston, New Jersey Facilitator Description Universal Institute offers clients a wide range of residential opportunities, which includes Community Residences (also known as “Group Homes”). The residential program combines an aggressive therapy program during the day with a concentration on “Activities of Daily Living” (ADL’s) and community re-entry in the evening and on weekends. Assist the elderly or physically disabled move from room to room around their homes. Helps adults with developmental disorders learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks. Meets with family to discuss needs of patients. • Oversees any required rehabilitation exercise • Administer medication and ensures that individuals take them. • Support individuals in maintaining their independence and empowering them to become integrated members of their communities. • Establish a therapeutic milieu and deliver effective treatment services through positive behavioral supports and professionalism. • Responsible for the care and supervisor of 4-8 individuals living in a community residence. • Train residents in improving Adult Daily Living and Independent Living skills as per the IHP and any/all related behavior or medical requirements. • Assist consumers who need support to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in our communities. • Provide counseling to all residents with guidance from the Home Manager or Senior Manager. • Attend regular meetings as indicated by Home Manager to discuss the programs, residents and related matters. • Provide daily reporting to ensure all parties are fully informed.
3 • Provide in-home, one to one supervision to clients who are identified as having developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. 2011-2012 Solgar, Inc. Lyndhurst, New Jersey Clean Room Custodian • Verifies accuracy of labeling on outgoing shipments. • Oversees the assembling, testing, inspecting, and packaging medical devices per work instructio of assembly equipment, fixtures, and test equipment. • Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to correctly assemble medical • Comply with the policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements of the company’s Quality Sy • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials to the production supervisor. • Perform manual assembly and visual inspection of medical products. • Complete line clearance, scrap records, training records, and other documentation as required. • Complete routine tasks with minimal supervision. • Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions. • Work in a cleanroom environment. • Other duties as assigned by the production supervisor. 2011 – 2012 L’Oreal Paris USA, Franklin, New Jersey Machine Operator  Strictly adheres to client job specification and ensure good quality work.  Maintains, controls, and operate machines settings and test them.  Ascertains why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.  Reads and understand blueprints, schematics, models and other specifications.  Operating clean room equipment safely and efficiently.  Looking for visible defects in manufactured product.  Packaging final product  Assisting with process control documentation. 2009 – 2011 Care Environmental Corporation, Landing, New Jersey Sorting Agent • Assist with sorting, pouring, and proper disposal of unwanted household chemicals. • Label and seal containers, on-load and offload supplies. • Apply both the laws and regulations that are used to accomplish hazardous site cleanups in New Jersey. • Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to pumps, vacuums etc.
4 • Work individually and in teams to perform lab pack services, segregation and classifying hazardous and non-hazardous materials per Federal DEP & EPA guidelines and State requirements. • Properly complete waste profiles and regulatory documentation including manifests, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s) and container labels. • Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc. • Perform consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e. bulking, repackaging) • Perform projects pertaining to hazardous waste operations; including, but not limited to evacuation, drum management and disposal. • Provide expert knowledge on government regulations, safety practices and proper disposal methods to management and technicians. • The ability to wear and properly use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) including full respirators. • Ensures Health and safety policies are strictly followed at all times. • Ensures compliance with comprehensive internal procedures regarding safety, risk management, cost estimating, and contracting. • Great team player and ability to work independently along with strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Assist in preparation of work plans, field sampling plans, quality assurance project plans and health & safety plans and technical reports. INTERNSHIP: Horizon Health Center, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2014 Registered clients for the first time for the Affordable Care Act representing the most significant regulatory overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Considerable progress was made as patients who participated exceeded the limit of the clinic. Assist individuals with no insurance to obtain quality yet affordable comprehensive health care. My efforts contributed to the decline in the number of Americans without health insurance especially those in my catchment area of Jersey City. . • Determines clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments; determining extent of present coverage and investments; ascertaining long- term goals. • Develops a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation. • Obtains underwriting approval by completing application for coverage. • Completes coverage by delivering policy; planning future follow-up visits and evaluations of needs. • Enhances insurance agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Develops base for long-term sources of clients by using referrals, occupational, and special-interest groups to compile lists of prospects. • Approaches potential clients by utilizing mailings and phone solicitation; making
5 presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings; speaking publicly to community groups on the subject of financial well-being PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association Ghanaian Engineers and Architects Association of America The National Society of Leadership and Success (NJCU).

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  • 1. JERRY AGYEI MENSAH Mobile: 973-704-3595 jam47@njit.edu EXPERIENCESUMMARY Over 3 years of experience in the field of Environmental Science emphasizing in RCRA with exposure of both hazardous wastes and clean up programs. Experienced in conducting routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties. Demonstrated success in client and project development while leading teams to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions for issues related to household waste cleanups. Excel under pressure in deadline driven environment with superior interpersonal communication skills. EDUCATION MS, Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2016 BS, Health Sciences, New Jersey City University, 2014 TRAINING CPR/FIRST AID, 40 HOUR HAZWOPER 2016- Present Nice-Pak Products, Inc., Montvale, New Jersey Lab Technician  Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations such as tensile strength and integrity testing, calipers, GC/MS, FTIR, Instron- testers, Zwick/Roell Tensile tester and other packaging laboratory equipment.  Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;  Prepare specimens and samples;  Construct, maintain, and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters;  Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;  Record and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues;  Use computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;  Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;  Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research;  Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.  Possess the ability to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to solve technical problems;  Good hand and eye coordination and the ability to use technical equipment with accuracy;  Excellent time management skills which propels quality work on several different projects at
  • 2. 2 the same time;  Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people;  Excellent oral communication skills in order to work effectively with colleagues from all parts of the organization  Explains complex techniques to interested parties;  Gathers information and assess current situations  Experience in providing demonstrations and writing technical reports.  Perform routine QC responsibilities such as sample coordination, lab equipment maintenance, QC document management, QC inventory control and reconciliation of sample requests/documents, as needed.  Monitor laboratory equipment for temperature, humidity, etc., and conformance to specification. 2013- Present Universal Institute Rehab, Livingston, New Jersey Facilitator Description Universal Institute offers clients a wide range of residential opportunities, which includes Community Residences (also known as “Group Homes”). The residential program combines an aggressive therapy program during the day with a concentration on “Activities of Daily Living” (ADL’s) and community re-entry in the evening and on weekends. Assist the elderly or physically disabled move from room to room around their homes. Helps adults with developmental disorders learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks. Meets with family to discuss needs of patients. • Oversees any required rehabilitation exercise • Administer medication and ensures that individuals take them. • Support individuals in maintaining their independence and empowering them to become integrated members of their communities. • Establish a therapeutic milieu and deliver effective treatment services through positive behavioral supports and professionalism. • Responsible for the care and supervisor of 4-8 individuals living in a community residence. • Train residents in improving Adult Daily Living and Independent Living skills as per the IHP and any/all related behavior or medical requirements. • Assist consumers who need support to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in our communities. • Provide counseling to all residents with guidance from the Home Manager or Senior Manager. • Attend regular meetings as indicated by Home Manager to discuss the programs, residents and related matters. • Provide daily reporting to ensure all parties are fully informed.
  • 3. 3 • Provide in-home, one to one supervision to clients who are identified as having developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. 2011-2012 Solgar, Inc. Lyndhurst, New Jersey Clean Room Custodian • Verifies accuracy of labeling on outgoing shipments. • Oversees the assembling, testing, inspecting, and packaging medical devices per work instructio of assembly equipment, fixtures, and test equipment. • Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to correctly assemble medical • Comply with the policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements of the company’s Quality Sy • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials to the production supervisor. • Perform manual assembly and visual inspection of medical products. • Complete line clearance, scrap records, training records, and other documentation as required. • Complete routine tasks with minimal supervision. • Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions. • Work in a cleanroom environment. • Other duties as assigned by the production supervisor. 2011 – 2012 L’Oreal Paris USA, Franklin, New Jersey Machine Operator  Strictly adheres to client job specification and ensure good quality work.  Maintains, controls, and operate machines settings and test them.  Ascertains why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.  Reads and understand blueprints, schematics, models and other specifications.  Operating clean room equipment safely and efficiently.  Looking for visible defects in manufactured product.  Packaging final product  Assisting with process control documentation. 2009 – 2011 Care Environmental Corporation, Landing, New Jersey Sorting Agent • Assist with sorting, pouring, and proper disposal of unwanted household chemicals. • Label and seal containers, on-load and offload supplies. • Apply both the laws and regulations that are used to accomplish hazardous site cleanups in New Jersey. • Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to pumps, vacuums etc.
  • 4. 4 • Work individually and in teams to perform lab pack services, segregation and classifying hazardous and non-hazardous materials per Federal DEP & EPA guidelines and State requirements. • Properly complete waste profiles and regulatory documentation including manifests, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s) and container labels. • Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc. • Perform consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e. bulking, repackaging) • Perform projects pertaining to hazardous waste operations; including, but not limited to evacuation, drum management and disposal. • Provide expert knowledge on government regulations, safety practices and proper disposal methods to management and technicians. • The ability to wear and properly use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) including full respirators. • Ensures Health and safety policies are strictly followed at all times. • Ensures compliance with comprehensive internal procedures regarding safety, risk management, cost estimating, and contracting. • Great team player and ability to work independently along with strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Assist in preparation of work plans, field sampling plans, quality assurance project plans and health & safety plans and technical reports. INTERNSHIP: Horizon Health Center, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2014 Registered clients for the first time for the Affordable Care Act representing the most significant regulatory overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Considerable progress was made as patients who participated exceeded the limit of the clinic. Assist individuals with no insurance to obtain quality yet affordable comprehensive health care. My efforts contributed to the decline in the number of Americans without health insurance especially those in my catchment area of Jersey City. . • Determines clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments; determining extent of present coverage and investments; ascertaining long- term goals. • Develops a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation. • Obtains underwriting approval by completing application for coverage. • Completes coverage by delivering policy; planning future follow-up visits and evaluations of needs. • Enhances insurance agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Develops base for long-term sources of clients by using referrals, occupational, and special-interest groups to compile lists of prospects. • Approaches potential clients by utilizing mailings and phone solicitation; making
  • 5. 5 presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings; speaking publicly to community groups on the subject of financial well-being PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association Ghanaian Engineers and Architects Association of America The National Society of Leadership and Success (NJCU).