Marlene Mattola
Long Beach
Summary
Dedicated environmental consultant with 7 years of experience delivering high-quality environmental due diligence, risk assessments and compliance solutions. My focus lies on enabling clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and ensuring precise technical deliverables that address potential environmental risks and liabilities. Motivated by the mission to drive sustainable practices and mitigate environmental impact by empowering organizations to achieve both regulatory compliance and operational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Scientist
Ninyo & Moore
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Aided in the preparation and implementation of environmental site assessment work plans and Preliminary Environmental Assessments (PEAs)
- Conducted and coordinated site inspections and field activities in support of Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Prepared Phase I and Phase II ESAs with a focus on ASTM compliance, accuracy, clarity, and quality control
- Prepared field data, boring logs, test pits, and cross sections
- Performed soil, indoor air, groundwater, and soil vapor monitoring, purging, and sampling, utilizing standard volume purge and low flow methodologies
- Oversaw the installation of monitoring wells and drilling operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective remediation outcomes
- Performed data interpretation and risk assessment to determine the extent and nature of contamination and its potential impact on human health and the environment
- Implemented quality control and assurance measures to ensure accurate and reliable data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Assisted in writing proposals for environmental initiatives, enhancing project funding opportunities and stakeholder engagement
Environmental Consultant
ERM
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted Phase | ESAs, Limited Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Reviews, and corporate desktop reviews for over 100 manufacturing, industrial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with ASTM standard and mitigating environmental risks
- Performed stormwater compliance audits, generating comprehensive reports in support of Amazon's stormwater compliance efforts throughout southern California
- Wrote and implemented best management practices (BMPs), monitoring reports, visual assessments, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) to ensure regulatory compliance
- Assisted in preparation of Phase II reports
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Environmental Consultant
RPS
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted Phase I ESAs for various commercial, industrial and residential sites
- Prepared Limited Compliance Reviews (LCRs), corporate desktop reviews and health & safety audits
- Wrote detailed technical reports and proposals, enhancing project clarity and client communication
Environmental Scientist
Apex
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in completing investigations to delineate the extents of the target remedial zones
- Conducted remediation system O&M, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil gas surveys, and stormwater compliance
- Analyzed and interpreted environmental data, contributing to regulatory adherence
Staff Scientist
TRC
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated and implemented existing O&M systems relative to monitoring, sampling and reporting
- Took leadership as the EHS coordinator for several remediation sites and wrote Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHP), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and daily Health and Safety (H&S) reports/logs
- Prepared technical documents including environmental compliance reviews, SWPPP, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans
Environmental Scientist
Intertek- PSI
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted Phase I ESAs and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
- Prepared high-quality technical reports
Environmental Consultant
EFI Global
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported off-site remediation projects and wrote Phase I/II ESA reports for hundreds of residential properties
- Conducted comprehensive environmental assessments, including the inspection and sampling of soil, groundwater, soot, ash, mold, and asbestos, while maintaining strict adherence to all applicable environmental regulations
- Collaborated with agencies and clients to align project scope, schedule, and budget, enhancing project efficiency
Client Service Coordinator
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Actively recruited new clients by promoting hospital services
- Educated clients about preventive care and pet health needs
Natural Resources and Community Relations Intern
Resolve
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Researched literature to gather statistics and related data for environmental documents
- Participated in preparation of environmental reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration: Environmental Management
Old Dominion University I 2013
Skills
- Project Management and Team Collaboration
- Phase I and Phase II ESAs
- EHS Compliance Reviews, Corporate Desktop Reviews, and Health and Safety Plans
- Stormwater Compliance
- Remediation and Construction Oversight
- Soil, Indoor Air, Groundwater, and Soil Vapor Monitoring and Sampling
- O&M, Data Analysis, and Reporting
- Billing and Invoicing Procedures
- Adaptability in Fast-Past Environments
Certification
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Timeline
Senior Staff Scientist
Ninyo & Moore
08.2025 - 01.2026
Environmental Consultant
ERM
11.2022 - 08.2025
Environmental Consultant
RPS
07.2021 - 10.2022
Environmental Scientist
Apex
02.2021 - 04.2021
Staff Scientist
TRC
06.2019 - 02.2020
Environmental Scientist
Intertek- PSI
12.2018 - 06.2019
Environmental Consultant
EFI Global
02.2017 - 12.2018
Client Service Coordinator
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016
Natural Resources and Community Relations Intern
Resolve
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration: Environmental Management
Old Dominion University I 2013