nicholas taylor

project scientist, lsrp

About

A solutions-oriented team leader focused on delivering valuable and reliable results to clients. Experience: 14 years Project Roles: Scientist, Manager, Technical Lead, Ecologist, Biologist Specialties: Site Investigation and Remediation, Permitting, Ecological Risk, Statistics Goal: Team Leader on challenging projects

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

environmental services

Skill

wetlands, environmental consulting, soil, endangered species, environmental remediation, wildlife, groundwater, environmental permitting, environmental compliance, proposal writing, environmental impact assessment, project management, habitat restoration, water quality, remediation, trimble gps, statistical software, soil classification, species identification, r, wetland restoration, mitigation banking, environmental awareness, remedial investigations, historical research, constructed wetlands, wildlife biology, wildlife photography, sediment, surface water, gint, adobe professional, bluebeam, microsoft project, microsoft office

Experience

scientist

brinkerhoff environmental services, inc.

2004-6 - 2008-5 · 4 yrs

* Integral member of remedial project teams investigating residential, commercial & industrial sites in NJ, PA, and MD * Demonstrated initiative and increased skill set to become a primary company resource for land use permitting, wetlands delineations, and threatened and endangered species surveys

research assistant

university of vermont

2003-5 - 2003-8 · 4 mos

* Monitored territories of black-throated blue warblers (Setophaga caerulescens) in the Green Mountain National Forest and Champlain Valley of Vermont. * As a member of the field team, established sampling points via GPS, performed point counts, nest searches, wildlife inventories, vegetation surveys, and database management. In addition, daily interactions with private land owners were required to obtain access to study areas. * The acquired data supported papers published in Landscape Ecology (2010) and The Auk (2010)

intern

university of missouri

2002-5 - 2002-8 · 4 mos

* Under the direction of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP), monitored territories of neotropical migrant songbirds in southeastern Missouri. * Navigated to study sites via topographic maps and compass, performed spot checks, nest searches, mist netting and banding, and database management. * Data supported the ongoing MOFEP studies aimed at discovering the best ways to support demands for wood resources while ensuring the survival of healthy forest ecosystems.

scientist

the shaw group

2008-5 - 2013-2 · 4 yrs 10 mos

* Led remedial investigation teams at multiple sites and managed projects with annual budgets ranging from $25-$500K * Designed scopes of work, executed tasks, and generated final reports for site remediation, land use, wetlands, and wildlife projects throughout New Jersey, New England and the Mid-Atlantic States

project scientist, lsrp

mott macdonald

2016-10 - Present · 10 yrs

* Manage personnel and prepare final reports for site remediation projects. * Prepare and execute scopes of work for investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.

scientist

cb&i

2013-2 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs 8 mos

* Manage technical and field personnel at site remediation projects with annual budgets up to $500K * Deliver exceptional customer service through clear communication of goals, strategic planning and execution of project tasks, while continuously ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations

Education

bucknell university

biology

1999-1 - 2003-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

rutgers university

management

2005-1 - 2013-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Environmental Forensics (2013); Threatened and Endangered Species of New Jersey (2012);Advanced Wetland Delineation (2007); Hydric Soils (2006); Methodology for Delineating Wetlands (2005)"]