Environmental Coordinator Go Back Name: Barry Horney Contact Information E-mail: barrybj@msn.com Target Work Locations: #1 - Ann Arbor, MI #2 - Lansing, MI Willing to Relocate? No Date Available: 11/01/2004 Resume: Barry J. Horney barryjh@msn.com Objective: Desire employment that will allow me to meet my employer's needs through his/her utilization of the extensive experience I have acquired working in and managing environmental operations field offices, which typically entailed handling a vast array of sensitive environmental issues, related to natural resource (water/wetland) use and impacts. The position should require creativity, innovation and the ability to develop quickly, potential scenarios for administering to matters requiring decisive action. Duties and responsibilities should be such that the products of the efforts shall yield positive outcomes reflecting responsible stewardship of the natural resources and the environment. Highlights of Qualifications Creative and innovative yet practical Excellent strategizing skills Team "player", also comfortable working alone Strong writing and communication skills Highly reliant on ability to be creative and innovative in difficult situations Practical understanding of the relationship between natural resources, the environment and community Able to recognize best attributes of colleagues and draw them out Able to identify subtleties within issues preventing problem resolution Relevant Skills and Accomplishments: Management/Supervisory 15 years supervisory experience in Michigan Department of Environmental Quality/Natural Resources District Offices Managed the the Land and Water Management Division's busiest district office for 14 years with an additional year in Mid Michigan Accomplished at mediating and resolving conflicts as well as relieving high tension situations Adept at coordinating work with and among staff, outside interests, my contemporaries in other departments/divisions, and administrative mandates Trained staff who have migrated to all parts of the state utilizing work methods and techniques learned under my supervision. Managed and accounted for grant funds, and work products Communications Excellent ability to target written communications to clients needs, circumstances and expectations. Excellent oral communication skills with all levels of encounter; including ability to control exchanges with clients in volatile situations Considerable experience in preparing and editing all forms of written communication. Prepared grant reports, provided written contributions for grant proposals; prepared various annual reports and monthly reports Skilled at exploiting use of electronic mail Cultivated sound relationships with individuals and other clients, firms, and other agencies with whom we conducted our affairs. Regulatory Have a demonstrated command of the issues surrounding regulatory programs dealing with the land/water interface in Michigan Appreciate the relationships, applied and philosophically, of the land/water interface regulatory programs, the regulated community and the resources Capable of preparing permit applications concerning land/water interface activities Respected within the field have developed good relationships with state staff administering various programs. Recognize the need for attention to detail, presentation and content in dealing with regulatory issues. Employment History 10-1970 - 04-1973 Microbiology Laboratory Technician Stroh Brewery Company, Detroit, MI 10/1973 - 10/1978 Environmental Health Sanitarian Wayne County Health Department, Eloise, MI 10/1978 - 10-1983 Water Qual Spec./Resource Analyst State of Michigan, Lansing, MI 10-1983 - 11-2001 District Supervisor State of Michigan, Pontiac, MI 11/2001 - 11/2002 Resource Specialist (Grant Admin) State of Michigan, Lansing, MI 04-2003 - 10-2004 Project-Development Planner Michigan Wetland Development & Const., Canton, MI Education B.S. Sec. Science Ed Biology Wayne State Universtiy, MI Post graduate course work: Univerity of Michigan, Eastern Michigan Univ., Wayne State Univ. Specialty training from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer U.S. EPA, State of Michigan Notes/Other Information: Retired from state service in November of 2002. Salary is negotiable. Available to work in areas other than the listed area. Willing to travel within state. Will consider postions similar in responsibilities and duties but not squarely focused on environmental/natural resource field Favorite quote: “The world that we have made as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far creates problems that we cannot solve at the same level of thinking we created them at.” Albert Einstein