Lisa Alcorn

About Lisa Alcorn

I take a down-to-earth & analytical approach to projects; I am a strategist with a keen talent for controlling cost, schedule & quality while developing innovative solutions to complex problems. My open nature and ability to connect give me an edge in marketing, negotiations, and relationship management. I\'m excited about tools such as Incremental Sampling Methodology and BioAccessibility Sampling to produce data that is representative of site conditions leading to well-informed decisions and avoiding unnecessary action. With a proven track record in accelerating projects, and broad based experience in environmental cleanup & compliance, my strengths include excellent relationship management, research and analysis, and strong written/verbal communication skills. Recognized for ability to partner with regulatory agencies, communicate well across organizational lines, and exert appropriate levels of influence as needed.Specialties: Steering Services for Green Sustainable Projects → • Early stage analytical planning• Intrinsic and enhanced bioremediation• Institutional controls• Negotiating site-specific (risk-based) action levels• Retrofits to support EO 13514 • Lean Project Management geared to save time & capitol while enhancing quality & public relations.

Experience

1. Engineering Services Provider

   Usda Forest Service

   Feb 2005 — Present

   Streamline CERCLA projects using template documents, presumptive remedies, risk-based recreation-scenario screening levels, and focused sampling design. Represent USDA in review of investigation and cleanup activities at FUDS sites. ITRC team member developing guidance on using Bioavailability of contaminants in soil as a refining factor in site-specific risk decisions. Provide technical assistance & oversight for lead management & environmental stewardship at small arms ranges in Region 8Provided post-hurricane engineering/project-management services to the National Forests of North Carolina.Monitored & controlled watershed rehabilitation projects for the Incident Response Team: 31 trails and 9 roads, 2 dredging projects, restoration of 5 streams, 1 road- and 3 trail-bridge repair projects. • Project Planning & Initiation• Integration Management• Scope/Time/Cost Management• Communications Management• Technical oversight • Road & trail design for erosion control• Permitting & NEPA Documentation• Risk Management

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Civil/Environmental Engineering

  1982 — 1988

• U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Project Management

  1991 — 1992

Skills

• Negotiation
• Public Speaking
• Analysis
• Engineering
• Risk Management
• Budgets
• Ms Project
• Business Relationship Management
• Government
• Environmental Awareness
• Six Sigma
• Pmp
• Project Planning
• Divergent Thinking
• Training
• Construction
• Program Management
• Sustainability
• Remediation
• Team Building
• Management
• Groundwater
• Project Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Problem Solving
• Coaching
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Planning