Valerie Phipps

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ABOUT VALERIE PHIPPS

I am a highly motivated and dedicated environmental professional. I have experience on both the client side and consulting side of the industry, which provides me with a well-rounded perspective on company needs. I have a proven track record of successfully managing large contracts and large land portfolios. I am able to translate a company’s business objectives into actions and outcomes while managing potential technical and non-technical risks. I am experienced in delivering outcomes for various scenarios including property acquisition, divestment, and on-going use. I have a respected reputation for building effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and leading large, diverse teams across multiple offices. I am effective at meeting and exceeding key performance indicators such as business performance, commercial management, technical assurance, and health and safety. I am adept at adjusting my leadership style to maximize performance and deliver outcomes. I have successfully managed contaminated land projects from a technical and operational perspective in various industries within Australia and the US.Specialties include- Contract and account management- Large portfolio management under various land-use scenarios- Business performance and optimisation- Stakeholder engagement and advocacy- Leading large and diverse work teams- Health and safety leadership; and- Soil, groundwater, and soil vapour investigation and remediation.