NATHANAEL Z. HOELZEL
| 2626 N. Moreland Blvd., Apt #2 | 216-408-5891 |
| Cleveland, OH 44120 | [email protected] |
| OBJECTIVE: |
Enhance my skills in economic development, and provide experience and expertise to difficult redevelopment projects
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| EDUCATION: |
The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Degree: Master of Community Planning Magna Cum Laude, June 2004 Specialization: Economic Development Thesis: Bringing Science and Planning Together: A Case Study on Protecting Human Health, Safety, and Welfare from Vapor Intrusion Thesis Abstract (.pdf), Full Thesis, and Thesis Poster (.pdf) The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio BS Degree: Summa Cum Laude, May 2002 Major: Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management Emphasis: Compliance and Administration Minor: Public Administration |
| EXPERIENCE: | |
| 6/04 to Present |
Cuyahoga County Department of Development, Cleveland, OH
Position: Senior Development Finance Analyst -Responsible for financial and credit analysis, and applying economic and community development principles to various brownfield projects -Fund Manager for $1,215,000 in U.S. EPA Brownfields RLF Grants -1 completed and 1 active BRLF cleanup project -Successfully negotiated the first MOA with the U.S. EPA to retain and transition BCRLF Pilot Grant funds under the New Brownfields Law -Program Manager for $1,200,000 in U.S. EPA Assessment Grants -27 active or completed assessment projects -Grant Writer for brownfield funds, including the following: -Successful $400,000 U.S. EPA Assessment Grant FY2005 and FY2006 -Successful $500,000 and $400,000 U.S. EPA BRLF Supplemental Grant FY2004 and FY2006 -Successful $3,000,000 Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Grant FY2005 -Successful $2,000,000 HUD BEDI Grant FY2004 |
| 12/02 to 6/04 |
U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, OH
Position: Graduate Research Grantee -Investigated how to improve the communication of environmental hazard assessments to local land use decision makers -Utilized ArcView GIS and RockWorks2002 during site-specific investigations to evaluate vapor intrusion exposure at RCRA facilities |
| 6/03 to 8/03 |
The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Position: Graduate Research Assistant -Lead a three-person research team in developing an implementation and management plan for a hiking trail system partially funded by the European Union and sponsored by the 2004 Summer Olympics |
| 8/02 to 12/02 |
The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Position: Graduate Assistant -Researched social and environmental health and justice topics -Organized lecture and research materials -Coordinated service learning project |
| 5/01 to 7/01 |
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo, OH
Position: Brownfield Intern -Assisted in the development of a brownfield revitalization strategy -Conducted phone interviews with brownfield professionals -Researched current brownfield Internet and print publications |
| 5/00 to 1/01 |
Marathon Ashland Pipe Line LLC, Martinsville, IL and Findlay, OH
Position: Health, Environmental and Safety Co-op -Managed SARA Title III chemical inventory quarterly updates -Performed NPDES monthly reports for water discharges -Developed an Access database to generate air emissions reports -Completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment -Created a company practice for removing asbestos pipeline coating |
| 12/99 to 5/00 |
Hancock County Park District, Findlay, OH
Position: Intern -Recommended a successful park policy, which re-opened two parks -Assisted in a Parks Replacement Levy campaign passed by local voters -Participated in Park Board and community information meetings |
| 5/99 to 8/99 |
Gandee and Associates, Inc., Columbus, OH
Position: Resident Project Representative -Liaison between firm's engineers, clients, and regulatory officials -Licensed asbestos abatement supervisor and air monitoring technician |
| PRESENTATIONS: |
-Mentoring other U.S. EPA grantees in Region 5 in a variety of ways, including a workshop session in January 2006 and July 2006 -Moderated "Revolving Loan Funds: Bringing Credit to the Community" session at the National Brownfields Conference, November 2005 -Participated on the steering committee for the Annual Meeting of the National Brownfield Association's Ohio Chapter, June 2005 -Presented "How the Deal was Done: Cuyahoga County Brownfields Update" at the Ohio Brownfields One-Stop Shop Forum, April 2005 -Presented the County's brownfield programs to community organizations -Presented research paper "Planning Together: A Case Study on Protecting Human Health, Safety, and Welfare from Vapor Intrusion" at the APA National Conference and the UC Graduate School Forum, Spring 2004 |
| TRAINING: |
-National Development Finance Professional certification, February 2006 -First Emergency Responder training, April 2002 -DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training, November 2001 -RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator training, February 2001 -Asbestos Abatement Project Supervisor and Air Monitoring Technician training, May 1999 -OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, January 1999 |
| SKILLS: |
-Experienced and trained in underwriting economic development loans -Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel -Experienced with ArcView GIS 3.2 and other GIS applications, Microsoft Access, HTML Website design, and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop |
| HONORS: |
-U.S. EPA Region 5 recognized the County's brownfield assessment program and mentoring of other grantees with the Region's first "Exceptional Leadership in Brownfield Redevelopment" award, November 2005 -U.S. EPA Region 5 recognized the County's role in the St. Michael Hospital project with a "Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Brownfield Redevelopment Project in Ohio", November 2005 -Awarded U.S. EPA/UC Traineeship and Full-Scholarship 2002-2004 -Recipient of the 2002 Outstanding Senior award in ESOH Management -Recipient of the 2001 Town & Campus and Carter ESOH scholarships -4-year member of UF Honors Fraternity and Dean's List |
| ACTIVITIES: |
-Member of the American Planning Association -2005 Crew Volunteer for the Philadelphia 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk -2005 Finisher of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon -2003-05 National Brownfields Conference attendee -2003-04 National APA Conferences attendee -Numerous leadership roles at the Universities of Cincinnati and Findlay |
References available upon request
Created by Nathanael Z. Hoelzel, Revised August 4, 2006 Print Version (.pdf)