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Jerald Zollars

Chesapeake

Summary

Dynamic consultant with VPC Environmental, specializing in client engagement and strategic planning for sustainable resource management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance, implementing best practices in safety regulations. Developed tailored solutions for clients, ensuring project alignment with timelines and budgetary constraints while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

VPC Environmental
01.2018 - 11.2025
  • Led environmental assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed strategic plans for sustainable resource management and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to implement environmental policies and improve operational efficiency.
  • Conducted training sessions to enhance team understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Collaborated with clients to design tailored solutions addressing specific environmental challenges.
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgetary constraints.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding

Tidewater Comm College
Suffolk, Va

Skills

  • Client engagement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Best practices implementation
  • Processes and procedures
  • Safety regulations

Accomplishments

    I have 38 years of hands on experience working for the Norfolk Southern Corporation. For the last 15 years of my career, I worked as the Environmental Officer. During that time I conducted SPCC, ODCP inspections and held numerous safety workshops for Norfolk Southern employees, Other responsibilities included managing employees' work and vacation schedules, job advertisements, AAR billing, and supervising various employees over my 30 plus year career.

    From 2018 though 2025 I worked with VPC Environmental as a consultant conducting SPCC and ODCP inspections for Norfolk Southern Corporation. I have also been a part of various projects that insured NS met all Safety and Environmental Standards.

Timeline

Consultant

VPC Environmental
01.2018 - 11.2025

Associate of Science - Welding

Tidewater Comm College
Jerald Zollars