Waste Watchers Recycling, Inc.

Regular recyclers and Waste Watcher Volunteers are welcome to submit their info for this page.

 WORK WANTED

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Curtis L. Divine
P.O. Box 1381
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-1181

Education

B.S. Environmental Studies (Policy Emphasis/Biology Based)
University of the Ozarks
415 North College Avenue
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830

Recognition

Alpha Chi National Honor Society (2000)
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2000)
National Dean’s List (1999-2000)
University of the Ozarks Outstanding Student in Environmental Studies (1999-2000)
Arkansas Environmental Federation Scholarship Award (1999-2000)

Occupational History

2001-present             Divine Intervention Home Services
 Lake Ozark, MO
 Home Maintenance Professional

2000 – 2001             Mid America Environmental
 Carthage, MO
 Consultant

1997-2000             Divine Intervention Environmental Management
Clarksville, AR
Consultant

1984-1997:  Missouri Gas Energy / Joplin, Missouri (Welding Class A Foreman)
1983-1984:  Stephenson Electric / Carl Junction, Missouri (Electrician)
1982-1983:  Bill’s Electric / Webb City, Missouri (Electrician)
1980-1982:  Search Drilling Company / Woodward, Oklahoma (Oil Well Drilling)

Areas of Effectiveness

Environmental Education    Policy Analysis    Negotiation / Diplomacy   
Observational Assessment    Problem Solving    Organizational Management
Mechanical Systems        Group Dynamics    Communication / Networking
Waste Management        Quality Assurance    Personal Commitment


Environmental Experience

Environmental Quality Workshops with:
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Region 6)
    Southern Environmental Enforcement Network
    U.S. and Arkansas Forest Services
    Arkansas Environmental Federation
    Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
    Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    Project Wet, Project Wild, Project Underground, and Project Learning Tree

Environmental and Public Policy Analysis with:
    Arkansas Citizens’ First Congress
    Arkansas Citizens’ Lobby Corps
    North American Association of Environmental Education
    Arkansas Environmental Education Association
   

Environmental Leadership

President-Elect for the for Arkansas Environmental Education Association (1999-2000)
Member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Environmental Education Association
 (1998-1999)
Member of the Steering Committee and Environmental Caucus Leader for the Arkansas Citizens’
First Congress (1998-1999)
Recycling Coordinator for the University of the Ozarks Planet Club (1997-2000)

Professional Accomplishments

Assisted in Development of Possible Alternative Solid Waste Management policies including recycling for:
    West River Valley Regional Solid Waste Management District
    University of the Ozarks Planet Club
    Missouri Gas Energy
    Arkansas Citizens’ First Congress (Developed for 1999 State Legislative Consideration)

Conducted nine month study of illegal dumping in the nine counties of the West River Valley Regional Solid Waste Management District (1998 – 1999)


Industrial Experience

Qualifications and/or Training in:
    Heavy equipment operation and maintenance (fork truck, hydra-lift, backhoe, trencher, etc.)
    Maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and tools (boring, stoppling, plastic fusion
machines, etc.)
   
Certifications (pipeline and/or structural) in:
    Arc welding
    Oxy-acetylene welding/cutting
    Wire feed welding
    Polyethylene plastic fusion
    Mechanical plumbing fittings (threaded fittings, compression fittings, etc.)

Working Knowledge and Experience with:  (industrial, commercial, and residential)
    Natural gas pressure regulation, metering, and leak detections
    Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel systems
    Electrical systems and controls
    Plumbing systems
    Hydraulic systems
    Pneumatic systems
    Water treatment systems
    General mechanical systems

Industrial Safety Experience

    Missouri Gas Energy Safety Committee Director (1989-1994)
    Mid America Environmental Safety Supervisor (2000-2001)
    Hazardous material handling with spill response
    Multimedia first aid and CPR trained
    OSHA certified construction
    Total of over twenty years of industrial safety experience


Horticultural Experience

Landscape design and/or construction experience (part-time 1990-2003)

Come to Your Senses
Organic Garden and Greenhouse
Owner and Operator (1991-1996):

    Specializing in organically grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and bedding plants
    Utilizing concepts of:
   
        Material reuse and recycling
        Crop rotation
        Compost production
        Organic fertilizers
        Soaker, Drip and Gravity irrigation
        Alternative pest control (beneficial plants and insects, organic oils, etc)

References

Ron Smith, Former Director with the West River Valley Regional Solid Waste Management
        District     in Fort Smith, Arkansas (479) 674-2947

Dr. Robert French, Retired Professor of Sociology with University of the Ozarks in Clarksville,
Arkansas (479) 359-3521

Shelly Parsons, Owner of Parsons Insurance Agency in Bentonville, Arkansas (479) 271-8818

Randy Blaukat, Professional Bass Fisherman with FLW (Forest L. Wood) Tournament Trail
    Lamar, Missouri (417) 850-1144

2004 Chev. Trail Blazer
61000 miles and 4 good tires
2 wheel and/or 4 wheel drive
Power windows, black, cloth seats
Kelly Blue Book retail $12,400
Will consider any reasonable offer.
573-365-2897