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Marilia Venanzoni

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Accomplished environmental professional with over two decades of experience in environmental data management and validation. Proven expertise in leading contaminated site investigations, remediation programs, subcontract management, and environmental reporting. Skilled in collaborating with clients, regulators, and auditors to design sampling and analysis quality plans. Seasoned project manager with a strong background in sales, technical, and account management within consulting and analytical laboratory environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Environmental Consultant/ GEC Lead

Arcadis Australia
05.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
  • Project Manager for environmental projects in site investigation and remediation for Oil & Gas, Industrial, Mining, and Aviation companies and environmental process engineering with annual project budgets of up to $300K.
  • Led the development of new digital and data management solutions as EQuIS and OpenGround, upskill Australia's businesses and support growth in this field.
  • Manage projects with complex global clients, vendors, and technical teams to create strategic, diverse, and inclusive partnerships across projects and programs.
  • Led the design of sampling and analysis quality plans that are accepted by clients, regulators, and accredited auditors.
  • Prepare and compile environmental reports, document findings, and recommend solutions and next steps.
  • Driving greater cultural understanding across country boundaries to enable improved working relationships between Australian and support teams in India.
  • Development of detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Supporting clients to obtain the best out of digital transformation program by collaborating and integrating data systems with existing processes.

Environmental Supervisor

Arcadis Brazil
03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
  • Established, grew, and led a team of 13 responsible for Data Management and Validation (QA/QC) from investigation and remediation projects across Brazil, ensuring external procured analytical data were consistent with project specifications, and national and international quality standards.
  • Preparation and compilation of reports documenting findings and recommending solutions and next steps. Actively taking part in environmental emergency response, monitoring, and remediation projects.
  • In charge of data evaluation and development of digital solutions for fast and accurate analysis of data from Brazil's worst industrial accident (The Brumadinho mine tailings dam collapse) resulting in the release of millions of tons of toxic waste. The data was used to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Government and environmental agencies. 103 points of surface water and sediment collection are monitored at frequencies ranging from daily, weekly, and quarterly over approximately 2,500 km of Paraopeba River and São Francisco River.
  • Conducting rapid assessment of water quality data to safeguard the health of two million residents across multiple municipalities. The contract value of AU$28.5M over 4 years.
  • Conduct meetings with different stakeholders such as the government, environmental agencies, and clients to present findings, suggest new strategies, and provide guidance.
  • Advise senior leaders and clients on best practices for reducing waste and costs and increasing sustainability.
  • Responsible for internal and external training (clients, regulators, and government representatives).
  • Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiency while minimising environmental impacts.
  • Development of performance indicators to support decision-making.
  • Managing and responding to compliance obligations and risks to maintain an environmental and social license to operate for projects.

Project Manager

Eurofins Brazil
08.2012 - 06.2017
  • Company Overview: Eurofins offers a range of laboratory services contributing to food quality, environmental safety, biopharma product development, and AgroSciences.
  • Liaison between the analyst team and the customer. Setup and manage projects through the laboratory system involving technical, chemical, and commercial support.
  • Client contact for technical clarification, presentation of analytical solutions, and business development.
  • Technical, logistic, and commercial support to all stakeholders involved in projects.
  • Training and educating clients and staff on various processes and procedures, including new tools and emerging methods.
  • Developed and implemented effective project management strategies to ensure the successful delivery of client services.

Key Account Manager

Merieux NutriSciences
05.2009 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Environmental Laboratory in Brazil

Environmental Chemist

WSP (former Golder Associates)
01.2003 - 04.2009

Education

Postgraduate - Contaminated Sites Management

Universidade SENAC
Sao Paulo - Brazil
12.2021

Postgraduate - Environmental Pollution Control Engineering

Universidade De Sao Paulo USP
Sao Paulo - Brazil
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
Sao Paulo - Brazil
01.2000

Skills

  • Strength 1: Ability to cultivate strong working relationships
  • Team building expertise
  • Strength 3: Planning & Organising
  • Strength 4: Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Project management skills

Hobbies and Interests

Have friends over for dinner, Watch movies, Outdoor activities with my family

Affiliations

Australasian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Principal Environmental Consultant/ GEC Lead

Arcadis Australia
05.2022 - Current

Environmental Supervisor

Arcadis Brazil
03.2019 - 04.2022

Project Manager

Eurofins Brazil
08.2012 - 06.2017

Key Account Manager

Merieux NutriSciences
05.2009 - 07.2012

Environmental Chemist

WSP (former Golder Associates)
01.2003 - 04.2009

Postgraduate - Contaminated Sites Management

Universidade SENAC

Postgraduate - Environmental Pollution Control Engineering

Universidade De Sao Paulo USP

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz

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