Regina Severdia
About Regina Severdia
Regina Severdia is an Environmental Remediation Technician at Chemtrade in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, with extensive experience in environmental project management and geology.
Professional Background
Regina Severdia is an accomplished Environmental Remediation Technician currently working at Chemtrade in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. Her extensive career includes roles such as Project Manager/Geologist at Jacobson James & Associates, Inc. (2016-2019) and Quality Assurance, Lab Analyst at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2014-2016). She also served as a Staff Geologist at Jacobson James & Associates, Inc. (2010-2014), Office Assistant at Blake's Heating and Air Conditioning (2009-2010), Supplemental Instructor in Geology & Geography at Solano Community College (2008-2009), and Receptionist/Office Manager at Tax House (1997-2009).
Education and Expertise
Regina Severdia holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2000 to 2008. She also completed introductory GIS classes at Solano Community College between 2007 and 2008. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in geology, geographic information systems, and environmental science, equipping her with the technical skills necessary for her current role in environmental remediation.
Environmental Project Management
During her tenure as a Project Manager/Geologist at Jacobson James & Associates, Inc., Regina managed four environmental projects. She was responsible for designing and implementing environmental investigations and clean-ups for utility, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors. Regina’s role required coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing complex field programs involving multiple stakeholders.
Field Technology and Sampling Proficiency
Regina has extensive experience with traditional field technologies including direct-push technology (DPT or Geoprobe® systems), hollow stem auger, and mud rotary drilling. She is well-versed in various environmental media sampling technologies such as conventional soil sampling, Envirocore, and suction lysimeters. Her skills include installing monitoring wells, lysimeters, and soil borings for contaminants such as solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, and heavy metals.
Quality Assurance and Coordination
Regina has assisted project teams with quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) and health and safety programs, identifying areas for process improvement. She provided technical review and QAQC of various reports and documents. Her coordination efforts with clients, attorneys, project directors, technical team leads, and subject-matter experts ensured a common understanding of project details, research, and data presentation.