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Burton Dorley

Monrovia

Summary

Accomplished Environmental Specialist with extensive experience in environmental policy compliance, data analysis, and project management. Proven track record in promoting conservation practices, conducting environmental impact assessments, and facilitating workshops. Adept at leading public awareness campaigns and implementing sustainable development initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution, site inspections, and innovation leadership.

Career goal: to leverage skills in environmental consultancy to drive impactful change within organisations committed to sustainability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Environmental Focal Person

Paynesville City Corporation
04.2025 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Expertise & Advisory:
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to the PCC departments on environmental issues.
  • Conduct research and analysis on environmental trends and challenges.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations on environmental matters.
  • Environmental Compliance & Monitoring:
  • Ensure compliance with national and local environmental regulations.
  • Monitor environmental conditions within the municipality, including air quality, water quality, and waste management.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
  • Investigate environmental complaints and incident
  • Waste Management:
  • Develop and implement waste management plans and strategies.
  • Oversee the operation of municipal waste management facilities.
  • Promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
  • Ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Water Resource Management:
  • Monitor and assess the quality and quantity of water resources.
  • Develop and implement water conservation measures.
  • Address water pollution issues.
  • Support the development of sustainable water supply systems.
  • Environmental Education & Awareness:
  • Develop and implement environmental education and awareness programs for the public.
  • Organize trainings and workshops on environmental sustainability
  • Collaboration & Coordination:
  • Liaise with relevant government agencies, NGOs, and community groups on environmental matters.
  • Participate in environmental committees and working groups.
  • Coordinate environmental projects and initiatives.
  • Reporting:
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on environmental activities
  • Document all environmental inspections, monitoring, and incidents.

Facilitator, Health & Safety Management

GONET Africa Academy
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained young professionals in health and safety management.
  • Established clear goals and objectives for each session, providing a structured yet flexible agenda.

Data Analyst

Forestry Development Authority
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Ensured compliance with FDA policies regarding Non-Forest Timber Products taxes.
  • Promoted conservation practices in line with FDA laws.
  • Analyse revenues generated to match revenue reported from checkpoint staff.
  • Write monthly office reports and checkpoint reports to be submitted to DMDA, and DMDO.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
  • Dispensed advice on data collection methods, techniques and tools to help businesses gather factual and correct information from customers, partners and other stakeholders.

Environmental Consultant

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Prepare tools to measure awareness of environmental awareness, and involvement in greening activities.
  • Prepare school environmental awareness training materials, and review other creative promotional materials as approved by UNIDO.
  • Organise and carry out awareness workshops at 10 TVET schools, as approved by UNIDO.
  • Develop an online assessment tool to be used to measure the level of awareness and engagement.
  • Tool to be administered three months after training.
  • Prepare and submit activities report.
  • Assessed compliance with environmental regulations, identifying violations and determining remedial action.
  • Implemented monitoring systems to track the progress of environmental initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management.
  • Promoted conservation causes and campaigns to raise awareness in local communities.
  • Applied subject matter expertise alongside government agency personnel to solve large-scale environmental problems.
  • Attended environmental risk workshops to provide specialist advice and technical input, ensuring risk control methods were identified and implemented.

Environmental Specialist

MBH Power Limited
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepare guidelines, tools, and notes for use in the project based on relevant environmental policies, acts, and regulations/ directives and relevant Environmental and Social Framework safeguard (ESF) policies of World Bank Group.
  • Provide technical expertise on key issues related to environmental and social impact assessment, and on sustainability risks in the design, preparation, implementation, and supervision of MBH operations.
  • Provide support in the supervision and monitoring of projects in the project portfolio in compliance with the applicable World Bank policies/guidelines and E&S requirements on a regular basis, which may include overseeing E&S analysis of elevated risk clients, and recommending risk mitigation measures where necessary.
  • Training of peers and clients on environmental awareness and management, as necessary. Organise environmental orientation and awareness, training for project partners, local consultations, local community engagement, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Prepare environmental information materials and help the client in disseminating the information to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Review subproject and activity plans, design, cost, and bid documents to ensure environmental factors and mitigations are incorporated, and subproject/activity documents and environmental documents are in harmony; carry out site supervisions during implementation of projects and activities, and provide feedback to the H&S Manager.
  • Conducted comprehensive environmental impact assessments for proposed projects, highlighting potential risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Developed and delivered engaging environmental education workshops for community groups, enhancing public awareness on conservation issues.
  • Examined industrial and municipal facilities and programmes to determine operational effectiveness and compliance with environmental policies.
  • Researched solutions for remedying negative effects of human activity on environments by applying engineering principles.
  • Outlined procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and environments from hazards.
  • Enforced regulations on use of banned materials during construction and engineering projects for regulatory compliance reasons.
  • Crafted environmental policies governing organisational activities to protect communities and environments from harmful emissions.
  • Facilitated stakeholder consultations to gather input on environmental planning and decision-making processes.

Deputy Executive Director

Youth in Action for Peace Development Initiative Liberia
06.2018 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in project supervision and implementation.
  • Prepared timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
  • Met budget targets through responsible planning and resource allocation.
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Guided teams in product merchandising and inventory management.
  • Diffused challenging situations using conflict management techniques.

International Library Assistant

Near East University
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supported students in library operations and cataloguing.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of publishing trends and new releases to make informed acquisition recommendations.
  • Communicated with library patrons to explain policies and offer guidance with technological resources.
  • Coordinated the maintenance and repair of library equipment and facilities, liaising with external contractors when necessary.
  • Processed new books for circulation, setting up items in system, adding tracking codes and applying protective covers.

Environmental Focal Person

MBH Power Limited
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Develop and establish a culture of compliance and safety in the workplace by preparing, and enforcing, policies.
  • Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and ensure compliance with the law.
  • Monitor compliance with policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
  • Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous, and potentially hazardous, conditions or equipment.
  • Conduct safety training and education programmes, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
  • Inspected products and services to comply with quality standards.
  • Operated tills to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.
  • Prepared orders to deliver excellent presentation and quality standards.
  • Developed ongoing programmes using good team communication and collaboration.
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.

Project Manager

Conscious Environmental Youth Alliance
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Implemented green projects within the organisational scope.
  • Formalised and honoured deals by signing contracts and providing deliverables.
  • Directed the resolution of project issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal impact on project progress and outcomes.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve project management processes, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and quality resources for projects.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions.
  • Implemented agile project management methodologies, increasing team flexibility and improving product delivery times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Stella Maris Polytechnic
08.2019

Master's Degree - Environmental Engineering

Near East University
06.2022

Diploma - Peace and Conflict Resolution

Kofi Annan Institute
06.2020

Skills

  • Environmental Policy Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Carbon footprint reduction techniques
  • Site Inspections
  • Innovation leadership
  • Carbon footprint calculation
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Climate change literacy
  • Flood risk management
  • Sustainable development understanding

Certification

  • Certificate, Young African Leaders Initiative - YALI FELLOWSHIP, 2024
  • Certificate, Introduction to Sustainable Finance for Climate and Energy 2024
  • Certificate, Youth Education Symposium Liberia Program, Belenie Charity Foundation, 2019
  • Expert Presenter, International Conference on Climate Finance, 2018, Bangladesh
  • Mentor, Diamond Challenge Entrepreneurship Competition, 2017
  • Introductory Course on Climate Change, 2017
  • National Adaptation Plan: Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture, 2017
  • President, UNICEF Committee Session, Ghana International Model United Nations, 2017
  • Rapporteur, SOCHUM Committee Session, Babcock International Model United Nations, 2017
  • Green Champion, Young African Leaders Initiative, 2016
  • Various certificates from Young African Leaders Initiative on climate and management strategies, 2015
  • Certificate from Tunza Eco-generation, 2014, South Korea

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/burton-dorley-b44251135

Awards

  • HULT Prize Award, 2018, Winner, recognized for innovative pitch to address waste disposal issues in Liberia.
  • Tunza Regional Ambassador, 2014, Promoted environmental awareness in schools.

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

References

Mr. Nathaniel T. Blama Sr.

Senior Manager, IVANHOE, Liberia

Natpolo2000@yahoo.com

Mr. Jesse Segbo

Project Manager, MBH Power Limited

jzsegbo@yahoo.com

Mr. Abayomi Grant

Senior Waste Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency Liberia

agrant@epa.gov.lr

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion.

Timeline

Technical Environmental Focal Person

Paynesville City Corporation
04.2025 - Current

Data Analyst

Forestry Development Authority
03.2024 - 02.2025

Environmental Consultant

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
01.2024 - 05.2024

Environmental Specialist

MBH Power Limited
08.2023 - 10.2023

Facilitator, Health & Safety Management

GONET Africa Academy
01.2023 - Current

International Library Assistant

Near East University
03.2020 - 09.2021

Environmental Focal Person

MBH Power Limited
03.2019 - 02.2020

Deputy Executive Director

Youth in Action for Peace Development Initiative Liberia
06.2018 - 11.2022

Project Manager

Conscious Environmental Youth Alliance
05.2016 - 08.2018

Master's Degree - Environmental Engineering

Near East University

Diploma - Peace and Conflict Resolution

Kofi Annan Institute

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Stella Maris Polytechnic
Burton Dorley