Garza Consulting

Introduction: I have over 30 years of experience dealing mainly with environmental issues and as a construction and business development consultant. Most of my activity has been in direct coordination and collaboration with the public and private sectors. I have assisted Fortune 500 companies in preparing for future implementation of regulatory environmental, state and federal requirements in areas of health/safety and cradle-to-grave disposal of hazardous waste and how that will impact ROI. I have worked with state and federal regulatory agencies regarding ongoing and historical site environmental soil and groundwater issues, negotiated best long-term and cost-effective solutions for the clients. As a Business Development Consultant, I have assisted U.S. companies to maximize business opportunities in Mexico and South America. I advise clients how to better understand and deal with cultural differences when conducting business. I have developed long-term personal relationships in the U.S. and foreign countries to promote business opportunities. I have demonstrated the necessary interpersonal skills to facilitate communications, coordination and cooperation in a demanding environment. As an Environmental Engineer, I provide technical advisory support to the chemical and hydrocarbon industry in the development of wastewater pretreatment facilities to improve process plant environmental conditions, including training of process technicians. I introduced cost-saving pretreatment best available technology (BAT) by the use of a carbon (pressure absorbers) absorption system and the use of bioremediation for on-site neutralization of wastewater streams before the release to the city sewer or waterway. I'm a dedicated, responsible and reliable individual with the capacity to efficiently work completely independent and as a team member with capacity to get along with people. I have very high ethical and professional standards and values which allow me to exercise my own critical judgment and interchange of information, knowledge and ideas with clients, associates, and employees. I am people oriented and project driven. Partial list of clients include the following: * Hyundai Semiconductor U.S.A. * Intel * BOC Edwards * CH2Mill * Air Liquide * Rhone Poulenc * U.S. Bancorp * Fred Meyers * Payless now (Rite Aid) * Multnomah County Portland, Oregon * City of Portland * Oregon Air National Guard * City of San Francisco