Bart Lago Cary, IL, 60013 (Home): 847-462-9527 (Cell): 224-587-3702 (Email): bartlago@earthlink.

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Summary: BS in Engineering Science [Environmental], US Nuclear Regulatory Agency trained Radiation Control Inspector (health physics, radiological emergency response, inspection and licensing procedures), experience using and calibrating radiation detection equipment (Multi-channel gamma spectrometers, ion chambers, Geiger-Mueller survey meters, alpha and beta detectors, neutron meters), maintained records of calibrations and NIST traceable sources, experience in health physics and industrial hygiene, knowledge of State and Federal Radiation Protection Regulations.

Expertise: Health Physics Radiological Surveys Sample Collection Record Keeping Microsoft Office Scheduling Surveys Employment History: General Electric Heathcare Radiometrologist 3350 North Ridge Avenue February 1999-June 2011 Arlington Heights, IL, 60004 40+ hours/week Supervisor: Derek Davis $25/Hour Phone: 847-385-5100

Industrial Hygiene Radiological Decontamination Sample Analysis Writing Operating Procedures Dosimetry Scheduling Calibrations

Protection Regulations Instrument Calibration Audits & Inspections Investigations Protective Equipment Engineering Controls

Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Dose Calibrators, Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars]. Maintained records of calibrations and National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Traceable Standards. Analyzed radioactive samples from NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies. Shipped radioactive samples NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies. Decontaminated lab equipment prior to calibration or shipping offsite for repairs. Revised and created operating procedures. Investigated and wrote Incident Reports when any instruments were found out of specification. Solved problems when installing new equipment onsite.

Kansas Dept. Health & Environment Radiation Control Inspector 100 SW 10th Avenue January 1986-December 1998 Topeka, KS, 66612 40+ hours/Week Supervisor: Tom Connoly $40,000 (annual) Phone: 913-296-1560 Inspected radioactive materials users throughout the State of Kansas. Performed investigations on

overexposures, improper disposal or hazardous usage of radioactive materials. Reviewed radioactive material licenses applications submitted to the State of Kansas. Collected radiological samples for lab analysis. Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars, pocket dosimeters and survey meters]. Performed neutron surveys for medical accelerators. Participated in emergency response actions and drills. Maintained records of calibrations, inspections and radioactive materials licenses. Lead inspector on Coleman Thorium Lamp Mantle Production facility decommissioning. Performed workshops for licensees on radiological safety training, waste disposal procedures and revising radioactive material licenses. Provided advice on proposed changes to the Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations.

Canberra/RMC Health Physics Technician 1175 Tower Road May 1984-November 1986 Schaumburg, IL, 60195 40+ hours/Week Supervisor: Steve Peck $15/Hour Phone: 847-310-8650 Performed radiological site decontamination at three different facilities in the US (Kerr-McGee, West Chicago, IL; Du Pont, Memphis, TN and Chemtron, Cleveland, OH). Collected and analyzed radiological samples. Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars, and survey meters].

United States Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineer Eglin Regional Hospital March 1979- March 1983 Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542 40+ hours/Week Supervisor: Major Jeff Schiller, USAF First Lieutenant, USAF Managed the Industrial Hygiene Section that inspected all base facilities for chemical, noise and radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) exposure. Managed the Test Project Support Section that supported the 3246th Test Wing. Assistant Base Radiological Protection Officer. Trained base personnel in proper use of respiratory protection and other safety equipment. Received Humanitarian Service Medal in 1980 for work performed during the Mariel Boatlift.

US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Technician Intern 77 West Jackson Boulevard June 1978-September 1978 Chicago, IL, 60604 40+ hours/Week Supervisor: Barry Millman GS-3 Collected samples for lab analysis. Maintained and modified sampling equipment. Performed field sample analysis.

Education and Training: BS in Engineering Science [Environmental], Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. 1974-1978. Five Week Health Physics and Radiation Protection Procedures Course Oak Ridge Associated University, Oak Ridge, TN 1987 Medical Use of Radionuclide Oak Ridge Associated University, Oak Ridge, TN 1986 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Training Courses [Inspection Procedures, Licensing Procedures, Safety Aspects of Industrial Radiography, Gas and Oil Well Logging for Regulatory Personnel] 40 Hour Health and Safety Training Course 29 CFR 1910.120 US Environmental Protection Agency Transportation of Hazardous Materials US Department of Energy Sixteen Week Bioenvironmental Engineering Course United States air Force, School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas

Professional Associations: [Inactive] American Health Physics Society Conference of Radiation Control Directors