RABACHI RESUME
Employment History
06/1998 - 11/2013
California Air Resources Board
El Monte, CA
Air Resources Engineer, Low-Emission Vehicle TestingExperience in emissions measurements and instrumentation used in low-emission vehicle testing. Facility with computer software for manipulation, analysis, and graphical presentation of data and a strong background in analytical chemistry and technical writing.
Primary job requirements included: (1) Developing and writing standard operating procedures and quality control procedures to establish lab protocols for Low-Emission Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines; updating and analyzing quality control test data and developing quality control and standard operating test procedures for the Heavy-Duty Emission Vehicle Testing.(2) Developing worker safety and training protocols such as Electric Worker Safety Procedures and establishing worker safety training for ARB employees working with Low Voltage and High Voltage Electric Equipment and Systems, Compressed Gas Cylinders and other general test lab worker safety concerns per OSHA requirements, such as worker Hearing Safety.
Air Resources Engineer, Off-Road Regulations
05/1992 - 05/1998
California Air Resources Board
El Monte, CA
Worked at the nexus of public policy and research to achieve reductions in air pollutant emissions from commercial marine vessels and other off-road mobile sources.
Requirements included the ability to multitask and effective time management skills and the ability to transition rapidly between assignments, communicate with other technical staff and interested stakeholders, and member of the public in formulating regulatory requirements for controlling emissions from commercial marine vessels throughout California.
Duties included: (1) Conducting highly focused technical and scientific evaluations of existing information; evaluating proposals and reports; and preparing technical reports and documents for the general public and for presentation before the Board. (2) Participating in and initiating policy-relevant regulatory programs for off-road mobile sources emission control and investigating the potential impact of emission reduction strategies on air quality, climate and economic concerns. (3) Communicating with other divisions within the Air Resources Board (ARB), California Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the California Energy Commission, the scientific community, as well as international, domestic, and regional stakeholders.
Executive Assistant, Sales Associate
01/1986 - 10/2011 Functions, Inc. W. Hollywood, CA
Worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO while at the office, and as Sales Associate while in the shop (www.Functions.LA).
Duties included: (1) Verbal and written communications directly with clients, by letter, or internet. (2) Planning and coordination of Executive, management staff, and visitors’ meeting calendars, travel, lodging, and business itineraries for both domestic and international travelers. (3) Planning and Maintaining web content for showroom online presence including micro-blog. (3) Training staff and new interns, handling sales transactions, invoicing, procurement, sample and sales catalog library tracking and management.
Skills include: Multi-line phones, Skype, Outlook Calendar (Meetings, Travel Itineraries), PC/Apple/PDA usage, Microsoft Office Suite, Paperless Office (document scanning, storage, management), Database Management, On-line and In-store Marketing and Promotions, and Effective Use of Social Media and Creating Presentations.
Engineering Instructor, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
05/1992 - 10/1992
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA
Develop course training material and provide instruction to engineering candidates pursuing the Engineer-In-Training certification from the State of California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Duties included: (1) Presentation of subjects included in the E.I.T examination with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. (2) Developing test-taking strategies, assigning related homework and step-by-step review of work assignments during class sessions. (3) Hold office hours outside of class sessions to address individual student concerns/questions prior to taking the exams.
Education History
Issuing Institution
Location
Qualification
Course of Study
The Cooper Union, School of Engineering
New York, NY
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), 1984
Chemical Engineering
Employment History
06/1998 - 11/2013
California Air Resources Board
El Monte, CA
Air Resources Engineer, Low-Emission Vehicle TestingExperience in emissions measurements and instrumentation used in low-emission vehicle testing. Facility with computer software for manipulation, analysis, and graphical presentation of data and a strong background in analytical chemistry and technical writing.
Primary job requirements included: (1) Developing and writing standard operating procedures and quality control procedures to establish lab protocols for Low-Emission Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines; updating and analyzing quality control test data and developing quality control and standard operating test procedures for the Heavy-Duty Emission Vehicle Testing.(2) Developing worker safety and training protocols such as Electric Worker Safety Procedures and establishing worker safety training for ARB employees working with Low Voltage and High Voltage Electric Equipment and Systems, Compressed Gas Cylinders and other general test lab worker safety concerns per OSHA requirements, such as worker Hearing Safety.
Air Resources Engineer, Off-Road Regulations
05/1992 - 05/1998
California Air Resources Board
El Monte, CA
Worked at the nexus of public policy and research to achieve reductions in air pollutant emissions from commercial marine vessels and other off-road mobile sources.
Requirements included the ability to multitask and effective time management skills and the ability to transition rapidly between assignments, communicate with other technical staff and interested stakeholders, and member of the public in formulating regulatory requirements for controlling emissions from commercial marine vessels throughout California.
Duties included: (1) Conducting highly focused technical and scientific evaluations of existing information; evaluating proposals and reports; and preparing technical reports and documents for the general public and for presentation before the Board. (2) Participating in and initiating policy-relevant regulatory programs for off-road mobile sources emission control and investigating the potential impact of emission reduction strategies on air quality, climate and economic concerns. (3) Communicating with other divisions within the Air Resources Board (ARB), California Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the California Energy Commission, the scientific community, as well as international, domestic, and regional stakeholders.
Executive Assistant, Sales Associate
01/1986 - 10/2011 Functions, Inc. W. Hollywood, CA
Worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO while at the office, and as Sales Associate while in the shop (www.Functions.LA).
Duties included: (1) Verbal and written communications directly with clients, by letter, or internet. (2) Planning and coordination of Executive, management staff, and visitors’ meeting calendars, travel, lodging, and business itineraries for both domestic and international travelers. (3) Planning and Maintaining web content for showroom online presence including micro-blog. (3) Training staff and new interns, handling sales transactions, invoicing, procurement, sample and sales catalog library tracking and management.
Skills include: Multi-line phones, Skype, Outlook Calendar (Meetings, Travel Itineraries), PC/Apple/PDA usage, Microsoft Office Suite, Paperless Office (document scanning, storage, management), Database Management, On-line and In-store Marketing and Promotions, and Effective Use of Social Media and Creating Presentations.
Engineering Instructor, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
05/1992 - 10/1992
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA
Develop course training material and provide instruction to engineering candidates pursuing the Engineer-In-Training certification from the State of California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Duties included: (1) Presentation of subjects included in the E.I.T examination with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. (2) Developing test-taking strategies, assigning related homework and step-by-step review of work assignments during class sessions. (3) Hold office hours outside of class sessions to address individual student concerns/questions prior to taking the exams.
Education History
Issuing Institution
Location
Qualification
Course of Study
The Cooper Union, School of Engineering
New York, NY
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), 1984
Chemical Engineering