Allison Ballantyne
Holly Springs
Summary
Skilled in navigating regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with local, national, and international standards. Experienced in developing and submitting regulatory documents and managing interactions with regulatory agencies. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with effective communication skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration. Contributed to successful product approvals by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and trends.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR REGULATORY ASSOCIATE
IR-4 Project
Raleigh
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated changes in existing regulations and communicated updates to stakeholders.
- Prepared submissions for new product applications in accordance with relevant international standards.
- Reviewed and organized trial data.
- Report writing.
- Ensured that all documentation is accurate before submitting it for review by senior staff members.
- Organized and maintained files related to regulatory actions.
- Monitored regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations.
- Developed training materials on regulatory affairs topics for internal staff members.
SPONGY MOTH PROGRAM MANAGER
NCDA
Raleigh
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed, implemented, and managed a comprehensive Lymantria dispar IPM Program in North Carolina in Cooperation with multiple federal, state and private partner organizations
- Grant writing and budget management
- Management of regulatory and compliance issues
- State-wide trapping survey and treatment coordination Developed Environmental Assessments
- Compilation and management of program data
- Oversight and management of aerial pesticide applications
- Education, public meetings and outreach
- Hiring, training and management of temporary staff statewide
EXTENSION ASSISTANT PESTICIDE SAFETY
NC State University
Raleigh
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed, reviewed, and edited national and state educational manuals for private and commercial industry professionals
- Specialized in research and resolution of data issues including integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness in an efficient and timely manner
- Facilitated over 20 agricultural training programs for license certification in North Carolina
- Conducted comprehensive review and consolidation of many federal and state laws/regulations, including the Worker Protection Standard
- Created multiple presentations to educate organizations with the intent of compliance to industry state and federal regulations
- Prepared over five formal grant admission requests to help subsidize the NCSU Pesticide Safety Program
- Rendered technical and administrative assistance to general public and government agencies on a continual basis
PESTICIDE SPECIALIST/INSPECTOR
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Conducted and managed documentation of inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with State and Federal FIFRA regulations
- Developed operational plans and strategies in response to continued regulatory changes
- Assisted with state product registration
- Specialized with review of pesticide labels, general public applications and business license requests
- Approved enforcement logs and reviewed legal letters of correspondence for strategic action plans to ensure remedy of violating offenders
- Inter-Government liaison tasked with managing outbound communications to USEPA Region V
- Responded to general public complaints and inquiries, both in person and via phone
- Effectively collaborated with ODA team to increase output quota of processed applications
OUTREACH EDUCATOR
C.O.S.I. The Center of Science and Industry
Columbus
02.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided daily outreach presentations to offsite clients with audiences ranging from 30-200 people
- Collaborated with thousands of contacts to coordinate meetings with varying schedules and guidelines
- Managed budget and expense for executed programs on rotation
- Implemented and presented 6 educational programs based on earth, life and physical sciences with 96 engagements per year
- Trained, coordinated, and supervised ~20 adult volunteers per engagement
- Facilitated educational programs for professional development offered to local educators
- Assisted with the development and editing of multiple educational publications
WILDLIFE EDUCATOR/CARETAKER
The Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Educated the general public daily as to the role of insects in the ecosystem management life-cycle
- Raised over 20 species of butterflies from larvae for annual butterfly show and created extensive documentation for growth analysis
- Performed daily presentations including but not limited to captive live animal husbandry
- Cross-functionally developed the promotion of wildlife education programs with advertising campaigns
- Assisted with the budget development and monitoring of the Franklin Park Wildlife and Insect Education Program
VEGETATION SCIENTIST
Fort Collins
Fort Collins
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Natural Areas Program, Fort Collins
- Utilized GPS/GIS to gather endangered plant species population data
- Provided safety training and documentation of volunteers
- Supervised and educated volunteers within Fort Collins community
- Conducted daily field survey on endangered plant species
- Prepared data analysis and reports
- Natural Areas Program, Fort Collins
NATURALIST
Cook County Forest Preserve District
Barrington
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Developed and facilitated educational wildlife programs for nature center visitors and school children
- Used beneficial insects for invasive species control
- Conducted local flora/fauna species inventory
- Engaged in Wetland, prairie and forest species data research, collection and report writing
- Facilitated workshops related to nature, and assisted in educational tours and other activities
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
South Carolina State Parks
Hunting Island
04.2005 - 09.2005
- Company Overview: State Park
- Developed and facilitated daily educational programs for park visitors and school children
- Assisted DNR with the Loggerhead sea turtle nest relocation program
- Maintenance and husbandry of live animal exhibits and aquaria at nature center
- State Park
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF GREENHOUSE
Ohio University Campus Greenhouse
Athens
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Company Overview: Greenhouse
- Responsible for caring of plants including watering, fertilization, potting, propagation, and examination for pests
- Responsible for the organization of greenhouse including plant inventory, identification, and classification
- Maintained outdoor garden area and greenhouse irrigation systems
- Operated tractors and other greenhouse machinery safely and responsibly
- Assessed soil quality for potting and repotting a variety of plants
- Greenhouse
SEED ANALYSIS RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Ohio University
Athens
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Analyzed, separated, prepared, and planted seed in lab setting
- Performed lab tasks including tests, sample analysis, research, as well as collection and organization of data
Education
B.S - PLANT BIOLOGY
Ohio University
Athens03.2005
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Report writing
- Data analysis
- Training development
- Documentation management
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Environmental assessments
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Product labeling
Affiliations
- Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT200)
Timeline
SENIOR REGULATORY ASSOCIATE
IR-4 Project
01.2022 - Current
SPONGY MOTH PROGRAM MANAGER
NCDA
06.2019 - 01.2022
EXTENSION ASSISTANT PESTICIDE SAFETY
NC State University
02.2016 - 03.2018
PESTICIDE SPECIALIST/INSPECTOR
Ohio Department of Agriculture
06.2010 - 09.2015
OUTREACH EDUCATOR
C.O.S.I. The Center of Science and Industry
02.2009 - 05.2010
WILDLIFE EDUCATOR/CARETAKER
The Franklin Park Conservatory
11.2008 - 02.2009
VEGETATION SCIENTIST
Fort Collins
04.2007 - 09.2007
NATURALIST
Cook County Forest Preserve District
05.2006 - 03.2007
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
South Carolina State Parks
04.2005 - 09.2005
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF GREENHOUSE
Ohio University Campus Greenhouse
09.2002 - 06.2003
SEED ANALYSIS RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Ohio University
09.2001 - 06.2002
B.S - PLANT BIOLOGY
Ohio University
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