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Provide comprehensive, whole enterprise sustainability consulting to private individuals, small businesses, professional organizations, not-for-profits, and community organizations.• Developed comprehensible guidebook series for implementing sustainable, resilient strategies in new construction and major renovation.• Designed collaborative, holistic, high-performance construction skills training framework to be launched in a statewide effort to build expertise in new construction and rehab work to strength Economic Inclusion in all industry segments;• Facilitate charettes to collaboratively develop implementable sustainability plans tailored to the individual needs of their organizations and facilities.• Crafted and implemented sustainability plans designed to increase health and enjoyment of occupants while meeting ESG goals, reducing utility costs, minimizing waste streams, and reducing GHG emissions;• Developed Integrated Project Management framework for public library setting a sustainability agenda for the Board and Building Committees and for the operations of the new building to work toward net zero carbon and net zero energy; led bid process to select project team;• Provide public testimony, participate in focused legislative meetings, and draft legislative language to advance renewable energy, zero waste, decarbonization, and energy efficiency agendas. • Develop and present educational programming focused on Sustainability and Resilience, Passive House, and Living Building Challenge;• Serve on the Green Building United Board of Directors;• Participate in the Philadelphia Solid Waste Recycling Advisory Committee;• Engaged in development of the Pennsylvania Solar Future Study and Implementation Plan, advocate at state and local levels to remove legislative roadblocks to large scale implementation of solar energy in PA and DE;• Author GreenBeams Blog to provide educational material and highlight local initiatives.

Washington, Dc, Us

Panelist tasked with reading, evaluating and prioritizing grant and prize applications to the Department of Energy Renew America Program of grants and prizes as part of the Inflation Reduction Act funding.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Responsible for overseeing the organization’s strategic vision, shepherding operations, and leading business decisions to ensure stability and forward momentum. Collaborated with the Board of Directors and the GBU staff to develop and implement operational plans for the organization and manage relationships with stakeholders. • Took up the reins of the organization after the departure of the long-term Executive Director and led the team for seven months meeting all revenue and operational targets; • Led the team in coordinating and hosting the 400 attendee, net-zero-waste Sustainability Symposium; developed and planned the New Gravity Housing Conference; and initiated planning for the Groundbreakers Awards event;• Worked to expand and strengthen the 2030 District program;• Developed a circular graphic representation of the organization’s programs and activities to improve communications with internal and external stakeholders that stresses integration and interrelationship; • Streamlined financial management and day-to-day operations; • Managed recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and on-going personnel matters;• Renegotiated long term contracts with expanded scope and revenue; • Consulted with and conducted table top exercises with clients; • Effected smooth transition to and orientation of permanent Executive Director

Kennett Square, Pa, Us

Increased revenue while repositioning company to provide sustainable, high performance construction for commercial and residential sectors. • Built and trained strong team of skilled carpenters committed to sustainability. • Developed and implemented long range company strategy, financial reporting procedures and contract document tracking system. • Crafted and implemented corporate image program including marketing and advertising campaigns. • Developed and conducted sustainability training for staff and construction partners. Implemented Green Advantage, LEED and Passive House strategies. Switched to 100% renewable energy for shop and office operations. Focused zero waste effort instituting wood waste recycling and changed purchasing procedures to reduce team exposure to hazardous chemicals and reduce packaging.• Conducted design charettes with clients, architectural and engineering teams, and on-site contractors. • Implemented apprenticeship program for recent immigrants with local not-for-profit, LaComunidad. • Construction Manager, first LEED certified/ENERGY STAR rated home in Chester County; off-the-grid home in Annapolis, MD. • Established company as a B Corp to focus and celebrate the company’s focus on Environmental, Social and Governance issues.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Specialized in start-up and new construction of corporate facilities. Responsible for day-to-day financial and operations management, tenant relations, sustainability projects, leasing, construction management, capital projects, and long-term strategic planning for Class A, 1 million+ square foot commercial real estate assets as Owner’s Representative for institutional owners. • Responsible for on-time, on-budget construction, systems and building commissioning, and start-up facilities operations for multi-tenant and tenant-managed/owned facilities. Responsible for re-lamping programs to reduce utility costs. Developed and implemented customized recycling programs for tenants and building owners.• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnership with building owners and their representatives.• Developed operational benchmarking protocols and reports. • Awarded LASALLE Club Award for outstanding achievement.

Mba, Marketing/Finance/Transportation

Master'S Certificate, Sustainable Design

Ba, Economics