Andrew Meindl Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Wisconsin, United States

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

•Transportation Affairs•Community Affairs•Plan Commission (2022 - 2024)•Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Committee (2022 - 2024)•Youth Commission

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

•Manage construction projects under the $3.5 million prospectus from "cradle to grave."•Develop projects to meet tenant needs•Negotiate contracts on behalf of customers and the US Government•Supervise 10-30 architecture, engineering, and construction contractors•Review contractor performance in governmental systems

Greater Chicago Area

•Incorporated Abrate LTD•Developed a clothing line with team of contract designers

Greater Milwaukee Area

•Managed forest program grants for states and regional programs up to $25 million•Developed and implemented a forest grant visual management system to track and maintain excellent customer service during a grants lifecycle that decreased processing time by ~10%•Provided grant administration training for grantees across the region

Greater Chicago Area

•Lead technical assistance efforts for Tribal Governments in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota regarding Air Quality and Healthy Homes•Managed regional radon program for five states with a budget of over $10 million and over 100 state employees and contractors, achieving thousands of radon tests and mitigation system installs annually•Benchmarked over 10,000,000 square feet of space across multiple organizations in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager•Secured over $600,000 for four solar arrays in New Brighton, MN•Fostered the development of a Healthy Homes program in New Brighton, MN reducing air quality risk in over 500 homes•Created the Interagency Indoor Health Initiative securing funding, technical assistance, and education for healthy homes in Indian Country•Deployed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lean Management System training over five teams to improve multiple processes•Fought for environmental justice in communities managing the Community Air Partnership and Community Underserved Partnership Program (CUPP)•Served as the technical point of contact and lead review specialist for State Radon Grants•Instructed college students about EPA tools and policy in a CUPP•Taught multiple lessons to high school students about air quality and pollution•Negotiated with the City of Milwaukee to become a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program•Provide technical assistance for local communities for Indoor Air Quality (Mold, Particulate, and Asthma)•Routinely delivered educational presentations for students and audiences of 10-150 people•Developed proposals working with communities for over $2 million in Supplemental Environmental Projects•Engaged in community organizing to promote energy efficiency, climate change, and human health•Guided the Archdiocese of Chicago to benchmark 1,200 properties in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager •Planned and moderated the 2016 Midwest Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network Workshop with 40 attendees

Greater Chicago Area

•Managed construction and consolidation projects with budgets more than $3.1 million over five years•Increased waste diversion rate by 20% and increased recycling by 5% in 1 year promoting a culture of sustainability at EPA Region 5 in Chicago•Saved EPA Region 5 approximately $330,000 in water use costs with small investmentsconstruction•Reduced printer paper consumption by 37% and avoided $105,000 in paper costs utilizing data analysis at EPA Region 5•Responsible for oversight of EPA facility operations at Chicago Campus including high rise commercial and laboratory space•Oversee the organization's Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 in an organization of over 1,200 employees and multiple facilities including a laboratory•Lead environmental and construction project teams up to 20 employees and contractors•Co-Authored a Strategic Sustainability Business Plan for the EPA Region 5 Communities Initiative•Wrote a new policy, revised manual, and standard operating procedures for the Regional EMS in 4 months•Directed building engineers to conduct routine repairs and maintenance •Negotiated office and IT construction contracts for EPA Region 5 as a Contract Officer Representative (COR)

Greater Chicago Area

•Consulted the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to purchase 3% renewable energy •Implemented a Green Fee to collect $120,000 each year for sustainable projects and energy purchases•Guided UIC staff to create a request for proposal for renewable energy purchases •Collaborated with school administration to implement Green Power Partnership at UIC•Campaigned for 4 EPA initiatives (Green Power Partnership, Waste Wise, Energy Star, Pesticide Monitoring Program) at UIC•Lectured in public to gain support for Green Power Initiative •Coordinated educational awareness events at UIC and in Chicago with over 100 attendees

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Volunteer Appointment

Greater Chicago Area

Volunteer Appointment•Prepared a budget and raised $1,000 for a Parking Day Exhibit at the 2013 APA Conference•Moderated Student Capstone Symposium at APA 2013 National Conference•Provided insight on planning and budget issues in Illinois

Belvidere, Il

•Wrote the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Belvidere, IL•Researched and developed ordinances for the Boone County Wind Turbine Development •Coordinated an awards ceremony of 50 attendees to increase awareness of the historic preservation plan •Engaged downtown business owners and local residents about the new city center development plan•Reviewed sustainable development activities for proposed site plans•Conducted site plan reviews for business developments in the City of Belvidere

Greater Chicago Area

•Conducted site and financial analysis for wind turbine developments•Consulted private firms to maximize return on investments on wind turbine developments•Assisted potential stakeholders on building a wind development portfolio in Dolton, IL•Facilitated monetary funding strategies with local governments about wind energy •Negotiated with local governments wind turbine setbacks and utility integration

Masters, Environmental Planning And Policy, 3.84

Activities and Societies: American Planning Association Student Representative, Urban Planning and Policy Student Association Graduated.

Bachelors, Urban And Public Affairs, 3.47

Activities and Societies: EPA OnCampus Abassador, Model United Nations, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Member at Large.

Associates, Arts, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, College Democrats