Provides business matchmaking services and on sight materials management consulting to support more than 500 recycling companies in SC. Serves as staff support for the SC Recycling Market Development Council, a 14 member governor appointed body that oversees recycling market development in SC. Supports new investment in SC recycling infrastructure and tracks the economic impact of the industry.Leads strategic statewide campaigns to support market development through Your Bottle Means Jobs, Don't Waste Food SC and the Carpet Recovery Coalition.

Developed Countywide Sustainability Policy, created capacity for a high performance building policy for new County building construction. Expanded recycling in County buildings. Developed a green procurement guide. Wrote and received grant funding for indoor LED lighting retrofit project that reduced building energy use by 7% annually. Leveraged state and federal rebates that supported up to 50% of project costs. Implemented Regional Sustainability Plan. Developed green business program.

Project Manager for Energy Efficiency and Community Block grant managing $2.1M in energy efficiency and conservation funding. Management liaison for the Midlands Regional Sustainability Plan. Conducted stakeholder outreach and data gathering with elected officials and community leaders to develop strategic plan. Conducted federal grant management, tracking, and reporting. Project manager on over $1M in energy efficient capital improvements, initiated energy use tracking system for county building portfolio. Developed press releases, monthly newsletters, conducted TV and radio interviews for community outreach and education. Oversaw on time and on budget project management of solar thermal installation, LED lighting retrofits, alternative fuel vehicles purchasing and more.

Selected out of 1,700 applicants for a position in Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing. Media relations including organizing press conferences, town hall meetings, developing media partners. Skills developed included: organizational building, media outreach, recruitment, leadership development, strategic campaign planning, coalition building, fundraising, and public speaking. Ran three field campaigns throughout the year.