Olivia Barone Email & Phone Number

Long Branch, Nj, Us

- Refined existing recycling center from dumpsite to fully functioning and working recycling operation.- Saved city 60% on transportation and hauling fees from unwanted trash at center by streamlining procedures.- Launched additional recycling opportunities to Recycling Center including electronics recycling, thrift store donations bins, plastic film recycling, and created reuse it book for other “hard to recycle” items with no additional cost to city operations. - Promoted waste reduction and recycling education through in person and online presentations, tabling events, and conversations. - Worked with residents and local business owners through Main Street Non Profit organization. -Advised council and residents on other issues as needed. This included mosquito control, state weatherization programs, and formation of 2020 comprehensive plan. -Awarded over $70,000 in grants for city sustainability projects

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Promoted from worker position, Acted as a liaison between Rider and individuals to provide extensive assistance with any question or issues while dispensing an exceptional customer service experience.

Chosen to act as a representative of Rider, facilitating tours for prospective students and their families and enthusiastically responding to questions about Rider University.Junior Fellow Tour Guide as of September 2017- May 2018Senior Fellow Tour Guide as of May 2018-May 2019

Sculpted leadership skills through co-curricular activities, hands-on experiences, and community service. A Certificate of Leadership is awarded to students who complete the program.

Rider University

-Campaigned and chosen by Rider students to serve as their voice and cooperate with the University’s President and his team.-Administer and collaborate with the student government in the role of Chief Executive Officer.-Demonstrate a proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills in resolving student issues as they arise.

-Conducted extensive analysis into environmental issues, such as recycling efforts and green infrastructure projects for this 229 square mile region of New Jersey with more than 370k citizens.-Charted the development and implementation of innovative environmental strategies for the county with detailed project plans to encourage sustainability.-Provided in-depth assistance to local agencies by dispensing and implementing resources on green initiatives.

Ewing, Nj

-Played a key role in assisting in the preparation and development of the 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report for this $3.8 billion global consumer product manufacturer. (https://churchdwight.com/pdf/Sustainability/2017-Sustainability-Report.pdf).-Contributed to the design and launch of an internal sustainability dashboard to monitor and track progress against specific and measurable goals.-Oversaw the marketing of recycling by installing receptacles around offices to support the corporate recycling initiative.

Rider University

Navigated the implementation of policies, established objectives, and oversaw the coordination of three SGA committees.

Montclair State University

-Served in a cross-functional team of 6 members on deliverables for Earth Friendly Products.-Devised and suggested improvements to businesses by conducting extensive analysis into the company’s data and developing solutions to incorporate and implement more modern, sustainable business practices through infrastructure improvements and employee engagement.

Provided direction to advisors on programs to participate in community building and financial aid to support community assistants.

-Attended and participated in all senate and cabinet meetings.-Piloted the creation and implementation of policies.

8 week program which we prepared for a presentation on nutrition, and goal setting for Special Olympics New Jersey Athletes.

Invited to participate in a week summer program for students who are undeclared within the science field. Labs were done within all different disciplines including chemistry, environmental science, and behavioral neuroscience.