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Needham, Massachusetts, Us

Needham, Massachusetts, Us

Research analyst focusing on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues and the services needed to address them. Building a standardized taxonomy for sustainable business services to allow for sector wide understanding and progress.

Worked pro bono with the ownership to develop an online brand presence on various platforms including Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Square. Led strategy development and analysis of all aspects of the messaging rollout using Google Analytics and cloud-based analysis tools. Developed and maintained ecommerce presence on the firm’s website with constant updating and optimizing to increase conversion rate.Conducted preliminary market and A/B research to determine the best platforms, messaging tactics, and general brand awareness.Began work with Google Ad Words to define the firm’s space in the local search market, but due to budget restrictions this was deemed unnecessary.

Burlington, Vermont, Us

Conducted detailed sector analysis of international firms working with USAID to determine needs and opportunities relative to sustainability and humanitarian aid operations. ✦ Beginning with more than 20 USAID Private Sector Landscape Assessments, conducted a winnowing process to classify these firms into rational groupings based on common pain-points, ability to engage consulting and interest in sustainability consulting.✦ Actively developed relationships with HR Managers at the target firms. ✦ Consequent to the analysis, develop detailed, cost-effective blueprints of those consulting services.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Worked with the town of Barre to create and implement a business development plan to bring larger businesses that compliment the demographic makeup of the small town in order to contribute to skilled employment. Created pitching products to attract businesses large and small to Barre though highlighting the benefits to moving their headquarters there. Analyzed current business trends in Vermont to develop buyer personas to show potential business partners what opportunities there were in Vermont, as well as what potential employees for these firms would look like. On a second project, worked hand in hand with Rebuilding Together, a US non-profit to increase their presence in the Greater Burlington AreaDeveloped and marketed their social welfare programs through social media and SEO in the Burlington Area and beyondProvided workshops as part of leadership seminars for community members, geared at creating and initializing outreach programs to draw in more volunteers for the Non-Profit

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Documented, analyzed and remediated invasive species in the Cherokee National Forest and other smaller sites. ✦ Conducted in-depth observation and documentation of invasive biomass.✦ Selected, prepared and applied mediation techniques appropriate to observed species, including herbicides, cutting and treating, terrain manipulation, and holistic treatment options such as sheep grazing and planting natural buffers. ✦ Variously managed small and large sites both singly and in collaboration with a 3-person team.

Responsible for coordinating all outreach and recruitment for the 350 Mass Activism group and its summer action against new fossil fuel infrastructure in Massachusetts. Led, planned and charted the route for the 2016 summer action which was a four-day march ending with a speech at the State House in Boston, to educate and raise public awareness of the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the local and national environment. Duties also included overseeing a small group of outreach fellows, organizing and leading weekly check-ins with other climate action groups

Responsible for planning, organizing and leading climate change education sessions both on and off college campuses. Worked together with other environmental advocacy groups and colleges to facilitate the specifics for each event, including venues, guest speakers, and specific messaging and content. Worked as a leader of the Get out the Vote initiative for colleges in Southern New Hampshire to educate students on their voting rights and the voting process. Established the Saint Anselm College divestment group with the goal to raise awareness among Saint Anselm College students and administration of the environmental impact of investments in fossil fuels producers and to persuade a change in the College’s investment strategy.

Si-Mba, Sustainable Innovation

Bachelors Of Arts, Environmental Science Major, Politics Minor