Debra Taevs, M.P.A., P.M.P. Email & Phone Number

Washougal, Washington, United States

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Portland Oregon Metro Area

Co-direct industrial ecology network, workshop series and online material exchange tool.Facilitate by-product exchanges between manufacturers resulting in cost savings, reduced waste, improved resource efficiencies and a reduced environmental footprint achieved through decreased emissions (CO2 and other greenhouse gases), toxic materials and pollution.Developed partnership with University of Oregon internship program and local County governments to extend reach of… Show more Co-direct industrial ecology network, workshop series and online material exchange tool.Facilitate by-product exchanges between manufacturers resulting in cost savings, reduced waste, improved resource efficiencies and a reduced environmental footprint achieved through decreased emissions (CO2 and other greenhouse gases), toxic materials and pollution.Developed partnership with University of Oregon internship program and local County governments to extend reach of program.Write grant applications, evaluate environmental and economic results. Show less

Milwaukie, Oregon

Business development in light manufacturing, packaging, kitting, assembly. Provide opportunity for companies to outsource and grow without increasing payroll. Exceed Enterprises is ISO 9001 : 2008 certified.Special areas of focus include:Sustainability related (e.g.recycling, disassembly, reuse)Food processingGovernment contractingExceed provides employment and training for developmentally disabled workers.

Portland, Oregon Area

Served Board of Directors, do outreach, non-profit, accounting and project management.Interfaced with EarthShare Oregon, providing certification and activity information.

Portland, Oregon Area

Responsible for Oregon projects including creating partnerships, research, public speaking, grant and resource development, implementation, oversight and achievement and measurement of results. Work collaboratively with local governments, non-profits and businesses to implement sustainability initiatives in the Northwest.Support P2O "EcoBiz" certification program with program management, outreach and technical assistance that facilitates businesses adopting sustainable… Show more Responsible for Oregon projects including creating partnerships, research, public speaking, grant and resource development, implementation, oversight and achievement and measurement of results. Work collaboratively with local governments, non-profits and businesses to implement sustainability initiatives in the Northwest.Support P2O "EcoBiz" certification program with program management, outreach and technical assistance that facilitates businesses adopting sustainable practices. Developed and implemented "Environmentally Preferable Procurement" research service providing free technical assistance to local governments interested in using purchasing to accomplish sustainability goals such as energy efficiency, reduction of toxics, water use, and solid waste. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed program to incorporate ultra energy efficient building practices into new home construction. Supervised 13 field and technical staff working with major builders in the Northwest.Restructured hiring process and developed incentive program for field reps, managed multiple budgets.Coordinated communications and reporting to clients, prime and sub-contractors and utilities.

Greater Seattle Area

Strong leadership role with team that developed Mayor's Executive Order proposal to reduce City of Seattle paper use by 30%. Provided in depth research to build program rationale. Drafted Mayor's Executive Order for PaperCuts program as part of greenhouse gas reduction efforts.Led outreach and technical assistance to diverse City of Seattle Departments to craft paper reduction strategies including technology and policy changes and training. Coordinated the Inter-Departmental Sub… Show more Strong leadership role with team that developed Mayor's Executive Order proposal to reduce City of Seattle paper use by 30%. Provided in depth research to build program rationale. Drafted Mayor's Executive Order for PaperCuts program as part of greenhouse gas reduction efforts.Led outreach and technical assistance to diverse City of Seattle Departments to craft paper reduction strategies including technology and policy changes and training. Coordinated the Inter-Departmental Sub Committee that developed policies and implementation plans for the program and was lead for Technology and Evaluation Teams. Show less

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Designed, managed and evaluated the "Eco Ed" ecological education curriculum for grade school teachers. Built support for program by partnering with agencies, school system, and Non Governmental Organizations. Wrote successful grant proposals for two programs. Personally conducted teacher's trainings for 670 teachers, published environmental education manual. Developed standardized approach for "Eco Ed" to be modeled nationally; Recruited volunteers and contractors to assist in… Show more Designed, managed and evaluated the "Eco Ed" ecological education curriculum for grade school teachers. Built support for program by partnering with agencies, school system, and Non Governmental Organizations. Wrote successful grant proposals for two programs. Personally conducted teacher's trainings for 670 teachers, published environmental education manual. Developed standardized approach for "Eco Ed" to be modeled nationally; Recruited volunteers and contractors to assist in program delivery.Served on committee to determine funding for Peace Corps Romania's Small Project Assistance Program. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Coached client companies and local governments in adopting sustainable business practices to using The Natural Step principles. Led TNS workshops at Metro, EWEB and various conferences.Member of the initial Planning Committee for the Oregon Natural Step Network.

Portland, Oregon Area

Direct sales for environmental printing company.Developed model purchasing program for environmentally friendly printing and paper usage for the Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Portland.Member of NW Environmental Tech Council, Businesses for Social Responsibility and Portland Visitors Association.

Portland, Oregon Area

Facilitated organizational change from volunteer to paid staff and to consensus method decision making for the Board of Directors.Raised $30,000 in three months for first Procession of the Species Earth Day event with 2500 participants. Coordinated team of volunteers for production of the event.

Beaverton, Oregon

“Sales Representative of the Year” for 1995; “Gold Club” award for achieving highest sales volume, secured largest single sale in history of company ($145,000).Direct sales for mainframe/midrange fax servers to Fortune 2000 corporations, government agencies, and universities. Responsible for federal government accounts including General Services Administration (GSA) and Small Business Administration (SBA).

Responsible for outreach including event planning and public speaking about environmental tourism.Served as Oregon resource person for Earthwatch research projects worldwide.

Portland, Oregon Area

Built both outbound and inbound marketing volume with direct sales of recycled plastic pellets to manufacturers and forging partnerships to secure new sources of plastic scrap, resulting in tripled recycled plastic sales in first year. Coordinated participation of waste haulers and transfer stationsPioneered company newsletter, the "Green Sheet' as an outreach tool touting advantages of recycling plastics; initiated direct mail campaign to attract new sources of plastic scrap… Show more Built both outbound and inbound marketing volume with direct sales of recycled plastic pellets to manufacturers and forging partnerships to secure new sources of plastic scrap, resulting in tripled recycled plastic sales in first year. Coordinated participation of waste haulers and transfer stationsPioneered company newsletter, the "Green Sheet' as an outreach tool touting advantages of recycling plastics; initiated direct mail campaign to attract new sources of plastic scrap as well as end users. Show less

Whittier, Ca

Responsible for direct sales and sales for turnkey trucking management systems. Prospecting, marketing, development of collateral. Managed up to four sales people. Through sales performance earned equity position in company.

Masters, Environmental Policy And Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Degree Project: Paper Waste Reduction at City of Seattle

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Marketing

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