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WHAT I DO: I am passionate about Sustainability and helping businesses become more environmentally and socially responsible. I also provide operational support to purpose-driven businesses or nonprofits interested in solving social and environmental problems. HOW I AM QUALIFIED: With an MBA in sustainability, I have developed deep knowledge of triple bottom line management, sustainable business strategies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, and stakeholder management. I am certified in Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting and have a LEED GA accreditation. WHO I SERVE: As a Senior Accountant at the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) focused on project accounting, I manage client billings, project funding, and contract/grant compliance. Previously at CSE, as an Operations Manager, I I helped manage clean vehicle rebate programs (cleanvehiclerebate.org). Prior to CSE, I coached dozens of companies of all sizes to develop strategic, five year sustainability plans at sustainability startup, REV (revsustainability.com).HOW I DO IT: I help organizations in establishing baseline benchmarks, setting goals, evaluating project paybacks, engaging stakeholders, and evaluating and reporting results. My sustainability, finance, and business development background can also provide vital operational support to organizations that commercialize technology, deliver programs or develop other solutions to social and environmental problems.OTHER STRENGTHS: I am a strategic, systems-level problem solver with expertise in financial analysis, business valuation modeling, and budgeting. I have a 15-year proven record in international business development, corporate financial planning, accounting operations, and internal auditing. As a community leader, I have successfully directed teams focused on environmental and educational goals.

Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, and 23 others.