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Professor of masters-level sustainability strategy and technology course in the built environment.

• Developing strategies to achieve sustainability goals for high-rise residential, hospitality, educational and commercial construction projects. •Coordinating LEED certification for sustainable building projects through compliance in areas such as energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.• Reviewing project documentation for prerequisites and credits for compliance with LEED requirements.• Managing in-house work-flow of energy analysis, HVAC system design, and commissioning of systems.• Scheduling project timelines for the design and construction review of LEED certified residential, commercial buildings, and hospitality projects.• Leading team coordination and strategy meetings involving owners, architects, developers, engineers, and consultants.• Interpreting building floor plans, sections, site plans, zoning maps, interior furniture and finish plans, construction specifications and operational policies.• Developing and analyzing project construction budgets to meet sustainability and local sourcing goals.• Experience with common environmental building codes and standards such as ASHRAE 90.1-2007, ASHRAE 62.1-2007; ASHRAE 62.1-2010, ASHRAE 55, Green Seal, and New York Energy Conservation Code (2016.)• Experience navigating and interpreting the 2014 Building Code and 2014 Mechanical Code.• Created internal framework to demonstrate compliance and certification as a Class 1 Special Inspections agency including meeting compliance requirements for AC291.• Developed qualifications package for Enterprise Green Communities Technical Assistance Provider. • Data gathering and fact checking within the sustainable building and development industry.• Specification writing.• Drafting proposals, developing project scope, and negotiating project fees.• Educating and contributing to increased technical knowledge of co-workers in LEED and sustainable construction strategies.

•Analyzed business and financial strategies and proposed improvements for more efficient use of company resources.•Contacted business leads to obtain local and international clients. •Created and maintained strong business relationships with various banking institutions in order to facilitate efficient service to clients. •Guided international clients through the process of transitioning their business to the United States. •Managed investment real estate properties for international clients. •Provided clients with multi-field consulting. •Assisted client businesses with development and growth help. •Assisted accounting and real estate clients with research process, applications, and code enforcement. •Processed bookkeeping for clients using Intuit Easy Acct. and Quickbooks. •Created and implemented tracking spreadsheets to maintain client accounts up to date. •Managed Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables. •Filed Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, processed W-2 forms. •Assisted in filing Corporate and personal Tax Returns. •Interviewed and trained employees in data entry.•Data entry, filing, clerical tasks.

•Assisted in creating and teaching curriculum for urban planning students to evaluate urban planning initiatives in metropolitan areas throughout Brazil.•Conducted field research and site analyses of project sites. •Proposed design and policy solutions for urban problems within selected areas.•Designed, edited, and published book and promotional materials for program. •Coordinated between faculty and students from Brazilian and American educational institutions.•Translation of lectures, seminars, and tours from Portuguese to English.•Translation of printed materials from Portuguese to English.•Documentation of site visits and program activities.

•Assisted in the design and system integration for the innovative use of rooftop food production systems in New York city.•Analyzed potential sites for proposal of rooftop hydroponic greenhouses.•Generated design proposals and presentations for projects.•Worked with team members from environmental engineering, public policy, and agro-ecology.•Researched and contacted government organizations to address public needs and underserved populations•Drafted and proposed rooftop greenhouse project to Hunts Point Produce Terminal Market.

•Managed greenhouses containing crops from temperate and tropical climates•Designed layout of plant varieties for viewing by thousands of people. •Designed and Installed irrigation systems for hydroponic greenhouses.•Identified pests and disease problems and suggested organic solutions.•Guided tours with guests of all ages and from around the world, while explaining greenhouse hydroponic systems and fielding questions .•Performed tours in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.