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Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Manage the processes required for the timely and successful generation of California's LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) and the U.S. EPA's RFS (Renewable Fuel Standard credits).• Manage the GHG portfolio for over 60 dairy digester projects in California which result in significant GHG reduction. • Develop and implement GHG accounting methodologies using ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol. • Engage with third‐party verification bodies to conduct annual verifications and coordinate site visits.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Conducted GHG inventories for clients and identified emission reduction opportunities that result in a 20-30% reduction in GHG emissions.• Conducted due diligence of loan energy reports which led to additional financing for green building improvements and ENERGY STAR building certifications.• Validated data collection, and environmental metrics for a portfolio of multifamily buildings. The incorporated analysis results in a 20-35% reduction in energy use and water consumption.• Managed energy benchmarking and assessment using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to analyze energy and water consumption to identify opportunities which results in a 20-30% reduction in energy use and water consumption• Worked as project manager, lead, and analyst on various energy efficiency and sustainability projects.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Monitored the progress of the Strategic Energy Management program and communicated progress to management and energy team to drive energy efficiency initiatives which saved about $500 thousand in utility bills.• Developed data collection methodologies and reporting processes for the U.S. DOE's 50001 Ready program.• Developed and conducted a strategic scheduling plan that is projected to save about $1 million on utility bills.• Managed energy data analysis, data acquisition, and overall development of PCC’s energy reporting• Manage energy benchmarking and assessment using Energy Star Portfolio Manager and BuildingOS platforms to analyze energy and water consumption to identify opportunities and create plans to sustain energy savings.

Monterey, Ca

• Managed various sustainability projects and data collection and reporting processes for waste, energy, and GHG inventories and identified emission reduction opportunities that result in a 20% reduction in GHG emissions.• Manage energy benchmarking and assessment to analyze energy and water consumption which results in a 25% reduction in energy use and water consumption.

Monterey, Ca

• Conducted research for a project titled: “Social pressure and monetary incentive impacts on restaurants’ behavior?”• Interviewed 50 local restaurant managers to join the Green Business and the Ocean Friendly Restaurant program.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Developed project scopes, budgets, schedules, and specifications, and ensured compliance with local regulations. • Conducted site visits and inspections for 100+ sites to assess project progress, identify issues, and develop solutions.• Managed 200+ project budgets, prepared cost estimates, and negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.• Ensured projects were completed on time, within budget, and met or exceeded customer expectations.

Master'S Degree, International Environmental Policy, 3.88

Activities and Societies: President and co-founder of the Erath Community, Food & Waste Community, and Energy CommunityGraduate school.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Established the Green Energy Club at ESU, which focuses on finding alternative solutions to save the environment.

Associate Of Science - As, Agricultural And Horticultural Plant Breeding, 3.9