Karissa Schwarz Email & Phone Number

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

- Communicated with news outlets, government agencies, and board members on projects and initiatives- Created detailed reports using PowerPoint presentations, Excel programs, and Publisher graphics to communicate Material Recovery Facility recycling amounts- Utilized the website software WordPress to redesign and distribute information on the WWRA website - Utilized Google Business, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn features to post content and gather data on audience engagement, increasing social media reach by 236% and post frequency by 1,100% - Represented the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority nonprofit to county residents at Chelsea Farmers Market and in online communications

Marquette, Michigan, United States

August 2024 Primary Election Early Voting and Election DayNovember 2024 Early Voting and Election Day- Prepare the precinct location for the opening of polls- Greet and process voters using appropriate procedures- Maintain accurate records using the State of Michigan Electronic Poll Book- Ensure proper recordkeeping and verification procedures

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

- Conducted over 200 audits at the WWRA’s 8 recycling drop-off sites to gather data on contamination types, amounts, and demographic spread- Worked in coordination with The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and The Recycling Partnership to contribute to statewide recycling data- Observed an average decrease of 3.7% in contaminants at the 8 drop off locations after the implementation of direct-to-user education - Eliminated Hazardous Waste as a recycling contaminant in our follow up survey; a decrease of 800% frequency in hazardous waste entering the Material Recovery Facility

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

- Earned the Employee of the Month award (May 2021)- Provided friendly service while navigating customer concerns efficiently and effectively - Trained new employees in Point of Sales systems, customer management and drive through procedures to ensure a consistent customer experience- Operated under pressure in a prompt and accurate manner

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science, Senior

Activities and Societies: • Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics Honor Society) • Member of Gamma Theta Upsilon.

Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: • Recycling Program Coordinator for GreenLight Sustainability Club; winner of the 2023 Student Leadership awards.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: • Member of CHS Economics Club: An economics club for Advanced Placement Economic students wanting to gain.