Kate Dykman Email & Phone Number

Initiated public outreach and education on waste minimization with residents.Managed contracted waste services and waste inspections for households, multi-residential buildings and businesses receiving waste collection.Responded to resident complaints and questions, acting as a liaison between the waste contractor and the public. Coordinated all public waste diversion events including e-waste and textile collection, compost giveaway, annual Clean-up Day and participation in special events/presentations. Promoted the Town’s Zero Waste policy and waste reduction goals set through our Corporate Environmental Action Plan.

Researched and planned new initiatives, including the identification of potential funding sources. Successfully secured new funds for the organization through grant proposals.Coordinated the delivery of OLTA's projects and programs, including RFPs, budget tracking and reporting.Managed OLTA's social media and web-based communications including website, Facebook, Twitter and monthly e-newsletter.Produced annual reports and other print and online materials.

Provided waste reduction and water conservation promotion and education for area residents.Administered sustainability grants to local schools and environmental organizations.Promoted and reported on corporate waste reduction programming, including paper use reduction.

Translated past project reports into summaries for publication on CWN's website.

Coordinated annual active transportation event with 200 workplace volunteers and 8000 participants throughout Manitoba. Launched Green Communities Canada EcoDriver program, including all education, outreach and program planning. Developed presentations and materials for new public outreach campaigns based on the principles of community-based social marketing.Contributed to website development, including blog posts, social media, and e-communications with 1250 members.

Created public education campaigns for the promotion of recycling and composting programs on campus to increase participation rates. Completed annual waste audit of all facilities.Identified new ways to reduce and divert additional components of the waste stream.

Mnrm, Natural Resources Management

Integrated Watershed Management Planning in Manitoba: A Platform for Social Learning

Bachelor, Philosophy And International Development Studies