Kimberly Schlaepfer Email & Phone Number

Avon, Co, Us

Avon, Colorado, United States

Through research and reporting, communications and stakeholder engagement, and data analysis and modeling, we help communities identify what they need to do to integrate sustainability into their long-term planning and programming.We have helped clients develop new sustainability and climate action plans, update their past plans, and implement the strategies in their plans. Climate action and resiliency plans that are realistic, as well as aspirational, are essential for ensuring the long-term sustainable future of a community.

Vail, Colorado, United States

Developed Winter Park Resorts Sustainability Action Plan, detailing foundational efforts the resort can take to reduce energy and water consumption, their carbon footprint, increase waste diversion and advance resilient land management and water management strategies. Wrote Electronic Art’s first Impact Report (Corporate Social Responsibility Report) detailing the companies environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and progress. Conducted a Materiality Assessment for Electronic Arts to identify key ESG focus areas for their future CSR platform that were a priority for staff, investors, and customers. Managed the launch of a new bison treat line for West Paw and implemented sustainable sourcing standards into new supplier contracts. Develop proposals, budget, and built strategic teams for new business opportunities in response to RFPs or other business development opportunities.

Avon, Co

- Overall coordination of the CAC to eliminate 50,000 mT of CO2e from the Eagle County community each year through stakeholder engagement and implementation of scaled community improvement projects aligned with the Climate Action Plan- Work with CAC steering committee and co-chairs to determine strategies and maintain momentum and collective impact of the CAC- Support each of the five CAC GHG sector working groups (residential buildings, commercial buildings,transportation and mobility, materials management, education and outreach) in organizing meetings, implementing projects, and achieving GHG reduction results- Create a system to monitor and report on collective GHG reductions across the community- Work with CAC education and outreach working group and WMSC marketing department to create and implement a communications and outreach plan that recognizes successes of CAC members and further engages the Eagle County community in GHG reduction programs and projects

Greater Denver Area

• Former company YR&G merged with WSP in November of 2017• Managed the implementation of, and provide technical support for LEED v2009, LEED v4, WELL, and Living Building Challenge certifications for commercial and industrial cliental.• Managed and certified 20+ LEED Building Design & Construction, and Interior Design & Construction projects through coordination with diverse teams of design and construction professionals, scheduling, and budget management.• Lead office research on state, federal, and local energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs to inform clients and educate internal teams on diversified options for meeting client sustainability goals and GHG reduction targets.• Managed, scheduled, and budgeted internal review team to perform technical reviews of LEED EB: O+M projects on behalf of Green Building Certification Inc.• Provided sustainable design assistance for LEED projects in energy management, incentive navigation, and PV analysis.• Presented internally & externally on topics including C-PACE, the healthy building standards, and indoor air quality management.• Developed LEED v4 content & resources, and acted as an expert in several LEED credit categories on LEED User forum.• Created building performance tools for NYC School Construction Authority’s Green Schools Guide.• Lead internal initiatives for in-office sustainability improvements.

Greater Denver Area

• Managed the implementation of, and provide technical support for LEED v2009, LEED v4, WELL, and Living Building Challenge certifications for commercial and industrial cliental.• Managed and certified 20+ LEED Building Design & Construction, and Interior Design & Construction projects through coordination with diverse teams of design and construction professionals, scheduling, and budget management.• Lead office research on state, federal, and local energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs to inform clients and educate internal teams on diversified options for meeting client sustainability goals and GHG reduction targets.• Managed, scheduled, and budgeted internal review team to perform technical reviews of LEED EB: O+M projects on behalf of Green Building Certification Inc.• Provided sustainable design assistance for LEED projects in energy management, incentive navigation, and PV analysis.• Presented internally & externally on topics including C-PACE, the healthy building standards, and indoor air quality management.• Developed LEED v4 content & resources, and acted as an expert in several LEED credit categories on LEED User forum.• Created building performance tools for NYC School Construction Authority’s Green Schools Guide.• Lead internal initiatives for in-office sustainability improvements.

Longmont, Co

• Design metrics to evaluate Boulder County’s Sustainability programs in Waste, Water, Transportation, Food/Agriculture, and Energy + Buildings. • Calculate the Social Cost of Carbon for all avoided GHG emissions for each program.• Collect data on County programs to determine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of each. • Calculate avoided GHG emissions from landfill diversion, alternative transportation, and energy and water efficiencies. • Composed the Sustainability Report for the Town of Lyons.

Longmont, Colorado

• Carry out research on solar and wind enegy, energy efficiency, true-cost accounting, emission standards, and successful sustainability techniques for businesses, cities, and local municipalities. • Proofread, research for, and fact-check a book on energy and climate policy for the Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP), Bill Becker. • Review and analyze the EPA Clean Air Act 111(d) proposed bill to assist states with comprehension and implementation of the new standards. • Market Sustainability Leadership and Implementation class through social media and events.• Research for Hunter Lovins on roadmaps to create a new/circular economy.

Winter Park, Fl

• Advertise the Sustainability Program through social media, and campus posters. • Plan a campus event to campaign for the removal of plastic bottles on campus.• Educate the student body on the correct way to recycle.• Participate in faculty meetings to decide on sustainability projects for the school to tackle.

• Organize community trash clean-ups. • Plan campus events to raise awareness on various environmental issues.• Recruit students to participate in community events promoting environmental awareness.• Organize and lead weekly meetings. • Advertise Eco-Rollins through social media, t-shirt sales, and stickers.

Goleta, California

• Investigated international packaging laws.• Collected baseline data for weight and quantity of all packaging components inside shoeboxes.• Created survey for retailers in order to determine the issues with shoe packaging, and retail opinions on effective shoe box design. • Conducted interviews with retailers to find new ways to improve shoe packaging.• Analyzed all data collected to determine the most environmentally and economically sound way to reduce the packaging in their shoeboxes. • Presented my findings in a formal presentation.• Found environmentally sound solution that would save the company 1.5 million annually.

Supported professional staff by providing administrative assistance including filing, faxing, organizing, answering the phone

Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations, Graduate

Activities and Societies: EcoRollins, Sustainability Coordinator, Phi Sigma Alpha, Peer MentorMinors in Sustainable Development and Spanish.

Sustainable Development, Conservation Of Biodiversity, National Parks, Junior/Senior

Two 10 day field studies in Costa Rica studying conservation of biodiversity, sustainable development techniques, national park.

Spanish Language And Literature, Junior

Activities and Societies: English TutorStudied abroad, took courses taught in Spanish on Spanish history, Spanish literature, translation.