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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Analyzed energy and water consumption and GHG emissions data using Excel and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to report trends in monthly and annual projects that further the City’s climate resiliency goals, such as carbon neutrality by 2050.- Initiated a lifetime GHG emissions inventory review by writing formulas that more accurately attribute energy use, resulting in improvements of up to 2.5% per year and a new method for future annual GHG assessments.- Spearheaded the cost-revenue analysis of electric vehicle charging stations to inform future station pricing policy decisions and ensure the equitable use of City funds for sustainable transportation initiatives.- Streamlined several data monitoring systems in collaboration with utility partners and City staff, restructuring reporting procedures to save time, improve analysis, and ensure greater confidence in the new systems’ credibility and accuracy.- Designed communications to illustrate energy savings and build public support for sustainable building projects, using simple examples and bite-sized data to clearly communicate technical information in an accessible, engaging narrative.

Greater Boston Area

- Shadowed consultant calls with clients and team meetings to deepen my understanding of certification standards around recycling and materials management, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and resource conservation. - Transformed the certification assessment process, dramatically reducing work hours per client, by independently designing and producing databases for sustainability consultants’ use in client recommendations:1) Identified 700 commercial cleaning products with EPA Safer Choice, Eco-Logo, and Green Seal certifications.2) Identified 500 businesses specializing in commercial compost collection in 200 US cities.

Seattle, Washington

- Changed lives through fitness by training and educating over 100 high school students on a competitive rowing team using goal-setting, data-driven progress metrics, weekly leadership workshops, and evolving feedback.- Pioneered a one-of-a-kind leadership development workshop series to train coxswains (crew leaders) on fundamental skills such as building trust, leading with integrity, team motivation, and rowing-specific skills.- Initiated the organization's first volunteer project in partnership with Seattle Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers which included removal of invasive weeds, graffiti, and litter to create a greener local waterfront park.

Greater Seattle Area

- Managed ten annual fundraising projects by tracking deadlines, collaborating with and delegating to cross-functional staff, supporting budget management, delivering stakeholder communications, and reporting to senior leaders.- Created and led strategic plan for largest annual fundraiser, resulting in a net fundraising increase of 14% ($50,000) for 2019, which provided resources to facilitate diversity and access in youth rowing in the Pacific Northwest.- Redesigned strategic plan for event material production which enhanced interdepartmental collaboration, improved final materials, and beat project deadlines by an average of one week or 6-16% per event.- Streamlined Little Green Light CRM database by standardizing data mapping, among other solutions, and using the resultant product to deliver better campaign insights and recommendations to senior leadership.- Cultivated meaningful relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from Windermere Real Estate and University of Washington to event material suppliers and caterers to internal staff, volunteers, and community members.

Berkeley, Ca

- Mentored a team of 18 student leaders and supported the execution of over 60 community programs each year.- Developed Earth Week campaign to educate students on water-related sustainability challenges. Implemented for three years in a row and resulted in over 300 annual pledges to specific water-saving actions each year.- Advocated to reduce environmental footprint by significantly increasing plant-based meal options, contributing to the first soy-free plant-based milk in any dining hall and introduction of a majority vegetarian dining hall.