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New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

• Gathers and validates data for regulatory reporting, voluntary frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SASB), ESG surveys, and any additional needed data.
• Analyzes data using statistical and data visualization tools to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Leads sustainability data strategy to centralize data collection and reporting, and supports 3rd party assurance processes.
• Leads climate-related financial risk analysis across business.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve the Saks’ sustainability information disclosure and reporting by reviewing ESG reporting trends including benchmarking and research of peers and sustainability leaders.
• Leads the development of the annual ESG report.

New York, NY, US

• Researched and presented ESG benchmark findings to C-Suite on niche topics, such as climate due diligence, eco-labeling, and goal-setting.
• Designed ESG framework, strategies, SMART goals, and targets based on double materiality assessment and disclosure frameworks (ISSB, TCFD, CDP, GRI), and developed ESG programs to complement strategies.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to complete various ESG projects, such as double materiality assessments, ESG report publication, and GHG inventory audits.
• Developed GHG data collection processes and internal governance, and utilized GHG data management software for carbon reduction goal-setting.
• Composed ESG disclosures, such as SEC filings, reports, tearsheets, websites, and investor communications.
• Conducted client ESG fund analysis to identify gating factors for greater ESG fund inclusion.

• Provided multi-aspect support for the development of several executive education programs, such as marketing, market research, program structure development, and program cost management.
• Utilized Salesforce CRM software to manage current and prospective customer information.
• Constructed budget proposal for executive education programs.

Maitland, Florida, US

San Francisco, CA, US

• Proposed and voted on new investing opportunities via stock research, presentations, and detailed discussions to grow the value of the portfolio.
• Successfully recommended the stock purchase of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (AQUA) as part of the portfolio’s risk diversification and initiated the shift towards responsible and sustainable investing.
• Prepared an annual performance report and newsletter for the University of San Francisco Board of Trustees and Investment Oversight Committee.

• Learned and practiced the necessary food safety standards, e.g., cross-contamination prevention, flu season dining hall hygiene protocols.
• Took the lead in organizing and assigning tasks for the food service worker team on one occasion when all four lead students were absent during a busy dinner shift.

Berkeley, CA, US

• Surveyed, valuated, and designed a timber harvesting plan for a property located in Quincy, CA to maximize short- and long-term economic returns from timber over a 60-year planning period, which had an NPV of about.
• Explored various opportunities for property income diversification and manage risk in timber revenue.
• Recommended the conversion of property into conservation easement to preserve wildlife habitat, obtain tax relief and maximize family inheritance value.

• Successfully orchestrated two large-scale annual non-profit conferences by adeptly collaborating with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Curated and delivered eight impactful workshops by meticulously sourcing qualified speakers, aligned workshop topics with the conference theme, and implemented a workshop rotational system to maximize participant.
• Proposed and spearheaded the introduction of special conference events to enhance participants' engagement and networking opportunities, improve brand visibility, and build community.

• Pioneered the Social Media Coordinator role, and developed its job scope and responsibilities in alignment with marketing goals.
• Developed and implemented strategic digital engagement and outreach strategies to create awareness and improve search engine optimization (SEO).
• Collaborated and created marketing campaign materials using graphic tools, such as Canva.

• Promoted solar panel installation program to the public, in conjunction with the launch of Malaysia’s national feed-in-tariff (FiT) program.
• Explained the fundamental workings of the program and encouraged homeowners to participate in the FiT program.
• Developed the courage for public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Master Of Science - Ms, Financial Analysis

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Ecosystems Management And Forestry

High School