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• Collects various environmental data pertaining to emissions, sewer, waste streams and organizational consumption of energy and water• Aggregates and incorporates data into a PowerBI dashboard for associates and shareholders to garner actionable insights into ESG KPIs• Utilizes data to identify high-impact sustainability opportunities • Assets with compliance to reporting requirements under emerging global regulations (CSRD, US SEC Climate Rule, etc.)• Supports sustainability improvements, including the procurement of clean energy, renewable energy credits, production materials with improved environmental benefits, and sustainability-related capital equipment• Supports company ethics and compliance, including supply chain human rights, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, trade compliance; organizes and maintains processes, procedures and investigative findings

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Assisted with the acquisition and presentation of environmental and social data for UNFI’s annual ESG report.• Provided regular updates on performance and progress against annual goals and benchmarks.• Prepared Power BI and Tableau dashboards with actionable data and insights for ESG leadership to monitor progress against goals.• Ensured data completeness and quality with regards to GHG Verification, GHG Inventory, carbon accounting, and CDP.• Managed UNFI’s response to the CDP Climate Change questionnaire, with regards to data coordination and disclosure submission.• Worked closely with suppliers to collect spend data and implement engagement strategies for CDP Supply Chain.• Processed corporate donation requests and utilities budget forecasting to ensure on-time payment and projection, respectively.

Plainville, Connecticut, United States

• Conducted site audits and assessments to determine compliance with federal, state, local and organizational requirements. • Identified, evaluated and determined measures to address and mitigate environmental, health and safety risks.• Proposed recommendations to improve multiple client’s health and safety programs and job procedures. • Conducted external accident/incident investigations, identified root causes, prepared reports and submitted findings.• Provided industrial hygiene testing and sampling services, such as air monitoring and audiometric testing.• Acquired, validated, analyzed, updated and managed clients’ environmental metrics, as well as environmental plans.

Cromwell, Connecticut

• Assured proper implementation of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, and organizational policies and procedures.• Worked to maintain compliance with local, state (DEEP) and federal (OSHA) regulatory compliance.• Maintained Compliance Calendar to track upcoming compliance items and respective due dates.• Participated in internal and external compliance audits, and subsequently derived and implemented corrective action through “5 Why” and “A3” methodologies.• Maintained necessary environmental permits for all three sites in accordance with local and state regulation. • Managed hazardous waste storage, transportation and disposal in compliance with RCRA, DOT and applicable requirements. • Conducted regular safety walks to detect existing or potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate or eliminate the hazard.• Conducted incident and accident investigations with cross-functional teams to determine root cause and eliminate risk.• Compiled reportable injury information into OSHA 300 log and submits promptly each year.• Developed, coordinated and delivered training courses on environment, health and safety subjects. • Reported monthly key performance metrics to site and corporate leadership on injury rates and EHS objectives. • Conducted Machine Risk Assessments (MRAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to assess process risk and propose solutions.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Supported actions to improve robustness of EHS database systems, including EX3 and QlikView.• Designed and delivered eLearning compliance training courses for the enterprise.• Influenced strategic leadership and direction of key performance metric implementation.• Managed sustainability reporting and disclosures for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) surveys, including Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Newsweek Green Rankings.• Participated in internal and external environmental, health and safety audits to evaluate Business Unit compliance with OSHA, EPA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.• Participated in Kaizen events to eliminate business process wastage, remove non-value added activities and improve productivity. • Collaborated with Human Resources and Disability Claims Managers on Workers’ Compensation, Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability claims and return-to-work programs.• Provided regulatory support to Business Units on environment, health and safety compliance.• Maintained updated Sustainability, Well-Being and Disability Management SharePoint webpages.

Farmington, Connecticut

• Supported EHS program in the development of improvement tools and standard work.• Developed updated work instructions for monthly EHS reporting processes.• Managed audit and compliance event data entered into enterprise EHS reporting system.• Generated, compiled and analyzed EHS monthly, quarterly and yearly metrics.• Conducted quarterly Market Feedback Analysis (MFA) surveys to evaluate consultant services.• Published eLearning compliance training courses.• Managed compliance, audit, policies and procedures and other EHS webpages.

Storrs, Connecticut

• Drafted the University's first Sustainable Food Service guidelines for campus franchisees.• Compiled data for retro-commissioning and re-lamping projects, as well as metering data for campus energy and water conservation initiatives.• Led the EcoMadness 2014 water and energy-saving outreach initiative and conservation competition for six campus residence halls.• Compiled data, collaborates with University departments and conducts gap analysis regarding various sections of the national Sierra Club Cool Schools Survey.• Completed grant proposals for environmental and energy grant funding opportunities. • Developed fundraising efforts and donor relations through written and verbal communication for the University of Connecticut Campus Sustainability Fund.

Storrs, Connecticut

• Serves as a point of communication with prospective, incoming, and current students.• Works with the Associate Dean to represent the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA).• Works with administration to provide input and contributions to discussions regarding issues that impact prospective, incoming and current CANR/RHSA students.• Conducts tours and recruitment presentations about the programs offered at CANR/RHSA to students and their families.• Assists and advocates for current students.• Plans and hosts various outreach events, co-curricular activities, and alumni events.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Collected, packaged and organized sedimentary field samples.• Measured magnetic susceptibility in soil samples using a magnometer and a magnetometer.• Utilized computer applications to organize information for later analysis and interpretation.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Science

Major: Environmental Science Concentration: Natural Resources

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society (NHS), National Honors Society tutor, Environmental Club, Interact Club, Student.