Michael Nielsen Email & Phone Number

Hawaii

An off-grid tiny home getaway with workshops that teach sustainable and ecofriendly living. Experience the real Hawaii through tiny home living with solar power, rain collection, aquaponics, hydroponics, gardening, and more while on vacation in Hawaii.

New Sustainable Student Housing Model and Give & Take Farm• Construct self-sustaining tiny house as future energy efficient off-grid dormitory model• Improve student health and reduce grocery costs by building an ecofriendly farm where students volunteer, learn to produce organic foods, and receive free produce

Keep Laie Cool• Develop, test, and implement heat abatement methods to cool elementary classrooms by 20 degrees without increasing operational costs• Lead team to build a website and promote fundraising events• Collaborate with local and state leaders to develop a model cooling plan to be used in over 250 schools across Hawaii• Recognized for our sustainability initiatives and success by the Governor of Hawaii, the Hawaii Department of Education, and the State House of RepresentativesBiodiesel Conversion Project • Turn waste product into resource, will save the university $3,000+ monthly in diesel fuel costs• Teach students valuable skills to build businesses in their home countries and communities

• Communicated with customers to find most efficient solutions to electrical problems, frequently receiving compliments and referrals• Directed efforts with two assistants to work as a team in accomplishing projects

• Trained volunteers in teaching skills, communication, speaking Spanish, setting and accomplishing goals, and working in a team• Led multiple groups of 10+ to teach and serve people of all ages and backgrounds while professionally representing a worldwide organization

• Coordinated 1-5 day river expeditions for groups of 5-100 guests and a team of guides• Took charge and responded well in high-pressure situations with extreme consequences• Organized trips within a team environment at one of the most popular rafting companies in Utah• Enhanced group and individual communication skills while entertaining and creating relationships with clients• Provided a customized experience for each group of clients through listening to their desires