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Ithaca, Ny, Us

Ithaca, Ny

• Develops and manages County recycling and material management programs, such as composting, recycling, recycling collection, reuse, waste reduction, household hazardous waste management, post-closure landfill maintenance and monitoring, solid waste laws, and disposal.• Implements provisions of local solid waste regulations associated with illegal dumping, mandatory recycling, hauler licensing and trash tags.• Assists in directing the work activities and program accomplishments of staff, contractors and consultants as assigned.• Conducts complex analytical reports and studies related to recycling and materials management.• Prepares waste generation projections and provides multi-year diversion estimates.• Participates in studies with other municipalities, colleges and other groups in the County and, provide data and other resources as appropriate.• Develops proposals for plans, projects, budgets and policies.• Prepares grant applications and manages grant funds from federal and state agencies and/or local sources.• Develops procurement documents (bids and RFP’s) and oversees department contracts for household hazardous waste collection, food scrap composting, engineering and technical assistance, closed landfill monitoring and maintenance, residential recycling collection, the Recycling and Solid Waste Center and disposal.• Assists in the preparation of the Local Solid Waste Management Plan and progress reports to the NYSDEC• Develops and implements public education for assigned programs and services at a countywide level. • Serves as a resource person for the Department by responding to requests for information, providing program information, and answering questions or complaints from the public, community organizations, and County and municipal government officials.• Makes formal and informal presentations to inform and advise the community, legislative bodies, and public officials on Department programs and operations.

Ithaca, New York Area

• Assists the Solid Waste Operations Manager in organizing, administering and guiding educational aspects of the solid waste program• Provides waste reduction and recycling programs and materials to residences, businesses and schools;• Develops training and instructional materials related to waste reduction and recycling;• Assists Solid Waste Operations Manager in overseeing County recycling program;• Research waste reduction and recycling (and green purchasing) initiatives;• Attends meetings, reviews reports and plans, etc.;• Prepares bid specifications, requests for proposals, grant proposals, program budgets, contracts for program areas, and other documents as required;• Provides methods for increasing public knowledge of waste reduction and recycling programs and operations, and participates in related public information programs;• Provides information to local policymakers, businesses, and the public;• Prepares budgets, narratives, reports, annual work programs and related educational materials related to all programs;• Inspects work in progress for conformance with plans and specifications (contracts);Oversees waste reduction, recycling collection, and green purchasing program for residents, institutions, and the businesscommunity.• Establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking and reporting systems.• Conducts waste assessments at businesses and institutions and provides recommendations and technical assistance• Provides technical assistance on waste management to operators of community events/Coordinates special event waste reduction and recycling

Ithaca, New York

Providing direct assistance to residents, local municipalities, educational institutions, and businesses in communicating, educating and providing resources in the development and coordination of waste reduction, material reuse, green purchasing, and recycling programs to ensure sustainable, coordinated, and cost effective efforts. Working closely with local public officials, private consultants, and contractors concerning program plan implementation.

Ithaca, New York Area

High quality customer service and prep work in a fast paced, downtown locationSupervision of staff on shift, and the provision of guidance when appropriateEnsure the safety and well-being of staff and patrons in a direct, reasonable mannerEstablish rapport with repeat and first-time patrons

Ithaca, Ny

High quality customer service and prep work in a fast paced, popular setting. Focusing on seasonal, local ingredients, Felicia's creates a sense of place through a changing cocktail and brunch menu.

Experimental performance/media work in episodes

• Designed and implemented a weekend long program in Fall 2008 for incoming First Year students to Ithaca College. This program focuses on adjusting students to college life, as well as educating them on significant environmental issues and efforts, both local and global. Ithaca College administrators judged the program a success and will be a part of the First Year welcoming process indefinitely• Proposed and launched the Take It or Leave It (TIOLI) swap-shop on campus. • Analysis and dissemination of waste, recycling and compost statistics generated by Ithaca College• Resource Rep Cluster Captain, Fall 2007 - Spring 2008• Educated the on-campus community about waste reduction, recycling, and composting• Conducted weekly assessments of the waste stream and energy consumption of a cluster of Residence Halls

• Organized funding, registration, travel and housing for ICES members attending Powershift 2009 and NY Powershift 2010• Planned and budgeted events educating members of Ithaca College campus.• Proposed budgets for funding to the Student Government Association• Stayed abreast of current issues and develop topics for weekly meetings• Booked a number of performers and speakers for ICES events surrounding Earth Day 2009• Secretary, Spring 2007- Fall 2009• Participated in Lighten Up Caroline, a grassroots education and outreach effort which delivered a CFL to each of the 1,400 homes in Caroline, NY.• Scheduled meetings and events for the group• Recorded meeting notes• Sent weekly emails on group updates, events and action reminders

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies; Wildlife Conservation

Activities and Societies: Resource and Environmental Management Student Coordinator, IC Environmental Society Co-President • Developed.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council - Treasurer, National Honor Society - Treasurer, Track & Field - Co-Captain, Science Club, Drama.