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Implement and coordinate EV charging store pilots in conjunction with utility, state, and federal incentives as well as EV hardware and software vendors. Identify and integrate LEED design principles and embodied carbon strategies with ALDI’s architecture firm and internal real estate stakeholders to achieve carbon reduction goals. Develop and implement a water metering and monitoring pilot at high water use store locations in areas with water risk and emerging regulations. Collaborate with third party LCA consulting firm to identify the upfront carbon associated with the construction of various store prototypes. Partner with internal ALDI stakeholders for data collection and insights into current operations.

Developed strategies to implement sustainability strategies and technologies across 2,400 stores nationwide to reduce Scope 3 real estate emissions. Researched emerging sustainability topics such as embodied carbon and water management software to present to procurement, operations, and other key stakeholders. Managed relationships with future and current vendors. Supported the design of an EV charging strategy for store locations.

Helped develop a Scope 3 Emissions impact assessment for a large American social media company and a major food production company utilizing life cycle assessment modeling software. Coordinated with multiple external stakeholders across a range of projects to obtain pertinent company data for greenhouse gas emissions modeling. Assisted with the completion of product-specific Industry Analyses, Life Cycle Assessments, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s), and Impact Assessment Reports for companies in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors. Drafted client presentations regarding environmental policies, statutes, and trends as well as recently passed legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act.

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Assist professor with grading exams, essays, and other assignments as well as proctoring midterm and final exams for two sections. Conduct secondary research for academic articles.

Greater Chicago Area

Trained incoming Compass Real Estate Agents on the SkySlope platform—a document management system designed specifically for the real estate industry.Audited listing agreements, contracts, or any related public health disclosures (lead, radon, etc.) to ensure compliance in accordance to the State of Illinois.Provided a world-class customer experience for more than 1,800 agents.

Evanston, Illinois

Worked with a computer engineer to create an online database to track international bookings, proposed itineraries, and financial data using QuickBase. Acted as the main point of contact between Disney and National Geographic to organize donations and promotional sweepstakes. Supported Custom Trips team through writing trip proposals, answering customer inquiry calls, and drafting budgets during a time of transition for the team.

Greater San Diego Area

Worked in conjunction with California State Parks and the National Forest Service completing a variety of conservation projects such as building a new American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant trail, the removal of invasive species, and repairing land impacted by wildfire for a total of 450 service hours. Developed an understanding of working in the conservation field, especially in a team setting, alongside project partners and other AmeriCorps volunteers.

Greater Denver Area

Analyzed old building surveys to confirm the presence of asbestos, lead, or mold and created proposals, contracts, and cost analyses for the removal of these hazards. Developed an understanding for environmental standards in industrial and commercial facilities. Became proficient in the use of AutoCAD to create floor layouts of the worksites.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Sustainability

Bachelor’S Degree, Film Production And Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi, Mortar Board, DU Service and Change, DU Sustainability

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Science

Study abroad program.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Lacrosse Team