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B.A. in Environmental Studies,University of California, Sustainability experience across multiple sectors. Current Environmental Accountability Director at Viv.
Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting, Recruiting for my startup
Tags:
Environmental, for benefit, green, sustainability, viv
Schools:
University of California System - Santa Barbara
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Green Purchasing Institute
Position:
Project Manager, Bay Area Sustainable Food Procurement
Time period:
October 2009 - Present
Description:
Leading other experts in creating the best resources and implementing the best practices around local and sustainable food procurement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Employer:
Viv
Position:
Environmental Accountability Director
Time period:
September 2009 - Present
Description:
Helping build Viv, a for-benefit start-up business that seeks to drive environmental change through consumer choice.
Employer:
Center for a New American Dream
Position:
Program Coordinator, Program Manager
Time period:
September 2007 - December 2009
Description:
Promoted three times after fellowship ended • Continue research and collaborative team work within RPN • Give public
presentations• Train and mentor fellows and interns• Develop and coordinate Conscious Consumer Marketplace •
Develop RPN consulting services• Build and strengthen external partnerships• Collaborate daily with New Dream staff
Employer:
Center for a New American Dream
Position:
Responsible Purchasing Fellow
Time period:
September 2006 - September 2007
Description:
Coordinated launch of the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) • Researched and reported on green products •
Drafted model policies and best practices • Managed web content, organizational contacts, and administrative duties
Employer:
UCSB Geography Dept
Position:
Sustainability Intern
Time period:
January 2006 - July 2006
Description:
Organized 2006 Sustainability Conference, “Turning the Tide: Implementing Sustainable Strategies” • Recruited
exhibitors and attendees • Coordinated waste management, student activities, event greening and outreach
Employer:
Urban Solar Solutions
Position:
Green Business Intern
Time period:
December 2006
Description:
Researched energy efficient products • Prepared product fact sheets • Acted as sales rep at retail location and events
Employer:
UCSB Environmental Studies Dept
Position:
Class Facilitator
Time period:
December 2006
Description:
Shaped focus of Industrial Ecology course with the Professor Mel Manalis • Lead class discussion and directed student
projects • Graded papers and provided course feedback
An independent consultant, specializing in business development, social impact analysis, marketing, communications and program and business strategy for companies with social and environmental goals.
