Resume

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Skill Highlights: Living Future Accredited since Dec. 2013

Creating sustainability programs, operational documents, and structureLEED AP BD&C since Dec. 2011Utility tracking and reportingScientific ResearchSkilled in Microsoft programsPublic SpeakingCommunity outreachSome experience with energy modeling (eQuest), energy load analysis, ArcGIS, ArchiCAD, and PhotoshopLEED and Living Building Challenge project experienceAccounts payable, Green Purchasing Compliance, some Financial Edge Experience

 

Work History

 

October 2014 to Current

Cosentini Associates- NY, NY

Sustainability Coordinator

 

Manage multiple projects pursuing LEED certification or equivalent.

Coordinate with MEP Engineers and other stakeholders. 

ŠŠEvaluate project goals with the design team and owner, and determine which sustainable design elements are suitable for the building program and site location.

ŠŠAssist the project team in the evaluation and comparison of building design features as they relate to energy conservation strategies and energy modeling analysis.

ŠŠReview and provide critical feedback on all certification documentation prior to being sent to third party reviewers.

ŠŠDocument the comprehensive sustainability features for a successful LEED, LBC, and/or Energy Star Certification.

Research and manage financial incentive program applications and submissions in order to maximize ownership’s return. Such as: NYSERDA, NJP4P

ŠŠDevelop educational lectures on a wide range of sustainability subject matter for project owners, architects, and engineers.

 

July 2013 to October 2014

Solid Wood Construction- Gladstone, NJ

Sustainability Consultant

My responsibilities range widely from administrative duties, to project management and self-guided research. All products used on site need to be reviewed for compliance with LEED and Living Building Challenge Standards. I contact manufacturers, sales reps, etc to guarantee acceptability. Manage designers and subcontractors to ensure proper submittals, and documentation as will be required for LEED certification. Keep track of work progress on site to confirm all materials brought in are the ones contractors submitted to us previously. Responsible for ordering materials to keep workflow progressing. Additionally, manage time sheets and receipts for bill pay.

 

June 2012 to June 2013

Dogtopia of Old Bridge- Old Bridge, NJ

Sustainability Consultant, LEED AP

Attend initial planning, design, and construction meetings for the Dogtopia of Old Bridge franchise. Collect and input data, create all necessary documents to apply for LEED certification. Had to meet budgetary and franchise restrictions and qualify for LEED recognition.

 

December 2012 to February 2013

School of Visual Arts MPS short film- New York, NY Student Film Environmental Steward

Work with the Director to determine concrete, achievable environmental goals for the set and production of "Contract". Calculate total effect and purchase a one-time carbon offset for the production. Created a sustainability policy that all crew and cast is required to adhere to or subject to loss of reimbursement for certain expenses. Resulted in near zero waste during production and support of eco-conscious locations during filming.

 

May 2012 to July 2013

The Willow School- Gladstone, NJ

Sustainability Coordinator (Building on internship)

Responsible for certifying the new Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center to LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge standards. Coordinates with development, curriculum, administrative, and design teams within the school to accomplish responsibilities. Assists school in searching for funding opportunities, model opportunities, and advertising strategies. Responsible for preparation and submission of key documentation resulting in the following awards: NWF Schoolyard Habitat certification, 2012 Energystar for Buildings certification, 2012 Green Ribbon Schools National Award, and 2012 New Jersey Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence- Water Quality.Promoted to newly-created sustainability position of Sustainability Coordinator after just 12 months of employment.

 

April 2011 to May 2012

The Willow School NJ

Sustainability Intern

Coordinates with development, curriculum, administrative, and design teams within the school to accomplish responsibilities. Member of the Living Building Challenge Design team, researches available materials, did an energy load analysis of the school per square foot, and helped edit and review RFPs from all participants in addition to creating a 9-page Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) document.Created a new 'Story of Place' for the school, which details the rich cultural and ecological history of the land on and around the school, to be implemented in new construction. Registered the school for several federal programs to make them eligible for grants to further their mission, created stronger methods for recording recycling/upcycling efforts, and wrote a zero waste proposal.Supervisor: Mark Biedron, mbswc@earthlink.net (908) 470-9500 

 

January 2011 to April 2011

Kids Corporation NJ

Mountain Classroom Instructor

Teach two modules per day, and students from Newark Public Schools attend Mountain Classroom on two consecutive days. The four modules are Healthy Bodies, Science Laboratory, Earth Explorers, and Adventure Team. Instructors feed the students breakfast, lunch and a snack. After the children depart, instructors meet to de-brief and perform daily chores. Additional duties include: maintenance, gardening, facility upkeep, etc. Supervisor: Jennifer Moye, (973) 600-0590.

 

January 2007 to January 2009

Trailside Nature and Science Center Moutainside, NJ

Seasonal Naturalist

Run Programs at the Center on topics including (but not limited to): snakes, turtles, seasonal plants, animal homes, dinosaurs, and scout programs. Also responsible for leading camps during the summer (two classes a day, 14+ children per class) on similar topics.

 

Education

 

City College of New York

New York City, NY

M.S Urban Sustainability

Coursework in Environmental Planning, Cities and Sustainability, Sustainable Economics, Solid Waste Reuse & Recycling, Building Modeling & Simulation; Sustainable Atmospheric, Aquatic, and Terrestrial Systems; Industrial Ecology, and Sustainable Transportation.

 

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

B.S Environmental Science

Minor in Green Building and Community Design

Lola Aiken Scholar, Dean's ListCoursework in Natural Resources and Field Ecology, Social Processes and the Environment, Environmental Problem Analysis, Ecofeminism, Energy Alternatives, Ecosystem Management, , Community Design Studio, Environmental Geology, Renewable Energy Workshop (Service-learning in Dominica), Recovery and Restoration of Altered Ecosystems, Ecological Risk Assessment, Power and Privilege in Life and Work, Park and Recreation Design, and Solar Strategies Building Construction, Ecological Design and Living Technologies, Environmental Problem Solving and Impact Assessment

 

Roselle Park High School

Roselle Park, NJ

High School Diploma

National Honor Society (Academic Achievement Award), Two years French Honor Society (Academic Achievement Award) One year,Top 10% of class

 

 

Accomplishments

Climate Ride, September 2013; biked 320 miles in 5 days. Workshops along route, fundraiser for selected organizationsGolden Key International Honor Society, inducted May 2013 (academic performance, leadership, service)Featured Blog Writer in 'Trim Tab', Magazine Published by Living Future Institute- January 2013LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design & Construction (Since 2011)“Building Alive" Green Building Blog Writer. http://buildingalive.blogspot.com/Member Rubenstein Diversity Task Force, Community Culture Committee (2 years)Sole student representative on Rubenstein Board of Advisors (2.5 years) Rubenstein School Student Advisory Board (3 years)Greening of Aiken' project at UVM, student leader (3 semesters).

 

Professional Affiliations

Co-founder, Living Building Challenge NYC Collaborative; Secretary, Roselle Park Environmental Council

 

Professional Development 

NY Center for Architecture, Speaker, Living Building Challenge Panel, November 2013· Living Future Conference, May 2013· Old Bridge Township Sustainable Business Seminar, June 2012· East Coast Green Conference, Speaker, June 2012· Understanding Living Building Challenge Workshop, NYC November 2011· Sustainable Schools Webinar May 2011· Presented on the Stewards Leadership Program, Higher Education Conference April 2010· NJ Wastewise Business Networking May 2010, November 2011· Sustainable Fare Food Summit, June 2010· NJ Highlands ‘REGEN’ Conference (on Regenerative Design) June 2010