Partial List

  • Alameda County Green Business Certification Program 2005 – 2012
    Green Business Consultant

    Provided administrative and technical assistance to the Alameda County Green Business Program and businesses. Conduct on-site inspections of candidates to verify their environmental performance, ensuring they meet the Green Business Program requirements.

  • City of Oakland, Green Oakland Initiative 2010 - 2012
    Green Business Consultant

    Assisted over 100 Oakland business with “green” initiatives, measures and programs with an emphasis on waste reduction and Green Business Certification.

  • City of Berkeley 2007 – 2009
    Commercial Food Waste and Recycling Specialist

    Worked with commercial and multi-family accounts to support, implement and improve waste reduction programs in support of The City of Berkeley’s Zero Waste Goal; To achieve 75% landfill diversion by 2010, and Zero Waste by 2020. Conducted educational and recruitment outreach and training for The City of Berkeley. Increased participation rates by over 20%.

  • Sustainable Berkeley 2006 - 2008
    Green Business Liaison

    Conducted outreach to Berkeley restaurants, hotels, and property managers to increase participation in energy efficiency, waste reduction and Bay Area Green Business programs in support of Berkeley’s Zero Waste and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Responsible for administrative functions related to program such as monthly reporting, detailed activity tracking and database maintenance.

    • Exceeded targets for key goals of referrals, enrollment, and participation for the first year of the program.
    • 44% of businesses contacted participated in programs to improve their environmental performance. 30% of participating businesses are qualified for Bay Area Green Business Certification.
    • The City of Berkeley’s Commercial Food Waste Program experienced an 20% increase in participation as a result of my outreach.
    • Created awareness of Sustainable Berkeley in only three months by attending Berkeley Business District Network, Sustainable Business Alliance, Green Business Recognition and City of Berkeley meetings and events.