Sustainability Professional Resume Dawson Pena Sustainability Professional (602) 555-XXXX dawson.pena@example.com dawsonpena Phoenix, AZ 85004 STRENGTHS Practical Program Planning Turn resource stewardship goals into manageable project steps, coordinating with site teams to keep service needs in view. Clear Community Education Explain sorting and recycling expectations in plain language, helping community partners share guidance customers can use. Evidence Based Review Bring service records and customer feedback together to spot recurring concerns and prepare grounded recommendations. Reliable Follow Through Track decisions, milestones, and open issues so colleagues can see what changed and what still needs attention. Cross Team Coordination Share useful updates with operations and customer service colleagues, keeping project actions connected to daily needs. SKILLS Sustainability coordination Resource stewardship Recycling operations Resource recovery Waste reduction Environmental programs Community engagement Customer communication Project coordination Operational data review Process documentation Stakeholder collaboration Sustainability reporting Materials flow assessment Service improvement LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 8 Years Sustainability Program Coordinator at Clearbrook Materials (2.8 Years) Environmental Project Specialist at Mesa Circularity Group (2.6 Years) Resource Recovery Analyst at Sonoran Community Services (1.4 Years) Operations Associate at Desert Valley Recycling (1.2 Years) SUMMARY Sustainability professional with 8 years of experience in resource stewardship, recycling operations, and community environmental programs. Coordinate improvement projects, review service and materials data, and turn findings into practical recommendations for teams and community partners. Develop clear recycling guidance and support operational changes from assessment through follow-up, with attention to reliable service and responsible resource use. Hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and continuing education in circular economy principles, waste reduction, and sustainability reporting. EXPERIENCE Sustainability Program Coordinator Clearbrook Materials Jan 2024 - Present Phoenix, AZ Coordinates resource stewardship projects across recycling operations, working with site staff to identify practical changes that conserve materials and support reliable service. Reviews operational and customer feedback data, summarizes recurring issues, and presents recommendations that help teams prioritize service and environmental improvements. Developed plain-language guidance for community partners on sorting and recycling practices, making program expectations easier for customers to follow. Tracks project milestones, records implementation decisions, and shares progress updates with operations and customer service teams. Environmental Project Specialist Mesa Circularity Group Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 Tempe, AZ Assessed waste reduction opportunities for commercial and community programs by reviewing material flows, service records, and stakeholder feedback. Coordinated pilot activities with local partners, documenting participation, operational constraints, and lessons for future resource recovery efforts. Prepared concise project reports that connected environmental objectives with customer needs and practical operating considerations. Introduced a consistent project follow-up process that helped teams record actions, resolve open issues, and share useful outcomes. Resource Recovery Analyst Sonoran Community Services Jan 2020 - May 2021 Mesa, AZ Consolidated collection and recovery records into recurring summaries used to identify service patterns and inform resource management discussions. Worked with field and customer support staff to investigate recurring material contamination concerns and prepare targeted education materials. Documented analysis methods and data limitations so project recommendations could be reviewed and applied consistently. Operations Associate Desert Valley Recycling Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 Chandler, AZ Supported daily recycling operations by recording incoming material information, maintaining orderly work areas, and escalating discrepancies for review. Helped prepare customer-facing program materials and answered routine questions about accepted materials and service procedures. Kept accurate shift documentation that supported continuity between operations and customer service staff. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognized by the Mesa Circularity Group project team in 2023 for clear partner communications during a community recycling pilot. Volunteered as a recycling education lead at neighborhood resource fairs in Phoenix and Tempe, 2022–2025. Received a team commendation at Clearbrook Materials in 2025 for dependable project documentation and cross-team coordination. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies Northern Arizona University 2013 Flagstaff, AZ CERTIFICATIONS Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies, edX 2024 Waste Reduction and Recycling Practices, Arizona State University Continuing Education 2022 Sustainability Reporting Fundamentals, Coursera 2021 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Resource Recovery: Materials flow assessment, contamination review, collection record analysis Sustainability Reporting: Environmental indicators, sustainability disclosures, performance summaries Recycling Operations: Material sorting, collection tracking, service procedure records Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, spreadsheet charts Presentation Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, presentation slides, visual project summaries Project Tracking: Milestone logs, action registers, issue tracking spreadsheets SKILLS Sustainability coordination Resource stewardship Recycling operations Resource recovery Waste reduction Environmental programs Community engagement Customer communication Project coordination Operational data review Process documentation Stakeholder collaboration Sustainability reporting Materials flow assessment Service improvement PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, National Recycling Coalition, connecting with professionals focused on recycling and resource recovery. Member, Association of Climate Change Officers, engaging with a professional community focused on sustainability practice. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)
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