Sustainability Consultant with 14 years local and global experience
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My expertise in sustainability, climate change policy development and environmental consulting combined with business acumen and a creative approach to myriad challenges has supported the continued growth of organizations focused on applying a climate lens to all development projects and implementing ESG strategies in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
More than 13 years of work experience spanning three continents has enabled me to hone my expertise as a seasoned and dynamic leader who exhibits the highest level of technical acumen and champions positions including sustainable building design, climate action, policy development, adaptation and mitigation strategies, urban design strategies, project management – thus creating meaningful and measurable positive social impact.
I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to be an Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to guide and support your organization in creating tailored developing and implementing sustainability strategies to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. I am confident that my background and skills will allow me to create meaningful and impactful stakeholder relationships while embedding sustainability considerations into operations and decision-making processes.
With significant experience in similar work environments, I believe that I will be able to advance sustainability strategy development, policy and compliance Management, environmental impact assessment, sustainability reporting and research analytics within your organization.
With the sustainability strategy in place, my current organization's emissions reduced by 18% (from 2017 baseline) in 2022 annual reporting.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of Remote Environmental Sustainability Advisor. I am confident that my work experience of more than a 13 years in green
buildings, environmental sustainability and climate action makes me an ideal candidate for this role. I am relocating to India and would like to
In my work spanning three continents, I have successfully demonstrated my expertise in developing ESG strategies and climate action plans for an array of organizations and businesses, supporting sustainability policy development and monitoring progress through tailored KPIs. In my roles within the municipal sector I have been successful in creating energy management programs for New Westminster (BC) and Stratford (ON) in their transition to net zero. I am currently working at the City of Stratford within program management, wherein I am responsible for managing a multitude of corporate and community-based climate mitigation and adaptation projects. Within my realm of work, I have demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, project implementation through application of global standards (ISO 14001), developing organization-wide sustainability policies and initiatives related to greenhouse gas mitigation, net zero strategies, and supporting transition of corporate assets including building retrofits and fleet to low or zero carbon.
I have relevant educational background for this role – Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Master’s degree in Project Management, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy. I also possess a Certificate in Environmental Management from NEBOSH (UK). Other certifications include- LEED AP BD+C, TRUE Advisor, EcoDistricts AP.
I am currently managing the climate action division at the City of Stratford as Programs Manager- Climate Change where I oversee the development of a range of community focused policies, plans and strategies, coordinate with different departments (including Transportation, Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development etc.) to maximize opportunities for carbon reduction, adaptation and equity.
Prior to my work in Canada, I was working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as Strategic Consultant – Sustainability & Climate Change. I successfully managed a number of projects in the buildings and transportation sector to reduce their overall carbon emissions through effective design and integration of sustainability measures. Some project examples include EXPO 2020 Dubai, Route 2020 Metro line (Dubai) , New York University (Abu Dhabi), Amaala Airport (KSA), Museum of the Future (Dubai). I have been able to demonstrate my capability to work with varied levels of governments and the private sector, leading the development of City-wide Sustainability Guidelines for the Government of Dubai, and technical development of the Green Building Rating System for Ministry of Housing, Saudi Arabia.
With valuable experience across local, regional, national governments as well as the private sector, I am able to develop and execute visions and long-term ambitious objectives pertaining to building equitable, resilient complete communities. I am a technical subject matter expert, a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional in written and oral communication, I can clearly communicate complex issues and provide concise recommendations to achieve project deliverables within tight budgets and deadlines.