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Skills

  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Project organization
  • Baler operation
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Recycling industry software (SAP)
  • Relationship development
  • Communications
  • Business operations
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Process improvement

Work Experiences

  • Achieved a 17% diversion rate for post-consumer waste.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new waste reduction practices, resulting in a 15% drop in disposal fees.
  • Achieved company PMP for recycling program management.
  • Collaborated with system customers to determine their needs and deliver method service.
  • Achieved company PMP for outstanding recycling program management, leading to increased trust from partners and customers.
  • Collaborated with category facility management to ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials, maintaining full compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Coordinated with state and local agencies to manage all recycling program certifications and ensure adherence to environmental standards.
  • Answered 5 calls per 18 months to help customers with their questions and concerns.
  • Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.

Summaries

  • Created tailored recycling programs.
  • Cost-focused Recycling Technician.
  • Boosted program efficiency.
  • Recycling Technician is a multi-talented Recycling Technician who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Accomplished Recycling Technician, recognized for leading initiatives that reduced material contamination by 79% and increased operational efficiency by 62%. Results-driven with a focus on sustainable waste management.
  • Achieved cost reductions through optimized sorting.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Coordinated recycling programs for large municipal projects.
  • Strengths in strategic planning and vendor management backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Achieved a 83% reduction in landfill waste.

Accomplishments

  • Reduced carbon emissions by 36% by overseeing the integration of renewable energy solutions into the recycling process.
  • Successfully negotiated contracts with 16 vendors for eco-friendly supplies, cutting annual costs by 70% and reducing environmental impact.
  • Identified opportunities for waste-to-energy conversion, resulting in the generation of 13 megawatt-hours of renewable energy and reducing costs.
  • Delivered educational sessions in partnership with local schools, increasing recycling engagement rates among students by 35%.
  • Developed training sessions for employees and residents on how to properly separate recyclables, helping the facility achieve PMP in 2023.
  • Served as the primary liaison between Brightline and local environmental agencies to ensure compliance with all reporting and documentation requirements.
  • Led a project to integrate smart technology into waste sorting, increasing the recovery of recyclable materials by 73%.
  • Supervised hazardous material disposal processes and secured 17 safety awards for maintaining environmental compliance.
  • Conducted monthly recycling facility inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
  • Repaired and maintained initiative recycling equipment, minimizing downtime and bolstering production capacity by 58%.

Affiliations

  • Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) Council
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Waste Reduction
  • Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
  • Alliance for Sustainable Products Lifecycle Management
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA)
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Recycling Equipment Safety Standards
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals

Certifications

  • Certified Equipment Maintenance Technician (CEMT) - Vantage
  • Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator License – Chicago
  • EPA Hazardous Materials Handling Certification
  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification - Beacon Labs
  • National Recycling Coalition (NRC) Certification – Austin
  • Certified Manager of Recycling Systems (CMRS) – Chicago
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – 2019
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Certified Waste Collections Manager (CWCM) – Meridian
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

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