|
Environmental professional with a Master of Science and 9 years of experience, including program design and management, monitoring and evaluation, and Geographic Information Systems. My interest is to obtain a position as a program analyst in an organization conducting applied program administration at the interface of climate change and community based Natural Resources Management. |
 Contact Kirk Longstein
|
|
|
Area of Expertise: |
-
Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
-
Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
-
Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
|
|
Professional Experience: |
Sustainability Programs Manager with Peace Corps
Develop internal policies, implement strategies and monitor metrics published in Peace Corps’ Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, greenhouse gas inventory and Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Managed $10,000 FY2013 Sustainability program budget, which grew to over $150,000 in FY2015 after the reorganization and inclusion of Health, Wellness and sustainability programs’ contracts and interagency agreements.
Designed and administered the Agency’s first energy conservation program to incentivize overseas post to submit energy conservation strategies, monitor energy consumption and promote conservation. Using behavior change techniques, the program grew by 33% in 2014 with 47 of 75 overseas post participation.
Designed and administered the Agency’s first carsharing program to reduce vehicle miles traveled and removes unnecessary vehicles used for volunteer recruitment. The program is estimated to save the Agency $45,000 over the next 5 years.
Volunteer Recruitment and Selection with Peace Corps
Evaluated applicants based on standard Peace Corps assessment criteria in selecting or rejecting applicants.
Reviewed 136 applications, interviewed 148 candidates, and nominated 120 future Peace Corps Volunteers.
Prepared and presented information and educational programs, training sessions and informational meetings that promote Peace Corps and highlight recruitment needs.
Planned recruitment campaigns, managed travel budgets and presented at 80 special events in 2011.
Forestry Volunteer with Peace Corps Malawi
Implemented community projects in collaboration with Malawi forestry extension officers to encourage micro-enterprise development and an understanding of the economic incentives to sustainable land stewardship.
Created and facilitated training workshops for community extension officers to build the technical capacity of local beekeepers, agroforestry managers, and farmers.
Farmed a half-acre garden and demonstrated sustainable agriculture techniques, including composting, intercropping nitrogen-fixing legumes, crop rotation and incorporating agroforestry trees into homestead gardens.
Sourced and managed USAID funds for the construction of three protected shallow wells, providing clean water to 700 low-income residents.
Natural Resources Specialist with Hey and Associates
Administered Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans; including, recommendations for soil erosion control best management practices.
Provided monitoring and evaluation reports at 14 construction sites in compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems Act.
Implemented watershed restoration plans as directed by staff ecologist and ensured proper installation by contractors of soil erosion and sediment control practices.
Collected data used in studies, investigations, and surveys that supported management plans required by the Clean Water Act.
Served
|
|
Education: |
Master's of Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Science
May 2014
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Bachelor of Science, Geography
May 2007
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
Graduate Certificate, Management and Program Analyst
Anticipated Aug. 2014
Graduate School USA, Washington, DC
|
|
Affiliations and Achievements: |
Board member, Friends of Malawi
Peace Corps Director’s Meritorious Service Award, 2014
|
|
|
Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
|
|