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~ profile ~

 

         substantial background in recycling program management and an unwavering commitment to the green and sustainable energy movement.

         excel in formulating plans, policies, and procedures to support and drive highly efficient and effective recycling activities.

         sound decision-making abilities, consultative skills, management expertise, and communication and presentation skills.

         impressive leadership attributes; integral player in inspiring and building philadelphia s recycling office 22 years ago and adept at organizing neighborhood recycling efforts on a grassroots level.

         inspiring and tactical thinker; analyze, identify and pool resources to promote and maximize recycling awareness and engagement among residents and businesses.

         outstanding blend of troubleshooting, forecasting, and problem solving skills.

         extensive experience in training city employees in establishing and maintaining compliant workplace recycling programs.  

         offer and demonstrate a collaborative work ethic, integrity, and superior multi-tasking abilities; seamlessly cooperate with other departments and functions to ensure productive and cohesive efforts.

 

~ professional experience ~

 

city of philadelphia c department of streets/philadelphia recycling office, 1986 to present

recycling specialist ii

         spearhead implementation and administration of workplace recycling programs in municipal facilities by conducting thorough site inspections, implementing corrective action, and diligently monitoring program performance to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

• successfully installed recycling programs in 275+ municipal facilities.

         coordinate transparent efforts between city departments to receive recycling containers and achieve program continuity and overall success.

         generate and distribute recycling training materials to office, custodial, and field employees and facilitate training programs as deemed necessary.

         apply dynamic analytical skills toward preparing requests for proposals (rfps) and managing funds for consultative assistance in municipal building recycling program implementation.

 

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         function as departmental representative for recycling at public events by proactively educating sponsors and patrons at venues, and supervising collection staff in properly transporting recyclable materials to market. 

         deliver informative presentations in indoor locations at evening and weekend community events.

         influence city s special events committee in enforcing recycling at public events to reduce municipal waste stream and strengthen city s economic status. 

         participated as team member of read, ride, recycle newspaper recycling campaign; a joint venture between septa (southeastern pennsylvania transit authority) and city of philadelphia.

 

earlier experience includes service with the united states air force reserves, 1987 to 1995; honorably discharged.

 

~ education ~

 

bs degree, business management, philadelphia university (formerly philadelphia college of textiles & sciences)

 

aas degree, computer science, community college of philadelphia

 

aas degree, transportation, community college of the air force

 

prop recycling certification program (in progress)

 

american cities environmental stewardship course

 

~ affiliations  ~

 

member, phl green airport solid waste/recycling subcommittee

 

member, prop (professional recyclers of pa)

 

~ volunteer / community involvement  ~

 

a fight for the cause [afftc]

 

chew & belfield neighbors association c civic and ongoing clean-up activities

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently interested in setting up an exploratory interview with you to discuss your future needs and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you a 20+ year background with the philadelphia recycling office,  proficiency in program development and management, and strong talents in delivering education and training to community members and municipal staff. to complement these credentials, i offer a steadfast commitment to supporting and driving sustainable energy initiatives throughout philadelphia.

 

if we can schedule a meeting, you will find me to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional who shares the same values and philosophies as your office, and i am confident that could offer beneficial ideas and contributions.  i look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to discuss your upcoming needs.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

as a long-time employee of the philadelphia recycling office,  i have been closely following the work of mr. mark alan hughes in the newly-created office of sustainability and would appreciate your support in joining his team.  i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

over the past two decades, i have effectively educated residents, businesses, and most recently, sponsors and patrons at public events about recycling, and championed the installation and introduction of recycling programs in more than 275 municipal facilities.  i am most eager to advance toward implementing and administering green building initiatives as an integral member of the team aiming to make this city the greenest in the nation .

 

i would most certainly be a valuable asset to the office of sustainability and would appreciate being considered as a future team member.

 

truly yours,

 

 

 

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