Melinda Alfano, Outreach & Admin Associate, NYC H2O & Partner Outreach Analyst, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

About

In my six years of experience in environmental and water resources management, I have worked with and learned from dedicated environmental leaders that have effectively enacted change. Through research, outreach, development and multidisciplinary collaborations, I am inspired to pursue my career in this field. 
   
Areas of Expertise
Research — Project Management — Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) — Outreach

Regions of Expertise
Canada — USA — Caribbean — West Asia — North Africa

Information

• Email: melinda.alfano@gmail.com
• Location: New York, United States
• X (formerly Twitter): http://www.twitter.com/riotvan_
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaalfano/

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Work experience

• Water, Energy and Capacity Building Intern - UN Dept of Economic & Social Affiars

  - Coordinated the design, implementation, budgets, evaluation reports, and delivered workshop in Amman, Jordan - Managed graphic design team for “Harmony with Nature” iBook project - Facilitated strategic research and communications alliances for World Toilet Day campaign

  United Nations (UN)

  2015-04  - 2015-07

• Environmental Curriculum Developer

  Created a 400-page sustainability education toolkit for primary schools in Barbados

  Future Centre Trust

  2013-09  - 2014-08

• Research Assistant

  - Researched environmental and historic preservation in the Greater Montreal Area - Developed projects and funding proposals on environmental education

  Quebec-Labrador Foundation

  2014-08  - 2015-09

• Sustainable Building Coordinator

  - Identified opportunities to: reduce consumption of energy and water, minimize waste, and promote recycling within the building - Conducted environmental audits and shared analysis in reports and presentations - Researched environmentally-friendly alternatives to certain products used in facilities

  Students' Society of McGill University

  2015-07  - 2016-04

• EHS Business Development Specialist

  - Managed sales campaigns of auditing and regulatory compliance software - Wrote business proposals and maintained client relationships - Conducted software demonstrations and client trainings in person and via webinar - Improved website design and published EHS blog posts

  Nimonik

  2015-09  - 2016-06

• Partnership Relations Consultant

  - Identified strategic alliances and developed partnerships with local and provincial environmentally-conscious organizations for Environmental Professionals membership program - Developed presentation materials and translated key documents from English to French

  ECO Canada

  2016-09  - 2016-12

Taxonomy

• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Support
• Researcher
• Project Manager
• Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
• Development Communications
• Advocacy & Outreach
• Partnership and Capacity Strengthening