Melinda Alfano, Outreach & Admin Associate, NYC H2O & Partner Outreach Analyst, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
Summary
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
Contact info
Email: melinda.alfano@gmail.com
Location: New York, United States
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
Environmental Curriculum Developer
Created a 400-page sustainability education toolkit for primary schools in Barbados
Research Assistant
Quebec-Labrador Foundation
- Researched environmental and historic preservation in the Greater Montreal Area - Developed projects and funding proposals on environmental education
Sustainable Building Coordinator
Students' Society of McGill University
- 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
EHS Business Development Specialist
Nimonik
- 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
Partnership Relations Consultant
ECO Canada
- 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
Industry Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Support
- Researcher
- Project Manager
- Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Development Communications
- Advocacy & Outreach
- Partnership and Capacity Strengthening