Enhancing competitive advantage through sustainability impacts

The Oregon Convention Center has a reputation for being one of the most sustainable convention centers in the U.S. – and I had the opportunity to help them achieve LEED Platinum and the APEX/ASTM certifications to back that up.  Some of my contributions include:

• Spearheading waste reduction projects that led to a 67% landfill rate and were on track to meet an ambitious goal of 80%, saving staff time, and reduced costs

  • Launched the facility's front-of-house compost program

  • Designed sustainability stations used to sort waste-boxed lunches 

  • Overhauled communication materials to engage exhibitors in waste reduction expectations and opportunities

  • Developed data tracking system for improved reporting

• Coordinated strategies for employee energy efficiency campaign that resulted in a 10% energy reduction for the entire facility, double the original goal

• Conceptualized and coordinated employee engagement games

• Designed campaign materials 

• Directed videos featuring employees taking energy efficiency actions

• Wrote content for employee newsletter 

• Led communication and storytelling efforts that improved competitive advantage by building awareness about sustainability efforts with clients, potential clients, employees, and members of the community

• Directed mural design and generated messaging for EV charging stations 

• Supported design of facility sustainability wall by organizing institutional knowledge and establishing data sets to formulate timeline, key accomplishments, and develop messaging