KARIS PETERSON
FARGO,North Dakota
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in project management, research, and process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing creative solutions. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate in a team setting. Excels in making key decisions and passionate about working with other professionals to achieve goals and optimize workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sustainability Specialist
DigiKey
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained a sustainability program focused around tracking emissions, implementing best practices, and meeting compliance requirements.
- Developed and implemented environmental sustainability related business objectives reducing environmental impact and inefficiencies.
- Participated in environmental audits and compliance checks for facilities.
- Increased collaboration between areas of business to increase communication on environmental sustainability topics.
- Collaborated on and launched a comprehensive environmental sustainability webpage on company site.
- Conducted research into different sustainability program paths to identify risks and opportunities.
- Influenced positive change by developing employee educational content focused on environmental sustainability awareness and action.
Operational Excellence Intern
Digi-Key Electronics
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Participate in day-to-day operations of the Innovation Team, working to bring forth creativity to team projects and individual work
- Research and provide recommendations on Carbon Footprint strategies and industry best practices
- Gather and analyze carbon-related data from various company departments
- Collaboration with company departments to gather information and data on environmental initiatives
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Concordia College
01.2021 - 05.2023
Resort Worker
Fair Hills Resort
05.2021 - 09.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental/Sustainability Studies, Global Studies, Business
Concordia College Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Team player
- Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Research
- Microsoft Office Tools
- Smartsheet
- Brightidea
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Sustainability Specialist
DigiKey
05.2023 - Current
Operational Excellence Intern
Digi-Key Electronics
06.2022 - 05.2023
Resort Worker
Fair Hills Resort
05.2021 - 09.2021
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Concordia College
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental/Sustainability Studies, Global Studies, Business
Concordia College Moorhead
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