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ABRINA LEONHARD

ABRINA LEONHARD

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven sustainability professional with a B.S. in Business Administration, a minor in Sustainability, and a Master of Science in Sustainable Management. I have a strong track record of leading sustainability initiatives at UW-Stout, where I served as a Senator of Sustainable Development and co-chaired the Sustainability Council. My experience includes planning and allocating funds for clean energy projects, implementing waste reduction programs, and advocating for carbon neutrality.

  • Sustainability Leadership: Successfully coordinated various sustainability initiatives, including solar panel installations, LED lighting upgrades, and educational programs on recycling and composting practices.
  • Project Management: Effectively managed energy and waste audits, utilizing analytical skills to identify actionable insights, and developed a comprehensive website wireframe for sustainability resources.
  • Community Engagement: Engaged students and faculty in sustainability initiatives, conducting training sessions and creating online content to promote awareness and participation.
  • Analytical Proficiency: Experienced in ESG reporting, financial reconciliations, and sustainability metrics, with a detail-oriented approach to tracking and reporting performance data.

As a member of multiple committees, including the Waste Reduction Work Group and the Energy Committee, I fostered collaboration and communication among diverse stakeholders. My ability to identify solutions to complex challenges and inspire commitment to sustainability initiatives positions me as a strong candidate for driving change within your organization.

With a passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact, I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to help achieve your organization’s sustainability goals. My unique combination of problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills enables me to reframe sustainability challenges as opportunities, ensuring progress toward a sustainable future.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Management

UW-Stout Graduate School
UW-System
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Sustainability

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI
05.2020

Work History

Business Development Representative

Thomson Reuters Corporation
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
  • Maximized sales by exceeding 100% of sales quota each month, consistently surpassing expectations and driving new sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop targeted outreach strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions in CRM systems.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to create and implement targeted campaigns for business growth.

Project Manager

Target
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Project and vendor management, reporting, and communications.
  • Facilitated meetings and managed vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Developed and executed communication plans, identified risks, and monitored project performance using Smartsheet.
  • Communicated project progress, quantified variances, implemented corrective actions, and provided recommendations.
  • Assisted with inquiries on the internal Salesforce platform and managed incoming requests from the field. Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, applying resource management practices.
  • Used Smartsheet for tracking vendor performance, enhancing visibility, decision-making, and cost savings.

Sustainability Specialist & Property Manager

Northwoods Community Realty
07.2025 - Current
  • Successfully led the rollout of sustainability initiatives within properties, ensuring alignment with company-wide sustainability goals.
  • Coordinated implementation and monitoring of energy efficiency projects, analyzing financials, and performance data.
  • Analyzed utility bills and performance data to identify actionable insights for sustainability improvement.
  • Supported the refinement of waste and water reduction strategies, contributing to overall sustainability goals in property management.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Sustainability Specialist

UW-Stout Sustainability Office
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated and managed UW-Stout's sustainability priorities and projects, engaging students and staff in sustainability initiatives, including:
  • Waste programs: recycling and composting, specialty item recycling, yearly reporting, and waste audits. Food programs: managed social media, research, and reporting of local, sustainable food initiatives. Transportation manager responsibilities: UW-Stout rideshare, bike share program, bike-friendly university designation, authored UW-System sustainable travel guide.
  • Energy programs: lead energy conservation projects and renewable energy projects, and EV charger procurement.
    Used a carbon and nitrogen accounting platform to track and analyze GHG emissions data for reporting. Worked with cross-functional teams on various initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint, promoting diversity and inclusion, and enhancing ESG practices.
  • Planned, marketed, and hosted events, and promoted: Campus Sustainability Day, Recycle Mania, Earth Month, Spring Move Out.
  • Co-chaired the Sustainability Steering Committee and four subcommittees.

Energy and Waste Auditor

UW-Stout University
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Conducted an energy audit of 22 campus buildings for plug-load equipment.
  • Created a comprehensive website wireframe spanning over 700 pages.
  • Created tools for energy conservation and management initiatives.
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with sustainability policies and regulations. Prepared detailed reports outlining audit findings and recommendations for stakeholders. Developed checklists and guidelines to streamline auditing processes effectively.
  • Assisted in training staff on sustainable practices and compliance requirements.

Skills

Hard skills

Developing & managing complex reporting, project management, analytic skills, resource allocation, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting & cost savings

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project (or similar PM tool), SharePoint and Smartsheet certified
  • Experience with project implementation
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks for self and others
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience in vendor management
  • Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools; resource management practices
  • Ability to establish high-level senior management presentations and sophisticated, Smartsheets and Power BI analytical tools

Specialized Skills: I have experience in environmental and social issues, and key stakeholders (investors, raters, rankers, NGOs, government/regulators) I have knowledge of ESG reporting standards, requirements, and common frameworks, eg SASB, TCFD, GRI, etc I have proven ability to research, analyze and interpret trends and develop reports for leadership I have exceptional problem solving, analytical and data analysis skills I have proven ability to manage projects and strong organizational skills I have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to communicate with all levels I have the ability to create compelling materials to align teams and drive to decisions (PowerPoint)

Accomplishments

April 2019 - April 2022: Senator of Sustainable Development & Co-Chair, Sustainability Council

Fall 2019 - May 2020: Wisconsin Conservation Voters

Winter 2019 - Early 2020: Sustainability Office, UW-Stout 2019 - 2022: Various Committees

2020 - 2021: Energy and Waste Audits

April 2021: Electric Vehicle Charger Project

July 2021: Campus Waste Audit Completion

2020 - 2021: Campus-Wide Energy Committee Adobe XD Website Wireframe Development

Summary of Accomplishments

  • Clean Energy Projects: Contributed to planning and allocating funds for solar panel installations and LED lighting upgrades.
  • Sustainable Development Initiatives: Implemented projects like the TerraCycle program, water bottle filling stations, bus shelters, and glyphosate alternative foam stream.
  • Social Impact Projects: Supported the resolution for carbon neutrality, developed a sustainability kiosk, organized a climate strike event, and proposed sustainable food initiatives.
  • Community Engagement: Collaborated directly with the City Council and the Mayor of Menomonie on sustainability initiatives.
  • Recycling and Compost Training: Coordinated training sessions on recycling and composting practices with the Waste Reduction Work Group.
    Developed educational exhibitions for faculty and students to promote waste management awareness.
    Transitioned in-person training to online formats due to the pandemic, creating engaging video content.
  • Active Participation: Served on the Waste Reduction Work Group and the campus-wide Energy Committee, contributing to sustainability strategy development.
  • Auditor Role: Conducted energy audits and waste audits, providing detailed recommendations for improvements and compliance with sustainability policies.
  • Project Management: Initiated and managed the procurement of EV chargers for campus use.
  • Waste Management: Completed the Campus Waste Audit and began a Housing Waste Audit to further enhance waste reduction strategies.
  • Energy Audit Leadership: Led the energy audit for campus buildings, contributing to strategies for energy efficiency improvements.
  • Innovative Skills: Self-taught in Adobe XD to create a comprehensive website wireframe (over 700 pages) for sustainability resources, enhancing user engagement and access to information.
  • Successfully led and contributed to multiple sustainability initiatives and projects, enhancing the environmental footprint of UW-Stout.
  • Developed and implemented training programs and resources that increased awareness and engagement in sustainability practices among students and faculty.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders, including local government officials, to drive sustainability initiatives in the community.
  • Analyzed energy and waste data to identify actionable strategies, contributing to improved sustainability outcomes.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills through the successful execution of clean energy and waste reduction projects.

Timeline

Sustainability Specialist & Property Manager

Northwoods Community Realty
07.2025 - Current

Business Development Representative

Thomson Reuters Corporation
01.2025 - 07.2025

Project Manager

Target
08.2022 - 01.2025

Energy and Waste Auditor

UW-Stout University
10.2020 - 05.2021

Sustainability Specialist

UW-Stout Sustainability Office
11.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Sustainable Management

UW-Stout Graduate School

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Sustainability

University of Wisconsin - Stout
ABRINA LEONHARD