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Overview
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Benjamin Bacon

Clarkston,MI

Summary

A hardworking, passionate, and knowledgeable student seeking a role to showcase education, experience, and knowledge in the field of sustainability, energy, policy, and/or law.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Energy & Sustainability Analyst

Michigan State University - ITAC
01.2025 - Current
  • Works as an Energy & Sustainability analyst for MSU's Industrial Training and Assessment Center sponsored by the Department of Energy.
  • Completes on-site energy audits at industrial and commercial sites across Michigan and areas of Indiana and Ohio.
  • Completes reports to quantify financial and environmental impacts of sustainability and energy efficiency improvements.
  • Works on multiple sub-teams to help improve existing processes, templates, and communicate with companies.
  • Works to help companies receive government grants and utility rebates to improve implementation rates of sustainability and energy efficiency projects.

Corporate Environmental Intern

Primient
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked as a summer intern for a large corn wet milling corporation.
  • Aided in developing and improving pollution prevention plans such as a company wide Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures plan.
  • Attended annual corporate meetings to discuss sustainability plans.
  • Participated in meetings/discussions regarding plans for future sustainable ventures and development.
  • Experienced the inner workings of the on-site waste water treatment plant.
  • Gained vast experience in reading and processing government documents and records.
  • Participated in site clean up activities to reduce litter.

Environmental, Health & Safety Intern

US Farathane
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Participated as a member in US Farathane's corporate sustainability board's meetings.
  • Participated in regular safety audits, addressing concerns promptly to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Worked on environmental tracking programs such as ISO 14001, EcoVadis, CDP, internal tracking programs, and more.
  • Completed internal environmental audits of US Farathane's manufacturing plants.
  • Carried out employee trainings on mandated environmental policies such as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and the Spill Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures plan.
  • Maintained documentation of daily notes, safety training records and accident investigations.
  • Prepared and documented health and safety incident reports for management review.
  • Conducted routine inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2026

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Management
  • Organization
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc
  • Excellent Communication
  • Accident Investigation
  • Training Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Written Communication
  • Renewable energy
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Sustainability practices
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Documentation and report writing
  • Data modeling

Accomplishments

Featured in an MSU advertising campaign leading to an on-campus billboard/poster and a nationally televised commercial.

Education and Training

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Certification

Multiple certifications showcasing proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

MSU Advertising Campaign

I was asked to be a part of a new MSU advertising campaign in which I am helping tend to a colony of bees on top of one of Michigan States dorms. This has lead to a billboard/poster of me on campus and an appearance in a nationally televised commercial

Languages

German
Elementary

Timeline

Energy & Sustainability Analyst

Michigan State University - ITAC
01.2025 - Current

Corporate Environmental Intern

Primient
05.2024 - 08.2024

Environmental, Health & Safety Intern

US Farathane
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Michigan State University

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