James Steagall
Sustainability Consultant
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking Sustainability Consultant bringing 4 years of expertise in ESG and Climate for Sustainability in businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Expert in collaborative development, conflict resolution, business development, and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Strategy & Corporate Partnership Intern
CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS (C2ES)
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed partnerships & relationships with the 40+ Fortune 500 Leadership Council members
- Researched public position statements from NGOs and corporations on climate justice and equity
- Interviewed NGOs and corporate Leadership Council members for climate justice research
- Presented findings to Business Environmental Leadership Council and C2ES team.
Port Modernization & GHG Reductions Fellow
PORT OF STOCKTON
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Liaised with multiple stakeholders including local municipality, NGOs, and consultant teams
- Researched alternative fuels like electric and hydrogen and potential impacts on the community
- Produced two written reports: The Port’s Role in the Blue Economy, Utilizing Alternative Fuels to Modernize & Reduce GHGs.
Climate & Energy Resiliency Policy Assistant
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Researched federal science and policies regarding the climate resiliency of military installations
- Developed and published a compilation of best practices and governance models for PuP partnerships
- Briefed the executive leadership team and other naval officers on findings and project updates
Plastics & Climate Change Policy Assistant
OCEAN CONSERVANCY
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Researched relationship between climate change and the plastic life-cycle
- Published a white paper on plastic contribution to climate change
- Built out a plan of action for policy intervention and campaign development options.
Director - International Sustainable Development
ANDEAN ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Project Manager, Intern - Sustainability, Research & Development
DRISCOLL’S
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Manager, Collaborations I Transport & Climate
BSR
02.2022 - Current
- Managed budgets of $900,000+ for 6 collaborative initiatives focused on climate, energy, transportation
- Consulted as SME for all T&L, Scope 3, carbon credits, multi-stakeholder, and fuel related projects
- Managed 15+ projects for corporate sustainability strategies, decarbonization plans, reporting, materiality, and net zero goal and commitment alignment, and ESG
- Secured ~$200,000 in new business
- Oversaw 7 client relationships and acted as main PoC for ~200 member companies
- Supervised and managed 10+ staff.
Sustainability Advisory Board Appointee
CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
06.2020 - Current
Associate I Transport & Climate
BSR
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed budgets, plan gantt charts, staffing needs, and deliverables for 3 multinational collaborations
- Subject matter expert for transportation, logistics, Scope 3 emissions and lead facilitator on client calls
- Developed materials and consulted as a transportation, climate, and DEI expert for projects such as: ESG strategy, port sustainability, fleet electrification, transportation, ZEVs/ZEFs, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate justice
- Oversaw 3 main client relationships & acted as PoC for 150+ member companies
- Supervised and managed 5 staff.
Chief of Staff to President & CFO
SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION
04.2018 - 01.2019
Education
Master of Arts: International Environmental Policy - Ocean & Coastal Management
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Monterey 05.2001 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications - Broadcast Journalism; Political Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2014
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Skills
Double Materiality Assessments
Human Rights Assessments
Sustainability Strategy Setting
Climate Scenario Analysis
Scope 3 Decarbonization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Activities Awards Certifications
- Wildlife Conservation Society Volunteer (Zoo & Aquarium)
- Certified CipherTrace Examiner for Blockchain Analysis
- Certified EV Technology and Policy, TuDelft University
- Certified Marine Planner, Duke University
- Middlebury Social Impact Corps Scholar
- MIIS President of Tech for Good Club
- MIIS Conduct and Judicial Board
- MIIS Student Council Secretary
- Eagle Scout
Projects And Software
- Published op-ed: Aviation is Fueling Up for Net Zero
- Published white paper: Climate Resiliency of Military Installations: Best Practices for Public-Public Partnerships
- Internal white paper: Plastics and Climate Change: A Landscape Analysis to Inform Ocean Conservancy’s Programmatic Work
- Double Materiality Assessments
- Human Rights Assessments
- Sustainability Strategy Setting
- Climate Scenario Analysis
- Scope 3 Decarbonization
- ArcGIS
Certification
Marine Planner, Duke University
Timeline
EV Technology and Policy, TuDelft University
06-2022
Manager, Collaborations I Transport & Climate
BSR
02.2022 - Current
Marine Planner, Duke University
12-2021
CipherTrace Examiner for Blockchain Analysis
12-2021
Associate I Transport & Climate
BSR
03.2021 - 02.2022
Business Strategy & Corporate Partnership Intern
CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS (C2ES)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Port Modernization & GHG Reductions Fellow
PORT OF STOCKTON
08.2020 - 12.2020
Sustainability Advisory Board Appointee
CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
06.2020 - Current
Climate & Energy Resiliency Policy Assistant
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
04.2020 - 08.2020
Plastics & Climate Change Policy Assistant
OCEAN CONSERVANCY
04.2020 - 08.2020
Project Manager, Intern - Sustainability, Research & Development
DRISCOLL’S
01.2020 - 05.2020
Chief of Staff to President & CFO
SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION
04.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Arts: International Environmental Policy - Ocean & Coastal Management
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
05.2001 - 05.2020
Director - International Sustainable Development
ANDEAN ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications - Broadcast Journalism; Political Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA