Charles Carberry
Narragansett
Summary
Dynamic VP of Sustainability with a strong track record in team leadership, process improvement, and relationship building. Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster sustainable growth. Ready to make an impact at a firm aligned with my values.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Sustainability, Innovation, Outdoor Experience
Fidelity Investments
Boston, MA
05.2011 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to support business growth and client retention.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Spearheaded organizational change initiatives, aligning team objectives with corporate goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Managed certifications for LEED, Fitwel, ISO14001 and Green Globes
- Created and managed employee sustainability network with over 7000 members.
- Designed and managed sustainability challenge at the firm.
- Built new initiatives including composting, solar, organic farms and forest management.
- Directed budgeting and financial planning efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
President
Ecotope Environmental
Providence, RI
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Fostered partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations to advance ecological projects.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate project effectiveness and drive continuous improvement strategies.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIAssociate of Science - Architecture
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RIMaster of Arts - Sustainability Studies
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA12-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship building
- LEED Certified and Fitwel management
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- Account management
- Performance monitoring
- Budget oversight
- Disclosure Reporting
- Biophilic Design oversight
Accomplishments
- Achieved waste reduction by completing on site composting project with accuracy and efficiency.
- Leveraged owned natural capital to leverage carbon offsets
- Managed successful LEED/Fitwel certifications for 86% of 13 million sf. portfolio
- Key part of sustainability effort to achieve LEED Platinum for new cooperate headquarters.
- Managed key metrics of waste, water, carbon and energy for the portfolio.
Certification
LEED Certified GA
Licensed Landscape Architect RI #356
Tanner Fellow Harvard University
Obtained tanner fellowship during my certificate program, Strategic Perspectives in non-profit management.
Timeline
VP Sustainability, Innovation, Outdoor Experience
Fidelity Investments
05.2011 - Current
President
Ecotope Environmental
09.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Rhode Island
Associate of Science - Architecture
New England Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - Sustainability Studies
Harvard University