Dean Wagner
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Driven and passionate Sustainability Manager skilled in driving improvements to resource utilization, energy conservation, and steering a circular economy in diverse settings. Focused decision-maker with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in operations, innovations, marketing, partnerships, and business strategy development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
NA Sustainability Manager
Auria Solutions
Southfield, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented corporate sustainability strategy focused on ESG
- Revamped the Corporate Sustainability Report to enhance reputation and transparency
- Increased CDP score, addressing Climate Change and Water initiatives
- Improved Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire scores with all OEMs to increase awarded business programs
- Developed further partnerships with key stakeholders to become a trusted partner
- Lead monthly meetings to present, review and discuss metrics related to operations, health & safety and HR topics to promote improvements and assure compliance with Auria, customer and governmental compliance
- Define, establish, and support energy efficiency, water efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives at facility level with key targets defined
- Responsible for training all plant managers and energy champions on sustainability topics and related metrics
- Enhanced 5S methodology to improve DART rate across all regions
Sustainability Engineer
ZF Transmissions Gray Court
Gray Court, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Created sustainability indicators to track energy usage and waste.
- Managed projects and programs from ground up focused on site-specific and corporate-level targets and goals for carbon neutrality
- Collected, analyzed and reported carbon emissions and GHG utilizing in-house energy management system (EMS)
- Performed energy audits and recommended energy and cost-saving measures, including but not limited to: energy reductions, renewable energy implementation and efficiency, to enhance operational sustainability.
- Designed, implemented and tracked multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery with a focus on targets and cost-effective ROI's.
- Organized tracking data and facility progress for ISO 9001, 14001 & 50001 standards and certification
- Utilized software to organize and quantify Scopes 1, 2 & 3 for corporate ESG analysis
- Developed and incorporated programs and events to increase sustainability awareness for all employees and the community
Sustainability Consultant
District 8 Congressional Campaign: Faheem Mohammed
DuPage, IL
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated activities with subcontractor personnel and assisted in proactively managing team resources to meet project requirements.
- Developed and advise upon an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) action plan for the District.
- Provided integrated sustainability solutions into existing policies and procedures to ease adoption and maximize results. Focal points: resource management both communal and corporate, mental health and healthcare, energy consumption, and forecast analysis
- Created sustainability indicators to track energy usage and waste.
- Boosted participation by educating team members, clients and members of public on communal mitigation, net-zero forecasting and corporate social responsibility strategies.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Directed 5 campaign events in collaboration with sponsors, hosts and internal teams.
- Directed volunteer teams comprised of 30+ individuals
Sustainability Manager/Sales Manager
Solar Power Midwest
Lisle, IL
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Boosted company revenue by 15% within the first 6 months.
- Met with 3-5 clients daily all around the Midwest Region.
- Averaged a 33% closing rate on first visit with client.
- Developed action plans to address sustainability issues for clients such as energy audits, innovative trenching practices, and combined renewable energy strategies.
- Utilized global sustainability standards (i.e. ISO 14001) in order to obtain 'Green Business' accreditation.
- Addressed current and expected problems with energy use in terms of Net Metering, current and forecasted inflation, resource conservation and pollution.
- Partnered with Mayor Peter Schwartzman of Galesburg and led a seminar on Renewable Energy at Knox College
- Created industry partnerships to drive attainment of larger objectives in sustainability.
- Provided professional information addressing available state and federal incentives, such as SRECs, and presented detailed and accurate proposals.
Sustainability Manager
Green Roof Solutions
Glenview, IL
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw strategic planning and resource management to improve sustainability program with a net zero goal by 2030.
- Consulted with architects nation-wide on "green projects" and addressing LEED accreditation.
- Utilized global sustainability standards (i.e. ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001) to obtain 'Green Business' accreditation.
- Developed and implemented a zero waste program to combat climate change and improve building's overall sustainability.
- Developed a research program with Montana State University to provide accreditation for students researching ecological solutions for green infrastructure.
- Analyzed all business entities and filed report to acquire LEED accreditation.
- Analyzed all business entities and filed report to acquire Green Business accreditation.
- Researched and developed innovative approaches to systematic operations/practices industry wide.
- Analyzed and designed sustainability reporting infrastructure.
- Forecast short-term and long-term weather/climate patterns to mitigate potential risks and optimize work efficiency.
- Day-to-day plant health care management and inventory for more than 300 plants.
Energy Solutions Specialist
Gexpro
Naperville, IL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Identified, analyzed, and provided solutions for energy management related to HVAC, lighting, and/or other energy intensive mechanics.
- Identified, analyzed and provided solutions for energy management in regards to awareness, education and plan-of-action.
- Increased company pipeline by 10% within the first month.
- Met with 20 +/- clients daily with a 40% closing rate on first visit.
- Attended trade shows, conferences and seminars to promote products and network with industry members.
- Met with Chief of Operations for any and all clients that required to obtain building codes, inventory and solution for energy needs.
- Liaised with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed utility bills for facilities to identify trends in energy usage and determine methods to reduce expenditures.
- Maintained current working knowledge of emerging technologies for electrical systems and HVAC-based energy efficiency solutions.
Director of Sales/Arborist
TreeQuote
Marietta, GA
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Increased business revenue by 60% in less than a year through proactive management of relationships and sales strategies.
- Researched competitors and stayed on top of current market conditions to survey landscape and anticipate roadblocks.
- Maintained active sales contacts with assigned accounts to keep communication open and capture consistent revenue.
- Developed and exceeded a sales goal of $1 mil by the end of 2019.
- Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
- Answered inquiries and complaints from public related to sick, damaged or hazardous trees and shrubs.
- Developed and ran the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Program to provide a healthier and safer working environment.
- Facilitated safety meetings on tree health and care maintenance.
- Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
- Reviewed blue prints, design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
Outside Sales Professional
Illinois Energy
Lombard, IL
09.2008 - 11.2013
- Generated more than 40 leads per week and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers.
- Increased overall sales by 20% each quarter.
- Exceeded all quarterly goals 9 times in a row.
- Increased revenue by $400,000 in 2013.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight both economical and ecological benefits.
- Conducted site visits to measure exterior, assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Developed and managed sales lead list by prospecting for new clients through networking groups, referral partners and face-to-face sessions
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2016
Associate of Science - Meteorology/Emergency Management
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL09.2014
Skills
- Global sustainability strategy development
- Holistic thinking with ESG
- Define targets and ambitions to align with corporate strategy
- Sustainability & ESG Reporting
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting
- Partnership development and stakeholder management
- ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001
- 5S Methodology
- Energy Analysis, Reporting, & Solutions Development
- LEED understanding
- Identify, analyze and provide solutions regarding new and emerging technologies related to HVAC, lighting, and/or energy management
- Systematic conception of Ecological Economics and fluid outflow/inflow of annual budget control for sufficient company monetary control
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)
- Project/program design, development and management
- Sales expertise
- Event coordination
- Campaign management
- Forestry identification/inventory methods
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer relations
- Data analysis, forecasting and management
- Innovative decision making
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented business sustainability strategy from the ground up with a holistic approach focused on ESG
- Developed global and regional roadmaps for carbon neutrality for Scopes 1,2&3
- Designed and implemented a water conservation project that reduced water consumption by 6.2 million gal/year
- Drove facility's Sustainability Awareness program, engaging employees and the community across all platforms
- Rolled out RideShare program while tracking and reporting all Scope 3 emission shavings
- Introduced and designed a community garden for all employees to engage with that provides fresh produce to our on-site cafeterias
- Improved waste oil reduction for production, saving $100,000/yr by conserving 8,494 gal of oil/year
- Implemented 2 megawatt rooftop solar system, exceeding yearly target goal for carbon neutrality by 2030
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by mitigating excess upstream waste and downstream inefficiencies: conducted stakeholder analysis to design best practice scenarios to limit shipping and utilizing upcycling to extend product's life.
- Certified by Homeland Security as a trained weather spotter - Certified by FEMA in Anticipating & Mitigating Hazardous Weather.
Timeline
NA Sustainability Manager
Auria Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Sustainability Engineer
ZF Transmissions Gray Court
03.2022 - Current
Sustainability Consultant
District 8 Congressional Campaign: Faheem Mohammed
09.2021 - 06.2022
Sustainability Manager
Green Roof Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2021
Sustainability Manager/Sales Manager
Solar Power Midwest
12.2019 - 03.2022
Energy Solutions Specialist
Gexpro
01.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Sales/Arborist
TreeQuote
03.2018 - 12.2018
Outside Sales Professional
Illinois Energy
09.2008 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Sustainable Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
DePaul University
Associate of Science - Meteorology/Emergency Management
College Of DuPage
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