Kate Stevens

Environmental Studies graduate with a strong aptitude for creative sustainable product design and market research. Skilled in innovative idea generation and concept development, aligning with sustainable policy implementation. Brings 10 years of experience leading projects in environmental education, brand development, and sustainable design. Highly detail-oriented, organized, and driven by challenges. A collaborative and enthusiastic team player with a diverse skill set, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent attention to detail. Seeking to expand educational and professional expertise through the Master of Design program at the University of Washington, leveraging interdisciplinary skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to sustainability-driven innovation.

• Woof Wagon LLC, Digital Marketer, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Conceived and designed logo and graphic content for social media pages, and Google My Business Listing, Implemented on-brand color, typography, and other design elements to Marketing Graphic Banners, Wrote, and recorded, company branded, scripted prompts for Automated Voicemail, using ElevenLabs AI Voice Generator and royalty free music.
• Garbology USA LLC, Product Designer and Strategist – Timber & Vine, 01/01/13, 12/31/19, Configuring and consolidating numerous data sets from agencies such as NOAA, GHCN, PLANTS, GRIN, and numerous other plant and government databases to determine which plant species are native to which climate zones, Utilizing advanced excel tool kits for data matching and extraction, creating global mail marketing lists, comparing and removing records matching third party information, and correlating data across a number of fields, Identifying target markets and creating B2B marketing solutions for streamlining agritourism data, Overseeing development process of several packaging designs for a plantable zero waste shipping container to be used for shipping live trees and plants, Recruiting and managing freelancers from around the world specializing in database builds and web development
• Garbology USA LLC, Product Designer and Strategist – Slingies, 01/01/14, 12/31/16, Directed sustainable product development startup to ban plastic bag bans and implement reusable alternatives, Led research and development of SLINGIES product line, an economical and reusable plastic bag alternative, aimed at reducing the use of plastic waste, CO2 emissions, and water consumption, and promoting reuse of paper grocery bags, Oversaw patenting processes with attorneys and patent illustrators, Formed partnerships with Chicobag, former VP of marketing for Nestle USA, manufacturing consultants, and legal team, Created digital presentations, printing formats for marketing materials, business proposals, and market study presentations, Generated seasonal sales, marketing email, and social media campaigns
• Savva Entertainment (formerly Savva/Blum Entertainment), Freelance Social Media Specialist – 50 Central - BET TV Series, 01/01/17, 12/31/17, Created bulk social accounts and branded handles across all top ranked Social Media Platforms, Developed excel based account tracker with account access info
• Savva/Blum Ent., Freelance Front-end Developer, Graphic Designer, Digital Marketer, Content Creator, 01/01/14, 12/31/14, Created client websites using Godaddy's Website Builder and custom HTML, Developed a custom website template as a content management system for video reels, Provided website maintenance, support, and troubleshooting over time, Created and maintained Social Media Marketing Pages, Conceived logo design and graphics for social media, and websites, Implemented on-brand color, typography, and other design elements, Collaborated with client on social media campaigns, Researched, wrote, and edited blog posts, social media content, for client
• MBLUMPROD - Thinkpops Neuromedia, Freelance Front-end Developer, Graphic Designer, Digital Marketer, Content Creator, 01/01/13, 12/31/14, Created client websites using Godaddy's Website Builder and custom HTML, Developed a custom website template as a content management system for video reels, Provided website maintenance, support, and troubleshooting over time, Created and maintained Social Media Marketing Pages, Conceived logo design and graphics for social media, brochures, posters, and websites, Implemented on-brand color, typography, and other design elements, Collaborated with client on projects like brochures and social media campaigns, Researched, wrote, and edited blog posts, social media content, for client
• WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., Community Relations Associate & Project Manager – Education and Outreach Internship Program, 06/01/11, 09/30/12, Planned and supervised events, set up and operated education and outreach booths, developed educational presentations, and managed recycling education projects at 100+ public festivals, events, and grade school programs throughout the Pacific Northwest, Facilitated collaboration between Education and Outreach Department, Production Crew, and Seattle Public Utilities Department to film and appear in 2012 'Compost' Public Service Announcement; aired on Seattle broadcast channels, Improved data collection for 'Outreach Canvassing' and fixed outdated, incorrect customer account coding systems to ensure accurate operations compliance, per specific municipal contracts and agreements, Managed municipal contracts, inclusive of conducting market research and updating database with information on new and upcoming contract availability, Conducted door-to-door recycling education outreach and managed special events to educate the public about recycling and waste reduction, Audited corporate webpage regarding individual municipal contract terms, rules, limitations, and service calendars, as well as important service related contacts for public/community reference, Served as key researcher and strategic planner for high profile, municipal revenue projects and commercial sales partnerships, Spearheaded Washington State Municipal Contract Tracker matrix, providing full list of current hauling contract holders’ expiration/extension dates and providing an opportunity forecast for 10+ years, Utilized various databases to obtain information such as the configuration and consolidation of ArcGIS data shapefiles and to conduct investigative market research

• Appointed as Lead Developer in Slingies product development, market research, branding, and network coordination, as well as B2B Partnership alignment and recruitment, Garbology USA, LLC
• Project managed development of all company related marketing materials, business development documents, proposals, and legal agreements, Garbology USA, LLC
• Promoted from Intern to Community Relations Associate and Project Manager with 6 months of employment, Waste Management, Inc.
• Appointed as key developer on multiple strategic marketing plans and implementations, resulting in $30+ million in increased annual revenue, Waste Management, Inc.
• Conducted due diligence research, directly resulting in acquisition of a $30 million Washington State municipal hauling contract, Waste Management, Inc.
• Discovered $80+ million in untapped contract revenue stream opportunities throughout Western Washington, Waste Management, Inc.
• Discovered and mapped out new open market sales stream, resulting in a 20-30% departmental sales increase throughout the spring, summer, and autumn months, Waste Management, Inc.
• Developed data mining algorithms to ensure accurate customer database updating, reporting, sales forecasting, and compliance, as well as optimal operations routing, Waste Management, Inc.
• Event managed 100+ Community Relations booths, providing education and outreach as Community Program Developer, Waste Management, Inc.
• Created 'Recycling Education Tool Kit', implemented for permanent use as a presentation guide for public events, Waste Management, Inc.
• Created 30+ educational displays used in public outreach events throughout the Pacific Northwest, Waste Management, Inc.
• Coordinated face-to-face meetings, site visits, and waste audits between 10 interns and 17,000 prospective commercial and residential clients within a 3 month time span, Waste Management, Inc.

• THE GARBOLOGY PROJECT Television Production Pitch, Content Creator and Coordinator, 01/01/12, 12/31/13
• THETA GROUP, LLC Recycling Barcode Application Pitch, Content Creator, 01/01/11, 12/31/13

• Zero Waste International
• Waste Management & Recycling Professionals
• USGBC/GBCI Zero Waste
• Habitat for Humanity
• Arboricultural Society Association
• Arbor Day Foundation
• American Forests
• American Horticultural Society, Master Gardeners
• International Society of Arboriculture
• Royal Horticultural Society (UK)
• Tree Register of the UK

• Project Management
• Digital Marketing
• Branding Specialist
• Business Development
• Database Integration
• Program Development/Coordination
• Data Research/Analysis/Development
• Field Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Public/Private Event Planning
• Strategic Alliances/Networking
• High-Impact Presentation
• Complex Problem Solving
• Process Improvement/Incentives
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Team Building/Leadership
• Coaching & Mentoring

IT FDN 100 A: Foundations of Programming (Python) - University of Washington - November 2019