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Kilopatie Dwhaj
Summary
Competent in devising, deploying and strengthening sustainable business practices and employee behaviors. Adept at leading and optimizing corporate approaches with forward-thinking strategies. Tech-savvy and innovative. Veteran manager adept at enhancing resource and energy conservation for different types of businesses. Systematic, well-coordinated and resilient with strong attention to detail, good critical thinking skills and superior work ethic. Focused on utilizing expertise for companies devoted to boosting environmental outreach and stimulating sustainable practices.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
West Village LlcNew York, NY
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Developed core sustainability principles into strategic approaches to short- and long-range capital and operations areas.
- Assessed existing sustainability approaches to identify areas in need of greater engagement, improved efficacy and cost reductions.
- Utilized forward-thinking and resourceful strategies to tackle issues with resource conservation, energy use and pollution controls.
- Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans.
- Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability.
West Village LlcNew York, NY
Corporate Social Compliance
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Verified consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality insurance and quality improvement.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
Education
Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York
Associate of Arts from Apparel And Textile Marketing
06.1990
University Overview
- Awarded Golden Trowel award from NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
- Beginning Farmer Scholarship Recipient from the Department of Agriculture
- Certificate from The New York Botanical Garden in Horticultural Therapy
- Course work in Horticulture
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Sustainability Consulting
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Environmental Sustainability
- Environmental Improvements
- Time Management
- Life-Cycle Assessment
- Green Building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Environmental Research
- Team Communication
- Profit Margins
Websites
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team in the development of compliance policies
- Initiate Programs to reduce company's carbon footprint
- Train and educate suppliers to establish good compliance scores
- implement ethical sourcing and sustainable platforms
Conservation Efforts
National Parks Service
Consulted with the National Parks Service in Data collection addressing the Issue of Water Pollution at Gateway National Park, Jamaica Bay
Developed and maintained a Pollinator garden addressing their efforts in becoming more Sustainable,
Created a program to collect religious waste and educate on Reuse and Recycle
Queens Botanical Garden
Developed a Food Pantry and Butterfly garden addressing social and environmental injustices in the community.
Food grown by 35 seniors were encouraged to address the issues of generational gap in the community.
Local Political Involvement
Continued network building in addressing local green spaces and advocating for national policy changes addressing plastic waste
Paying it Forward
Teaching high school students to be stewards of our public green spaces.
Timeline
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
West Village Llc
09.2019 - Current
Corporate Social Compliance
West Village Llc
01.2016 - Current
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts from Apparel And Textile Marketing