Kristin Leah Pierskalla
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Skilled environmental professional with proven track record in environmental management and sustainability initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proficient in waste management, regulatory compliance, and project management. Known for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environmentalist
Hennepin County Environment and Energy
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinate provision of the in-house recycling program for the Environment and Energy Department with other county departments and contractors
- Administer contracts for several in-house recycling vendors
- Develop, plan, implement, review and evaluate the Choose to Reuse program
- Monitor program performance measures for Choose to Reuse program and in-house recycling program
- Determine program priorities and short and long-term work plans for several programs
- Prepare several detailed required reports for the State of Minnesota on program activities and outcome achievement
- Represent Hennepin County in program coordination as unit co-lead for working with Hennepin County's city recycling coordinators
Senior Planning Analyst
Hennepin County Environment and Energy
06.2008 - 12.2023
- Managed the Choose to Reuse program, including a budget up to $125,000, and execution of contract with marketing consultant firm
- Formed strong relationships with the reuse business community in Hennepin County
- Oversaw Choose to Reuse website content management including design updates and blog posts which led to improved user experience and increased site traffic
- Managed Hennepin County's in-house recycling program, working with internal staff and contractors
Planning Analyst
Hennepin County Environmental Services
04.2000 - 06.2008
- Analyzed contracted waste hauler’s weekly deliveries to County solid waste facilities
- Developed and managed monthly and quarterly solid waste management reports
- Assisted in compliance reviews of licensed waste hauling companies in Hennepin County
- Performed waste assessments at County businesses for the Hennepin Business Waste Reduction Program
- Prepared and distributed newsletter to waste hauling community in Hennepin County
Environmental Manager
SKB Environmental, Inc.
10.1996 - 04.2000
- Prepared and managed company permits, licenses, regulatory reports, and other legal documents
- Administrator for a $100,000 Environmental Assistance Grant project
- Developed company print ads, press releases, marketing brochures, educational and display materials
- Represented company at governmental solid waste organization meetings and workgroups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Issues and Planning Concentration
University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources
Saint Paul, MN07.1994
Skills
- Environmental data analysis
- Excellent communicator
- Waste management planning and reporting
- Environmental program management
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic while managing multiple projects
- Environmental education and public outreach campaigns
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Utilize critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships
- Skilled in the use of computer systems, software and databases used in environmental program management
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations and County ordinances; permit, license, regulatory and enforcement procedures
Professional boards and activities
- Board of Directors, Recycling Association of Minnesota, 01/1998-10/2004, 01/2021- Present
- Executive Committee, Recycling Association of Minnesota, 01/2021-Present
- Conference Committee, Recycling Association of Minnesota, 01/1998-10/2004, 01/2021- Present
- Board of Directors, Minnesota Association for Environmental Education, 01/1997-09/2003
- Publicity Committee Chair, Midwest and Minnesota Environmental Education Conferences, 1999, 2001
- State Events Committee Chair, America Recycles Day Minnesota, 01/1998-11/2000
- State Organizer, America Recycles Day, 01/1997
Volunteer Experience
- Used Book Sale Volunteer, Bloomington Crime Prevention Association, 04/2009-Present
- Chair, Bloomington Activities Foundation, 03/2021-06/2023
- Executive Committee, Jefferson Band Booster Club, 07/2017-06/2023
- Dining for Dollars Coordinator, Jefferson Band Booster Club, 09/2016-06/2023
- Silent Auction Chair, Normandale Hills Elementary PTA, 12/2009-06/2016
- School Fundraising Program Coordinator, Normandale Hills Elementary PTA and Hubert Olson Middle School, 12/2009-06/2019
- City Commissioner, City of Eden Prairie Environment and Waste Management Commission, 01/1998-01/1999
Timeline
Senior Environmentalist
Hennepin County Environment and Energy
12.2023 - Current
Senior Planning Analyst
Hennepin County Environment and Energy
06.2008 - 12.2023
Planning Analyst
Hennepin County Environmental Services
04.2000 - 06.2008
Environmental Manager
SKB Environmental, Inc.
10.1996 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Issues and Planning Concentration
University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources
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