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Kylea Cooper

Abingdon,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

B-Corporation Consultant

Piercing Sun Consulting LLC.
04.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
  • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.

Carbon Accounting Intern

Wicked Weed Brewing
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developing a carbon natural toolkit to assess greenhouse gas output and potential mitigation practices
  • Using GIS tools to establish proper locations for PV solar input
  • Developing suggestions for Wicked Weed locations to reach carbon neutral goals by 2030
  • Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
  • Pitched in to help manager with special projects.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

Research and Development Intern

Johnson City Development Authority
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Communicated with interest groups to make appropriate changes to the Johnson City farmers market
  • Organized, filed, and ran errands as needed in office
  • Communicated research and development goals to government officials
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
  • Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.

Garden Manager

Emory & Henry Organic
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed two Emory & Henry garden employees in maintenance of garden
  • In charge of making connections with local non-profits to distribute food
  • Creation and development of “Food forest” partnering with Appalachian Sustainable Development

Blue Door Garden
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Harvesting and sustaining organic flower garden
  • Organizing delivery and pick-up dates

Garden Intern

Emory & Henry, Emory & Henry College
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maintained two-acre organic garden on the campus of Emory & Henry
  • Harvested and distributed food to local head-start programs and Ecumenical faith in action
  • Collaborating with local community outreaches to widen impact in Southwest Virginia communities
  • Instructed and led children in organic gardening education and greenhouse construction

Intern

Congressman Patrick
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Communicate and assist constituents with complaints, questions, or needs
  • Organizing files, databases, and messages
  • Participation and aid in re-election campaign events as well as community outreach events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy, Organic Food Systems

Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA

Masters in Science - Sustainability Studies

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
12.2023

Skills

  • Sustainability Consulting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Implementation
  • Analysis
  • Consultation and Advisement
  • User Support
  • Research and Development
  • Business Principles
  • MS Office

Timeline

B-Corporation Consultant

Piercing Sun Consulting LLC.
04.2023 - Current

Carbon Accounting Intern

Wicked Weed Brewing
11.2022 - 10.2023

Garden Manager

Emory & Henry Organic
04.2021 - 07.2021

Research and Development Intern

Johnson City Development Authority
01.2021 - 10.2021

Blue Door Garden
04.2020 - 05.2021

Garden Intern

Emory & Henry, Emory & Henry College
04.2020 - 07.2020

Intern

Congressman Patrick
01.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy, Organic Food Systems

Emory & Henry College

Masters in Science - Sustainability Studies

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Kylea Cooper