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Lauren Lange

Summary

Dynamic sustainability professional with a proven track record leading cross-project initiatives and enhancing regulatory compliance. Knowledgeable in NEPA/CEQA documentation and GIS applications, I excel in strategic planning, effective communication, and quality time management, driving impactful sustainability solutions that resonate with stakeholders and promote environmental stewardship.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sustainability Index Team Lead

Little Bit
11.2022 - Current

Sustainability Index Committee team lead of a new non-profit named 'Little Bit'. The goal of Little Bit is to provide regular Americans with fact-based, tangible actions that they can take to decrease their impact on the environment- "find their little bit". My role as team lead for the Sustainability Index Committee is to create and oversee the creation of comparative, quantitative analyses for sustainable actions consumers can take in their everyday lives and translating those analyses into real-world data that makes the impacts tangible.

  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Completed data analysis of environmental impacts
  • Oversaw team of volunteers
  • Coordinated with other teams in the creation of the website
  • Participated in visioning exercises and quarterly/yearly planning regarding the future of the non-profit

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Waste Management Sustainability Services
10.2008 - 10.2013

Provided consulting services to public and private entities to "green" their business from strategic planning to baseline assessments to solution implementation.

  • Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
  • Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Associate Planner

Quad Knopf, Inc.
04.2005 - 06.2008
  • Completed Environmental Documentation as required by CEQA
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and ArcGIS maps to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Worked with School Districts to meet planning requirements for project site permitting and environmental compliance
  • Responded to incoming correspondence and assisted individuals in completing various applications.

Intern

Insight Environmental
06.2004 - 09.2004
  • Supported staff through research and data compilation in the completion of Air Quality Impact Analyses (AQIA)
  • Assisted staff with Wind Power regulatory review
  • Helped draft reports for Water & Air Monitoring projects.

Education

Masters - City & Regional Planning

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
06-2005

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Akron
Akron, OH
12-2001

Skills

  • Multi-project oversight
  • Effective time management
  • Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
  • NEPA/CEQA documentation
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • GIS Experience
  • LEED certification expertise

Certification

  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design- Operations & Maintenance (LEED AP- O&M)


Timeline

Sustainability Index Team Lead

Little Bit
11.2022 - Current

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Waste Management Sustainability Services
10.2008 - 10.2013

Associate Planner

Quad Knopf, Inc.
04.2005 - 06.2008

Intern

Insight Environmental
06.2004 - 09.2004

Masters - City & Regional Planning

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Akron