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Certification
Leadership Experience
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Lauren R. Miller

Lockport,N.Y.

Summary

Independent, passionate, and resourceful individual looking for a full-time professional job that utilizes my creativity, communication and research abilities, knowledge and passion for protecting the environment and people, and project management skills. Detailed-oriented, organized, and adaptable professional looking for an engaging role in a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Environmental Consultant

Howmet Aerospace
08.2024 - Current
  • Analyzing quarterly hazardous waste and water data to find improvement opportunities and compare to base year improvement goals.
  • Providing suggestions for annual ESG goals based off current data and corporate sustainability reporting mechanisms.
  • Developing presentation materials for senior staff
  • Analyzing gaps to comply with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to improve sustainability initiatives.

Environment, Social, Governance Intern

Howmet Aerospace
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported environmental and sustainability initiatives through assisting data management, analysis, and research projects.
  • Analyzed quarterly waste and water metrics throughout four business units and 75+ locations and compared them to base year improvement goals.
  • Developed four action plans addressing four environmental topical standards and their disclosure requirements to comply with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive by analyzing identified gaps and developing targets.
  • Developed professional skills on teamwork, communication, and leadership through participation in skill building and volunteer events.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.

Barista

Scripts Café
12.2017 - 05.2024
  • Succeeded in a fast-paced environment providing high quality customer service and support.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Environmental Intern

Global Tungsten and Powders
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported sustainability team with initiatives targeting carbon emission reduction.
  • Organized an Energy Savings Quest with the goal of finding low-cost energy savings opportunities, preparing documents and presentations for multiple stakeholders.
  • Participated in Sustainability Steering Team meetings and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assisted team leader with improving recycling efforts and filing a CDP report on sustainability.
  • Assisted in NPDES compliance and data management, as well as water quality analysis and reporting.
  • Updated lab accreditation forms and emergency response documents, analyzed PH charts of river outputs, and utilized SAP to sort documents and assist in permit updating.
  • Determined chemical composition and nature of stormwater by collecting samples from various outputs.
  • Participated in well water level sampling as well as located spill mats across campus to ensure compliance with the SPCC plan.

Laboratory Technician

Syracuse University Covid Laboratory
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared samples for testing by pipetting batches of 10 test tubes.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Set up, maintained, and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Detected when test performance is not within acceptable levels and documented all corrective action.

Research and Development Intern

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Internship
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed an environmental narrative report on the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, focused on sustainability actions, natural resources, and flora and fauna within the area, including endangered species.
  • Researched the history of the region with focus on the consequences of the Love Canal incident and its shaping of Superfund sites.
  • Researched and created trailhead overviews that highlighted the importance of NFNHA built and natural environments.
  • Visited sites to gather data, traveling across the Niagara region to understand all that it has to offer.
  • Created clear and concise reports summarizing key research findings, facilitating effective communication.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Policy And Management

University of Denver, University College
Remote
10.2025

B.A. Geography; B.A. Environment, Sustainability, and Policy -

Syracuse University, College of Arts And Sciences
Syracuse, NY
05.2022

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Lockport High School
Lockport, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
  • ArcGIS (Basic)
  • SharePoint
  • SAP
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Project management skills
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Report Writing
  • Sustainability Integration

Certification

  • CITI Trained in Social-Behavioral-Educational Research

Leadership Experience

  • Leadership for Youth of Niagara Communities (LYNC), Niagara Falls, NY, 09/2017, 05/2018

Trained in practical skills and leadership competencies including ethics, values, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and diversity., Visited multiple sites in Niagara County with the opportunity to learn from community members at the county courthouse, Iroquois Reservation, and Niagara University.

  • Lockport Rotary Club SLAPSHOT, Ancaster, Canada, 04/2018

Recipient of the Rotary Leadership Scholarship, participated in leadership strengthening activities enhancing peer communication and networking skills.


Coursework

  • Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science
  • Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
  • World Urban Geography
  • Politics of U.S. Public Policy
  • The Natural Environment
  • Environment and Society
  • Summer 2020 Great Lakes Action Agenda Webinar Series
  • Climate Change Communication
  • Urban Condition: Social Justice
  • Environmental Ideas and Policy
  • Political Geography
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Change in the Anthropocene
  • River Environments
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Independent Study on the Data Infrastructure and Urban Water Governance of New York City
  • Environmental Protection Law
  • Research Methods and Applications
  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Foundations and Principles
  • Impacts of Recreation Use
  • Environmental Policy Analysis
  • Endangered Species and Wildlife Protection

Professional Organizations

  • Alpha Omega Epsilon-Syracuse University

Vice President responsible for organizing meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities., Oversaw committee development as well as provided support to members., Participated in professional development events and assisted the Vice President in all sorority wide initiatives., In charge of recruitment of new members., Held a leadership role for public relations development, collaborating with multiple school organizations.

  • Design, Build, Fly-Syracuse University

Worked collaboratively with Aerospace Engineers in the Design, Build, Fly club to create effective reports concerning airplane design.

Volunteer Experience

Rochester General Hospital - Camp BronchoPower

Rochester, NY, Camp Counselor, Summers 2014, 2017

Lead counselor working with inner-city youth participants to educate them on best practices and safety concerning asthma., Organized and supervised events with the goal of allowing kids to enjoy time outdoors, games, and crafts.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Corporate Environmental Consultant

Howmet Aerospace
08.2024 - Current

Environment, Social, Governance Intern

Howmet Aerospace
05.2024 - 08.2024

Environmental Intern

Global Tungsten and Powders
05.2023 - 08.2023

Laboratory Technician

Syracuse University Covid Laboratory
01.2022 - 05.2022

Research and Development Intern

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Internship
06.2020 - 01.2022

Barista

Scripts Café
12.2017 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Policy And Management

University of Denver, University College

B.A. Geography; B.A. Environment, Sustainability, and Policy -

Syracuse University, College of Arts And Sciences

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Lockport High School
Lauren R. Miller