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Margaret O’Connell
Water Policy Analyst
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated Water Policy Analyst offering 5+ years of experience in helping people to think sustainably and corporations employ environmentally-friendly practices. Gifted communicator with dynamic and persistent personality, diplomatic nature and relationship-driven mentality. Sustainability and ESG focused with 3+ years of successful experience in data analysis and real world application. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in projects relating to green practices world wide.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Policy Analyst
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2018 - Current
- Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
- Corresponded with clients and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
- Managed project timelines, filing documents properly and on time.
- Conducted research to prepare plans by holding interviews, preparing questionnaires, reviewing various types of documents and handling field observations.
- Identified opportunities and developed plans for sustainability projects and programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste or restore natural systems for over 15 manufacturing plants worldwide.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Intern
A.O. Smith Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Primary responsibilities involved representation of A.O. Smith for several projects. These projects include but are not limited to work with Council of Competitiveness and The Water Council.
- Duties included calendar management, critical note taking, organizational skills, research, and completion of applications for funding.
- Research of over 50 different organizations
- Team and individual working environments
- Grant writing
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
Project Manager
Reflo Sustainable Water Solutions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Primary responsibilities involve coordination in all levels of project development.
- Responsibilities included, but are not limited to connecting key clients and stakeholders, communicating needs, and assisting in developing solutions that satisfy client and budget.
- Research into creative and innovative solutions for rainwater capture of varying quantities, incorporating several different systems if necessary, educating client and public on use of those systems.
- Implemented successful organizational techniques.
- Participated in small and medium scale project development centered around water conservation.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
Executive Assistant
Urban Ecology Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Management, coordination, and cultivation of director’s calendar and objectives for success of the Urban Ecology Center.
- Management and delegation of Outreach Department of the Urban Ecology Center, bridging gap between what The Center does within the city with those who do not know or have access to green space, healthy outdoor recreational activities, and nature based outdoor education for all ages.
- Redevelopment and management of outreach program for the Urban Ecology Center.
- Assists in cultivating relationships for the Urban Ecology Center.
- Represent the Urban Ecology Center at community meetings city-wide.
- Event management of annual staff development retreat.
- Coordination, management, and cultivation of the docent program for the Rotary Centennial Arboretum.
- Communication, coordination, and successful capture of high level meeting agendas and key points.
- Assists in successful registration, payment, and coordination of Summer Camp at the Urban Ecology Center.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
Education
Masters - Corporate Water Sustainability
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Science
Milwaukee 09.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology Research
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Design management
Organization and Time management
Computer proficiency
Detail-oriented
Data Collection
Trend modeling and analysis
Self-motivated professional
Critical thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Software
Sharepoint
Smartsheet
Microsoft office
Tableau
Timeline
Water Policy Analyst
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
07.2018 - Current
Intern
A.O. Smith Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2018
Project Manager
Reflo Sustainable Water Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2017
Executive Assistant
Urban Ecology Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Masters - Corporate Water Sustainability
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Science
09.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology Research
Hofstra University
08.2006 - 05.2010