Natalie Wheating
Sustainability Professional, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Competent in devising, deploying and strengthening sustainable business practices and employee behaviors. Adept at leading and optimizing corporate responsibility practices with forward-thinking strategies, ensuring sustainable project delivery models, and driving successful internal and external engagement campaigns.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sustainability Manager
Webcor Builders
San Francisco, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to achieve project sustainability goals including compliance with LEED, WELL, CALGreen, GPR, Fitwel, and more.
- Implemented sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs.
- Built and deepened partnerships with industry business and leaders to promote larger sustainability goals.
- Developed or executed strategies to address issues such as jobsite office wellness, waste optimization and air quality.
- Developed core sustainability principles into Webcor's overall corporate responsibility program.
- Established clear targets and motivated team members to buy into sustainability principles at all levels.
- Oversaw implementation and budget for corporate sustainability training and accreditation program.
- Launched and led the corporate Green Team.
- Managed corporate sustainability best practices for improved efficacy of internal and external initiatives.
- Organized and participated in external public speaking opportunities on assorted topics.
Human Resources Adminstrator
Renewable NRG Systems
Hinesburg, VT
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, develop corporate policies, obtain feedback and develop new training processes.
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100+ employee company.
- Managed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages.
- Managed the annual company culture book.
- Collaborated across departments to discuss new ways to recruit and maintain top talent.
Operations and Marketing Manager
Green Source Organics
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for product inventory.
- Provided excellent customer service and expanded business development through developing strong interpersonal relationships.
- Led the corporate branding revamp and managed the company website redesign.
- Managed product marketing and branding for website and trade show attendance.
Intern Manager, Content Developer, Sales Associate
Vita Explorer
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Facilitated operations within a start-up eco-friendly retail location and travel website
- Established sustainable branding and corporate mission statement.
- Trained and developed seasonal interns on products, company procedures, and content development within our company website.
- Developed outreach programs and partnership approaches for eco-friendly organizations worldwide.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University Of California
Santa Barbara, CA 07.2009 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Environmental Management, Climate Change
University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 08.2015 - 03.2018
Skills
Program Management
Stakeholder engagement
Green Building Strategies and Certification
Corporate Social Responsibility
Training & Development
Carbon Disclosure and Reporting
Trend modeling and analysis
Partnership development
Critical thinking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Bay Area Sustainable Construction Leaders (BASCL) founding member (2018 - Present)
- Greenbuild Conference Panelist (2017, 2019, 2020)
- Launched and implemented Webcor's Corporate Carbon Commitment (2020)
- Publication: The State of Construction Waste in the Bay Area (2020)
- Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Pilot Partner (2020-present)
- Participated in 10 public speaking opportunities in 2020
Affiliations
- Bay Area Business Council on Climate Change
- Bay Area Sustainable Construction Leaders
- Carbon Leadership Forum, San Francisco Chapter
- US Green Building Council, Northern California Chapter
- Sustainable Construction Leaders, National Chapter
Timeline
Assistant Sustainability Manager
Webcor Builders
08.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Environmental Management, Climate Change
University Of San Francisco
08.2015 - 03.2018
Human Resources Adminstrator
Renewable NRG Systems
03.2014 - 06.2015
Operations and Marketing Manager
Green Source Organics
03.2013 - 03.2014
Intern Manager, Content Developer, Sales Associate
Vita Explorer
02.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University Of California
07.2009 - 03.2013