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Nicole Seyle

Encinitas,CA

Summary

Professional Summary

Results-driven sustainability and operations leader with 7+ years of experience advancing waste diversion, ESG strategy, and operational excellence for global Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations. Proven success managing high-impact sustainability initiatives across commercial real estate, technology, biotech, finance, and municipal sectors, including projects with Google, Adobe, MasterCard, Citibank, and Apple. Adept in cross-functional stakeholder engagement, data-driven reporting, team leadership, and proposal development. Bilingual in English and Spanish with certifications in TRUE Zero Waste and LEED GA (pending). Seeking to contribute to purpose-driven organizations advancing circular economy and environmental stewardship.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

All About Waste
01.2022 - Current


· Direct and execute over 150+ waste audits across 66M sq.ft. commercial, tech, biotech, and airport facilities, identifying opportunities for increased waste diversion and circular economy integration.

· Analyze audit data to deliver insightful, client-specific reports, driving diversion rate improvements of up to 35%.

· Develop and present custom sustainability proposals, contributing to a 25% expansion in the client portfolio and growth in international markets.

· Manage multiple concurrent client engagements with 100% on-time project delivery, ensuring alignment with ESG goals.

· Oversee travel logistics and operational planning for a mobile audit team, optimizing efficiency across global project sites.

General Manager

No Limits Surf & Skate Co.
01.2020 - 01.2022

· Oversaw full-cycle retail operations, including inventory, vendor coordination, and frontline customer experience.

· Hired, trained, and supervised staff, improving operational efficiency and reducing turnover by 40%.

· Designed and led community events that increased brand engagement and drove 10% revenue growth YoY.

· Implemented sustainability-aligned strategies that improved customer satisfaction and increased sales.

Director of Operations

Ware Disposal
01.2017 - 01.2019

· Directed implementation of franchise waste contracts including LASAN's recycLA and thousands of LA County resident agreements.

· Led transition of franchise areas from previous haulers, ensuring service continuity and compliance.

· Supervised waste collection operations with 50 direct reports across drivers and customer service teams.

· Conducted commercial waste assessments and presented optimized waste solutions.

· Delivered monthly diversion and ESG compliance reports to the City of Los Angeles, increasing diversion rate transparency.

· Represented company at city and county contract meetings.

Education

State Certificate - Recycling & Resource Management

Santa Monica College
2017

Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Studies

Santa Monica College
2016

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

The College of Charleston
2010

Skills

    Hard Skills

  • Waste Diversion & Zero Waste Strategy
  • ESG Reporting & Sustainability Metrics
  • Project & Operations Management
  • Environmental Compliance & Franchise Agreements
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • LEED / TRUE Certification Knowledge
  • Spanish (Professional Proficiency)
  • Soft Skills

  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Tools & Platforms
  • Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, ESG tracking tools, Data visualization platforms

Certification

  • TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, 2022
  • LEED Green Associate (Expected Spring 2025)

Timeline

Project Manager

All About Waste
01.2022 - Current

General Manager

No Limits Surf & Skate Co.
01.2020 - 01.2022

Director of Operations

Ware Disposal
01.2017 - 01.2019

State Certificate - Recycling & Resource Management

Santa Monica College

Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Studies

Santa Monica College

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

The College of Charleston