Nina Alessandri
Keego Harbor,US
Summary
Sustainability professional with proven track record in environmental management and sustainable practices. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and results-driven initiatives. Adept at resource management, policy implementation, and driving eco-friendly solutions. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced, evolving environments. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garden Pharmacy Manager
English Gardens
Plymouth
10.2025 - Current
- Foster team collaboration, improved morale, and elevated service delivery
- Implement inventory strategies, enhance stock accuracy, and minimize waste
- Ensured safety of staff members through comprehensive training on tool usage, chemical handling, and general workplace procedures
- Complete quarterly water testing and soil sampling upon request, working with city of Ann Arbor to maintain compliance
- Cultivated diverse plant species, ensuring optimal growth and health through regular maintenance practices
- Coordinated seasonal planting schedules to align with climate conditions and plant requirements effectively
Citizen Forester Intern
The Greening of Detroit
Detroit
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Evaluate tree health and diversity, recommending strategies to enhance ecosystem resilience
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote sustainable practices within the community
- Trained volunteers in proper planting techniques and maintenance of urban trees
- Developed and implemented tree planting initiatives, fostering environmental awareness among residents
- Streamlined data collection for enhanced efficiency and future reference
Crew Leader
The Greening of Detroit
Detroit, MI
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervise and mentor 12 high-school aged youth in arboriculture practices and field safety
- Coordinate safe transport and logistics for team assignments
- Provide first aid and assess environmental safety for crew members
- Foster professional growth in the teenage crew through skill development
- Ensure effective teamwork in city-wide tree care projects
Director of Sustainability & Office Manager
Dover Ridge Candle Co
11.2020 - Current
- Establish sustainability operations that reduce the company's carbon footprint and use the most environmentally safe materials
- Develop and execute sustainability strategies supporting organizational goals
- Audit supply chain operations, identified waste, and implemented vendor improvements
- Manage administrative tasks, ensure timely response to inquiries, and support team collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Society
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2024
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI12.2022
Certificate - Human Resource Management
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI04.2020
Skills
- Field research techniques
- Ecological restoration
- Environmental compliance
- Data analysis
- Carbon footprint reduction
- GIS Software
- Microsoft applications
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR Certification Jun 2025
- PADI Scuba Diving Certification Jul 2023
- Enriched Air Diver August 2023
- Dry Suit Diver August 2023
- DAN Environmental Stewardship for Dive Operators and Professionals July 15, 2023
- DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid
- DAN Oxygen Provider
- DAN Environmental Stewardship for Divers
- Chauffeur's License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Garden Pharmacy Manager
English Gardens
10.2025 - Current
Citizen Forester Intern
The Greening of Detroit
09.2025 - 11.2025
Crew Leader
The Greening of Detroit
06.2025 - 08.2025
Director of Sustainability & Office Manager
Dover Ridge Candle Co
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Society
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Washtenaw Community College
Certificate - Human Resource Management
Washtenaw Community College
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Volunteer with The Greening of Detroit to plant trees around the city of Detroit to grow the canopy in the urban setting, encouraging movement from an industrial environment into a greener, healthier one.
- Undergraduate Research on how Round-leaved Sundews are impacted by environmental factors, highlighting the reproductive success.
- Collaborate with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation to conduct a primary literature search on Stiltgrass and create a project timeline including surveying, initial removal, and long-term mitigation.
- Running the administrative side and groundwork for a family-owned start up landscaping company. Working with heavy machinery and managing staff schedules, communications with clients, and maintaining online presence and advertisements.
- Conduct a group research project on flora found at abandoned buildings sites to highlight invasive, native, and non-native species growth rates when not influenced by humans.
- Volunteer with Huron River Watershed Council to conduct Mussel surveys, search for invasive species and identify dominant mussel species, work with HRWC staff, ID experts, and other surveyors in the Huron River to prepare for the Peninsular Dam removal.
- Volunteer with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation to build a pocket forest in Ann Arbor city parks to promote native plant growth and biodiversity in the parks.
- Assist a classmate in creating a pocket forest proposal for Eastern Michigan University campus after the removal of four dormitories to introduce more native species to the area and create more eco-friendly areas on campus grounds.
- Assist lake monitoring research project, monitoring lakes for Michigan Clean Water Corps. Sample lake water, test visibility, monitor sunlight, conduct Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch, and Score and Shore programs.
- Conduct a biodiversity survey of insects, reptiles, amphibians, and birds and track potential future trails on newly purchased property for Washtenaw County, avoiding difficult terrain and noting the sinking land surround the pond, to ensure safety for future visitors.