Sarah Arif
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clean Energy Innovator Fellow
Clean Energy Innovator Fellow
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on distributed renewable energy resources, resulting in the preparation of over 20 comprehensive reports relevant to the Public Service Commission.
- Researched emerging renewable energy technologies, assessing their commercial viability, deployment strategies, and policy implications. Identified key trends and opportunities that informed strategic decision-making for renewable energy adoption within the District.
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques, including Python and Tableau to extract actionable insights for driving sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in the District.
Account Coordinator
Arch Street Communications
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with the planning and execution of over 20 public outreach campaigns to promote awareness and understanding of offshore wind developers' renewable energy initiatives among various stakeholder groups.
- Maintained and updated databases and communication tools to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on renewable energy projects and international wind portfolio.
- Generated 50+ media mentions in leading industry publications and online platforms, significantly raising awareness of offshore wind developers' commitment to renewable energy leadership.
Environmental Specialist 1
NJ Dept. Of Environmental Protection
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented federal surveys to gather feedback from over 100 faculty members on toxic amendment regulations.
- Streamlined data collection processes by 50% through the implementation of a standardized template for cross-departmental collaboration. This enhanced efficiency resulted in faster information gathering, improved data accuracy, and more timely decision-making within the department.
- Produced comprehensive national water quality standards reports that increased the department’s understanding of environmental water quality criteria by 20%. These reports identified critical areas for improvement and informed strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing water quality monitoring and regulatory compliance efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy, Institutions, And Behavior
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom)
- Data Visualization and Presentation: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Tableau
- Advanced SQL Data Modeling
- Machine Learning and Prompt Engineering
- Bilingual(Italian)
Certification
- Data Analyst (IBM)
- Data Science Bootcamp (Rutgers)
Hobbies
- Mixed media artist with 14 years of experience as well as 2 years of experience running a small art business. Using art as a unique way to combine my passion for drawing with my passion for climate activism.
- https://linktr.ee/envirhoe
Timeline
Clean Energy Innovator Fellow
Clean Energy Innovator Fellow
09.2023 - Current
Account Coordinator
Arch Street Communications
08.2022 - 09.2023
Environmental Specialist 1
NJ Dept. Of Environmental Protection
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy, Institutions, And Behavior
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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