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Taku Shiozaki

Seattle,WA

Summary

Passionate individual with background in carbon removal/markets, regeerative development, environmental science, development/entitlement, project management, regenerative/organic agriculture. Dedicated to learn, grow and actualize in our changing world to carve out a unique authentic role in helping shift our world's business-as-usual systems to those that are aligned with the triple bottom line.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pacific Northwest Regional Operations Manager

UNDO
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed deployment of enhanced weathering carbon removal projects in Washington and Oregon State .
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Carbon, GIS, Finance, Accounting, etc.) to align operations with carbon removal objectives.
  • Managed project data capture for carbon certification process, including Life Cycle Analysis, to ensure compliance with Puro.earth, and pre-market vendors.
  • Co-developed project boundaries and schedules to ensure effective and efficient project planning and deployment.
  • Managed operations team covering agricultural business development, sourcing of basalt rock and local contractor engagement.
  • Managed and negotiated contracts with local vendors/contractors and testing labs.
  • Built and maintained relationships with local vendors, suppliers and partners to maximize supply chain/operational management.

US Project Manager - Enhanced Weathering

UNDO
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled carbon removal - enhanced rock weathering - operations in the Washington and Oregon.
  • Coordinated contracts, work orders and data capture with testing labs, quarries, hauling companies and agricultural contractors.
  • Managed database for enhanced rock weathering operations to ensure compliance with carbon certification processes.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

US Project Manager

The Future Forest Company
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled carbon removal - enhanced rock weathering - operations in Washington and Oregon.
  • Coordinated contracts, work orders and data capture with testing labs, quarries, hauling companies and agricultural contractors.
  • Managed database for over 5,000 tons [of basalt rock] of enhanced rock weathering operations.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

Organic Farming Internship

Farmhouse Organics
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Cultivation of plants including bed preparation/maintenance, seeding, transplanting, fertilizing, thinning, weeding and pest and disease management.
  • Harvesting, washing and packing crops for CSA, wholesale and farmer's market stand.
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment including power tools and tractors.
  • Installation and operation of irrigation systems.
  • Production of farm merchandise.
  • Assisted in operation of Farmer's Market Stand, including preparation and cleanup.

Regenerative Agriculture Apprentice

White Oak Pastures Inc.
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted and trained in grassfed cattle, sheep and goat production.
  • Assisted and trained in pastured poultry, hog and rabbit production.
  • Assisted and trained in organic vegetable production.
  • Exposed to and trained in holistic pasture management.
  • Limited farm machinery experience (i.e., front-end loader).
  • Assisted in Farm Internet Fulfillment Center (i.e., packaging online orders, packaging assembly, etc.).

Crew Member

Diaz Maintenance And Construction
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted and led handyman repairs/projects such as drywall repair (demolition and finish work), caulking, and interior painting.
  • Assisted in construction projects such as deck repair and asphalt shingle roof repair.
  • Assisted and led site maintenance projects such as flat roof cleaning, moss treatment, dump runs, and lighting fixture replacement.

Senior Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Compiled reports on environmental impacts to submit and present to stakeholders and community members, translating highly technical information to general public.
  • Served as Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager for 20 pubic and private sector development projects (i.e., commercial, industrial and recreational).
  • Managed and supported technical specialists (biologists, air quality specialists, geotechnical specialists, etc.) preparation of technical documents.
  • Coordinated and adhered to project deadlines, schedule development/coordination and operating budgets.
  • Led business development efforts including preparation of proposals and meeting with prospective clients and public officials.
  • Provided customer service function and technical assistance to key groups and individuals from private and public sector (i.e., municipalities, regulatory agencies, etc.).

Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisted in preparing reports on environmental impacts.
  • Managed, conducted and reviewed field surveys/reports to determine potential environmental impacts.
  • Collected, assimilated and managed project-related data for environmental science and planning-related studies.

Assistant Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in preparation of reports on environmental impacts.
  • Coordinated with technical subcontractors (i.e., biologists, air quality specialists, traffic engineers, etc.) to assess and determine environmental impacts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
04.2017

The Regenerative Practitioner Series

Regenesis Institute
Santa Fe, NM
11.2023

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Carbon Removal
  • Time Management
  • Regenerative Development
  • Project Development and Management
  • Customer Service
  • Client Relations
  • Team Management
  • Data Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Environmental Analysis
  • MS Word, Excel,and Project
  • Moderate Level Spanish

Timeline

Pacific Northwest Regional Operations Manager

UNDO
02.2023 - 06.2023

US Project Manager - Enhanced Weathering

UNDO
06.2022 - 02.2023

US Project Manager

The Future Forest Company
02.2022 - 06.2022

Organic Farming Internship

Farmhouse Organics
03.2021 - 10.2021

Regenerative Agriculture Apprentice

White Oak Pastures Inc.
11.2020 - 01.2021

Crew Member

Diaz Maintenance And Construction
05.2020 - 10.2020

Senior Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
09.2019 - 04.2020

Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
08.2018 - 09.2019

Assistant Environmental Planner

The Altum Group
07.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Redlands

The Regenerative Practitioner Series

Regenesis Institute
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