Tyler Douthitt
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with 15 years in the recycling industry, leading sustainability initiatives across Southern California. Successfully developed a mattress collection network, managing over 60 collection sites and fostering partnerships with solid waste facilities to enhance program efficiency and community engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Coordinator
Southern California–Mattress Recycling Council
03.2018 - Current
- Developing, expanding, and maintaining a no-cost mattress collection network in Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Imperial Counties
- Managing program at over 60 collection sites and 2 recyclers
- Establishing strong relationships with solid waste facilities across Southern California
- Serving as a liaison between legal and vendors to prepare contracts
- Assisting in logistics with transportation network
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices for payment accuracy
- Hiring and managing vendors to perform Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Assessments at our California contracted recyclers
- Managing California recycler audits
- Establishing collection events
- Regularly visiting recyclers to review mechanics of mattress transportation and recycling processes including data and reporting requirements
- Assisting in the promotion of a statewide program developed to mitigate the illegal dumping of mattresses
- Presenting program to stakeholders at recycling conferences
Sustainability Specialist
CR&R Environmental Services
Stanton, CA
10.2011 - 03.2018
- Worked in a transparent manner as liaison with nine municipalities and its agents in troubleshooting and implementing programs, including audits, processing, and prices for recyclable materials, food scraps and yard waste
- In charge of contract compliance of 9 municipalities
- Serving on the 2018 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Presenting new recycling programs to City Council
- Creating rates for new recycling programs
- Reviewing adequacy of solid waste documentation and curing any deficiencies
- Forming strong relationships with cities partnering in company’s franchise agreements
Contracted Recycling Coordinator
CR&R Environmental Services
El Centro, CA
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Worked off a grant funded by the California Department of Conservation to implement recycling programs in the multifamily sector
- Performed waste characterizations and created cost saving recycling proposals for property owners
- Monitored recycling programs after implementation to ensure the programs were successful.
- Provided recycling presentations to HOAs and property management owners
- Increased recycling participation in the City of El Centro
Hazardous Waste Operator
Eco Solutions
El Centro, CA
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Collected and sorted hazardous materials from public to ensure proper disposal and compliance with safety regulations
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of Household Hazardous Waste Facility to support safe operations and service efficiency
- Palletized electronic waste and loaded the stacks for shipping
- Created invoices for public based on received materials to facilitate accurate billing and inventory management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University
Skills
- Program management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Compliance auditing
- Data analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Waste management
Timeline
Senior Program Coordinator
Southern California–Mattress Recycling Council
03.2018 - Current
Sustainability Specialist
CR&R Environmental Services
10.2011 - 03.2018
Contracted Recycling Coordinator
CR&R Environmental Services
08.2010 - 09.2011
Hazardous Waste Operator
Eco Solutions
02.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University