Expert Details
Sustainability Programs, Development & Benchmarking
ID: 739164
Puerto Rico, USA
Experienced in environmental performance stewardship, program set-up and metrics. Expert has done consulting work for non-profits, government and industry. Special interests in Environmental Management Systems (EMS), energy-water efficiency, GHG, education and community integration.
Management background in financial markets and tourism. Projects include developing EMS guidelines for hotels; extracting energy, water and GHG metrics for benchmarking; watershed stewardship and establishment of ecotourism operation; creation of an industrial stakeholder coalition (NGO) for energy legislation reform; hosting international conferences on electrical interconnection and sustainability in industry; auditing and benchmarking ecotourism operations for the government oversight agency. Member of work group for energy reform under the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau; member of regional work group on SDGs led by DOE for the UN COP Conference. Structured and systematic thinker with awareness of implications for brands, communities and Planet Earth, and an adaptable disposition.
Skills:
Management/Marketing
Sustainability/Environmental Project Planning
Speaker/Educator/Trainer
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2008 | Degree: Master Certification | Subject: Environmenrtal Regulations and Permits | Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: MA + PhD credits | Subject: Industrial-Organizational/Testing | Institution: University of Puerto Rico -Rio Piedras |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Conduct assessments on environmental performance and recommend methods to address environmental impacts (mainly Energy, Water, Waste and GHG), through program development, the establishment of SOPs, KPI metrics and tracking, capacity building and others• Coach managers on how to reduce environmental impacts, embed efficiency measures, use self-reporting and address common challenges. • Collaborate with industry to advance Sustainability as a professional discipline through work groups, committees, conferences and seminars. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2015 | Employer: UAGM | Title: Adjunct Professor | Department: Science & Technology |
Responsibilities:Curriculum and lesson design for courses:• Integrated Sciences I & II (undergraduate) • Principles of Scientific Research (undergraduate) • Grant writing and PI • Sustainability Performance Management (graduate) • Executive Director for CIEMADeS (International Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: CIEMADeS | Title: Executive Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Negotiated funding and partnerships with the Organization of American States, The White House Special Commission, World Bank, international environmental institutions, investors community, and industry stakeholders• Organized and hosted international conferences on sustainability, electrical interconnection, role of business in environment. Rated “world class” by participants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Self Employed | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led and clustered stakeholders and lobbied for energy reform that resulted in the approval of Puerto Rico’s Renewable Portfolio Standard & RECs issuance.• Designed and delivered numerous trade forums and training sessions on energy, carbon offsets, and monetizing environmental attributes to offset investment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 2005 | Employer: Banco Popular De Puerto Rico | Title: Manager, Business Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Key role in PREMIA® loyalty program design (hailed by McKinsey as top in class). As its manager, achieved cost per point efficiencies of 63% over assigned goals by switching fulfillment strategy and negotiating margins with vendors.• Led product research, design, and sales strategies for an $800M retail portfolio, including incentives, market segmentation, lending criteria. Monitored profitability and developed new revenue streams to counteract attrition trend. • Expanded business to Caribbean markets. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1990 | Employer: Banco Popular De Puerto Rico | Title: Manager, Organizational Developement | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Established Career Path Plan and KPIs for Retail Banking Division |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Board Member Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Board Member Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| ISO14001 ISO9001 Green Globe Company Standard Green Globe Ecotourism Standard SEEDS- USGBC for Schools Technical Grant Writing |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Valuable Contribution to Industry, PRHTA Allied Member of the Year, PRHTA Excellence in Banking, BPPR |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| - EMS in the Tourism Industry, for US - EPA - Electrical Interconnection of the Caribbean: The Case for a Regional Green Grid - Environmental Monetization Instruments, for Energy Affairs Administration - Greenwashing and the Failure of Due Diligence by Brands, for the Association of Public Relations Professionals - Carbon Credits and Energy Efficiency, for PR Manufacturers Association - Energy Efficiency for Schools, for Energy Affairs Administration |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Was product manager for the full cycle of financial products development at a large bank (Board Director Seat at FED, Region 2). This included lending products, rewards and incentives campaigns, co-branded cards portfolio and instant credit campaigns. Have done brand consulting on tourism operations from the sustainability standpoint for a government agency. Experience in market research for proposals, brand identity fundamentals, and tracking and analysis of launched products. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Native |
| English | Fluent |
| French | Basic Proficiency |