EMILY L. KIRSCH

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PHONE NUMBER: 269-***-**** E-MAIL: acgjgv@r.postjobfree.com

KELLSTADT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

EDUCATION

Chicago, Illinois Masters of Science in Sustainable Management Expected Graduation 2015

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE

Chicago, Illinois Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies, Sustainability Concentration 2014

• DePaul Scholar Award

• Summer DePaul Capstone Award

QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic with work

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Proficient in Microsoft Office

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Strong communication and leadership skills

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Strives to exceed expectations from both personal drive and work environment

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SUSTAINABLE FOOD SALES REPRESENTATIVE

EXPERIENCE

Gayle’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese, Chicagoland Farmer’s Markets, Chicago, IllinoisNovember 2013-Present

• Assist in sales of sustaining Prairie Pure Cheese, a one hundred year-old dairy farm located in Belvidere, Illinois

• Research new ideas to incorporate into our locally-grown product menu and product line by popular demand

and interaction between other vendors

• Explore potential expansion opportunities into new markets and events promoting sustainable food distribution

to restaurant and grocer clientele

• Increase product sales by 20% from being efficient, organized, reliable, and minimizing product error

BROKERAGE INTERN

CellMark Recycling, Chicago, Illinois

November 2012-February 2014

• Researched potential sources and distribution facilities for recyclable fiber, plastic, and metal products to expand

recyclable resources

• Consulted with businesses to explore possible new clientele options and increase resource locations for the

trading market

• Processed and monitored information regarding potential and current clients

• Developed strategies from executive staff on how to maximize purchasing power and expand net profit margins

ELEMENTARY TUTOR

America Reads DePaul, Saint Elizabeth Catholic School, Chicago, Illinois

September 2013-June 2014

• Provided assistance in sustaining an educational environment for students to excel

• Fostered students from diverse backgrounds with fun ways to think about education, specializing in phonics

activities

• Introduced an educational strategy within class environment called “The Daily Five” to keep students interested

in learning

• Strategized ways to best implement perpetual knowledge within low-income neighborhood

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

DePaul University, Environmental Studies Department, Chicago, Illinois

September 2013-November 2013

• Prepped and conducted lab sessions to foster development in environmental education

• Graded lab reports and coordinated materials in a timely fashion

• Established links of understanding between environmental coursework material and physical lab

experimentation

Global Water Brigades (Honduras)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

December 2012

• Assisted in sufficient clean water infrastructure development in rural, low income communities

• Educated children and members of the community about water conservation and management

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM

January 2012- April 2012

• Design Lesson Plans for children to implement importance of the natural environment

• Worked in Chicago Academy of Sciences Archives

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Member of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity 2012-Present

• Leader of The Well Depaul 2012-2014

• Leader of Environmental Global Brigades to Panama 2013-2014

• Ireland Study Abroad June 2013

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