Kaitlyn E. Shields

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Kalamazoo, MI 49009

P: 269-***-**** E: t7yqpb@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Reliable, highly organized administrative professional with 4+ years of valuable experience in facilities management and energy efficiency education and compliance. Years of valuable experience supporting managers, directors, and executives in a variety of industries. Proficient in all standard and advanced office desktop software, with a diversified skill set covering administrative support, written communications, project management, and marketing. Currently pursing LEED GA accreditation.

EDUCATION:

8/2006 – 7/2010 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts & Science

•Double Major: Business Management and Environmental Studies; Minor: General Business

•Honors – Cum Laude 3.6 GPA

EXPERIENCE:

10/3/2011 – Present Blackberry Systems Inc. Kalamazoo, MI

8/2006 - 10/2009

Administrative Assistant & Assistant Marketing Coordinator

•Over see complex customer database system in order to track and analyze sales trends and patterns.

•Implement new marketing opportunities to increase sales and generate higher lead results.

5/9/2011 – 8/26/2011 Alliance to Save Energy Washington, DC

Education Program Intern (Summer Session)

•Provide valuable day-to-day administrative support to Green Schools & Green Campus Program Associates and V.P.

•Extensive research to improve efficiency of educational projects & programs, generating greater energy reductions.

11/2009 – 5/2011 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Energy & Water Conservation Coordinator

WeSustain Ambassador Program Coordinator

•Through extensive outreach, retrofit projects, and energy audits- reduced kWh demand in 13 Residence Halls by 17.3%.

•Developed, implemented, and managed Residence Hall Internship Program.

•Organized Resident Hall Energy Competitions for 2,000+ Residents in 13 different Halls.

2009/10 Spring Semester Sustainability Fund Initiative (SFI) Kalamazoo, MI

Coalition Co-Leader

•Managed volunteers and successfully collected 500 student signatures to have SFI referendum appear on 2010 election ballot, which passed by a majority vote of 67%.

•An $8/semester sustainability fee went into place Fall 2010; almost $450,000 will be generated annually for campus, student-led, sustainability projects and initiatives. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2010/04/054.shtml

6/2009 – 10/211 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Research Assistant

•Assessed GHG and Climate Action Plans for first 100 signatories to the American College & University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC); regarding their developmental strategies and goal attainment plans and processes.

•Presented key findings at the 2009 & 2010 National Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Skills, Capabilities & Accomplishments:

•Fluent in technical concepts and terms related to energy efficiency, facility mgmt commercial construction and green building.

•Exceptional oral and written communication skills with public speaking experience.

•Proven team-building and leadership skills.

•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, with experience in Adobe InDesign.

•2009 Research & Creative Activities Award Recipient

•First of two student representatives to serve on the Presidents University-Wide Sustainability Committee (PUSC).

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