High School Management

Mackenzie H. Crigger 606-***-**** • *********.*******@*****.***

**** ******** ***., ******** ** 90218 •117 S. Atlantic Ave, Pittsburgh PA, 15224

EDUCATION

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Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA

Master’s of Business Administration in Sustainability July 2010

Transylvania University Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and Philosophy May 2006

Minor; Environmental Studies

MBA Consulting Engagements

• Westinghouse Nuclear: Established baseline measures; Designed processes and an Access based data

collection system to pursue zero waste initiatives; adapted the SCOR model to incorporate waste management;

interviewed plant managers and executives to understand current practices/potential opportunities; provided

tactical steps for immediate action.

Pennsylvania Environmental Council: Developed the business case for growing biofuel on abandoned

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mine lands; designed an= Excel based modeling tool that assessed the economic feasibility of diverting pollutants

(chicken litter and paper mill sludge) from the Chesapeake Bay watershed for use as an agricultural input.

Jonano Eco Chic Collection: Spearheaded the process for obtaining Fair Trade certification; Provided

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tactical steps to streamline the inventory data collection process.

MBA International Study Trips

• India (May 2010) – Performed a sustainability and GHG audit in collaboration with MBA students at

Saintgits University; Prepared a sustainability plan for the campus; Completed micro financing field

research

Ecuador (March 2010) – Worked with the Aprocane Cacao Growers Association to create jobs in

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indigenous communities through the exportation of sustainably sourced cacao and coffee; Worked with a

non profit to develop a for profit eco tourism business plan

EXPERIENCE

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ConEdison Solutions, Pittsburgh, PA

Regulatory and Legislative Affairs; October 2010 – Present

Risk management; Business Development; Regulatory compliance

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Shinhidaka cho Board of Education, Hokkaido, Japan

English Language Teacher; August 2006 August 2008

Created and implemented English language curriculum for an area elementary school; Planned and

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taught 16 lessons a week in three junior high schools; Interfaced with mayor’s office in preparation for

international visitors and trips

Council of State Governments, Lexington, Kentucky

Suggested State Legislation Research Assistant; April 2005 Sep 2005

Compiled a reference book of innovative laws and legislative issues in all 50 states

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Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Scotland

Research Intern to Shona Robison, Director of the Health Committee; Aug 2004 Dec 2004

Researched alternative strategies for providing medical care in rural areas; Prepared a report used to

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draft legislation in Scotland

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES_________________________________________________________

Volunteers for Peace; Hanoi, Vietnam (September 2008)

Grant writing to fund eco tourism projects in Northern Vietnam

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Habitat for Humanity; Global Village Volunteer; Manila, Philippines (March 2007 and 2008)

Worked with locals to build homes in the Baseco region of metro Manila, Philippines

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SKILLS__________________________________________________________________________

Languages Japanese (proficient); Spanish (functional)

Microsoft Office Suite (including Access and MS Project)

Vensim Modeling Software

Currently pursuing LEED Green Associate Accreditation

Public Speaking

Hokkaido Association of Japanese English Teachers

Key Note Speaker: Creative Strategies for Adapting to Life in Japan (2007)

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Tips and Techniques for Motivating Jr. High School Students (2007)

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Ideas for Your Ekaiwa Class (2007)

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One Shot Wonders; How to Bond with Your Students and School (2007)

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Transylvania University

Binham Young Professorship Panel on Liberty, Security and Justice (2006)

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Election Reflections; Perspectives from Abroad (2005)

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Foundation of Liberal Arts Speaker (2003)

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