Project Manager Management

ISIS SPINOLA-SCHWARTZ

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PROJECT MANAGER - CLIMATE ANALYST AND PLANNER

Solutions-focused, MBA-credentialed Project Manager with a comprehensive

background in sustainability, green house gas analysis, and strategic

planning. Effective communicator and liaison, known for building strategic

partnerships and alliances. Skillfully execute large-scale, complex

projects both nationally and globally; consistently completes projects on

time and under budget in fast-paced environments. Consistently enhance

profitability and efficiency, with demonstrated success in meeting key

deliverables and milestones. Reputation for integrity, dedication, and work

ethic. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, with intermediate

French and Italian proficiencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Lifecycle Management ( Strategic Planning ( Green House Gas

Analysis ( Sustainability ( Climate Change

Finance & Marketing ( Risk Analysis ( Procurement ( HR ( Compliance (

Proactive Problem Solving

Client Relations Management ( Resource Allocation ( In-Depth Research &

Analysis ( Crisis Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sustainable Plans International - Mill Valley, CA (2010-Present)

President

Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management

skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining

high quality standards. Play a key role as a lead consultant working on

Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) for the City of Antioch, California.

Perform comprehensive and detailed assessments of Green House Gas (GHG)

emissions and updating of inventory utilizing state of the art software.

Train, mentor, and supervise a cross-functional team to effectively use GHG

analysis software and develop Climate Action Plan based on findings.

. Appointed to serve as a Presenter at Antioch's Planning Commission and

primary liaison with City Planning and Environmental Management

department.

. Acted as a Senior Climate Planner with team formed by Dominican

University's Green MBA program, which includes former graduates,

professors, and current MBA students in the development of the City of

Antioch's Community Action Plan.

UNIDO - United Nations International Development Organization (2009)

Vienna International Center, Austria

Research Associate

Selected from more than 500 people in earning a coveted fellowship at

headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Served as a Research Associate in Office

of Director General (ODG), as well as a Member of UNIDO's Climate Team.

Maintained full responsibility for supporting the integral development of

stakeholder involvement programs for the Vienna International Center staff.

Teamed with a diverse range of senior advisors to create the main topic

for research and drafted chapter on Sustainable Urbanization for UNIDO's

publication to be titled: The New Industrial Economy.

. Acquired exceptional skills in all aspects of United Nations (UN)

technical writing methodologies.

. Collaborated with multi-national team under tight guideline to develop

1st book draft.

. Participated in COP 15 as an observer with UNIDO

City of San Rafael, San Rafael, CA (2008-2009)

GHG Analysis and Climate Action Planner

Planned and coordinated projects to ensure on-time, requirements-compliant

completion while optimizing productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated

strong communication and leadership skills in effectively working with the

City Planning Office and high level stakeholders in the City, County, and

Regional government with multi-lateral agencies in the Bay Area.

Proficiently handled a diverse range of duties, including organizing public

meetings, developing and delivering presentations, and overseeing the

performance of City of San Rafael with local citizenry and lead State

Agencies.

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City of San Rafael, San Rafael, CA (2008-2009)

GHG Analysis and Climate Action Planner - Continued

. Gained a strong background in the Green House Gas (GHG) Analysis tool

developed by ICLEI, designed for significantly reducing GHG

emissions.

. Procured and cultivated relationships with the Marin Municipal Water

District, Bay Conservation Development Corporation, and Sonoma Marin

Rapid Transit.

Schwartz and Associates Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Mill

Valley, CA (2000-2007)

Owner and Business Manager - Senior Planner and Landscape Architect

Spearheaded all facets of day-to-day operations for a mid-size Design and

Construction Company, with accountability for developing innovative and

cost-effective designs. Led a cross-functional, multi-lingual staff in the

performance of permit procurement and budget development for projects

ranging from $250K to $1M. Successfully hired, trained, and evaluated a

high-performance support team. Strategically coordinated

workloads/schedules for optimal productivity and efficiency. Motivated

teams to achieve and surpass performance goals.

. Applied solid business development abilities in facilitating the

development of this 2-person team to a 26+-member office with over $3

million in annual sales.

. Ensured that all necessary building permits were obtained and that

projects were in strict compliance with federal and state rules and

regulations.

. Tracked all phases of large urban planning and landscape architecture

projects from inception through completion to ensure they were

completed timely and within budget.

Career Note: Additional experience as an Urban Planner, Landscape Architect

and Project Manager for The SWA Group and The Architects Collaborative.

EDUCATION

MBA - SE Dominican University of California, 2010

Bachelor's Degree in Regional Planning & Landscape Architecture, Graduated

with Honors - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Associate's Degree in Architecture & Urban Design - School of Architecture

and Urban Design, Tulane University of New Orleans

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

LEED Green Associate Candidate and LEED ND (Neighborhood Development)

Candidate

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); Registered Landscape

Architect (RLA); American Institute of Architects (Associate AIA); Net

Impact - Association of MBA's

PUBLICATIONS

. UNIDO - The New Industrial Economy (due out in 12/2010)

. Book: City of San Rafael Climate Action Plan - 2009, Garden by the

Sea; Gardening on the Northern California Coast and numerous other

publications.

CONFERENCES/PRESENTER

. City Planning Offices and Commissions: Antioch, San Rafael, Mill

Valley, Richmond, and other California Public agencies.

. IFLA : International Federation of Landscape Architects: Florence,

Italy; Congress of Stone and Technology: Bahia, Brazil, Upcoming: BIOECON

Conference, Venice, Italy, Speaker and Presenter.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, Power Point, Photoshop, etc.; ICLEI - GHG

emissions assessment software

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