Robert L. Nathan
**** ** ******** **. ********, OR 97212 ( Phone: 480-***-**** ( Fax:
503-***-**** ( Email: ablud7@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
Master of Science in Education Leadership and Policy:
Graduate Certificate: Sustainability
Leadership for Sustainability Education
Portland State University, Portland OR
Portland State University, Portland OR
Permaculture Design
Trainee
Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy The
Permaculture Institute, USA
Minor: Environmental Studies
Prescott College, Prescott AZ Master
Recycler
City of Portland
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sustainability Intern
State of Oregon: Department of Environmental Quality
(temporary position 2010)
Assist sustainability committee in developing tracking methods,
measurements, and targets designed to increase sustainability of
internal agency operations. Position requires communication with
departments and agencies throughout the state of Oregon. This
position has a strong focus on solid waste conservation and
environmental justice. Developed a sustainability report for agency
geared to increase efficiency, and decrease cost of internal
operations through the Natural Step program.
Waste Conservation Specialist and Project Coordinator
Community Environmental Services
(2008 to present)
Coordinated the Recycle at School program funded by Metro. This
program provides educational outreach and technical assistance focused
on waste conservation and sustainability to K-12 schools in the tri-
county region. Provided hands on assistance at all levels including
school districts, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and
parents. Position requires event planning, public speaking,
quantitative tracking, as well as monthly and bi-annual reporting.
Worked with a multitude of schools with diverse student bodies and
equity constraints. Assistance provided to a multitude of other
government projects associated with sustainability outreach.
Student Life Coordinator and Housing Coordinator
Prescott College
(2005 to 2008)
Managed all office operations and web page content associated with the
Student Life department whose role was dedicated to providing critical
services to a diverse population of students. This position required a
high level of customer service, centered on students, parents, and
community members. Management off campus housing including landlord
relations, conflict mitigation, and parent relations. Coordinated
extra curricular services to students and assisted in programs geared
towards retention and mentorship. Assisted event coordinator with
major events such as orientation, graduation, and entertainment.
Managed student employees and mentored students for academic and post-
graduate success.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lab Manager
Prescott College
(2003 to 2005)
This position managed all computer labs and facilities as well as
student employees. Extensive customer service to end-users provided
through IT services. Coordinated educational training and orientation
of services at new student orientations. Required excellent customer
service and presentation skills.
Legal Assistant
Seidberg Law Offices
(2000-2002)
Responsible for managing over 200 post judgment cases and coordinating
mitigation services between our client, the plaintiff, and the
defendants. Provided a high level of executive and professional
communication between firm and clients. Skills provided include, skip
tracing, investigation, research, telecommunications, and conflict
management.
Training Supervisor
Higginbotham and Associates
(1998-2000)
Trained and supervised new trainee staff as well as developed
educational materials for staff useful for increased retention and
productivity. This position required a high level of customer
service.
ORGANIZATIONS
Maasai Environmental Resource Coalition (MERC)
(2008-2009)
Conducted ethnographic research on the effects of tourism on
indigenous populations and wildlife in the Serengeti
AnyTown Arizona: Developing Leaders and Embracing Diversity
(1996-2005)
Camp Advisor: Counselor Team Lead
Pride NW: Portland Pride Festival
(2008 and 2009)
Board Member: Safety and Sustainability Coordinator