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MARY KEMP

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EDUCATION

Master of Science; Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, Expected Spring 2012

Humphrey School of Public Affairs-

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

GPA: 3.8/4.00

Related Courses: Business, Natural Environment and the Global Economy; Empirical Analysis; Science and Technology

Policy; Policy Analysis; Game Theory; Economics; Crisis Management

Spring 2012: Market Approaches to Sustainability; Risk Analysis and Policy; Sustainability and Sustainable Enterprise

Bachelor of Science; Environmental Science, Policy & Management

College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences-

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Sustainability Studies Minor

Study Abroad Program in Florence, Italy -

Sustainable Food Systems of Italy

Dean s List, completed Upper and Lower Division Honors Programs

GPA: 3.77/4.00, Summa Cum Laude

Scholarships: Dean s Scholar Program; Augustus L. Searle; Soil, Water & Climate Undergraduate Scholarship Award

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota-

Graduate Research Assistant

St. Paul, MN September 2011-

Present

Developing undergraduate honors course curriculum on global food security and the environment.

Partnering with University of Minnesota faculty and staff, assisting in the design of course lectures and materials, and

identifying opportunities for student projects with outside organizations and stakeholders

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Trade and Global Governance-

Intern

Minneapolis, MN May-

September 2011

Investigated research and activities of nanotechnology applications for food packaging and coatings

Presented findings to supervisor for use in the development of materials for utilization in federal and international

regulatory negotiations, stakeholder engagement and organization publications

AVEDA Corporation, Earth and Community Care-

Intern

Blaine, MN December 2009-

September 2011

Researched sustainability of raw material sourcing, developed a database and process to assess collateral for accuracy

Coordinated across departments to enhance sustainability efforts in areas of research and development, package

development, regulatory compliance and global supplier relations

Completed Cradle to Cradle certification applications for the packaging of ten products, managed implementation of a

pilot program to calculate water and carbon emissions over product lifecycle of nine products

Environment Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Minnesota State Senate-

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St. Paul, MN February-

May 2010

Composed office s weekly update on legislation and activities, managed constituent communications, drafted responses

and follow ups, and attended meetings on Senator Anderson s behalf

Coordinated with Senator Anderson s other staff to ensure the responsibilities of Senator Anderson s office and

committee, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources, were met thoroughly and on time

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Honeywell, Automation and Control Systems-

Intern

Golden Valley, MN May-

September 2009

Researched market opportunities for Honeywell within the Stimulus Bill, utility rebates and product certification

programs for use within marketing strategies

Summarized government programs, examined case studies and provided summaries for utilization in strategy

Minnesota State Senate-

Intern

St. Paul, MN January-

May 2009

Organized materials from current and previous sessions, tracked bill movement within the Legislature, secured co-

authors and prepared documents for Senator Anderson s use in committee hearings and floor sessions

Conducted legislation research by contacting stakeholders and reviewing legislative archives, case studies and

precedents

University of Minnesota, Dept. of Soil Water and Climate-

Research Assistant

St. Paul, MN May-

December 2008

Collected and managed data on a National Science Foundation funded project studying Urban Household Ecosystems

and completed an independent study based on gathered data

Communicated with homeowners of selected properties and with principle investigators to establish research protocol

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Boreas Environmental Leadership Program-

Participant

St. Paul, MN September 2011-

Present

A program of the Institute on the Environment, Boreas provides University of Minnesota graduate and professional

students with skills to become active, effective environmental leaders, prepared to develop solutions to complex

challenges

Participated in seminars on: Framing and Reframing Science, Building Better Presentations and Systems Dynamics

St. Paul Campus Career Center-

Career Leader

St. Paul, MN Fall 2007-

Spring 2008

Worked with career leaders and staff to develop strategies to increase visibility and use of the career services offered

Participated in Environmental Career Fair and Panel planning and promoted SPCCC through class visits

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Open Arms of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 2012

Kitchen prep and cooking at Open Arms, a nonprofit organization that cooks and delivers healthy meals to individuals

living with chronic illnesses

St. Paul Campus Career Center

St. Paul, MN 2010-

2011

Assisted with planning for the campus-

wide Environmental Career Fair, identified employers to invite to attend and

developed ways to advertise the event

The Minnesota Project

St. Paul, MN September-

December 2009

Assisted with operation of the Heartland Food Network, devoted to supporting institutions in sourcing local foods

Composed communications with HFN members on national and local policies and events related to sustainable foods

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