Communications, Sustainability

********@*****.*** Arlington, TX *****

Amber Madison Knott

Seeking a position that engages my strong writing & presentational skills,

my environmental & sustainability education background, and my

dynamic people skills.

Education

• University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Bachelors of Arts in both Environmental Studies & Rhetoric, Writing and Communications

• Specialized in sustainability issues, waste management practices & environmental writing

• Earned gold medal for highest GPA in Environmental Studies. 3 time Dean's honour list recipient & invitation

to join International Golden Key Society

Communication/Skills

Excels at presentations in front of large audiences. Natural sales skill & ability to improvise & adapt to changing

situations. Completed 7 month composting research project that is now used as teaching tool & for future

composting program development at the University of Winnipeg. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, SPSS &

Prezi. Familiarity with resource & energy economics, urban & city planning, resource conservation, and research

survey development.

Experience

April 2011 June 2014

Glass Artist Bayshore Gifts in Glass

Established a line of recycled glass products as well as paper products recycling program & increased access to

compost program. Designed, developed & promoted new products created by myself and other artists. Worked

one on one with customers and other artists to customize artwork and products. Responsible for writing and

editing store advertisements & publicity.

May 2013 June 2014

Contract Painter & Eco consultant

Bromley's Brushworks

Worked with owner to develop more

environmentally conscious practices including work

site maintenance, waste management, & types of

products used. Both indoor & outdoor projects

completed. Developed network with both suppliers

and customers.

May 2006 July 2010

Tanning Consultant Hollywood Tans

Established paper, ink cartridge, safe fluorescent light

bulb, & HHW recycling programs. Worked one on

one with customers to develop and achieve their

personal goals. Helped expand store displays & on

line promotions leading to increase in sales multiple

years in a row.

References

Available upon request.

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