Manager Project

DANIEL JACOBS

*** ***** *****, ****** *****, CA *4597 • 925-***-**** • ******.*.******@*****.***

Results-focused, purpose driven leader with a passion for making a positive contribut ion every day.

Specializes in driving CSR and sustainability programming, creating sustainable solutions, building

dynamic internal / external engagements, and proving the case for immediate & long-term business value.

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

SUSTAINABILITY & CSR MANAGEMENT • SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS / MESSAGING / POSITIONING • STRATEGIC

PLANNING / EXECUTION • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING • TEAM BUILDING / TRAINING •

PROJECT / CHANGE MANAGEMENT • EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT • STAKEHOLDER / VENDOR / PUBLIC RELATIONS • PURPOSE •

Accomplished leader who contributes a background in sustainability and CSR management, program development, project

management, and strategic analysis / planning, and showcases an ability to see the “big picture” within multiple industries.

Ambitious self-starter who offers proven experience in large-scale company optimization, including designing, developing,

and implementing forward-thinking sustainability-driven programs to achieve continued key profitability and productivity.

Top performer who makes decisions to reflect positively on operations well-being in alignment with vision, value, and goals.

Excellent communicator who seamlessly interfaces among senior-level management, business teams, and the general public.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Drove revenue to meet and exceed company goals, including growing, managing and retaining of a diverse portfolio of

clients, including Fortune 500 organizations, innovative start-ups, social enterprises, non-profits and corporate foundations.

Positively leads both Strategy and Engagement; managing, motivating, coaching and developing a team of diverse

consultants across multiple accounts and industries.

Invited participant to the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB’s) Working Group for development and

discussion of the Services Sector Standards for the Advertising and Marketing Industry.

Successfully mentored and supported all Sears Holdings Corporation employees as Environmental Sustainability Manager,

including the Green Associates Network and hosting internal communication and educational events within the campus.

Recognized as an active member of multiple RILA Working Groups and committees including high-profile Retail

Sustainability Initiative and Communicating, Reporting, and Engaging, as well as the Extended Producer Responsibility.

Created a Corporate Responsibility communication newsletter for ALDI, Inc. as Corporate Responsibility Manager

which was distributed to all employees, as well as a customized online, modular training program for all corporate staff.

Developed recycling programs for Solo Cup Company as Sustainability Manager, including the Milwaukee SummerFest

which resulted in more than one ton of recyclables diverted from landfill and a national partnership with Terracycle.

Compiled state-of-the-art industry analysis and market / commercial research as Research Fellow for WMG, along with

publishing peer-reviewed journal and newspaper / magazine articles and speaking at numerous worldwide conferences.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

SAATCHI & SAATCHI S, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2013 – PRESENT

Senior Director, Strategy

Skillfully leads a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to deliver business solutions that create sustainable growth and

exceed expectations for major corporate and non-profit clients within practices such as CSR program development, mission

& values alignment, purpose identification and communication, employee engagement campaigns and initiatives and

research & insight derivation.

Develops strategic recommendations and develops tactical plans; designs and outlines project parameters; manages project

execution within budget and on time whilst establishing maximum business value for the client.

Invited speaker at multiple national events including South by Southwest Eco, Social Capital Markets (SOCAP),

NetImpact, and so on. Regular contributor at other sustainability and CSR events including Triple Pundit and GreenBiz

conferences and the Sustainable Brands Annual Conference.

Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, effectively synthesizing data and preparing clear, compelling

and high quality reports and presentations.

Establishes Saatchi & Saatchi S as a key participant in the business of the client, as w ell as the broader sustainability

community – locally, nationally and globally.

SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 2012 – 2013

Environmental Sustainability Manager

Expertly steered a top-performing team in developing a formalized corporate sustainability strategy, including driving

objectives pertaining to public Climate Change Policy and 1st annual Sustainability Report scheduled for 2014 publication.

Maximize corporate success by directing external promotional and reporting activities, including the EPA’s Battle of the

Buildings competition, Energy Star Partner of the Year, Newsweek Green Rankings, and the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Build and sustain productive operations by supporting external stakeholder engagements, including facilitating innovative

social media opportunities and Green Blogging Network, as well as serving as a popular invited speaker for the U.S.

Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Strategy Committee.

ALDI, INC., BATAVIA, IL 2012

Corporate Responsibility Manager

Effectively identified KPIs and implemented roadmaps for attaining goals established as part of National / International

Action Plans encompassing sustainable sourcing, global compliance, animal welfare, nutritional profiles, and packaging.

Established qualifying and purchasing criteria with corporate buying teams and an external nutritionist, as well as

supporting forward-thinking marketing messaging for “Simply Nature” which is an all-natural and organic product line.

SOLO CUP COMPANY, LAKE FOREST, IL 2010 – 2011

Sustainability Manager

Drove business success by leading a cross-functional team (e.g. engineering, R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing,

procurement) to identify sustainability metrics for companywide implementation, including establishing and executing

strategic relationships with commercial, educational, and environmental partners to develop effective recycling programs.

Analyzed sustainable attributes used in existing products and emerging materials and responded to requests for

environmental performance information by customers and consumers which was instrumental in boosting public relations.

Managed RFP processes for potential vendors to perform Life Cycle Assessment on existing products to develop

environmental information database and drive future strategy, along with researching and identifying emerging national

legislation and policies by working with Regulatory Affairs to advise how these may impact existing / potential products.

WMG, COVENTRY, UK 2003 – 2009

Research Fellow (2007 – 2009)

Directed targeted oversight of multiple sustainable engineering projects focusing on new material development and testing.

Led research programs for academic innovation and industrial collaboration with focus on sustainable solutions.

Served as Project Supervisor and Mentor of graduate students in Engineering Business Management degree program at the

University of Warwick, and participated as lecturer in subjects such as biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable materials.

Research Engineer (2003 – 2007)

Applied strong leadership talents toward collaborating with Motorola to investigate sustainability and the potential for

sustainable alternatives for reducing polymer waste generated through cell phone usage.

Performed significant collection, identification, and quantitative / qualitative analysis, including utilizing relevant research

methodologies / techniques, as well as preparing detailed reports, data analysis, and multi-audience presentations.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Process Manufa cturing Management UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE (UK)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Business Management (Honors) UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE (UK)

Current Member INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS

Current Member ASSOCIATION FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

TAPROOT FOUNDATION, CHICAGO, IL 2011 – 2013

Project Manager (2011 – 2013)

Led projects for optimal delivery of key messages and brand strategy grant for North Branch Works, including completing

stakeholder interviews and competitor review, benchmarking, and analysis, and directing visual identity and logo redesign.

Strategy Associate (2011 – 2012)

Delivered strategic research and analysis for development of five-year plan for Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre.

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