Talula Thibault, LEED AP O+M
+1-413-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/talula-thibault EDUCATION
● University of Miami – B.A. in Ecosystem Science and Policy; B.A. in Geography/Geospatial Technology; Minor: Economics; Summa Cum Laude (2020)
● University of Sussex – M.S. in Sustainable Development Relevant Coursework: Policy Making and Analysis; Science, Technology, & Innovation (Anticipated 2026) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Austin – Development Services Department, Austin, TX April 2023 – January 2025 Senior Environmental Review Specialist
Assess and improve proposed (re)development plans and public projects. Advise permit-seeking applicants on construction policies & processes under strict legal compliance. Enforce municipal regulations related to comprehensive urban planning, water resource conservation, climate resilience/preparedness, plant installation and invasive species removal, impervious cover restrictions, terrain grading, erosion and sedimentation controls, state-wide stormwater/wastewater requirements, endangered species protection, Urban Heat Island mitigation, green building standards, and other areas of environmental review. Operate GIS databases and technical software including AMANDA, BlueBeam, SmartSheets, Property Profile, Microsoft Excel, and Teams. Attend site visits for land surveying and data collection. Collaborate with various City departments, Environmental Commissioners, government affiliates, and the general Travis County public. Longevity Partners Inc., Austin, TX October 2020 – January 2022 Senior Sustainability & Energy Analyst
Managed ESG projects focused on building performance innovation, urban sustainability, national/international green benchmarking schemes, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Wrote concise reports and gave science-centered presentations to high-profile CRE investment firms and asset managers. Advised clients on matters concerning climate change adaptation, GHG reduction tactics, scalable ESG laws/treaties, LEED certifications, WELL and Fitwel criteria, TCFD recommendations, GRESB ratings, energy audits and efficiency, life-cycle assessments, zero-waste strategies, and circular economics. Customized proactive O+M manuals, developed carbon offsetting policies, and designed environmental resilience plans to enhance market competition amongst real estate stakeholders. Secured more than 30 BREEAM In-Use certifications for clients across the United States and Europe. Co-Launched the firm’s North American HQ. University of Miami – Geology Department, Coral Gables, FL August 2018 – May 2020 Environmental Field Studies Teaching Assistant & Permaculture Garden Coordinator Led hands-on curriculum for two courses focused on South Florida ecosystems including topics of cartography, land surveying, geology, ecology, ornithology, remote sensing, wildlife conservation, and biostatistics. Demonstrated use of field equipment such as survey tripods, GPS devices, and mapping tools. Taught lessons covering interior & exterior landscape design, permaculture, composting, vermiculture, native versus invasive species, soil chemistry, GIS, and healthy farm-to-table case studies. Managed the transformation of an on-campus dump site into a lush, edible food forest. Supervised garden maintenance volunteers. Oversaw plant propagation, soil testing/improvement, invasive species removal, routine watering, crop harvesting, nutrient cycling, chemical-free pest control, and biodiversity care. Facilitated community engagement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Citizens Climate Lobby – Social Media Manager & Decarbonization Advocate (Austin, TX 2016 – 2024)
● The Great Outdoors Nursery – Horticulturist & Customer Satisfaction Representative (Austin, TX 2022 – 2023)
● We Grow Green Tech – Social Media Strategist (Remote 2020)
● New Belgium Brewing Co. – College Brand Ambassador (Miami, FL 2018-2020)
● University of Miami Sustainability Office – Earth Appreciation Intern (Coral Gables, FL 2020)
● Bank ESB – Summer Bank Teller (Holyoke, MA 2019)
● The CLEO Institute – Climate Media Intern (South Florida 2019)
● MIO – Aide for Economic Growth, Primary Education, & Sustainable Living (Sololá, Guatemala 2018)
● University of Miami Law School – Ecotourism Researcher (Isla de Chiloé, Chile 2018)
● Clean Water Action – Environmental Policy Field Canvasser (New England 2017) LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
● LEED AP Operations & Maintenance – U.S. Green Building Council
● BREEAM In-Use International Assessor – BRE
● TRUE Zero Waste Advisor – Green Business Certification, Inc. (Anticipated 2025) AWARDS & HONORS
Presidential Scholarship to Univ. of Miami (2016-2020), Provost’s Honor Roll (2016-2020), Phi Beta Kappa (2019), Vivian Berger Geller Impact Award (2018), Roberta Bosey Foote Prize for Environmental Contributions (2017), Smith College Book Award (2016), Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship Award (2015)