Marina Chavez

Experience

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  Mercer University

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

  Student Athlete - Beach Volleyball

  - Trained and practiced daily to prepare for seasonal matches against other Division I universities- Learned teamwork, punctuality, perseverance, discipline, and healthy competitive habits- Excelled in 2018 by beating the twelfth ranked team in the country

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  Mercer On Mission: Ecuador

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Researcher and Translator

  Mercer on Mission: study abroad and service learning• Researched environmental and economic effects of the use of mercury in gold ore processing• Collected, analyzed, reported, and translated survey data from regional physicians and coffee farmers on the effects of mercury on health and business• Mapped concentrations of mercury in the air and tested water samples for microbiological impurities• Presented research findings and corresponding proposals regularly to local government officials and at SERMACS• Interpreted (SPN-ENG) meetings and presentations with government and university officials Show less

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  Soluciones Analiticas S. A.

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Lab Management Intern

  Soluciones Analiticas: quality analyzer offering solutions for agricultural, industrial, and environmental companies• Aided in meetings with suppliers and customers and the handling of customer complaints• Helped give employee feedback and perform chemical inventory counts• Performed several types of dirt, plant, water, and food sample analyses

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  In Defense of Animals

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Cetaceans and Elephants Intern

  In Defense of Animals: international animal protection NGO fighting for animals, people, and the environment• Researched, photographed, filmed, and reported on the treatment of cetaceans and elephants at aquariums and zoos in the US and Guatemala and was quoted in a published article• Translated lengthy website articles into Spanish

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  Museum of Discovery and Science

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Programs and Volunteer Office Intern

  • Editing, proofreading, and beautifying extensive scientific volunteer education documents• Presenting clean energy-powered (solar/hydrogen) model cars to museum visitors

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  Mercer University Athletics

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Spanish Tutor
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  Eco-Elementos

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  Founder & Chief of Operations and Production

  Eco-Elementos: small biodegradable paper drinking straw manufacturer and seller• Facilitated logistics of oversees machinery and sustainable raw material imports• Designed green packaging and product varieties for both B2B and B2C customers• Supervised factory workers during lengthy machine, raw material, instrument, and product testing to become the country’s leader in quality• Devised the cost, price, and discount frameworks for all products based on copious supplier and market research• Tracked inventory and reported production and turnover to accountants• Initiated long-lasting customer relationships through cold calls, door to door sales, and personalized sales pitches• Established the company’s online presence by building a website and profiles across 3 social media platforms Show less

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  Multiservice Gateway Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Translator

  Multiservice Gateway: outsources translating and editing services for the US Hispanic and Latin American markets• Translating and editing medical and educational documents from English to Spanish using memoQ and Adobe Digital Editions software• Met client specific requirements under tight deadlines• Minimized translating errors after few deliverables and received praise for detail-oriented results

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  Freelance

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  English and Math Tutor

  Private tutoring for children ages 10-14 to improve their performance in English and math

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  TrusTrace

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Researcher and Consultant

  Supported a supply chain-tracking SaaS company by researching the future of European fashion supply chains in the face of the EU Green Deal and growing sustainability pressure.

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  B Lab Spain

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  B Impact Team Consultant

  Completed training and provided consulting services for the company Hiperbaric by completing their B Impact Assessment, defining their standing in terms of sustainability, and proposing an Action Plan for score improvement.

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  Eco-Elementos

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  Business Development Executive

  After selling our factory the previous year, I led sales for our leftover inventory, reaching both local and international Central American clients.

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  Longevity Partners USA

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Manage green building certification projects by supporting clients and leading teams through the assessment process, from evidence collection to technical sustainability assessments. Conduct 20+ BREEAM In-Use assessments and create bespoke optimization reports for properties nationwide.• Consult for real estate clients reporting with UNPRI and GRESB, identifying current responses and conducting gap analyses to advise on how to increase scoring regarding ESG measures.• Develop comprehensive sustainability strategies, policies, and reporting frameworks for clients, including tailored fund- and asset-level approaches, data assurance, and alignment with global standards.• Assess utility consumption data quality and completeness for over 1000 assets in across the globe.• Build advanced internal Excel tools for reporting and utility data tracking. Show less

  • Sustainability and Energy Consultant

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst | BREEAM In-Use Licensed Assessor

    Mar 2023 - Jan 2025