Elena Lebensbaum

Experience

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  DesignProjectBuild

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2010

  Building Permit Expeditor/ Filing Representative

  Facilitating clients’ applications to government agencies for building permits• Controlled processed documents, successfully applied for and received buildings permits and approvals that allowed building or redevelopment for about 95% of the clients • Reduced completion time for each project by more than 25% via time management and optimization processes

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  Real Estate Developer- TransRegionInvest, LLC

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2014

  One of the largest residential, commercial and industrial real estate developers in Moscow and the Moscow area• Managed 15 complex residential and industrial real estate projects from property acquisition, project finance, and design, construction and market analysis, advertisement strategy, and sales.• Presented site plans to all investors and governmental and regulatory agencies about planning and executing complicated residential, industrial, and commercial developments of 2,500 acres. Implemented design solutions with a $500K initial budget, $50M total budget.• Reduced construction costs 10% by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring the enhancement of services.• Oversaw and mentored 10+ staff members and evaluated their performance.• Coordinated the “Silk Way” project between Russia and China, with government agencies in the concept of supply chain and land preparation phases. • Increased the total profit of the company by 20% by creating new customer services, a sales team, and implementing a new brand name, new website, selling 10-20% more houses or land lots, and funding additional investments.. Show less • Administered residential area projects of more than 500 acres and $5 million overall budget• Controlled all construction works, obtaining government agencies approval of construction projects, and sales• Increased positive customer reviews by 20% with the implementation of a system for quick responses to complaints and resolved conflicts by representing customers’ interests in financial and development departments• Increased profits by 10-15% by completing each project between 2-3 weeks ahead of deadline Show less

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Project Coordinator

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Time Equities, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - now

  Sustainability/ESG Strategies Implementation:• Execute sustainability programs such as energy and water efficiency upgrades, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installation, building systems and controls upgrades, energy management, recycling programs, etc., resulting in a 10-20% decrease in operational expenses and associated carbon emissions• Incorporate sustainability and resilience assessments into acquisitions due diligence/ budgeting• Develop Net Zero pathway and budgets, including efficiency measures, on-site renewables, purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and carbon offsets for portfolio and corporate operationsESG Reporting:• Develop the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives and policies and lead strategies focusing on the execution, project management, impact, and competitor positioning• Report the ESG performance using the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) framework and communicate the results with the leadership and investors• Develop the ESG reporting using the following frameworks/standards: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Other Initiatives:• Manage EV Charging Station expansion national program• Implement company-wide efficiency programs/ standards /checklists /policies• Manage energy procurement strategies to ensure lower electric/gas rates and renewable plans• Oversee the national waste management contract to capture maximum value• Pursue available local and federal grants and rebates• Providing consulting services to third-party clients (Chanel, NASDAQ, AECOM, etc.)• Comply with the NYC Sustainability Local Laws (LL 84, 87, 88, 95, and 97)Renewable Energy Investments:• Finding and evaluating investment opportunities (e.g., biofuels, tire processing, etc.)• Perform detailed due diligence, including financial underwriting and modeling. Show less • Initiated and successfully launched the smart apartments program. The project was featured in The New York Times.• Increased the properties’ brand value by successfully receiving LEED certifications and GRESB rating.• Performed the financial analysis of sustainability projects.• Created marketing strategies, including web development and service packages for external clients.• Drove performance of vendor and project teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulating entities, and client expectations, reducing completion time by an average of 15% per project. Show less

  • Director of Sustainability

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Senior Sustainability Project Manager

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2018