Devon Bradley

Experience

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  RecycleSmart.org

  Dec 2020 - May 2022

  Waste Management Intern

  Conducted outreach to local Orinda and Moraga restaurants to inform them of new California state laws such as AB 1276 (Single-use items upon request only) and AB 619 (Allow customers to bring reusable containers).Successfully lobbied the Orinda city council to pass a city-wide polystyrene ban among food vendors in 2021. Developed educational flyers and videos to inform high school student body of proper waste sorting.Organized a bin monitoring system where volunteers instructed fellow students on the correct bins to dispose of their trash to limit contamination.Coordinated with custodial staff to group recycling, compost, and landfill bins to increase waste sorting on campus. Participated in Recyclesmart meetings with the district food services coordinator regarding sustainable food-ware Show less

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  Clean Consulting at UCLA

  Oct 2022 - now

  -Pitched and secured a manufacturer of compostable tableware and kitchen goods as a client.-Led a team of five consultants to conduct product life-cycle assessments for a manufacturer of compostable tableware with the following tasks:-Conducted inventory analysis of various product lines using company supply chain data, supplemented by research into the scientific literature on major industrial processes.-Conducted impact assessment of bagasse bowls, bamboo towels, and PLA cups using OpenLCA and Ecoinvent database to calculate emissions-Presented key findings in a final deliverable to the company leadership, detailing the environmental profile of the company’s compostable products in terms of GHG emissions. Show less -Conducted a studio waste audit for a boutique media production company in Los Angeles during acollaboration with Old Navy and advised their ESG strategy.-Analyzed waste audit data in Excel to find contamination rate and identify common sorting mistakes.-Successfully convinced company leadership to partner with sustainable catering services-Developed an educational program for clients, including improved studio waste signage and sorting guide.-Compiled compostable packaging alternatives and pricing for Sprouts of Promise, a major LA farmers’ market chain, and presented analysis in a deliverable. Show less

  • Director of Client Relations

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Consultant

    Oct 2022 - Sept 2023
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  Voiz Academy

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Net Zero Analyst Intern

  -Reviewed and rated the corporate ESG reports based on the comprehensiveness and transparency of their decarbonization initiatives.

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  Sustainability Action Research

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  Project Lead

  -Led a team under the UCLA Sustainability Manager to research reusable container implementation among campus dining halls to reduce waste and prepare the university to host the Olympic Village in 2028. -Analyzed dining hall utility bills and purchasing spreadsheets, deriving expected water & electricity consumption for container washing and estimating operational savings of $130,000 per year. -Benchmarked the effectiveness of digital tracking apps and reusable programs at other US colleges. Show less

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  The Spaceship Academy Ltd.

  Mar 2024 - May 2024

  Marketing Intern

  -Authored an article in the QS Insights magazine discussing the gaps in college curriculums for careers in ESG.-Developed whitepapers showcasing the AI startup’s sustainability training service and success with DBS Bank.

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  Pella Corporation

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Sustainability Intern

  -Compiled Scope 1 & 2 emissions using EnergyCAP, SmartWay, & EHS data across the company’s 8 manufacturing sites, truck fleet, and subsidiaries for CDP report.-Researched federal, state, and county-level tax credits and incentives for Energy Star rated windows & doors.-Collected BOM inventories, process flow diagrams, and energy & waste metrics for LCAs of 12 window models. -Developed a Scope 3 SOP for Pella by assessing materiality for all 15 categories, researching best practices for data collection, and conducting spend-based calculations with EEIO factors to identify hotspots. -Facilitated first CDP disclosure of business travel emissions by analyzing flight & vehicle data from Concur. Show less

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  Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TÜV SÜD America Company

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  ESG Intern

  -Analyzed physical climate risks for 70+ properties using First Street for client's TCFD report.-Drafted narratives & compiled supplemental documentation for 3 portfolio's ENERGY STAR Partner of Year submissions.-Reviewed client's GRESB & CDP disclosure scores to support gap analysis.-Verified annual electricity data for 14 properties in ENERGY STAR.

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  EY

  Nov 2024 - now

  Incoming Summer 2025 Climate Change & Sustainability Services Intern