Mackenzie Schifano

Experience

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  EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Sustainability Education Intern

  As a Sustainability Education Intern, I promoted sustainability education through outreach and public events. I also assisted with classroom education programs and preparation as needed. I worked EarthWays Center informational tables and booths at regional events. I assisted with preparation and presentation of teacher professional development workshops, as well as participated in the workshops. I created informal and some publication-ready writing. I helped to generate an impact study for the past seven years of SWMD grant funding. Lastly I supported and assisted all EWC staff members as needed. Show less

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  Elon University Office of Sustainability

  May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Eco-Rep

  The Eco-Reps program is a peer education program dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmentally responsible behaviors. Eco-Reps educate their peers about sustainability issues, such as population growth, resource consumption and waste generation, through three primary outlets: promoting and raising awareness of sustainability related programs; coordinating with Residence/Greek Life staff to incorporate sustainability into programs; and delivering Sustainable Living lessons to Elon 101 and COR 110 courses as requested.Eco-Reps also get involved in various environmental awareness events and activities on campus such as POWERless, Earth Week and RecycleMania. Eco-Rep are hired in the spring for the following academic year. Show less

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  Elon University Office of Sustainability

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Sustainability Intern/Eco-Rep Coordinator

  Managed nine student peer educators. Facilitated Sustainable Living Lessons in classes and give presentations to faculty, staff and other Elon community members upon request. Assisted in the planning and execution of campus wide events, behavior change campaigns and other outreach efforts of the Office of Sustainability.

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  City of St. Louis

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Sustainability Intern in the Office of the Mayor

  Helped establish Mayor’s Community Council for Sustainability Implementationby creating a proposal for the structure of the Council. Supported all sustainability efforts and initiatives out of the Office of the Mayor.

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  Urban Harvest STL

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

  Farm Intern

  Assisted the Farm Manager with daily farm operations of projects associated with Urban Harvest STL, including FOOD ROOF Farm, Kerr Foundation Rooftop Farm, and the ground level farm at a school. Worked in partnership with the Farm Manager, Executive Director, and in close alignment with the St. Louis community.

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  Lockheed Martin

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2019

  Manages Ameren Missouri BizSavers Trade Ally network and serves as a resource for stakeholders. Monitors BizSavers specialty programs and aids in the development and execution of new program launches. Serves as a liaison between teams to ensure consistent and clear messaging from the program as a whole. Managed BizSavers projects for the standard, custom, and retro-commissioning programs as well as the energy management system pilot program. Performed level 1 engineering review on standard lighting incentive projects. Interacted with customers and utility clients and supports program development and growth.

  • Business Development Analyst

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Energy Efficiency Implementation Specialist

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2017
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  TRC Companies, Inc.

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Research Associate

  Lockheed Martin Energy was acquired by TRC Companies in November 2019. My position and responsibilities remain the same after the transition to TRC Companies.

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  Resource Innovations

  Jan 2021 - now

  Community Outreach Program Manager