Emily Dirksen

Experience

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  Mills College

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Researched phosphates in East Bay urban reservoirs. Contacted alumnae for donations, streamlined filing systems, updated records. Researched phosphate levels in Miocene-era sediments.

  • Research Assistant

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Student Assistant

    Sept 2011 - May 2014

  • Research Assistant

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  As a staff scientist for Ninyo & Moore, I performed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, monitoring reports, quality assurance, and data analysis. Additionally, I was responsible for collecting field samples including soil samples, soil vapor samples, and groundwater samples. I regularly supervised field teams and environmental drilling companies, coordinated with clients and couriers, and maintained schedules for ongoing projects. Phase II Evaluations, In-office and In-field assistance.

  • Staff Scientist

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Intern

    Sept 2014 - May 2015
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  Method products pbc

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2021

  As a greenskeeping associate for method products, I report sustainability metrics, manage certifications, and administer internal sustainability resources. On a quarterly basis, I report carbon and water usage and waste generation to the organization. I track quarterly differences and provide insight into contributing factors to cross-functional groups. I manage external certifications, primarily Cradle 2 Cradle. I generate product certification dossiers for submission and make recommendations to the organization to optimize products. I administer an internal raw material and finished good database that measures impact on various sustainability and human health endpoints. I make recommendations for product R&D based on objective data and provide these recommendations to various cross-functional partners in our organization. Show less

  • Greenskeeping (Sustainability) Manager

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Greenskeeping (Sustainability) Associate

    Sept 2016 - Feb 2019
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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2024

  As Sustainability Manger, I oversee waste and circularity programs, driving toward our ambitious zero waste and zero single-use plastic goals.• Responsible for corporate LS&Co waste goals of Zero Single Use Plastic and Zero Waste to Landfill. Presented goals and long-term plans to senior leadership for approval, including risk assessments, cost of programs, and competitive landscape.• Developed comprehensive waste baseline across O&O DC network and third-party manufacturing network to be reported in corporate sustainability report.• Developed global, comprehensive single-use plastic baseline for all plastic packaging used within LS&Co to be reported in corporate sustainability report.• Assessed global packaging portfolio, working with 3PL product and packaging suppliers to drive global sustainability-focused transformations.• Launched pilot scale, in-store flexible plastic take-back program, collaborating with regional teams and store leaders to drive sustainability practices in brick-and-mortar.• Managed global EPR compliance strategy and implementation, tracking emerging legislation and driving long-term programs to ultimately reduce EPR fee liability. • Provide CDP responses specific to waste and environmental sustainability questions. Show less

  • Sustainability Manager - Waste & Circularity

    Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Sustainability Manager - Dockers

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2023
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  Lam Research

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sr. Manager - Logistics ESG