Olivia Clark

• Phone: +1 416 555 0100
• Email: olivia.clark@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: olivia.clark.recycling

Summary

Led a city-wide composting program expansion, increasing organic waste diversion by 40% over three years. Proven track record in developing and implementing effective waste management strategies for municipal and private sector organizations.

Expert in stakeholder engagement and public education campaigns, fostering community participation in recycling and waste reduction efforts. Proficient in regulatory compliance and optimizing resource recovery operations.

Experience

Senior Recycling Coordinator, City of Toronto, Waste Management Services -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – present

• Managed the implementation of a new multi-residential recycling collection system, increasing participation rates by 25% across 500+ buildings.

• Developed and delivered public education workshops and materials on proper waste sorting, reaching over 10,000 residents annually.

• Collaborated with commercial businesses to establish tailored recycling programs, resulting in an average 30% reduction in landfill bound waste for participating entities.

• Analyzed waste audit data to identify trends and recommend program improvements, leading to an overall 15% increase in diversion rates for specific material streams.

Recycling Program Coordinator, GreenCycle Solutions Inc. -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2016 – Aug 2019

• Oversaw daily operations of several commercial recycling programs, ensuring efficient collection, sorting, and processing of recyclable materials.

• Conducted waste audits for corporate clients, identifying opportunities for waste reduction and cost savings, typically reducing waste disposal costs by 10-18%.

• Trained and supervised a team of 5 recycling technicians on best practices for material handling and safety protocols.

• Prepared detailed reports on recycling metrics and program performance for clients and internal stakeholders.

Waste Diversion Assistant, EcoWaste Management -- Toronto, Canada

June 2014 – Feb 2016

• Assisted in the coordination of community clean-up events and hazardous waste collection days, engaging over 500 volunteers annually.

• Maintained inventory of recycling bins and educational materials, ensuring adequate supply for outreach programs.

• Responded to public inquiries regarding recycling guidelines and waste disposal options, providing accurate and timely information.

• Collected and analyzed data on waste diversion programs to support senior coordinators.

Education

University of Toronto, Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environmental Studies -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2010 – May 2014

Skills

Waste Management & Diversion: Recycling Program Development, Composting Initiatives, Waste Auditing, Circular Economy Principles, Hazardous Waste Management, Landfill Diversion, Resource Recovery

Regulatory & Compliance: Environmental Regulations, Waste Policy Analysis, Compliance Reporting, Bylaw Enforcement Support

Program Management & Operations: Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Education & Outreach, Data Analysis, Performance Metrics, Budget Management, Team Leadership

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Waste Management Software (e.g., Re-TRAC Connect), GIS Mapping (basic), Data Visualization