SPLC 2018 Summit: Strategies for Implementing a Sustainable Procurement Program
Sam McEntire Resume
1. smcentir@gmail.com | (623)707-6105
Objective
Make an impact locally and globally by finding sustainable solutions that consider all stakeholders.
To work collaboratively to find solutions for the future and develop strategies & visions of success
that are innovative and engaging.
Education
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
December 2015 GPA 4.0
Masters of Sustainable Solutions School of Sustainability
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
May 2013 GPA 3.62
Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources Bachelors of Science
Experience
City of Phoenix, Community Development Intern Fall 2015
-engage stakeholders about the City’s sustainability strategies
-enhanced $3M grant proposal to contain feedback from residents
- researched Green Building Standards and compliance measures
China Mist Iced Tea, Sustainability Analyst
-assessed current strategies and highlighted strengths and weaknesses
- gained CEO approval and support of proposed sustainability strategy
-formulated report and graphics for next steps for implementation
MillerCoors, Sustainability Brand Consultant
-performed sector analysis and sustainability assessment
-developed a sustainability-based marketing campaign
-related sustainability to the core values of the company
Cartel Coffee Lab, Barista and Event Coordinator Fall 2013 – Current
-educate consumers about specialty coffee & provide award-winning service
-create dialog among employees about the value of sustainability
The Sustainability Review Fall 2014 - Fall 2015
Contributing Editor & Social Media Chair
Students for Sustainability, Water Harvesting Lead Spring 2012-Spring 2013
Community Outreach Intern
Relevant Skills
Global Reporting Initiatives G4 Certified
Strategic Planning and Visioning
Adobe Illustrator & Microsoft Suite
Fluency in social media platforms
References
Dr. Nicole Darnall, Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability Professor, ndarnall@asu.edu
2. Colin Tetreault, Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability Instructor, colin.tetreault@asu.edu
Dr. George Basile, ASU Professor of Sustainability, George.basile@asu.edu