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Deanna McDonald

@deannamcdonald

Environmental research analyst at Microtech Environmental Services who evaluated environmental projects and organized property research.

United States
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At Microtech Environmental Services Corp., I researched environmental and property projects involving redevelopment, demolition, and remediation. I organized findings and maintained Excel databases to support project planning and environmental due diligence.

At Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America, I led a waste audit at the Huntington store and worked with Lush’s Sustainability team and employees at other stores to assess waste streams. I introduced reusable tools and plastic recycling at Huntington, and presented recommendations to retail leadership.

I also presented the Bring It Back program to retail stores, covering packaging eligibility, sorting, and contamination prevention. After the presentation, Lush’s Sustainability team reported a significant reduction in program contamination.

Earlier, I analyzed lead-contamination data at New York League of Conservation Voters and supported GIS-based mapping and an environmental research report. My work has also included asbestos air sampling, sustainable fashion research, and sustainability analysis covering corporate reporting and net-zero plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America logoLA
Current

Floor Leader, Retail Sustainability & Operations

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Led retail waste audits and implemented waste-diversion solutions, presented findings to leadership, and trained staff on sustainability practices. Analyzed KPIs to coach employees and support business decisions, exceeding sales targets for four consecutive months.

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Social Media Assistant, Educational Resource Assistant, and CEO's Assistant

Fashion FWD

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (7 months)

Researched sustainable fashion supply chains and translated complex environmental research into accessible educational content. Supported the CEO with research, writing, and administrative coordination.

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Data Analyst, Researcher, and Vice President's Assistant

New York League of Conservation Voters

Aug 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)

Analyzed environmental datasets and laboratory reports on lead contamination in drinking water using Excel. Contributed to research reports and supported GIS-based mapping for public and policy audiences.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VC

Voiz Academy (Kith Climate)

Net Zero Analyst Certification, Sustainability

Completed Net Zero Analyst Certification in September 2023, studying greenhouse gas accounting, GHG Protocol, and net-zero planning.

VC

Voiz Academy (Kith Climate)

Sustainability Analyst Certification, Sustainability

Completed Sustainability Analyst Certification in November 2023, covering corporate sustainability strategies, product life cycles, and sustainability KPIs.

Susquehanna University logoSU

Susquehanna University

Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science from Susquehanna University.

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