Professional Resume Template for
Climate Analyst
Elena R. Sterling
Seattle, WA
(206) 555-0142
elena.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elena-sterling | github.com/elenasterling | elenasterling-climate.com
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Climate Analyst specializing in carbon accounting, GIS geospatial modeling, and ESG risk reporting across 6 years of professional practice. Led GHG quantification and Scope 1, 2, and 3 footprinting for 14 enterprise clients, driving strategies that reduced CO2e by 22,000 metric tons annually. Expert in applying TCFD, CSRD, and GHG Protocol frameworks to build resilient environmental compliance models. Proficient in Python, R, ArcGIS, and Persefoni.
Work Experience
Climate Analyst — Apex Sustainability Partners
Seattle, WA | January 2023 – Present
- Developed GHG inventory models for 8 commercial real estate portfolios, identifying efficiency measures that reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 14.5% over 18 months.
- Conducted climate risk and vulnerability assessments for 12 municipal infrastructure projects, utilizing GIS mapping to identify hazards and saving $1.2M in projected disaster mitigation costs.
- Managed the collection and processing of 250+ environmental data streams using Python and SQL, reducing automated data ingestion errors by 32%.
- Coauthored 4 comprehensive ESG disclosures aligned with TCFD and CSRD frameworks, facilitating a $15M green bond issuance for a logistics client.
Associate Climate Analyst — TerraVanguard Consulting
Portland, OR | June 2020 – December 2022
- Assisted in calculating carbon baselines for 18 mid-sized manufacturing firms, capturing Scope 3 supply chain metrics that improved data coverage by 24%.
- Maintained climate projection databases using R, processing over 1.5M rows of temperature and precipitation data to support regional climate vulnerability reports.
- Conducted GIS mapping and geospatial analysis for 5 coastal restoration projects, identifying high-priority areas that increased restoration efficiency by 18%.
- Drafted 15 technical sections for environmental impact statements, ensuring compliance with NEPA and state guidelines, which reduced regulatory review turnaround times by 12%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of Washington · Seattle, WA · 2020
Skills
GHG Protocol, Scope 1/2/3 footprinting, Climate risk assessment, TCFD, CSRD, SASB, GIS mapping, Geospatial analysis, Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Persefoni, Environmental compliance, NEPA, Tableau
Projects
Corporate Decarbonization Roadmap
Role: Lead Climate Analyst
Tools: Persefoni, GHG Protocol, Excel (VBA), Python
Evaluated emissions metrics across a global manufacturing firm's 14 facilities, identifying energy efficiency projects that reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 18.5% and saved $340,000 annually.
Municipal Flood Resilience Assessment
Role: Lead Geospatial Analyst
Tools: ArcGIS Pro, Python, QGIS, HAZUS
Modeled sea-level rise scenarios for a coastal city of 85,000 residents, identifying critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and securing $4.2M in federal climate resilience funding.
Certifications
- Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P) (2023)
- LEED Green Associate (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Volunteer environmental educator at regional nature centers (2021–Present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Climate Analyst
Job Market Insights
$72,000
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$115,000
Avg:
$88,000
Growth Outlook:
Employment of Environmental Scientists and Specialists, including Climate Analysts, is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. Heightened public concern regarding climate impacts, combined with expanding ESG regulatory mandates, is driving corporate and municipal demand for climate risk modeling and carbon footprint auditing. An average of 8,500 job openings are projected annually over the decade.
4% growth over 10 years
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