Professional Resume Template for
Zero Waste Consultant
Julian R. Mercer
Portland, OR
(503) 555-0149
julian.mercer@zerowastemail.com
linkedin.com/in/julian-mercer-sustain | github.com/julianmercer-sustain | mercersustainability.com
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Zero Waste Consultant with 6 years of experience designing and executing comprehensive waste diversion and circular economy programs for commercial and industrial clients. Expertise includes conducting waste stream audits, managing municipal compliance requirements, and negotiating resource recovery contracts with waste haulers. Successfully increased average waste diversion rates by 38% and reduced waste-related operating expenses by 24% using data-driven source reduction strategies. Proficient with TRUE Zero Waste standards, LEED O+M guidelines, lifecycle assessment tools, and advanced waste tracking platforms.
Work Experience
Zero Waste Consultant — EcoLoop Sustainability Advisors
Portland, OR | January 2023 – Present
- Designed and executed 18 corporate waste characterization audits for enterprise manufacturing clients, identifying diversion opportunities to redirect 4,200 tons of material from landfills.
- Formulated and implemented a commercial organics composting program across a portfolio of 12 commercial real estate properties, achieving an average diversion rate increase of 45%.
- Renegotiated waste management service contracts with regional haulers, optimizing pickup frequencies and recycling revenues to save clients $112,000 annually.
- Guided 4 corporate facilities through the TRUE Zero Waste certification process, drafting EHS-compliant waste prevention policies to secure Silver and Gold certifications.
Associate Sustainability Consultant — Apex Green Group
Seattle, WA | September 2020 – December 2022
- Conducted monthly waste stream data audits and compliance monitoring for 35 retail facilities, maintaining 100% adherence to municipal organic waste ban regulations.
- Analyzed procurement databases using Excel to identify single-use plastic reduction alternatives, reducing packaging waste volume by 30% across client offices.
- Developed and delivered interactive zero-waste training workshops for 850+ client employees, resulting in a 22% reduction in recycling contamination rates.
- Assisted in drafting waste management plans for 8 LEED Gold building projects, tracking construction and demolition waste to ensure a minimum of 75% material recycling.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 2020
Skills
Waste stream auditing, Waste characterization studies, TRUE Zero Waste alignment, Circular economy strategy, Source reduction, Organic waste management, Composting infrastructure, Vendor SOW negotiation, Cost-benefit analysis, LEED alignment, EHS compliance, Lifecycle assessment (LCA), Excel data modeling, Stakeholder training
Projects
Enterprise Plastic Elimination Initiative
Role: Lead Sustainability Consultant
Tools: TRUE Standards, Excel, PowerBI, Slack
Managed the elimination of single-use plastics across 8 corporate office sites, reducing plastic waste by 3.2 tons and saving $45,000 in procurement costs.
Food Waste Diversion Program
Role: Consultant
Tools: SharePoint, Waste Management Software, MS Teams
Implemented an organic waste diversion pipeline for a large food-processing facility, redirecting 120 tons of organic waste to regional composting sites in 6 months.
Certifications
- TRUE Certified Advisor (2021)
- LEED Green Associate (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Waste diversion coordinator for regional community cleanup events (2021-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Zero Waste Consultant
Job Market Insights
$75,000
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$110,000
Avg:
$88,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Zero Waste Consultants is growing rapidly, driven by corporate sustainability mandates, ESG disclosure regulations, and municipal waste bans. As companies face increasing pressure from stakeholders to achieve circular economy goals, specialists who can quantify waste diversion metrics and implement cost-effective reduction plans are highly sought after. While the BLS projects a 4% growth rate for Environmental Scientists, specialized sustainability and zero-waste roles are categorized as Bright Outlook occupations with much faster growth.
4% growth over 10 years
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