Michelle Bilbo

A pro-active sustainability professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Certified by ECO Canada as an Environmental Professional in Training (EPt).

August 2021 - November 2022

Intricate Group - Remote, Alberta

Environmental Analyst

Developed and maintained air emission inventories for clients by reviewing their emission data and providing necessary adjustments

Prepared a wide range of provincial and federal regulatory reports to meet client needs and deadlines, by using data results from field reports, Petrinex, and client-provided data.

Created a Proposed Changes plan for a waste services client, based on data collected by third-party consultants in the previous year

Ensured that all clients were serviced in a timely manner by coordinating bi-weekly meetings to discuss outstanding requests

October 2019 - August 2021

FigBytes - Ottawa, ON

Implementation Specialist

Customized software systems based on clients' individual needs and specifications

Communicated with clients throughout the software customization process to obtain feedback and approval

Assisted clients in using emissions data and carbon assets to monitor their performance against sustainability frameworks, such as GRI and SASB.

Reviewed all new client data for errors and discrepancies, working with the clients to improve the quality of their data and ensuring that it met company and reporting standards

Launched and managed client and new employee training courses and knowledge bases, using Teachable and ZenDesk

May 2018 - October 2019

University of Western Ontario - London, ON

Sustainability Coordinator

Designed and spearheaded an ultra-low freezer replacement initiative using government grants and partnering with procurement and vendors, resulting in a savings of over $25,000 annually in energy costs

Successfully submitted the university's annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions provincial and federal reports by utilizing the university's GHG emissions inventory and analyzing the data in a spreadsheet

Collaborated with colleagues to update Western's Conservation and Demand Management Plan for 2019-2024; the plan was approved by the Vice President of Operations and Finance and is currently being implemented

Completed a real estate inventory of over 100 properties for provincial reporting, by contacting and coordinating with various managers within the organization

Compiled a preliminary analysis of implementing a Green Labs program on campus, through reviewing relevant literature and researching other institutions with similar programs

EDUCATION

Graduated 2018

University of Western Ontario London, ON

Master of Environment And Sustainability

Relevent coursework: Foundations of Sustainability, Planning and Management, Ecosystem Health, Building Sustainable Business, and Engineering Solutions

Professional development in MES Workshops:

Working in Team Settings - September 2017

Environmental Legislation - January 2018

Environmental Certification - January 2018

Life Cycle Assessment - March 2018

Graduated 2017

University of Central Florida Florida, USA

Bachelor of Science Environmental Studies

Relevent coursework: Conservation Biology, Ecology, Economics and the Environment, Environment and Society, Environmental Politics, Geographic Information Systems, Statistics, and Sustainability

Leadership Roles: Knights for Marine and Wildlife Conservation Treasurer (Spring 2017), President (Fall 2016), and Vice President (Spring 2016)