Alyssa Harding - Resume
ALYSSA HARDING
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MANAGER
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EXPERIENCE
JUSTIN�S
Boulder, CO
December 2016 � present
CSR/EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGER
Currently manages corporate social responsibility at Justin�s. Responsibilities include discretionary authority in fulfilling grants/donations, executing CSR partnerships, leading projects to gain key certifications, improving packaging and ingredient sourcing, and ensuring ongoing compliance while integrating sustainability initiatives into long-term innovation. Acts as key contact for all CSR stakeholders, facilitates effective internal and external communication on CSR related projects and creates metrics and reporting structures to quantify impact. Additionally manages Consumer Relations & Events and Sponsorships departments, leading the development of consumer communication and creating tracking systems and targeted criteria around event sampling and retailer support.
In 2018, leveraged passion for CSR to gain a board of director�s position with Naturally Boulder, fostering collective impact and educating stakeholders in the natural products community on conservation and regenerative business practices.
AEROGROW INTERNATIONAL
Boulder, CO
Jun 2016 � Dec 2016
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Managed domestic procurement for the company; implemented and maintained inventory management systems (Microsoft Navision and Excel) to ensure prompt procurement for all necessary raw materials. Managed weekly Retail Coordination Meeting, compiled bi-weekly seed germination results, and processed all daily retail orders through Navision.
POWERHOUSE GROWERS
Boulder, CO
Sep 2014 � Sep 2016
WRITER
Published solutions for integrated vegetation, urban agriculture, smart cities, and food disparity resulting in better urban health, increased productivity, and lower environmental impact.
ECOMARK SOLAR
Denver, CO
Jul 2015 � Jul 2016
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Acting HR Administrator, increased employee retention and employee referrals for multiple departments through improvements to recruiting, hiring and training processes. Managed monthly utility rebate applications, monitoring account set up, and submission of work orders, project statuses, and tickets through Zoho CRM.
WORK FOR PROGRESS
Denver, CO
Aug 2014 � Dec 2014
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
Temporary position during mid-term election. Optimized financial reporting (QuickBooks) by streamlining filing system by creating interdepartmental spreadsheets and accountability reports to assist with quarterly and end of the year reporting.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
Graduated Dec 2013
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The environmental science degree approaches complex environmental issues with reliable knowledge and interdisciplinary perspectives, and provides the full range of knowledge relevant to complex environmental problems. Specialization in agricultural ecology and sustainability studies.
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
Boulder, CO
Graduated Dec 2017
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATE
Certificate in CSR (CCSR) program addresses the evolving needs of CSR practitioners, addressing topics that include business purpose in society, systemic change, strategic alignment, and corporate philanthropy.
ALYSSA HARDING
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MANAGER
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EXPERIENCE
JUSTIN�S
Boulder, CO
December 2016 � present
CSR/EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGER
Currently manages corporate social responsibility at Justin�s. Responsibilities include discretionary authority in fulfilling grants/donations, executing CSR partnerships, leading projects to gain key certifications, improving packaging and ingredient sourcing, and ensuring ongoing compliance while integrating sustainability initiatives into long-term innovation. Acts as key contact for all CSR stakeholders, facilitates effective internal and external communication on CSR related projects and creates metrics and reporting structures to quantify impact. Additionally manages Consumer Relations & Events and Sponsorships departments, leading the development of consumer communication and creating tracking systems and targeted criteria around event sampling and retailer support.
In 2018, leveraged passion for CSR to gain a board of director�s position with Naturally Boulder, fostering collective impact and educating stakeholders in the natural products community on conservation and regenerative business practices.
AEROGROW INTERNATIONAL
Boulder, CO
Jun 2016 � Dec 2016
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Managed domestic procurement for the company; implemented and maintained inventory management systems (Microsoft Navision and Excel) to ensure prompt procurement for all necessary raw materials. Managed weekly Retail Coordination Meeting, compiled bi-weekly seed germination results, and processed all daily retail orders through Navision.
POWERHOUSE GROWERS
Boulder, CO
Sep 2014 � Sep 2016
WRITER
Published solutions for integrated vegetation, urban agriculture, smart cities, and food disparity resulting in better urban health, increased productivity, and lower environmental impact.
ECOMARK SOLAR
Denver, CO
Jul 2015 � Jul 2016
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Acting HR Administrator, increased employee retention and employee referrals for multiple departments through improvements to recruiting, hiring and training processes. Managed monthly utility rebate applications, monitoring account set up, and submission of work orders, project statuses, and tickets through Zoho CRM.
WORK FOR PROGRESS
Denver, CO
Aug 2014 � Dec 2014
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
Temporary position during mid-term election. Optimized financial reporting (QuickBooks) by streamlining filing system by creating interdepartmental spreadsheets and accountability reports to assist with quarterly and end of the year reporting.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
Graduated Dec 2013
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The environmental science degree approaches complex environmental issues with reliable knowledge and interdisciplinary perspectives, and provides the full range of knowledge relevant to complex environmental problems. Specialization in agricultural ecology and sustainability studies.
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
Boulder, CO
Graduated Dec 2017
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATE
Certificate in CSR (CCSR) program addresses the evolving needs of CSR practitioners, addressing topics that include business purpose in society, systemic change, strategic alignment, and corporate philanthropy.