Kimberly Karpinski
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Manager at MG Waste Management with expertise in Waste Management Plan development and Project Management. Proven track record in enhancing Recycling Rates and leading landfill diversion projects. Strong leadership and analytical skills driving continuous improvement and compliance with EPA guidelines, fostering sustainable practices across diverse industries. Known for adaptability, innovative thinking and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Manager
MG Waste Management
11.2019 - Current
- Development and implementation of Waste Management Plans for businesses in several industries including healthcare, retail, commercial office buildings and industrial.
- Assist clients with the development and efficient implementation of Waste and Environmental Policy.
- Conduct waste audits and bin content profiling.
- Analysis of weight data and bin counts to calculate monthly recycle rates and assist with carbon reporting.
- Develop and lead Continuous Improvement plans including key stakeholders.
- Managing landfill diversion projects for hard to recycle waste streams such as soft plastics and polystyrene foam.
- Tendering for waste management contracts.
- Contract management and renewal support.
- Manage the disposal of high risk waste items in line with EPA guidelines such as Stone Slab, COVID-19 Waste (during pandemic) and Hydrocarbons.
- Overhaul and Implement internal bin systems inline with Australian and New Zealand Standards with a focus on operational efficiency, safety and maximised waste segregation.
- Assisting OHS Managers with Risk Register maintenance.
- Support Team Members with direction on EPA guidelines, UN SDG’s and GRI’s.
- Assist with Financial Year price reviews inline with EPA Landfill Levys, CPI and related operational costs.
- NABERS Accredited Assessor supporting clients with NABERS Waste 6* ratings.
Waitress
Platform 3095
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Consistently welcome customers and attend to their needs with a helpful and positive attitude; thriving in busy hours and communicating effectively and efficiently
- Handle café functions; prioritizing customers wants and needs and catering to them
- Correspond with the local council to ensure the café is running as energy efficiently as possible
- Implement a coffee ground recycling project allowing the local community to collect coffee grounds for their garden.
Seed Picking Labourer
Arianda Forestry Services and Consultants
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Labour work within a team assisting in seed harvesting for industrial forestry
- Challenged to think independently while understanding and appreciating industrial forestry concepts to assist in land rehabilitation
- Exposure and understanding of risks and safety protocol in environmental field work.
Waitress
Degani Camberwell
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Use problem solving skills to resolve and diffuse issues with customers or employees
- Handle phone calls, paperwork and finances for café catering orders
- Help in the safe and hygienic production and serving of food and beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science - Environmental Management And Sustainability
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC10-2018
IGCSE Advanced Level -
Lyceum International School
Sri Lanka08-2014
Skills
- Waste Management Plan development
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis and Benchmarking
- Data Collection and Weight Reporting
- Engagement and Education
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Waste Audits
- Risk Assessments
- Accredited NABERS Assessor
Accomplishments
- Team Leader supporting the Commercial and Medical Customer Service Team.
- Led Soft Plastics Recycling Projects for two National retail companies.
- Supported a Commercial Office Building achieve a 4 Star NABERS Waste Rating.
- Assisted with the development of a Contamination App for a cleaning company.
- Successfully managed several waste transition and implementation projects.
Certification
Accredited NABERS Waste Assessor; 2024 to Current
NABERS Waste Assessor Certification
NABERS accredited assessors carry out physical assessments of buildings to collect and verify data needed to provide a NABERS waste rating or verification.
NABERS Accredited Assessors are a professional team of sustainability consultants, trained and accredited to perform NABERS ratings. Assessors are accredited by NABERS through the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE), but operate independently and are not employed by DPIE.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Limited Working
Timeline
Environmental Manager
MG Waste Management
11.2019 - Current
Waitress
Platform 3095
08.2018 - 11.2019
Seed Picking Labourer
Arianda Forestry Services and Consultants
06.2018 - 09.2018
Waitress
Degani Camberwell
02.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Environmental Science - Environmental Management And Sustainability
Deakin University
IGCSE Advanced Level -
Lyceum International School
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