Kate Foster

Sustainability Specialist - WELL AP, LEED GA

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

I am passionate about creating intelligent solutions that benefit environmental and human health through a combination of scientific reasoning and design thinking. I am a WELL AP, LEED GA, and Fitwel Ambassador. My current role at NV5 has familiarized me with strategies and sustainability initiatives.

Experience

  • NV5 (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Sustainability Specialist
      Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    • Project Administrator / Team Coordinator
      May 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Student Researcher at Granville Planning and Zoning Department
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 · 4 mos

    ➢ Designed a pedestrian street to transform an underutilized area into a sustainable community environment; generated ideas during weekly meetings with head planner and community business owners ➢ Synthesized planning and design frameworks using creative problem solving and independent work ethic

  • Vice President of Fraternity Development at Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr

    ➢ Utilized skills in organization, leadership, public speaking, communication, and event planning while collaborating with an Executive Council of twelve other elected officers in philanthropic and recruitment activities. ➢ Organized and conducted educational seminars for 120+ chapter members; oversaw weekly rituals and ceremonies; provided guidance to incoming candidate; reconstructed communication method

  • New Business Associate at Papers and Presents
    May 2017 - Aug 2017 · 4 mos

    ➢ Collaborated with small business owner to increase business and grow customer base; acquired repeat customer with sales >200x average ➢ Revamped company website to be more user friendly; used photography background and skills to re-take product photos and enhance user experience

  • Sustainability Intern at Bon Appétit Management Company
    Sep 2016 - May 2017 · 9 mos

    ➢ Compiled invoices and researched 100+ food producers to provide Bon Appetite with a better understanding of marketplace and areas of growth. ➢ Fulfilled the Real Food Challenge standards; certified Denison University as serving 34% “real food”