Matthew Himmel
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Daniele Giovannucci
Matthew demonstrates many skills but his value goes beyond skills to demonstrate deep integrity, a well-grounded humanistic perspective, and a fun sense of humor that make him a pleasure to work with for staff and clients alike. His increasing experience developing internal sustainability platforms and addressing the sometimes complex needs of our multi-national corporate clients is a growing asset. Matthew is an important part of our collective learning across companies and institutions and he generously leverages that knowledge to benefit our non-profit clients and some of our nearly six dozen global partner institutions. Matthew's most recent accomplishment is his demonstrated leadership in evolving new tech stacks and protocols to address how technology can be leveraged in service of sustainability objectives. He has what I might call a wonderful engineering mind that can effectively get into the details and keep them straight in ways that i rarely see. Within our rather unique culture, his collaborative team spirit is the icing on the cake as he partners to solve the complex problems our clients face to accelerate and improve their sustainability. I am pleased to work closely with Matthew every day.
Chris Sellers
Matthew is one of the most effective managers I have experienced in my long and storied career. Overall personal organization, data management and project work plan management are strong skills but the strategic assembly of these key assets is a unique and distinguishing characteristic. Embracing rapid change, seeking technologies to enable better analysis and visualization have been very helpful. Matthew's technical skills in the sustainability work undertaken at COSA are exemplary. Clients ranging from very large international brands such as Keurig and Coca-Cola have strongly endorsed Matthew's work. Leadership in the development of new measurement and reporting systems for McDonald's Sustainability Improvement Platform have been clearly acknowledged and the work on the ground in South and Latin America have been invaluable as he leads the work with global coffee giants such as S&D Coffee. Training, presentation, public speaking and presentation development are all major requirements in our work and Matthew has excelled at all. I hope any reader of this recommendation takes away my strong support for Matthew - it is genuine, based upon working along side of Matthew for years and as a result of my first hand understanding and appreciation of the value he creates for the organization.
Daniele Giovannucci
Matthew demonstrates many skills but his value goes beyond skills to demonstrate deep integrity, a well-grounded humanistic perspective, and a fun sense of humor that make him a pleasure to work with for staff and clients alike. His increasing experience developing internal sustainability platforms and addressing the sometimes complex needs of our multi-national corporate clients is a growing asset. Matthew is an important part of our collective learning across companies and institutions and he generously leverages that knowledge to benefit our non-profit clients and some of our nearly six dozen global partner institutions. Matthew's most recent accomplishment is his demonstrated leadership in evolving new tech stacks and protocols to address how technology can be leveraged in service of sustainability objectives. He has what I might call a wonderful engineering mind that can effectively get into the details and keep them straight in ways that i rarely see. Within our rather unique culture, his collaborative team spirit is the icing on the cake as he partners to solve the complex problems our clients face to accelerate and improve their sustainability. I am pleased to work closely with Matthew every day.
Chris Sellers
Matthew is one of the most effective managers I have experienced in my long and storied career. Overall personal organization, data management and project work plan management are strong skills but the strategic assembly of these key assets is a unique and distinguishing characteristic. Embracing rapid change, seeking technologies to enable better analysis and visualization have been very helpful. Matthew's technical skills in the sustainability work undertaken at COSA are exemplary. Clients ranging from very large international brands such as Keurig and Coca-Cola have strongly endorsed Matthew's work. Leadership in the development of new measurement and reporting systems for McDonald's Sustainability Improvement Platform have been clearly acknowledged and the work on the ground in South and Latin America have been invaluable as he leads the work with global coffee giants such as S&D Coffee. Training, presentation, public speaking and presentation development are all major requirements in our work and Matthew has excelled at all. I hope any reader of this recommendation takes away my strong support for Matthew - it is genuine, based upon working along side of Matthew for years and as a result of my first hand understanding and appreciation of the value he creates for the organization.
Daniele Giovannucci
Matthew demonstrates many skills but his value goes beyond skills to demonstrate deep integrity, a well-grounded humanistic perspective, and a fun sense of humor that make him a pleasure to work with for staff and clients alike. His increasing experience developing internal sustainability platforms and addressing the sometimes complex needs of our multi-national corporate clients is a growing asset. Matthew is an important part of our collective learning across companies and institutions and he generously leverages that knowledge to benefit our non-profit clients and some of our nearly six dozen global partner institutions. Matthew's most recent accomplishment is his demonstrated leadership in evolving new tech stacks and protocols to address how technology can be leveraged in service of sustainability objectives. He has what I might call a wonderful engineering mind that can effectively get into the details and keep them straight in ways that i rarely see. Within our rather unique culture, his collaborative team spirit is the icing on the cake as he partners to solve the complex problems our clients face to accelerate and improve their sustainability. I am pleased to work closely with Matthew every day.
Chris Sellers
Matthew is one of the most effective managers I have experienced in my long and storied career. Overall personal organization, data management and project work plan management are strong skills but the strategic assembly of these key assets is a unique and distinguishing characteristic. Embracing rapid change, seeking technologies to enable better analysis and visualization have been very helpful. Matthew's technical skills in the sustainability work undertaken at COSA are exemplary. Clients ranging from very large international brands such as Keurig and Coca-Cola have strongly endorsed Matthew's work. Leadership in the development of new measurement and reporting systems for McDonald's Sustainability Improvement Platform have been clearly acknowledged and the work on the ground in South and Latin America have been invaluable as he leads the work with global coffee giants such as S&D Coffee. Training, presentation, public speaking and presentation development are all major requirements in our work and Matthew has excelled at all. I hope any reader of this recommendation takes away my strong support for Matthew - it is genuine, based upon working along side of Matthew for years and as a result of my first hand understanding and appreciation of the value he creates for the organization.
Daniele Giovannucci
Matthew demonstrates many skills but his value goes beyond skills to demonstrate deep integrity, a well-grounded humanistic perspective, and a fun sense of humor that make him a pleasure to work with for staff and clients alike. His increasing experience developing internal sustainability platforms and addressing the sometimes complex needs of our multi-national corporate clients is a growing asset. Matthew is an important part of our collective learning across companies and institutions and he generously leverages that knowledge to benefit our non-profit clients and some of our nearly six dozen global partner institutions. Matthew's most recent accomplishment is his demonstrated leadership in evolving new tech stacks and protocols to address how technology can be leveraged in service of sustainability objectives. He has what I might call a wonderful engineering mind that can effectively get into the details and keep them straight in ways that i rarely see. Within our rather unique culture, his collaborative team spirit is the icing on the cake as he partners to solve the complex problems our clients face to accelerate and improve their sustainability. I am pleased to work closely with Matthew every day.
Chris Sellers
Matthew is one of the most effective managers I have experienced in my long and storied career. Overall personal organization, data management and project work plan management are strong skills but the strategic assembly of these key assets is a unique and distinguishing characteristic. Embracing rapid change, seeking technologies to enable better analysis and visualization have been very helpful. Matthew's technical skills in the sustainability work undertaken at COSA are exemplary. Clients ranging from very large international brands such as Keurig and Coca-Cola have strongly endorsed Matthew's work. Leadership in the development of new measurement and reporting systems for McDonald's Sustainability Improvement Platform have been clearly acknowledged and the work on the ground in South and Latin America have been invaluable as he leads the work with global coffee giants such as S&D Coffee. Training, presentation, public speaking and presentation development are all major requirements in our work and Matthew has excelled at all. I hope any reader of this recommendation takes away my strong support for Matthew - it is genuine, based upon working along side of Matthew for years and as a result of my first hand understanding and appreciation of the value he creates for the organization.
Experience
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Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA)
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director Sustainability Intelligence Systems
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Aug 2019 - Present
Manage development and implementation of Responsible Sourcing programs for several global corporations. Simultaneously manage ongoing client engagements to help define internal priorities, manage audits, interface with certifications and field partners, while also continuing to refine systems and business processes used for campaign management, field data collection, analysis and reporting.
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Senior Manager for Strategic Value Chain Systems
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
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Senior Project Manager
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
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Project and Systems Coordinator
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May 2015 - Sep 2017
Facilitated the preparation and smooth execution of COSA projects around the world.
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TechnoServe
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Northern Uganda
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Business Development Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Developed comprehensive business planning curriculum for agro-entrepreneurs in Northern Uganda. Taught first 64- hour course over eight weeks. Training will reach 50+ agro-entrepreneurs and improve livelihoods of 25,000 farmers. •Created teacher manual and exercises for topics including business planning, record keeping, profitability, cash flows, finance, marketing and identifying market opportunities, enterprise selection and strategy. •Designed a simplified, cash-basis record-keeping and single-entry accounting system to suit local context. •Trained two local staff to teach curriculum to entrepreneurs throughout Lamwo district beginning fall 2013. •Organized bank visits, market research field trip, business plan competition and ongoing mentorship program. Show less
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Marketing Manager of WP Cooperative
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May 2008 - Jul 2012
Managed cooperative providing stable market and premium prices to immigrant and refugee farmers, alongside business and production training, land, financing and marketing assistance. http://youtu.be/d1e0SaoHehg http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/downloads/BG082108.pdf • Managed all aspects of cooperative: marketing, operations, quality control, logistics, employees and co-managed finances. • Coordinated production of dozens of beginning, immigrant and refugee farmers from 9 countries; supervise 10 employees. • Increased revenues five-fold in four years, increased farmers’ incomes, and achieved financial solvency for the first time. • Grew direct consumer sales substantially through focused marketing and expanded distribution area. • Diversified markets and increased access to fresh produce for low-income families, children and seniors by securing contracts with federally-funded programs and initiating new farmers’ markets and other programs with partner non-profits. • Developed management tools that accommodate growing diversity of marketing outlets, provide greater transparency and quality feedback to farmers and streamline payments and accounting. Show less
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Root Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Accounting
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Performed general accounting duties for U.S. and international offices. Performed general accounting duties for U.S. and international offices.
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Education
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Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Hamilton College
BA, Biology (minor Environmental Studies)