Bridget Flynn
Senior Manager of Climate Programs at Second Nature- Claim this Profile
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Samuel Hartman
Working with Bridget has been a real pleasure at Oberlin College. She consistently delivers quality material, returns correspondence incredibly fast, and is nothing but professional in all manners of the job. It is incredibly reassuring to have someone with her passion and drive in the demanding, challenging, and often overwhelming field of sustainability. Her involvement with students, campus groups, academic departments and facilities sets the precedent for what a top-notch sustainability coordinator in higher education should be.
Bill Brown
Bridget Flynn served as a paid student sustainability intern for our office, which is a very competitive internship that only accepts 6% of applicants who apply. Even when compared to this outstanding group of cohorts, Bridget stood out as someone who could successfully implement complex projects involving hundreds of stakeholders, starting from scratch, with little need for supervision. She made the impossible look easy and she was always an absolute delight to work with. Bridget will be a success at whatever endeavor she chooses to pursue.
Samuel Hartman
Working with Bridget has been a real pleasure at Oberlin College. She consistently delivers quality material, returns correspondence incredibly fast, and is nothing but professional in all manners of the job. It is incredibly reassuring to have someone with her passion and drive in the demanding, challenging, and often overwhelming field of sustainability. Her involvement with students, campus groups, academic departments and facilities sets the precedent for what a top-notch sustainability coordinator in higher education should be.
Bill Brown
Bridget Flynn served as a paid student sustainability intern for our office, which is a very competitive internship that only accepts 6% of applicants who apply. Even when compared to this outstanding group of cohorts, Bridget stood out as someone who could successfully implement complex projects involving hundreds of stakeholders, starting from scratch, with little need for supervision. She made the impossible look easy and she was always an absolute delight to work with. Bridget will be a success at whatever endeavor she chooses to pursue.
Samuel Hartman
Working with Bridget has been a real pleasure at Oberlin College. She consistently delivers quality material, returns correspondence incredibly fast, and is nothing but professional in all manners of the job. It is incredibly reassuring to have someone with her passion and drive in the demanding, challenging, and often overwhelming field of sustainability. Her involvement with students, campus groups, academic departments and facilities sets the precedent for what a top-notch sustainability coordinator in higher education should be.
Bill Brown
Bridget Flynn served as a paid student sustainability intern for our office, which is a very competitive internship that only accepts 6% of applicants who apply. Even when compared to this outstanding group of cohorts, Bridget stood out as someone who could successfully implement complex projects involving hundreds of stakeholders, starting from scratch, with little need for supervision. She made the impossible look easy and she was always an absolute delight to work with. Bridget will be a success at whatever endeavor she chooses to pursue.
Samuel Hartman
Working with Bridget has been a real pleasure at Oberlin College. She consistently delivers quality material, returns correspondence incredibly fast, and is nothing but professional in all manners of the job. It is incredibly reassuring to have someone with her passion and drive in the demanding, challenging, and often overwhelming field of sustainability. Her involvement with students, campus groups, academic departments and facilities sets the precedent for what a top-notch sustainability coordinator in higher education should be.
Bill Brown
Bridget Flynn served as a paid student sustainability intern for our office, which is a very competitive internship that only accepts 6% of applicants who apply. Even when compared to this outstanding group of cohorts, Bridget stood out as someone who could successfully implement complex projects involving hundreds of stakeholders, starting from scratch, with little need for supervision. She made the impossible look easy and she was always an absolute delight to work with. Bridget will be a success at whatever endeavor she chooses to pursue.
Credentials
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Certificate of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership and Executive Coaching
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve UniversityMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Second Nature
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager of Climate Programs
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Craft and oversee the system of engagement with advisory councils, researchers, practitioners, and campuses to address key issues, align programs, and develop resources to advance sector leadership• Manage fellowship program and supervise topical fellowship initiatives• Oversee corporate and organizational partnerships, securing $200,000+ in corporate revenue• Anticipate and respond to campus needs with individual support, resource development, crafting guidance, and facilitating connections to overcome barriers and advance progress • Influence strategy and organizational effectiveness as a member of senior management
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Climate Programs Manager
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
• Support campuses by acting as a “scout” - engaging with campus leaders to understand barriers, successes, and emerging issues facing higher education institutions - and use this information to support individual campuses and the Network as a whole through peer support and resource development• Strengthen, build, and maintain relationships with Climate Leadership Network institutions to inform how Second Nature can best serve campuses and accelerate campus climate action progress across the higher education sector• Maintain existing corporate and NGO relationships and cultivate new relationships to support Second Nature’s programmatic priorities and bring solutions to campuses• Facilitate the curation, updating, and development of resources and guidance to meet current and anticipated needs of the Network• Keep up to date contacts and communication touchpoints in Salesforce• Present to campuses, communities, conferences, and corporations
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Environmental Leadership Program
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Fellow
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May 2015 - Present
• Participated in two 5-day professional retreats focused on diversity, organizational development, leadership and skills training, and networking opportunities with the assistance of professional coaching and peer learning • Conducted strength assessments to understand personal leadership style • Developed a personal and professional leadership plan (PLP) to guide current and future endeavors integrating all aspects of my life • Participated in two 5-day professional retreats focused on diversity, organizational development, leadership and skills training, and networking opportunities with the assistance of professional coaching and peer learning • Conducted strength assessments to understand personal leadership style • Developed a personal and professional leadership plan (PLP) to guide current and future endeavors integrating all aspects of my life
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Oberlin College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainability Manager
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2021
• Manage the Office of Environmental Sustainability internship program to catalyze unique, meaningful projects for 11 students and spur their professional development • Create and implement educational campaigns that promote sustainability among all members of the college community, including oversee the social psychology lab, Community Based Social Marketing, and orchestrate the annual Oberlin Ecolympics, a three-week energy conservation competition with 30+ community events• Administer Committee on Environmental Sustainability, including schedule meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and facilitate committee progress• Oversee data collection, collation, and report submission for various commitments and rating systems such as ACUPCC, STARS, and others• Coordinate outreach and marketing efforts: develop content for and oversee presentation on the office's website and social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WordPress, and Snapchat, plan and execute campus events, and compose articles• Liaise with sustainability staff on other campuses to share best practices and serve as a clearinghouse for researchers and other organizations seeking information regarding sustainability at Oberlin• Present at local and national conferences and events
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Sustainability Coordinator
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
• Supervise and direct 6 departmental student sustainability workers• Create and implement educational campaigns that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship among all members of the campus community• Coordinate the College's annual Ecolympics competition, a three-week energy conservation competition with 30+ community events• Develop content for and maintain Department of Sustainability website and social media outlets• Administer Committee on Environmental Sustainability, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and overseeing subcommittees• Collect and collate data, and aid in preparation of submittals for various environmental ranking systems, and for reports required by the ACUPCC, STARS, and other sustainability trackers• Initiate communication and outreach between other college’s sustainability staff and serve as a clearinghouse for information and research related to sustainability at Oberlin
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Environmental Sustainability Fellow
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Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
• Supervise and direct 6 departmental student sustainability workers• Collaborate with campus departments to explain resource conservation strategies and help develop sustainability plans that support departmental and overall campus sustainability direction• Collect and collate data, and aid in preparation of submittals for various environmental ranking systems, and for reports required by the ACUPCC, STARS, and other sustainability trackers• Coordinate the College's annual Ecolympics competition, a three-week energy conservation competition with 30+ community events• Develop content for and maintain Department of Sustainability website and social media outlets• Administer Committee on Environmental Sustainability, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and overseeing subcommittees• Initiate communication and outreach between other college’s sustainability staff and serve as a clearinghouse for information and research related to sustainability at Oberlin
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Nordex Group
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Germany
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
• Handle corporate event logistics, including the coordination of transportation, hotel booking, venues, and catering within budget and time constraints • Compile data to make accurate assessments of the needs of customers, employees, and management • Design promotional materials and presentations • Handle corporate event logistics, including the coordination of transportation, hotel booking, venues, and catering within budget and time constraints • Compile data to make accurate assessments of the needs of customers, employees, and management • Design promotional materials and presentations
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Indiana University Foundation
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United States
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Fundraising
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200 - 300 Employee
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First Year Programs Coordinator
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Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
• Planned, organized, and led the first sustainability-focused IUBeginnings trip - a five-day overnight, freshman only, service and learning experience • Initiated and implemented the Green Room Certification Program • Marketed programs by designing outreach materials, writing press releases, blog posts, and serving as a media liaison • Coordinated volunteers and solicited feedback on programs and events • Wrote a grant proposal with the Assistant Director of IUOS for the Women's Philanthropy Council • Composed an AASHE Case Study Application
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Indy Vegans
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Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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Contributing Editor / Organizer
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
• Composed articles and edited all pieces written for the website • Integral team-leader coordinating campaigns and developing new printed outreach material • Organized and advertised events with Founder/Head Organizer • Composed articles and edited all pieces written for the website • Integral team-leader coordinating campaigns and developing new printed outreach material • Organized and advertised events with Founder/Head Organizer
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Indiana University Residential Programs and Services
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Bloomington, Indiana Area
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Tour Guide
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Jan 2009 - May 2010
• Administered tours to prospective students, their parents, and other large groups • Served as initial point of contact into residence halls representing Indiana University with excellences in public-speaking, coordinating large groups, and Q&A sessions • Instructed other tour guides and oversaw new guides; July 2009 • Administered tours to prospective students, their parents, and other large groups • Served as initial point of contact into residence halls representing Indiana University with excellences in public-speaking, coordinating large groups, and Q&A sessions • Instructed other tour guides and oversaw new guides; July 2009
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Mercy For Animals
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
• Initiated campaigns and coordinated volunteer activities and events • Compiled media contact data and maintained online social networking activism • Furthered financial contributions through listserv e-mails and hand-written letters to donors • Initiated campaigns and coordinated volunteer activities and events • Compiled media contact data and maintained online social networking activism • Furthered financial contributions through listserv e-mails and hand-written letters to donors
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science - MS, Positive Organization Development and Change -
2008 - 2011
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts, Majors: Environmental Ethics | Religious Studies -
2013 - 2013
University of Vermont
Natural Resources (M.S.), 4.0 -
2004 - 2008
Green High School
Diploma, 3.96/4.00
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