Alex Yang

Sustainability Intern at UVA Office for Sustainability
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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sustainability Intern
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      * Support Sustainability Engineers on UVA’s building efficiency upgrades and achieving its sustainability goals* HVAC efficiency upgrade – analyze HVAC zoning; research energy consumption data; identify individual VAV boxes and its schedule* Lighting efficiency upgrade – analyze building’s electrical plans; pinpoint key lighting energy consumption * Building automation design – work with clients on various building needs while maximizing energy efficiency by using automation; conduct field surveys to better automation system efficiency Show less

    • Research Fellow: UVA Decarbonization Academy
      • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

      • Building efficiency support - assisting in scoping building energy retrofits and develop energy goals for upcoming projects• Building electrification roadmap - building case studies of energy efficiency projects from the UVA's Building Efficiency Program (previously Delta Force) & peer institutions and create a new decarbonization roadmap for the University of Virginia• Energy modeling - creating/updating building energy models for new and existing buildings and identifying energy-saving opportunities for embodied emissions from materials use Show less

  • Hoos Motor Club
    • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    • Co-founder & Vice President
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      * Co-founded Hoos Motor Club, an organization based on promoting the hands-on study and appreciation of automotive design, repair, history, culture among students and faculty at the University of Virginia * Organize fundraising car shows to raise funds for the recent UVA shooting * Working with UVA officials and obtained official recognition 1 month after establishment * Building an expansive automotive community at UVA and expanded the club from 10 members to 80 members in 3 months * Co-founded Hoos Motor Club, an organization based on promoting the hands-on study and appreciation of automotive design, repair, history, culture among students and faculty at the University of Virginia * Organize fundraising car shows to raise funds for the recent UVA shooting * Working with UVA officials and obtained official recognition 1 month after establishment * Building an expansive automotive community at UVA and expanded the club from 10 members to 80 members in 3 months

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Residential Advisor
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      * Support residents of community to create an inclusive, welcoming community where residents are empowered to engage their potential as both scholars and leaders * Regularly check-in with residents, hold meetings and informal discussions, spend time throughout community to promote unplanned conversations, and communicate with residents to ensure that they have the information and guidance to succeed at the University* Ensure that University policies and procedures relevant to maintaining a safe and welcoming community are uniformly addressed Show less

    • Residential Community Advisor
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      * Serving as University of Virginia ambassador to high school juniors and seniors taking college classes on Grounds* Monitor residence halls, provide guidance to the students living on their floors, and chaperone weekend field trips

  • UVA Foundation (Morven)
    • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    • Morven Equity & Diversity Intern
      • May 2021 - May 2022

      • Creating a program from ground up based on intensive research and collaboration aimed to better the equity and diversity within the Morven Program. • Connecting Morven Program with different departments to forge new partnerships • Examine data regarding Morven’s programming portfolio and develop an outreach plan by identifying and suggesting new programs/program adaptations to reach a broader range of students and create a more inclusive climate and culture • Support the Morven Programs team in researching and suggesting opportunities for strategic initiatives and collaborations in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access. Show less

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cavalier Daily Video Editor
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      · Lead, manage, and train a team of 10 video staffers to create and distribute high-quality videos weekly for The Cavalier Daily, its social media, and YouTube channel.· Doubled the video views and have at upward of 1,200 views per video since nominated as Video Section Editor· Promote the incorporation of visual elements within the paper.

    • Video/Photo Staffer
      • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

      · Served as a member of photo and video production team· Edited and produced over 10 high quality videos/photo for The Cavalier Daily· Collaborated with other teammates on video/photo production

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cavalier Connect Fundraiser
      • Feb 2021 - May 2021

      · Make calls to alumni, parents, and friends of UVA · Request gifts and pledges to support the University and its mission for students · Engage constituents with news and current events at the University · Maintain University records by updating constituents contact information · Make calls to alumni, parents, and friends of UVA · Request gifts and pledges to support the University and its mission for students · Engage constituents with news and current events at the University · Maintain University records by updating constituents contact information

    • First-year Association Council Eco-leader
      • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

      · Serve as a communications liaison between UVA's Office for Sustainability and 250 residents · Plan and administer social events to promote sustainability in each dorm association · Serve as a communications liaison between UVA's Office for Sustainability and 250 residents · Plan and administer social events to promote sustainability in each dorm association

Education

  • University of Virginia
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environment and Sustainability; Economics
    2020 - 2023
  • Walsingham Academy
    High School Diploma
    2018 - 2020

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