Austen Sharpe
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Aliza Drewes
Austen provided excellent support by analyzing and layering GIS data and creating user-friendly maps. She was proactive in finding solutions, asked for guidance on critical issues, and was responsive to feedback and timely delivery of products. I highly recommend Austen if you're looking for a self-starter who is analytically talented and committed to constructively addressing climate change.
Joe M.
Austen has a great attitude and always presents creative new approaches to the challenges she is solving. She tackles assignments head on and is good about asking for direction when needed.
Aliza Drewes
Austen provided excellent support by analyzing and layering GIS data and creating user-friendly maps. She was proactive in finding solutions, asked for guidance on critical issues, and was responsive to feedback and timely delivery of products. I highly recommend Austen if you're looking for a self-starter who is analytically talented and committed to constructively addressing climate change.
Joe M.
Austen has a great attitude and always presents creative new approaches to the challenges she is solving. She tackles assignments head on and is good about asking for direction when needed.
Aliza Drewes
Austen provided excellent support by analyzing and layering GIS data and creating user-friendly maps. She was proactive in finding solutions, asked for guidance on critical issues, and was responsive to feedback and timely delivery of products. I highly recommend Austen if you're looking for a self-starter who is analytically talented and committed to constructively addressing climate change.
Joe M.
Austen has a great attitude and always presents creative new approaches to the challenges she is solving. She tackles assignments head on and is good about asking for direction when needed.
Aliza Drewes
Austen provided excellent support by analyzing and layering GIS data and creating user-friendly maps. She was proactive in finding solutions, asked for guidance on critical issues, and was responsive to feedback and timely delivery of products. I highly recommend Austen if you're looking for a self-starter who is analytically talented and committed to constructively addressing climate change.
Joe M.
Austen has a great attitude and always presents creative new approaches to the challenges she is solving. She tackles assignments head on and is good about asking for direction when needed.
Credentials
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Wilderness First Aid
First Aid/CPR
Experience
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Catalyst Cooperative
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Analyst
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Apr 2020 - Present
Data analyst for publicly reported utility data Data analyst for publicly reported utility data
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E9 Insight
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Analyst
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Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
Policy analyst for electrical utility regulatory proceedings and protocol. Policy analyst for electrical utility regulatory proceedings and protocol.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Renewable Energy Markets & Policy Intern
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Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
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Appalachian Mountain Club
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Hut Crew
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
Catered to day and overnight guests of Lakes of the Clouds Hut - just 1.5 miles shy of the Mt. Washington summit. Cultivated a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and developed a broad understanding of local trail networks and shuttle schedules. Provided trail advice; sold gear and merchandise; performed basic accounting functions; cooked full three-course meals for 90+ guests; participated in housekeeping and general upkeep of the space; carried between 50 and 85 lb of fresh food to the hut twice a week; led programs on the green technology that powers the hut off the grid; facilitated a work-for-stay program for those hiking the Appalachian Trail; and participated in voluntary search and rescue missions.
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Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE)
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Information System Specialist
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
Progressed the organization's mission by identifying key trends in qualitative data to inform strategic outreach measures. Aggregated, cleaned, and analyzed data on agriculture and arable land, fossil fuel assets, and congressional districts in the United States and designed visually compelling maps of anticipated votes for a climate policy using ArcGIS software. Results presented to major foundations in the climate and water sectors. Intended for publication in 2018. Progressed the organization's mission by identifying key trends in qualitative data to inform strategic outreach measures. Aggregated, cleaned, and analyzed data on agriculture and arable land, fossil fuel assets, and congressional districts in the United States and designed visually compelling maps of anticipated votes for a climate policy using ArcGIS software. Results presented to major foundations in the climate and water sectors. Intended for publication in 2018.
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Brown Outing Club
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Providence RI
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Co-President
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
Served as the leader and principal organizer of 35 board members and 8 executive board members. Helped transition the club from an insular institution, to an outward-oriented service organization aimed at providing accessible and fun opportunities for Brown students to get off campus and experience the outdoors. Led bi-weekly meetings, oversaw trip planning (approximately 3-6 trips per week), applied for and managed external funding, coached department heads within the club, and conducted interviews for prospective board members. Pioneered the development of programs such as Teach-inOutside, an effort to include professors and Brown staff on strips, as well as a consulting service for clubs looking to take their members outdoors. Designed and built a database-backed web application to store inventory data and keep track of rentals, and instigated multiple construction efforts in the club's gear repository.
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Brown University Climate and Development Lab
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
Researched climate finance flows on the international and local level. Participated in projects including the Adaption Watch 2016 publication (global), a capacity building book initiative involving interviews of professionals from around the world, and a project mapping climate change discourses in Rhode Island legislative testimony (local). Attended COP22 and worked with the LDC chair on developing the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiative for Least Developed Countries. Researched climate finance flows on the international and local level. Participated in projects including the Adaption Watch 2016 publication (global), a capacity building book initiative involving interviews of professionals from around the world, and a project mapping climate change discourses in Rhode Island legislative testimony (local). Attended COP22 and worked with the LDC chair on developing the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiative for Least Developed Countries.
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Brown Space Engineering
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Power Team Member & Solar Panel Manufacturer
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Sep 2015 - May 2018
Collaborated with a team of student engineers to design and build a functional, replicable, and reasonably priced cubesat satellite. Conceptualized and constructed solar panels, working through numerous roadblocks and design iterations to produce the final product. Worked closely with small, delicate materials at a high level of accuracy to ensure space grade quality. Equisat launched on May 21st on an Antares rocket in a Cygnus spacecraft and was successfully deployed from the International Space Station in July 2018.
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Reciprocity
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South Africa
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern & GEI Fellow
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Conceived and carried out a qualitative research project as a fellow for the Brown University Global Entrepreneurship Initiative (GEI) program. Worked under the guidance of Reciprocity, a local consulting firm that bases its actions on the importance of establishing mutually beneficial partnerships between local entrepreneurs and large corporate entities. Conducted research to test the feasibility of a business plan developed remotely by executive MBA students. Interviewed local business owners, held focus groups with local women, and made connections with local health NGOs and government organizations. Wrote summative report and pitched final pilot to corporate partner and Reciprocity for continuation.
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Concord Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Admissions Office Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Aided with administrative proceedings such as sorting mail, filing applications, answering phone calls, miscellaneous appointment scheduling and other office tasks. Employed here in January 2015 and January 2016. Aided with administrative proceedings such as sorting mail, filing applications, answering phone calls, miscellaneous appointment scheduling and other office tasks. Employed here in January 2015 and January 2016.
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CoolGreenPower
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Sales Intern
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
Provided creative and visual facets to the marketing strategy for a commercial energy efficiency device. Contributed heavily to web and infographic design, and helped with product promotion at a regional conference. Provided creative and visual facets to the marketing strategy for a commercial energy efficiency device. Contributed heavily to web and infographic design, and helped with product promotion at a regional conference.
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Sorrento Village Improvement Association
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Sorrento, Maine
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Sailing Instructor
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
Engaged kids aged 7 to 17 in lessons about boat safety, basic manipulation strategies, and racing techniques. Taught for two consecutive summers both in the classroom and on the water, helping students turn conceptual knowledge into tactical experience and expertise. Engaged kids aged 7 to 17 in lessons about boat safety, basic manipulation strategies, and racing techniques. Taught for two consecutive summers both in the classroom and on the water, helping students turn conceptual knowledge into tactical experience and expertise.
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WBRU
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Photographer
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Concert photography Concert photography
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Brown After School Mentoring Program
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Olneyville, RI
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Mentor
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
Planned and taught weekly science classes to second graders at the William D'abate Elementary School. Engaged with students during recess, and helped with their homework. Planned and taught weekly science classes to second graders at the William D'abate Elementary School. Engaged with students during recess, and helped with their homework.
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Education
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Brown University
Environmental Studies, Sustainability and Development -
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Construcción Civil -
Universidad de Chile
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Concord Academy