Yvette Meunier
Environmental and Community Planner at Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments- Claim this Profile
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Vaughan Woodruff
Throughout her time with Insource Renewables, Yvette consistently exhibited a strong work ethic, was extremely conscientious, and provided key facilitation to advance our efforts at providing leadership in Maine’s solar industry. She is a passionate and committed individual who has demonstrated a strong interest in affecting local and global environmental change through her professional and volunteer efforts.
Vaughan Woodruff
Throughout her time with Insource Renewables, Yvette consistently exhibited a strong work ethic, was extremely conscientious, and provided key facilitation to advance our efforts at providing leadership in Maine’s solar industry. She is a passionate and committed individual who has demonstrated a strong interest in affecting local and global environmental change through her professional and volunteer efforts.
Vaughan Woodruff
Throughout her time with Insource Renewables, Yvette consistently exhibited a strong work ethic, was extremely conscientious, and provided key facilitation to advance our efforts at providing leadership in Maine’s solar industry. She is a passionate and committed individual who has demonstrated a strong interest in affecting local and global environmental change through her professional and volunteer efforts.
Vaughan Woodruff
Throughout her time with Insource Renewables, Yvette consistently exhibited a strong work ethic, was extremely conscientious, and provided key facilitation to advance our efforts at providing leadership in Maine’s solar industry. She is a passionate and committed individual who has demonstrated a strong interest in affecting local and global environmental change through her professional and volunteer efforts.
Credentials
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40-Hour Mediation Certificate
Volunteers of AmericaApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
PVOL206: Solar Business and Technical Sales Online - April 2017
Solar Energy International (SEI)May, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Course
OSHA 10 Hour TrainingApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PVOL101: Solar Electric Design & Installation (Grid-Direct) Online Feb 2017
Solar Energy International (SEI)Apr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Human Subjects Research Certificate
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative ProgramOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Open Water Diver
Scuba School InternationalMar, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental and Community Planner
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Initiate programs and provides technical assistance on environmental planning, hazardous waste, recycling, and energy efficiency to assist municipalities in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.• Assists communities enroll in the GOPIF Community Resiliency Partnership.• Administer a USDA Solid Waste grant. • Drafts state and federal grant applications, securing $200,000 to date.• Organize, host, and present at in-person and virtual conferences, forums, meetings, and webinars.• Created content for pamphlets, flyers, social media, website, blog posts, press releases, and e-newsletters.
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Promotional Coordinator
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2021
• Prepare media strategies, promotional campaigns, and organize events in the areas of solar development, energy efficiency, labor, and financial resources;• Draft testimony, legislative reports, department letters, press releases, social media posts, posters, media kits, factsheets, website content, e-newsletters, and mailers; • Coordinate, host, and present at public events; • Manage the Dairy Improvement Fund and the Agricultural Marketing Loan program and undertake rulemaking for these programs;• Manage the State of Maine Building at the Eastern States Exposition;• Administer contracts, requests for proposals, and grants; and• Coordinate the Farm Labor Link Network.
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Technical Customer Service Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
• Managed and coordinated volunteer-based Solarize campaign efforts;• Created marketing content for Facebook, website, and e-newsletters;• Coordinated and hosted public events;• Secured and administered grant funding;• Staffed the Committee on Renewable Energy;• Facilitated the transition into an employee-owned cooperative; • Provided technical consulting on solar photovoltaic systems; • Prepared sales proposals; • Installed roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems; and• Oversaw obtaining and maintaining B Corp certification.
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State of Maine
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Specialist III
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2015 - 2017
• Developed, implemented, and managed Maine’s beverage container redemption program;• Evaluated the effectiveness of the program and made improvements that resulted in $68,000 in annual personnel cost savings;• Assisted in drafting program evaluations for annual legislative reports; • Performed effective outreach and engagement that resulted in a 10% increase in label registration compliance; • Advised and instructed the public on Maine’s Beverage Container regulations and policy;• Directed and coordinated compliance inspections across state agencies;• Formulated and drafted policies, guidelines and procedures across state agencies; and• Developed an on-line registration portal that allows applicants to comply with multiple agency registration requirements in one place.
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Environmental Specialist III
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2012 - 2015
• Drafted the Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges;• Drafted MEPDES wastewater permits for public comment;• Responded to permit comments from other state agencies, EPA, industry officials, lawyers, and the public;• Advised and instruct licensed operator and the public on Maine wastewater policies and procedures; and• Managed work schedules to meet required statutory time frames.
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Graduate Consultant
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Greater Portland Council of Governments - Sustain Southern Maine •Prepared a white paper on local renewable energy strategies for residential development for Sustain Southern Maine; • Conducted a policy analysis on economy-of-scale regionalization for rural water systems; and•Presented my findings and recommendations to the public. Greater Portland Council of Governments - Sustain Southern Maine •Prepared a white paper on local renewable energy strategies for residential development for Sustain Southern Maine; • Conducted a policy analysis on economy-of-scale regionalization for rural water systems; and•Presented my findings and recommendations to the public.
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Outreach Associate
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2015 - 2015
• Increased awareness and participation in the Maine Green Power program through door-to-door courtesy knock campaigns and tabling events. • Increased awareness and participation in the Maine Green Power program through door-to-door courtesy knock campaigns and tabling events.
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Environmental Specialist III
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2010 - 2012
• Oversaw the administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act for 1,200+ transient water systems;• Performed effective outreach and engagement that resulted in a 30% increase in compliance rates; • Managed and directed technical outreach efforts of public and non-profit water quality specialists;• Drafted new policies, forms and agency action letters to administer new requirements;• Created a standard operating procedure to harmonize licensing and enforcement measures across programs; • Contributed articles quarterly to the program’s newsletter; and• Directed enforcement actions on public water systems and licensed operators.
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GeoInsight
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geologist
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2007 - 2009
● Conducted Phase I and Phase II site assessments;● Responsible for the interpretation and compilation of field and analytical data into report format for clients and regulators;● Prepared geologic cross-sections, groundwater flow maps and contaminant distribution maps;● Developed and implemented groundwater monitoring and sampling programs;● Performed in-situ chemical oxidant and bioaugmentation injections;● Conducted sampling activities for a variety of media including soil, sediment, surface water and ground water;● Conducted oversight of subcontractors for various projects including excavation, monitoring well installation, soil borings, and injection well installations.
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New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Water Pollution Sanitarian
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2007 - 2007
● Evaluated and verified subsurface sewage disposal system applications and subdivision applications for compliance with New Hampshire standards;● Performed required field inspections for subdivision applications to ensure compliance with New Hampshire standards;● Issued septic system and subdivision permits;● Advised and instructed consultants, issued septic system permits, and certified soil scientists and municipal officials on New Hampshire environmental policies and procedures;● Managed work schedules to meet required statutory time frames.
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Environmental Technician
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2006 - 2007
● Collected water quality measurements and water samples from water treatment systems, supply wells and surface waters;● Assisted with pump test site visits to verify compliance with New Hampshire standards;● Participated in sanitary surveys and delineating wellhead protection areas for community water systems;● Verified and evaluated submissions for Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits and registrations;● Conducted site inspections for the UIC Program; ● Staffed Water Well Board meetings and drafted meeting minutes;● Drafted agency action letters and documents for the Source Water Protection program;● Advised the public on program policy and procedures;● Managed data for the Source Water Protection program using Oracle and Clear Access databases;● Tracked applications, educational mailings and surveys for the Chemical Monitoring Waiver Program; and● Assisted in education and outreach efforts.
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Environmental Technician Intern
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2006 - 2006
● Assisted in the development of the statewide ground water level monitoring network;● Collected GIS information and well completion report data to identify potential locations for new bedrock monitoring wells;● Collected water level measurements from monitoring wells across the state. ● Assisted in the development of the statewide ground water level monitoring network;● Collected GIS information and well completion report data to identify potential locations for new bedrock monitoring wells;● Collected water level measurements from monitoring wells across the state.
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Project Technician
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2005 - 2005
● Evaluated and summarized avian risk data for wind power projects;● Drafted technical reports for avian research projects;● Flagged and mapped wetland delineation projects; and● Performed database management in a network setting. ● Evaluated and summarized avian risk data for wind power projects;● Drafted technical reports for avian research projects;● Flagged and mapped wetland delineation projects; and● Performed database management in a network setting.
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Education
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University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
MPPM, Public Policy, Planning and Management - Sustainable Development -
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University of Southern Maine
Graduate Certificate, Non-Profit Management -
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University of Southern Maine
BA, Geosciences -
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The School for Field Studies
Rainforest restoration -
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School for International Training
Western European Studies
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