Eddie Will Ashley

About Eddie Will Ashley

Experienced environmental professional with a demonstrated history of working in the…

Experience

1. Zero Waste Specialist

   City of Berkeley

   Sep 2023 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US

   Develops and coordinates commercial zero waste programs to promote waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting through advanced research, outreach, and stakeholder engagement-Conducts site visits to provide technical assistance, service-level recommendations, and training to overcome participation barriers and evaluate program effectiveness to City of Berkeley accounts-Oversees Green Halo project reviews to ensure construction projects comply with CALGreen’s 65% diversion requirement and the City of Berkeley’s 100% diversion requirement for concrete, asphalt, and land-clearing debris-Provides plan check review on building plans for new construction, tenant improvement, and demolition projects in Accela to comply with Zero Waste Division\'s requirements-Supports businesses in complying with BMC 11.64 by providing outreach, education, and technical/financial assistance for reusable foodware in on-site dining and takeout/delivery pilot programs-Oversees research collection and prepares staff and Council reports for the Zero Waste Program Manager-Analyzes and submits organics sampling and compliance data for SB 1383 and CalRecycle RDRS reporting-Submits quarterly/annual reports on behalf of the City to regulatory agencies StopWaste and CalRecycle: Measure D, Electronic Annual Report (EAR), Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS)-Reviews and recommends marketing materials, brochures, newsletters, and social media content to maximize community engagement-Represents the City at community events and public forums-Develops RFPs, recommends policy updates and funding opportunities, and supports contract management-Provides oversight and review of data and projects handled by interns and fellows-Assists with research and preparation of grant proposals to support departmental zero waste projects and initiatives-Maintains and updates the Zero Waste Division webpage periodically via Drupal (i.e. rate changes, service alerts).

Education

• Oakland Technical High School

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• University of California, Riverside

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Energy Audits
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Minitab
• Chief Architect
• Sustainability
• Laboratory Techniques
• Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Gis Systems
• Social Media
• Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Customer Service
• Energy Efficiency
• Microsoft Word
• Environmental Compliance
• English
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Safety
• Arcgis
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Gas Chromatography
• Research