Ryan Lark
Senior Sustainability Leader | Strategic Planning | Project Management | Data Analysis | Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Role
- Sustainability Program Manager at University Of Kentucky Recycling
- Location
- Lexington, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Lark
Mission-driven and award-winning sustainability leader advancing sustainability…
Experience
Sustainability Program Manager
University Of Kentucky Recycling
Oct 2022 — Present · Lexington, KY, US
Prepare university sustainability strategic plans, including leading development and implementation of the University’s zero-waste plan- Lead enterprise-wide zero-waste program, directing all recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction initiatives across campus, athletics, housing, dining, and healthcare- Direct data-driven program development and performance tracking through creation and analyses of KPIs, data dashboards, and projections (Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Excel), resulting in a 243% increase in food waste diversion through cross-departmental system upgrades- Design and implement a Sustainable Office Certification Program, onboarding 25 offices and over 300 employees in the first year- Design and facilitate an annual sustainability training program for university employees, fostering a culture of sustainability within the institution- Analyze university-wide sustainability data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for waste diversion growth, driving continuous improvement in environmental outcomes- Deliver strategic presentations and reports to senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to illustrate compliance and institutional alignment of sustainability goals, driving transparency and buy-in for sustainability operations and programs.
Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - BS
2014 — 2018
University of Kentucky
Master of Arts - MA
University of Kentucky
Graduate Certificate
2020 — 2021
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