Main Responsibilities of a Senior Manager of Sustainability at Global Events Company
Karen's main responsibilities as Senior Manager of Sustainability at Freeman involve supporting event teams in sourcing sustainable materials and suppliers, "building standard operating procedures" for internal employees and clients, and ensuring everyone works towards shared sustainability goals; the daily tasks are dynamic and vary depending on client needs and evolving operational demands.
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Sustainability
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Karen Young
Senior Manager of Sustainability
Global Events Company
Texas State University
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Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
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1. Works with clients and internal teams to implement sustainable practices at events.
2. Focuses on sourcing sustainable materials and working with suppliers.
3. Develops training materials and standard operating procedures for employees on sustainability initiatives.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role as Senior Manager of Sustainability?
I oversee event sustainability for Freeman. Our team is split into a few areas. We have a VP who handles overall strategy and company commitments.
We also work on the operations side behind the scenes, and we handle reporting and data. In my role, I'm specifically focused on supporting the event teams as they work with our clients.
This includes everything from the materials we use to finding the best suppliers. I also work with existing suppliers, identify gaps, and find new ones to fill those needs.
A lot of my work involves education. I build standard operating procedures for our internal employees on how to act on site. I also help clients ensure we're all working toward the same goal.
I believe cross-departmental collaboration is key. Understanding our role with clients, and how that differs every single day, is important. My responsibilities change as our needs change daily.