Augustine Ntaama Enninful

Conducting over 15+ detailed stakeholder interviews to assess institutional sustainability initiatives and identify policy gaps
Maintaining comprehensive and organized notes from interviews to support strategic project development and internal communication
Analyzing campus sustainability data, producing reports that evaluate compliance with environmental standards
Identifying critical information gaps in current sustainability reporting, documentation, data collection, analysis, tracking, and compliance
Recommending innovative data collection methods to support more effective & measurable waste reduction efforts and sustainability goals
Acting as a liaison between PLAN and American University to ensure alignment on project goals, deliverables, timelines, and overall progress
Supporting community engagement efforts by facilitating effective communication between PLAN, students, and campus departments
Initiating the Fellow Lead Independent Project (FLIP) aimed at developing innovative campus-specific sustainability policy solutions

Designed and deployed Python-based tools to automate plastic recycling data tracking, increasing reporting accuracy by 85%
Coordinated recycling of 15,000+ plastic bags across institutions such as Smithsonian National Museum, Johns Hopkins University, etc., supporting pollution reduction and compliance efforts
Researched and evaluated 10+ logistics vendors with a sustainability lens, reducing emissions and ensuring regulatory compliance
Delivered client support across 5+ sustainability initiatives, enhancing recycling engagement 30% and strengthening overall waste reduction
Developed and tested data visualization tools to communicate recycling and pollution data to diverse audiences
Developed logistics strategies, optimizing operations, improving allocation, and reducing transportation costs by 18% within 11 months
Secured 20+ intermodal shipping quotes, improving efficiency, increasing reliability, and saving $15K annually across projects
Led successful launch of political sign recycling campaign, diverting 5 tons of waste materials from landfills in one cycle
Increased sustainability participation by 25% through stakeholder engagement, improving recycling awareness and community involvement

Partnered with George Washington University, University of Maryland, and DOEE to advance 6+ zero-waste initiatives across sectors
Organized 10 campus-wide waste audits at American University, educating 500+ students and staff while evaluating multiple waste streams and preparing reports that informed policy compliance
Conducted 15+ economic, technical, and risk analyses, identifying $50K in potential cost savings through sustainable waste strategies
Collected and analyzed 500+ data points monthly using Excel, supporting compliance with local and federal environmental standards
Leveraged Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and Teams to coordinate sustainability projects, improving cross-department collaboration by 30%
Researched policies and emerging waste management technologies to support innovation and enhancing departmental decision-making
Collected, inspected, and sorted 20+ bins daily, handling 5,000+ pounds of electronic waste, furniture, and batteries annually
Educated 300+ students on sustainable practices, increasing recycling participation and awareness by 25% across the campus community
Enhanced 5 business case analyses with budgeting and financial modeling, justifying $100K+ in sustainability project investments

• Collect, inspect and sort out electronic waste, batteries, furniture and over 20 waste bins daily into recyclables, trash, compost and reusables.
• Educate over 6 students weekly on waste management and the role it plays in environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and American University regulations governing waste management and environmental protection.
• Analyze waste generation data and performance metrics to track progress towards zero waste target.
• Monitor and analyze waste management budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to reduce operational expenses.

• Conducted administrative activities, actively engaging with over 35 clients via phone, mail and in-person, while also providing daily sales reports to management
• Managed sales data and tracking sales target for over 15 suppliers.
• Educated, trained and directed a team of 15 individuals dedicated to sales and customer service within the company
• Developed monthly sales targets and provided reports on daily sales to management as well as performed regular stocktaking on products
• Researched, identified, interacted and negotiated contract deals with over 15 suppliers and business partners on product purchase and sales

• Extracted, reviewed and analyzed data from over 35 materials relevant to the research project.
• Researched, wrote and published a journal on LPG Cylinder Recirculation Module with McJerry Bekoe (PhD) and helped with other research topics relating to climate change connected to the petroleum industry in Ghana, environmental policies and local government development.
• Organized over 10 advocacy forums to educate Ghanaians on the role of local government, environmental sustainability and encouraging women to participate in district elections

• Researched on climate related issues relating to clean energy, air pollution etc. in Ghana to improve the operations of the National Petroleum Authority in the petroleum downstream
• Educated over 80 petroleum operators on best practices during their operations to safeguard communities and environment.
• Managed the company’s storehouse
• Supervised over the activities of 20 national service personnels in the company
• Submitted monthly inventory reports for more than 150 pieces of equipment within the company, utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Inspected over 50 retail outlets every month and wrote a report on each inspection.