Lynda Bomett

The role involves supporting a green building project aimed at assessing a portfolio of existing buildings for green building features and achieving EDGE certification.

• Collaborating with a Team: Working with a multidisciplinary team to assess a portfolio of existing buildings for green building features and sustainability performance
• EDGE Certification Evaluation: Evaluating buildings against the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) standards to identify areas that meet certification requirements
• Sustainability Assessments: Conducting thorough assessments of energy efficiency, water usage, and material sustainability in existing structures to recommend improvements
• Documentation and Reporting: Preparing detailed reports and documentation necessary for the EDGE certification process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with green building protocols
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating with building owners, architects, and engineers to communicate assessment findings and promote the adoption of sustainable practices

• Contributing to Green Building Initiatives: Playing a key role in advancing the organization's mission to promote environmentally responsible construction and retrofit practices within Kenya's building sector

  Achievements

• Enhancing Practical Experience: Gaining hands-on experience in sustainable building assessments and the EDGE certification process.
• Promoting Environmental Sustainability: Contributing to increasing the number of green-certified buildings, supporting environmental conservation efforts.
• Developing Technical Skills: Improving proficiency in evaluating building performance metrics related to sustainability and resource efficiency.

The role involved supporting a research project focused on collecting and analysing data related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reporting in integrated company reports.

• Research Project Collaboration: Worked with a client on a one-month research project to evaluate the quality of SDG reporting in integrated reports from multiple companies.
• Data Collection and Categorization: Meticulously analysed each disclosure within the integrated reports of approximately five different companies.
• Categorized each disclosure based on its relevance to the 17 United Nations SDGs, specifically assessing alignment with SDG 1, 2, 3, etc.
• Applied predefined quality measures to assess the quality of each disclosure within the reports.
• Knowledge of United Nations SDGs: Demonstrated a solid understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to accurately categorize disclosures and evaluate their quality in relation to these global targets.
• Technical Skills: Utilized basic Excel skills for data management and organization, allowing for efficient data collection and reporting.

• Communication Skills: Maintained effective communication with the client throughout the project to ensure alignment on goals, progress, and deliverables.

  Achievements

• Practical Experience in Sustainability Reporting: Gained hands-on experience in sustainability reporting and understanding how companies align their integrated reports with the UN SDGs.
• Dedication to Sustainability: Demonstrated commitment to fostering sustainability and aligning corporate reporting with global sustainability goals.
• Enhanced Research and Analytical Skills: Developed exceptional skills in research, analysis, and attention to detail through meticulous data evaluation.

The role supported the administrative requirement in the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Centre (RTC) operated by Emirates Airline at the Emirates Headquarters.

• Distribution and recording usage of stock supplies within the facility and timely placing of orders for new stock
• Compiling and reporting of daily operation statistics to the manager and executive team
• Answer queries from internal customers, being Cabin and Flight Crew, regarding Rapid COVID19 Testing
• Implement updated RTC policies as needed
• Accurately input, update, and retrieve operational data required for record management
• Maintain a filing system with important and confidential documents
• Produce and maintain a monthly roster ensuring that operational needs are met, and the team is able to deliver safe working practices
• Provide telephone support to stakeholder departments, including but not limited to Crew Operations, to communicate progress of operations.
• Ensure messages are communicated accurately and dealt with in a timely manner
• Arrange for regular sanitisation of the RTC area
• Cleary communicate to crew the guidelines to follow to reduce exposure to others

• Schedule medical appointments for the Cabin & Flight Crew

  Achievements

• Streamlined the rostering process
• Developed my capacity to be more effective under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a timely manner

The role involved working closely with the COO and CEO to ensure smooth operation of the office and assists in the implementation of general administrative and resource management tasks.

Corporate Advisory Responsibilities:

• Perform background research for feasibility studies with reference to macroeconomic factors, market conditions and investment climate in relation to Logistics and Supply Chain
• Contribute to the development of technical reports, which involved the collection and collation of relevant data for analysis

• Support colleagues with proofreading and quality checks for reports and PowerPoint presentations produced

  Executive Search Responsibilities:

• Schedule interviews between hiring managers and candidates, providing interviewers with confirmed dates & time and making any changes when necessary to recruitment calendar.
• Posting the available vacancies on various online platforms
• Creating and updating employee job descriptions

• Ensure client/candidate database is up to date

  Additional responsibilities:

• In charge of administration support for smooth office operation, this included:
• Coordinating end to end processes with relevant Free Zone authorities for visa applications and licence renewals
• Organise for heath and property insurance renewals
• Responsible for ensuring availability of office supplies

• In charge of logistics pertaining to business travel duties for the executive team (visa application, flight ticketing, hotel booking arrangements)

  Achievements

• Provided exceptional support to managers and co-workers, hence increased the overall efficiency
• Developed my written and verbal communication
• Improved commercial awareness and understanding of the Supply Chain sector
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• Reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports presented to KWS as a lead agency on proposed development projects in relation to National Parks and Reserves in Kenya. This involved checking that project operators had adequately considered all environmental receptors that may be affected by their operation as well as put in place operational controls – both technical and administrative for managing the risks associated with their activities.
• Participated in conducting an environmental audit of captive wildlife management in the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. As part of a team, I made observations and carried out interviews to evaluate whether the captive facilities met minimum acceptable standards of animal welfare. These include animal housing, nutrition, and veterinary care.

• Collated and analysed views expressed by the public during consultation regarding proposed development projects to support the Environmental Impact Assessment process.

  Achievements

• Gained knowledge of policy guidelines on the management of animals in captivity
• Developed interpersonal skills
• Applied ideas learned in academia in relation to Environmental Impact Assessments