Kathy Nunez

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About Kathy Nunez

Performance-focused, cultivating and leveraging cross-functional resources to achieve impactful results. Highly analytical problem-solver who identifies ecological improvement opportunities and risks. Close gaps through targeted management and enhancement of standards, practices, expectations, communication, and training. Known for fostering and motivating employee development. AWARDS RECEIVED: Arkansas Environmental Federation Diamond Award Arkansas Environmental Federation Distinguished Service Award AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Life Cycle Assessments | Zero Waste | Auditing | Compliance | Project Management Risk Reduction | Six Sigma | Lean Manufacturing | Technical Writing Management Systems | Stakeholder Management SOFTWARE SKILLS: SAP | Enablon | Procore | Anaplan | SQL | Crystal Reports Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: Directed risk-based, environmental auditing program for more than 300 facilities- Ensured consistency of findings, communication of risks, effective corrective actions, and closures for approximately 400 findings and recommendations annually. Executed successful virtual auditing process during the pandemic- Reduced air noncompliance events by 80% at Tyson U.S. facilities. Supervised air permit renewals and updates, and creation and review of air compliance plans- Reduced facility noncompliance events 98% by establishing environmental management system for SGL Carbon - Ozark facility, including standardized work practices and self-auditing. SUSTAINABILITY- Won coveted Arkansas Environmental Federation’s Diamond Award by diverting 1.2M lb. of SGL Carbon – Ozark plant waste from landfill to beneficial use- Distinguished Service Award for Sustainability Committee creation and Co-Chair - Oversaw development of training materials for contextual water targets, in relation to Tyson’s first Alliance for Water Stewardship certification of facilities.