Sustainable Design Consultant
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Freelance consultant and collaborator at GreenerMind
- Past
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- Design Strategy Consultant at Jump Associates
- Strategic Planning at China Development Brief
- Operations Consultant at UpLift India
- Website and Strategy Consulting at Interrupcion
- Environmental Management Consultant at INCAE
- Photographer at Vanderbilt University
- Marketing Manager at echomusic
- Strategic Operations Intern at Dell
- Engineering/Regulatory Intern at Dell Computer Corporation
- Engineering Intern at New Venture Gear (DaimlerChrysler)
- Education
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- Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
- Vanderbilt University
- Connections
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Adam Menter’s Summary
A self-starter with a diverse skill-set (from strategy to operations to design) who is dedicated to having a positive impact. Looking to work in a dynamic and cross-functional role related to sustainability and product development.
Adam Menter’s Specialties:
Swiss Army Knife: strategy, sustainable design, marketing and branding, meeting facilitation, financial analysis, human resources, event planning, etc...
Adam Menter’s Experience
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Freelance consultant and collaborator
GreenerMind
(Design industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Looking for part-time or full-time work at the intersection of sustainability, business, and design.
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Design Strategy Consultant
Jump Associates
(Privately Held; Design industry)
January 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 8 months)
- Developed tools to manage, measure, and improve the design process at a global technology firm.
- Identified $500M in incremental income by improving design across an important portfolio of products for a global technology firm. Liaison between marketing, engineering, and finance to push into development.
- Planned and facilitated immersive strategy workshops for clients and potential clients.
- Supported business development with industry research, process improvement, and relationship building.
- Initiated and led an internal team to improve HR.
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Strategic Planning
China Development Brief
(Philanthropy industry)
May 2006 — June 2006 (2 months)
Strategic planning for non-profit publication on Chinese civil society & environmental issues. Including sales and marketing, governance model, and office operations. (In Beijing, China - through GreenerMind.com)
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Operations Consultant
UpLift India
(Financial Services industry)
November 2005 — March 2006 (5 months)
Improvement of data management loan application procedures for a microfinance network in urban slums. (In Pune, India - through GreenerMind.com).
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Website and Strategy Consulting
Interrupcion
(Partnership; Civic & Social Organization industry)
March 2005 — April 2005 (2 months)
Website and Strategy Consulting. Created a responsible consumption educational website. (In Buenos Aires, Argentina - Through GreenerMind)
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Environmental Management Consultant
INCAE
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2005 — February 2005 (2 months)
Led a campus-wide environmental performance audit and recommended operational improvements. (In Alajuela, Costa Rica - through GreenerMind.com)
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Photographer
Vanderbilt University
(Design industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years )
Photographer for Owen GSM and Vanderbilt Commodore Yearbook.
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Marketing Manager
echomusic
(Public Company; TKTM; Entertainment industry)
August 2003 — October 2004 (1 year 3 months)
- Spearheaded the expansion of the company’s suite of business services to include marketing.
- Helped design e-marketing, fan management, and e-commerce engines from the ground-up.
- Created and managed viral marketing “street teams” and strategic partnerships on behalf of musicians. -
Strategic Operations Intern
Dell
(Public Company; DELL; Computer Hardware industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
- Analyzed and evaluated alternative sourcing, fulfillment, and integration scenarios for Enterprise products resulting in a projected $450,000 annual savings
- Created a service model framework to: 1) analyze costs and benefits of motherboard repair scenarios, 2) ensure efficient repair policies, and 3) better negotiate with suppliers
- Worked cross-functionally to analyze data and determine the root cause of server quality issues -
Engineering/Regulatory Intern
Dell Computer Corporation
(Public Company; DELL; Computer Hardware industry)
June 2001 — August 2001 (3 months)
- Initiated new quality system documents (ISO-17025), maintained quality system database
- Obtained acoustical test data leading to the refinement of desktop case design -
Engineering Intern
New Venture Gear (DaimlerChrysler)
(Automotive industry)
June 2000 — August 2000 (3 months)
- Coordinated efforts of diverse NVG divisions in preparation for a third party process sign-off of the 242/243 Jeep KJ transfer cases - Resulted in the first ever approval after initial inspection
- Assisted in experimental testing and wrote test reports for new 247 Chrysler transfer case
Adam Menter’s Education
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Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
MBA , General Management , 2003 — 2004
Concentration: General Management; GPA – 3.9, top 5%
- Activities and Societies:
- Net Impact, WRVU Student DJ, Yearbook photographer
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Vanderbilt University
B.E. , Mechanical Engineering, Math , 1999 — 2003
Summa Cum Laude
Mechanical Engineering Program Award – Top ME Student. GPA – 3.989; Major GPA – 4.0- Activities and Societies:
- Yearbook photography editor, Vanderbilt Recycling Club, club volleyball.
Additional Information
Adam Menter’s Websites:
Adam Menter’s Interests:
sustainable design, social capital, painting, drawing, photography, DIY, scheming to save the world with friends
Adam Menter’s Groups:
Net Impact (SF chapter leader), IDSA, Project H, o2 sustainable design network.
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DesignSight -
Net Impact San Francisco Professional Chapter
Adam Menter’s Honors:
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honors), Beta Gamma Sigma (MBA honors), Mortar Board, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Finalist for the Vanderbilt Art Award for Best Undergraduate Work, 2003 Mechanical Engineering Program Award at Vanderbilt University
Adam Menter’s Contact Settings
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