Kristi Knudson​

Fifteen years experience in the US, Latin America, and the UK as a bilingual Project Manager and Sustainability Consultant focused on development and conservation in sectors including sustainable development, ecotourism, entrepreneurship, and healthcare.

Please see below for a brief overview of Kristi's
Sector and Skills Expertise, Organization Experience, International Exposure, and Education

Sector Expertise

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Conservation, Sustainability, Environmental Management
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Healthcare Software, Project Management, Access to services
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Business development, Strategic Planning, Start-up Incubation
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International development, climate change, energy use
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NGO consulting, Nonprofit management, Americorps
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Ecotourism, International travel logistics, Sustainable education

Skills

Integrator / Jill of all trades
"An integrator is someone who understands multiple specialties and how they impact each other and excels in fostering collaboration between various stakeholders who may not be accustomed to working together, like government, private sector and civil society." (www.devex.com)
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Project and Nonprofit Management
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Strategic Planning
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Process Development and Improvement
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Quantitative Analysis
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Budget and Financial Management
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Team Leadership and Training
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Business Development and Research
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Web and Logo Design
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International Logistics and Event Planning
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Consulting Services
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Outdoors and Physical Work
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Bilingual - Spanish
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  • ​Project management for software installs, businesses, and NGOs focused on finance, operations, and business development. 
  • Process design with a focus on efficiency and usability for financial and project management in small to mid-range companies.
  • ​Entrepreneurial initiatives focused on local businesses and environmental causes to expand local economic opportunities.
  • Diverse, international background focusing on sustainable, eco-conscious, economic initiatives in Latin America. 
  • Cross-cultural communication, international logistics, and application of adaptive, creative problem-solving.
  • Collaborative work, leading business professionals, students, and peers in accomplishing project goals. 
  • Relationship management of multiple stakeholders - staff, communities, partners, donors, and clients.

Organization Experience

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Government of Fiji
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Government of Vanuatu
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Government of Solomon Islands

International Exposure

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USA ~ Minnesota Native
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Fiji - 1 month
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Peru ~ 1 month
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Belize ~ 1 year
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Vanuatu
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Bolivia ~ 1 month
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Guatemala ~ 1.5 years
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Solomon Islands
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Mexico ~ 1 month
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United Kingdom - 1 year
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Latin America ~ 3 years
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Ecuador ~ 4 months
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Costa Rica ~ 4 months
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Spain ~ 4 months
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South Africa

Education &  Training

The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science - Ecological Economics
Graduated November 2018
3.95 GPA, Distinction Honors
School of Geosciences; College of Science and Engineering​
  • Elected Class Representative, Postgraduate Representative-School of Geosciences, and Postgraduate Representative-College of Science and Engineering to the University Academic Senate
  • Coursework: Environmental valuation, economic analysis (quantitative and qualitative methods), GIS, spatial modeling, and forestry
  • Plan, design, and conduct research and analysis on policy issues related to climate and economics
  • Dissertation on sustainability standards, corporate social responsibility, SDGs, and supply chain transparency
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Business
Graduated May 2009
3.75 GPA, Summa Cum Laude Honors
Majors: Entrepreneurial Management, International Business
Minors: Sustainability Studies, Spanish
  • Dean's List; Upper and Lower Division Honors
  • Carlson Emerging Leadership Program Level I and II
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Sustainability Accounting Standards Board - Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA)
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GHG Management Institute - GHG Accounting, scope 1-3 & GHG Protocol
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Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
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LEED Green Associate
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Renewable Energy Professional (Association of Energy Engineers)
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Project Management Professional
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Residential Energy Auditor
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Wilderness First Responder
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Rescue, Advanced, and Open Water Scuba Diver

​Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or consulting inquiries using the contact form. 

You may also review my Linkedin page here.