ÿþMatthew Rochte, LEED AP mrochte@gmail.com 5721 N 94th Street, Ste 4 Milwaukee, WI 53225 cell (414) 216-3594 Renting - Easy to relocate ------ OBJECTIVE Senior Leader in Corporate Responsibility / Sustainability Triple-bottom-line operations experience with a commitment to growing sales and profitability through progressive business management ----- SUMMARY Experienced corporate social responsibility executive; driven by integrity and strong ethical principles. A confident leader with a passion for sustainability and business improvement through innovative green initiatives. A consistent commitment to minimizing environmental impacts to enhance growth and profitability   Green-washing is for pretenders. Effective in orchestrating change using systems thinking. Strong team player and leader; inspires and challenges others to achieve their potential. ----- AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) * Sustainability and Quality * Community Engagement * Business Ethics * Communications * Strategic Planning and Integration * Board and Team Leadership * Systems Thinking ----- CAPABILITIES Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability: * Embedded CSR into the cultures of manufacturing to service firms: leadership to supply chain engagement. * Seven years of triple-bottom-line (Economic/Social/Environmental) manufacturing operations experience. * Experienced in lean/kaizen operations; finding methods to reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, and repurpose everything from raw materials to reusable, interchangeable components to modular/reusable packaging. * Speaker and writer on how green business is smart business: highlighting opportunities in sustainable business practices that serve the financial bottom line, inspire people, and change the world for the better. * Ethics: Led two international Code of Ethics reviews; taught ethics; served as an ethics investigator. Business Operations: * Effectively led and managed boards, staff, and R&D teams. * Harnessed employee insight with 1-on-1 coaching to improve performance, gain their unique understandings, and connect the corporate vision to their own. * Implemented continuous production improvement through training, documentation of procedures and policies, and workflow analysis. * Created and launched start-up businesses and organizations. * Experienced in managing budgets and P&L. Innovator & Integrator: * Reduced waste, increased productivity, and created something new by challenging status quo. * Used innovative solutions to turn around companies, products, and organizations. * Experienced organizational spokesperson. * Integrated thinker - synthesize diverse information and communicate common threads. * Thought leader in green business: began practicing, researching, and presenting on the subject in 1994. Leader & Influencer: * Established strong working relationships using a collaborative leadership style of listening and discerning values and strengths; shares ownership. * Communicated, engaged, and translated multiple stakeholder perspectives from frontline-to-boardroom. * Proven experience in developing and implementing effective strategic plans. * Strong, calm coaching and leadership demeanor. * Led, developed, and implemented five corporate branding efforts. ----- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CSR / SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT | OWNER | FOUNDER 2001-Present Opportunity Sustainability, Milwaukee, WI Consulted, coached, and trained executives and business teams in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and green business leadership through change management, communication, and relationship development. * Writings on CSR & Sustainability featured/syndicated on 3BLmedia.com, CSRwire.com, Chloregy.com * Developed and led stakeholder engagement strategy with community leadership and conversation circles. * Engaged CSR and Sustainability communications initiatives via social media and traditional avenues. * Led global teams in international Code of Ethics reviews; taught ethics; served as an ethics investigator. * Developed and delivered strategic planning and implementation training. * Over 18 years of consulting/coaching experience. More than 300 clients domestic and international. * Client industries include: construction, manufacturing, education, insurance, law, medical, facilities management, commercial real estate, non-profits, biomedical, transportation/warehousing/3PL, recruiting, HR, restaurants, banking, and consulting. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (including CSR and Sustainability functions) | PARTNER 1994-2000 Advanced Liquid Handling, Inc., Milwaukee, WI An aggressive international start-up manufacturer specializing in precision liquid handling technology for the clinical chemistry industry. Strong focus on sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and triple-bottom-line (Economic/Social/Environmental) management practices. Acquired by Innovadyne Technologies, LLC in 2000. * Developed and implemented socially responsible management practices. * Formulated and promoted the corporate triple-bottom-line culture and vision. * Continuously evaluated environmental and fiscal impact of processes: engaged supply chain; substituted eco-friendly solvents whenever possible; encouraged recycling; redesigned shipping containers to be reusable, modular, and interchangeable; reduced number of component variations; purchased high quality refurbished machining equipment; utilized true color florescent lamps at all workstations; chose building locations with abundant natural lighting; repurposed unused materials and equipment. * Coached team members on connecting the corporate vision to their own vision and strengths. * Developed scalable production techniques through integration of kaizen thinking and kanban systems. VOLUNTEER AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRESIDENT 2005 Life Coach Alliance, LLC, Minneapolis, MN Hired to create and manage a national coaching company to provide pay-by-the-minute life coaching through a telephone call center. CSR was embedded into the value system and operations of the company. * Set vision, strategic plan, and tactical plan for company. * Managed 19 staff and R&D team members and recruited 50 subcontracted coaches. * Created guidelines and structures for qualifying and supervising coaches and training call center staff. * Utilized nationwide marketing media: radio, television, print, and web. PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN (20-30 hrs/wk) | BOARD MEMBER 2002-2006 Minnesota Coaches Association, Minneapolis, MN World's second largest regional coaching organization. Led organizational turn-around from collapse to national leader. Became a model for professional coaching associations. * Re-energized the organization's volunteer board by reinventing the leadership team, tapping into their individual strengths, and connecting the work to their values. * Tripled membership roles in two years from 80 to 250 members. * Instituted financial planning and expanded budget - results: cash reserves and a yearly positive carry-over. * Established a sustainable leadership infrastructure for minimal disruptions during annual rotations. ----- EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * LEED AP - Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute / US Green Building Council, Washington D.C. - 2009 * B.A. - Major: Psychology - Industrial/Organizational focus - University of California, Riverside, CA - 1994 * Spanish Study - Madre Tierra, Xela, Guatemala - Business & social proficiency (dormant) * Dual Graduate - Corporate Coach U International - CTP & CCTP 482 Credit Hours * Graduate - Future Milwaukee - Community Leadership Training Program * Attendee - State of Green Business 2010 - Chicago, IL * Attendee - Green Energy summit 2010 - Milwaukee, WI * Attendee - Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) Summits - Chicago, IL * Attendee - Opportunity Green Conference - Los Angeles, CA ----- PUBLIC SPEAKING Small Group Presentations & Roundtables: * Wisconsin Business & Conservation Leaders Roundtable 2009 - Lt. Governor s Council - Madison * Strategic Planning and Implementation 2008 - Business Incubation Center - Minneapolis * Attitudes and Perspectives 2007 & 2008 - Mutual of Omaha and four other Minnesota companies * Masterful Coaching: Ethics and Right Action 2005 - Minnesota Coaches Association Conference Presentations: * Making The World Round Again - New Business Paradigms - Northland Bioneers 2006, Minneapolis * Co-Creating the Next Frontier - Conversation Cafe - rated best program - ICF Conference 2004, Quebec ----- COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT * International Society of Sustainability Professionals - Member 2008-Present * Thought Leader Gathering - Member of the Leaders Circle 2002-Present * International Coach Federation - Ethics & Standards Committee, Investigator, Member 2002-2009 * Apollo Male Chorus - Board Member 2007 * Global Minded Professionals - Milwaukee - Founder, President, Board Member 1996-2001 * Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow 1987 ----- PUBLISHING AND SOCIAL MEDIA * "Trust & Corporate Social Responsibility: Framing the Discussion" http://3bl.me/m9zex9 * "Opportunities In Sustainability: Enter at the Exit" http://3bl.me/rr9y56 * Twitter @mrochte  Top 10 #CSR tweeter & Top 25 #Sustainability tweeter  1400 followers (1/2011) * 15 years of website development and optimization: SEO, content management systems, blogs, wikis * Writings rebroadcast and syndicated on leading industry websites * Blogging since 2002 ----- INTERESTS & HOBBIES * Walking, rowing, choral singing, writing * Vision videos - micro-movie making * Conversation circles and cafés * Exploring people, places, ideas, & cultures. * Toronto International Film Festival Attendee * SCUBA - Open Water Certified * NetImpact, USGBC, Bioneers * Green Networking: Eco Tuesday, Green Drinks