Small Business Development Volunteer (June 2018 - April 2020)

Rubbish utilizes AI-powered waste management and resource recovery software for cities, businesses, and residents.

Scola led data-driven waste management initiatives to lower waste management costs and reduce litter waste, assisting businesses and communities in reaching ESG +C goals (Environmental, Social, Governance + Community).
Collaborated with product development and engineering teams during the development of IoT devices and iOS apps to assess performance and usability challenges.
Collaborated with the executive sales and marketing teams to launch products on time and within budget.
Organized neighborhood cleanups, expanded the existing volunteer program, and connected with community leaders.
Demonstrated products at industry specific trade shows and special events to increase brand awareness and capitalize on networking opportunities.
Identified and reported hardware and app status issues to the engineering teams during UAT and real-world beta testing to improve product usability.

Achievements include:

Increased market visibility and product credibility for SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) opportunities.
Facilitated long-term growth within evolving sustainable markets, expanding the volunteer program by over 50% and forged strong relationships with local governments and community leaders.
Designed pragmatic cross-sector strategies and solutions utilizing density-based clustering tools (Spatial Statistics) for policymakers and stakeholders in alignment with ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance) and CSR (corporate social responsibility) goals, identifying operational inefficiencies and setting sustainable waste management industry standards.
Enhanced IoT device and iOS app usability by overseeing product beta testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).