Bridget Sterbentz
Long Beach
Summary
M.S. candidate in Sustainability Policy & Management with a comprehensive background in regulatory analysis and environmental compliance. Experience includes leading sustainability initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform strategic decisions. Aiming for a sustainability position to leverage expertise in achieving effective environmental outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Administrator
Custom Plumbing, Inc.
Long Beach
10.2022 - Current
- Led sustainability transition planning for five-vehicle fleet in alignment with California emissions standards (CARB).
- Tracked fuel consumption and operational data in Excel to identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Evaluated financial and environmental tradeoffs of high-efficiency plumbing systems to inform sustainable procurement decisions.
- Managed accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting to support budgeting oversight.
Legislative Assistant
City of Long Beach
Long Beach
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Sustainability, Development Services, and Public Works to advance environmentally focused initiatives, enhancing community engagement.
- Analyzed municipal legislation to identify environmental, infrastructure, and compliance impacts, informing policy decisions.
- Prepared policy summaries and stakeholder communications for executive leadership and constituents.
- Drafted legislative correspondence and documents for city council members.
- Managed constituent inquiries and responded to concerns promptly, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and fostering trust.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events and town hall meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability Policy & Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA08-2026
B.A. - Political Science
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2021
Skills
- Sustainability reporting
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- CEQA & Environmental Compliance
- Policy analysis
- Basic Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Budget Management
Certification
LEED Green Associate, 2026
Selected Project Experience
- Conducted structured cost-benefit analyses evaluating sustainability investments and environmental policy interventions.
- Developed ESG tracking frameworks assessing environmental performance indicators.
- Researched climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and translated findings into policy-oriented analysis.
Technical And Analytical Skills
- ESG Tracking & Sustainability Reporting
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- CEQA & Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory & Policy Analysis
- Excel (data analysis, pivot tables)
- Basic Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Business Administrator
Custom Plumbing, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Legislative Assistant
City of Long Beach
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Sustainability Policy & Management
California State University, Long Beach
B.A. - Political Science
California State University, Long Beach