November 11, 2011

Deconstruction & ReUse Network, Inc. is searching for a qualified individual to help us maintain and grow our client base in the following regions:
• East Bay
• Santa Clara
• Santa Cruz
• San Mateo
• Los Angeles
• Orange County
• San Diego

This position requires a strong sales background, or a solid dedication to our industry and meeting the quarterly revenue objectives. This position is ideal for a business person looking to add services to their repertoire, and is commission-based only. Please read this posting carefully and respond if you believe your interests & qualifications make you a suitable candidate.

Our goal is to educate and empower homeowners, building industry professionals and civic leaders to adopt the practice of deconstruction as a rational alternative to traditional demolition, thereby keeping C&D materials out of landfills, while simultaneously growing a robust network of individuals and organizations committed to the reclamation and distribution of reusable building materials.

DRN collaborates with complimentary affordable home building organizations in an effort to better complete the circle of reuse. These currently include Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Sonoma County and future San Jose and San Mateo locations, Rebuilding Together SF, and The Away Station in Fairfax. We also work with Reuse Businesses such as Urban Ore, Ohmega Salvage, and other for profit reuse entrepreneurs.

About the position:
Our business has been growing steadily, necessitating expansion of our team. We are searching for an individual to focus on Project Development:
Responsibilities Include:
a. Identifying deconstruction project-candidates and educating relevant parties on the potential benefits of our program.
b. Determine the project-candidate’s general scope and point of contact, approach decision makers and make program presentations.
c. Increasing awareness through more general forms of public outreach (e.g. communicating with local governments, trade show presence, etc.) will be an integral function.
d. Direct Marketing through records searches using letters, post cards and follow up calls.
e. Helping to identify local reuse outlets for materials both non-profit and for profit and assist the Local Development Directors to bring them on as donation recipients/buyers of materials.

The qualified candidate will possess a unique set of skills and experiences. These include:
Mandatory
● Experience in the building industry – Familiarity with common materials and basic principles of SFR construction, as well as the ability to understand what motivates builders and designers.
● Experience and demonstrated success as a consultant and/or in consultative sales.
● Self starter quality – While we will provide the necessary support for you to succeed, we prefer to not micro-manage and appreciate” go-getters”.
● Excellent spoken and written communication abilities – We need someone who can convey our mission effectively to a wide range of individuals, including homeowners, builders, architects, government officials, etc.
● Furnish personal and reliable vehicle, camera, and useful tools (digital recorder, computer, tape measure, etc) .
● Familiarity with and willingness to travel throughout regions.
● Comfortable with basic office and administrative tasks (i.e. full-time computer/internet access and familiarity with Adobe & MS Office products or equivalent).

Desired
● Knowledge of green building practices – e.g. LEED or BIG standards and/or academic background in environmental studies or professional experience in related fields.
● Established professional contacts within the local building industry.
● Non-profit/NGO experience
● Ability to work on commission.

*This is a commission-based position.

If your skills and experiences closely match our mandatory and desired qualifications, please compose a brief introduction letter, and attach, along with a current resume, as a .pdf or MS Word doc. Send to admin [at] reusenetwork [dot] org

admin@reusenetwork.org

June 1, 2011

Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2011: Elisa Brown, a Los Angeles based Green Event and Business Consultant, and Erin Acuña, a Bay Area LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Interior Designer, have joined Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) as regional representatives. DRN is a social benefit and environmental non-profit dedicated to furthering the reuse of building materials and salvage while educating people about the advantages of these building practices. Ms. Brown joins the Los Angeles team, bringing extensive experience with non-profits and green businesses that will aide in developing awareness and coordinating Grant Proposals. As a representative for the Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey areas, Ms. Acuña will be a valuable resource to assist property owners and businesses in facilitating deconstruction and charitable reuse.
“Elisa and Erin bring varied skills and education and we are so pleased to welcome them both to our growing team,” says Lorenz Shilling, DRN president and founder. “Their experience with green businesses, non-profits, construction and design is a great fit for our organization and will benefit the Californians we serve tremendously.”
Ms. Brown is a Sustainability and Green Event Consultant for non-profits and Green Businesses. Her experience with non-profits is an asset to DRN as she will also coordinate grant proposals and support the development department. Ms. Brown has a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior from University of California, Los Angeles.
Ms. Acuña’s qualifications as a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Interior Designer have lead her to successfully work for several Design and Construction companies throughout Northern California. Ms. Acuña holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with an emphasis in Architectural Project Management.
As representatives for DRN, Ms. Brown and Ms. Acuña will be working with property owners and policy makers to help them save money and resources through deconstruction, and facilitate charitable reuse of surplus materials.
DRN is an environmental and social benefit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting and empowering deconstruction practices and the reuse of quality building materials through collaboration. The organization endeavors to secure continued life for reusable items in order to reduce waste. DRN facilitates charitable reuse of surplus property and building materials through partnerships with IRN – The Recycling Network, Habitat for Humanity affiliates in California, and the housing ministry, Corazón.
About Deconstruction & ReUse Network:
Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental and social benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org
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Deconstruction & ReUse Network Expands Reach in Los Angeles & Monterey Counties with Addition of Elisa Brown & Erin Acuña