Molly Ernst-Alper
Professional statement
Extensive experience in strategy development, operations management, process improvement, project management and communication. Problem solver with the ability to understand and synthesize complex problems, find innovative solutions and communicate both problems and solutions to diverse audiences including at the executive level. Recognized collaborative leader, who values teamwork, easily adapts to change and understands the power teams can have to deliver top results.
Work experience
Unilever New York, NY 2017 - Present
Social Accountability Manager
FUTUREMADE Group New York, NY 2016 - 2017
A brand integrity and sustainable innovation agency.
Business Resilience, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, Strategy
PVH Corp. New York, NY 2009 - 2016
Global Operations Manager, Corporate Responsibility (2014 - 2016)
Regional Manager, Americas (2013 - 2014)
Sustainability Specialist, Labor & Human Rights (2011 - 2014)
Human Rights Compliance Associate (2009 - 2011)
American Museum of Natural History New York, NY 2008-2009
Development Associate
Eileen Fisher Irving, NY 2007-2008
Social Consciousness Intern & Associate
Languages
Proficient in Spanish
Technical Skills
Axure
Microsoft Office Suite
Prezi
InDesign
Cybergrants
Raisers Edge
Enablon
cr360
Marlboro College Graduate School
MBA, Managing for Sustainability
Marlboro, VT
Capstone: Developed sustainable communities strategy and roadmap for PVH
Committees: Elected student representative to the Curriculum Committee
Barnard College of Columbia University
BA, Human Rights and Latin American Studies
New York, NY
Study Abroad: School for International Training, Nicaragua
Education
Bard MBA in Sustainability
February 2013
Guest lectured on Supply Chain Management and Social & Environmental Sustainability for the Operations I course during one of the weekend intensives. Engaged in further discussions with students beyond the course answering questions about impacts of sustainability on the supply chain and the business case for focusing on sustainability as well as how to map a supply chain.
Windham Solid Waste Management
Fall 2012
Worked with a team of two others for a MBA Sustainable Strategies project and developed a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester for the Brattleboro site. After the presentation the client asked us to present at an upcoming board meeting and the study was used in their business strategy.
Goodfunds Wealth Management
Summer 2011
Created a short video on the landing page of the Goodfunds website explaining socially responsible investing to prospective investors.
Other experience
Travel Experience
Central America
South America
East Asia