Sustainable Awareness

Matthias Jung
Director / Founder
Sustainable Awareness

cell: 832-683-7779
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Matthias is passionate about the professional development of Sustainable Awareness Consulting Firm as a resource for sustainable systems management and organizational prosperity.
“Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them." ~ Albert Einstein

Service Specialties
Presenter, Facilitator and Events Coordinator
Sustainability and Permaculture Consulting
Marketing Analysis and Consulting
Organizational and Project Management

Clients:
Houston Community College - Energy Institute
HCC Solar Open House - Department of Energy
Rice University - Shell Center For Sustainability
Communications and Outreach
BEE Ventures - Financial Coaching and Accounting Firm

Civic Involvement
Non-profit Sector 10+ yrs.
US Air Force 6 yrs. / Base Honor Guard 1.5 yrs

Non-Profit Involvement

Co-Founder of HAUS (Houston Access to Urban Sustainability) Project

Core Member of Transition Houston / Midtown Transition Member

Past Boards served:
HAUS - Houston Access to Sustainably Project
HREG - Houston Renewable Energy Group
ASES - Houston Solar Tour and Social

Education
University of South Carolina-Aiken, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia, SC
USAF Technical School- Aerospace Ground Equipment, Wichita Falls, TX
USAF Airmen Leadership School, Bitburg, Germany
Toastmasters International, Aiken, SC / Spring, TX
Mechanical Design, SolidWorks 2008 – Texas Engineering Systems, L.P. (2008)
Permaculture Design, Urban Harvest, Permaculture Guilde, Houston, TX
Leadership Institute for Non-Profit Executives, Rice University, Glasscock School, Houston, TX
Technical Design and Drafting, Houston Community College, Houston, TX

Skills
• Events organizer and social media net-worker
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication
• Manages multiple projects efficiently with emphasis on quality
• Highly competent organizer and motivator of team collaboration
• Skilled multi-file, collection and archive manager
• Targeted negotiator for vendor and client transactions
• Bilingual: German/English (Fluent)

Technical Skills:
• Experienced software manager in PC and Mac platform
• Microsoft Office Suite:
PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver
• Systems Network Management
• CMS400 - Web Content Management
• Quark XPress
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• SolidWorks - 3D CAD design
• File Maker Pro
• Video/Audio Editing
• Fundamental computer network comprehension

Experience:
• Communication and Outreach Intern – Rice Shell Center for Sustainability – Houston, TX, May 2011 – Present
Enhance outreach and communications tools and activities, particularly as it applies to the SCS Web site by improving the utility of the site through the development of content, design and functionality.

• Founding board member of Houston Access to Urban Sustainability (HAUS) Project - November 2010 – January 2012

• Director - Sustainable Awareness – Houston, TX, 2010 –Present
Marketing Consultant and Events Coordinator

Educational presentations and program enhancements

Focused on Sustainability 

• Project Manager - Harvest Energy Solutions – Houston, TX, 2010- 2011
Installation of solar panels and energy efficient products
Management of installation crews and operations

• Chair/Director - American Solar Energy Society Houston Solar Tour – Houston, TX, 2010-Present
Lead the committee on discussions and guide decisions to completion
Implement and follow through with initiatives set forth by the committee
Organize and develop strategies to ensure participation of all members of the committee, sponsors, volunteers and attendees

• Marketing Associate and Sr. Graphic Designer – LWI, Houston, TX, 2008-2010
Worked alongside Marketing Director, Sr. Technical Engineer, CFO, Company Presidents and Outside Sales Representatives to ensure company vision and direction is clearly represented in all marketing material
Research, negotiation and acquisition of bids for all promotional and marketing material
Developed corporate branding for multiple company interests offering marketing and design advice
Produced creative solutions to complex corporate graphic design projects
Implemented, managed and directed a comprehensive promotional program
Collaborated with web/graphic designers, large printing press and promotional reps
Created all marketing material and professional photography for multiple corporations and business interests
Coordinated and assisted in overseeing multi-annual trade-shows and business events
Worked in unison with Sr. Technical Engineer on corporate brochures, catalogs and PowerPoint designs
Marketing and promotional consideration applied to continental and intercontinental enterprises


• United States Air Force, 1998-2004
Special Events Coordinator – Just Airman (JAM) Council, Germany, 2003-2004
Planned, organized and implemented base events
Developed promotional material and insured distribution
Department / Public Liaison – Germany, 2002-2004
Translator and negotiator of contract terms and conditions
Government Procurement Officer (Certified)- Germany, 2002-2004
Controlled and ensured accuracy of department financial procurement accounts  
totaling $750k+
Quality Assurance Officer (Certified), Germany, 2003-2004
Ensured personnel and contract equipment standards were reinforced
Base Honor Guard Member – Luke AFB, AZ, 1999-2001
Ambassador for the USAF at military funerals, formal events and public presentations
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician, 1998-2004
Refueled, tested and inspected the equipment
Diagnosed malfunctions and made necessary repairs while reviewing wiring diagrams,
blueprints and schematics
Maintained all maintenance and repairs paperwork in compliance with national
standards
Student / Class Leader – Technical School, Sheppard AFB, TX, 1998
Element Leader – Basic Training, Lackland AFB, 1998