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EARTHIC
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Sofia Cinque

Wellington

Summary

Kia ora, my name is Sofia, and I'm a passionate advocate for sustainability and regeneration. With a background in environmental sciences, I am committed to intentional work that fosters a deeper connection between people, nature, and the communities we live in. I focus on waste minimisation, reuse systems, and driving positive behaviour change to help shift toward a circular mindset. I bring a diverse skill set that spans education, science, communication, creativity, and event management, and I have the ability to adapt and apply these skills to a variety of projects. Beyond my work in sustainability, I am deeply passionate about well-being and believe that positive change begins with self-care. I hold a trauma-informed certificate in holistic somatic therapy, which complements my approach to creating sustainable, mindful impact. Energetic and people-oriented, I thrive in environments that embrace cultural diversity and collaboration. Friends and colleagues often describe me as a "connector"—someone who brings people and ideas together.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainability & Community Manager

Chunky & Kapa Ltd
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversee the growth and daily operations of the nationwide Chunky Loan Cup System, supporting cafés, events, and businesses to reduce single-use cup waste
  • Lead community engagement initiatives, building strategic partnerships with local businesses, government, and event organisers to support reuse and sustainability goals
  • Create and manage Chunky’s social media, digital content, and marketing channels to grow brand awareness and drive impact
  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies and operational improvements across store operations
  • Part-time
  • Remote

Assistant Store Manager

01.2017 - Current
  • Natural Health Queenstown, Soul Food Organics, Kapa, That Store - Queenstown

Customer service representative and Make Up Artist

01.2017 - Current
  • Salt Float Spa - Queenstown

Bartender

01.2017 - Current
  • The Manly Wharf Hotel, The Ivanhoe Hotel - Manly

Front of House

01.2017 - Current
  • Vudu Larder, Bespoke Kitchen, Yonder - Queenstown

Farm Laboratory Assistant

01.2017 - Current
  • Pacific Farms - Byron Bay

Farm Assistant

01.2017 - Current
  • Mangaroa Farms - Upper Hutt

Mugcycle

- 01.2025
  • Harbour Markets 2025

Waste Diversion Specialist and Waste Crew

- 01.2025
  • Non Stop Solutions (Beervana 2024, Newtown Festival 2025)

Wao Event Coordinator

- 01.2024
  • Wao Summit 2024

DISHrupt Coordinator

- 01.2023
  • Multicultural Festival 2023, A&P 2024, LUMA 2024

Event Assistant

- 01.2023
  • LUMA 2021, 2023, 2024, R&A 2023, Revive Festival 2023, King Beats 2021, Queenstown Marathon 2020, Mardi Gras 2020 & 2019 - Queenstown
  • Splendour in the Grass 2018 - Byron Bay 2018
  • Lollapalooza 2017 - Bs. As.

Sustainability Certification Program Manager & Campaigns Coordinator

Eco House
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated sustainability programs, trained volunteers, liaised with stakeholders, and prepared reports

Laboratory and Field Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Research Grant - “Impact of Pinus ponderosa plantations on biodiversity in the NW Patagonian steppe: a structural and functional evaluation”
  • Collected and analyzed plant data, supported fieldwork, and contributed to research documentation

Teaching Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
01.2012
  • Supported undergraduate students and professors in subjects including Morphological Botany, Systematic Botany, and Conservation

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences -

University of Buenos Aires
01.2016

Secondary school bilingual diploma - commercial orientation - Italian secondary diploma

Centro Cultural Italiano
01.2009

Skills

  • Group coordination and leadership
  • Computer skills
  • Community engagement
  • Collaborative teamwork

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish
Italian

Training

  • Healing Centered System Change
  • Change Lab, 2025
  • Every Bite
  • Online program February 2025
  • Zero Waste Network National Summit
  • Wellington 2024
  • Zero Waste and Circular Economy Training
  • Zero Waste Network, October 2021
  • Know Your Number Workshop
  • Climate Initiative Workshop by Wao, calculating our business Carbon footprint
  • Leadership and Positive Influence Workshop
  • Halo Training 2022
  • Festival for the Future 2021 and 2022
  • New Zealand's largest social innovation summit

EARTHIC

  • Earthic was created in 2019 with the mission to inspire individuals to live more sustainably and responsibly in harmony with the planet. What began as an Instagram account (@earthic.life) has since grown into a personal side project, where I offer services in a holistic and creative approach.
  • Education and inspiration on waste minimisation through my online platforms
  • Sustainability advice and waste assessments for businesses and organizations
  • Staff training and workshops
  • Content creation for brands and projects
  • Campaign co-producer: "In Aotearoa we choose to reuse", "#nolovetolitter", "Rinse, Recycle, Repeat", "Luma 2021"

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS

  • Sustainable Periods Community Workshop
  • Supported by QLDC Waste Minimisation Fund (November 2024 & April 2025, Queenstown)
  • Guest Speaker - Sustainable Living
  • "What's your story" presented by the Kiwi Kit Community Trust - Queenstown Events Centre staff training - Queenstown Women's Circle (2022, Queenstown)
  • Podcasts
  • Black Pangea Records - Wanna Be Greener

SUSTAINABLE WELLBEING

  • Menstrual Cycle Coaching
  • Cyclical School, in progress
  • Menstrual Cycle Education
  • The Chalice Foundation, 2025
  • Holistic Psychosomatic Coaching
  • Certified. The Global Institute for Women's Embodiment, trauma-informed lens (2022 - 2025)
  • Cyclical Wellbeing Assistant
  • Assistance to Charlotte Friedrich’s menstrual cycle awareness events and training (2024)
  • Earth Altar artist
  • Offering mindful practices to connect with our inner and outer natural rhythms

Timeline

Sustainability & Community Manager

Chunky & Kapa Ltd
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

01.2017 - Current

Customer service representative and Make Up Artist

01.2017 - Current

Bartender

01.2017 - Current

Front of House

01.2017 - Current

Farm Laboratory Assistant

01.2017 - Current

Farm Assistant

01.2017 - Current

Sustainability Certification Program Manager & Campaigns Coordinator

Eco House
01.2016 - 01.2017

Laboratory and Field Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
01.2014 - 01.2016

Teaching Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
01.2012

Mugcycle

- 01.2025

Waste Diversion Specialist and Waste Crew

- 01.2025

Wao Event Coordinator

- 01.2024

DISHrupt Coordinator

- 01.2023

Event Assistant

- 01.2023

Secondary school bilingual diploma - commercial orientation - Italian secondary diploma

Centro Cultural Italiano

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences -

University of Buenos Aires
Sofia Cinque