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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Responsible for the environmental processes including the impact study process, permitting requests, monitoring environmental compliance, and other regulatory aspects of the development and construction of renewable energy projects. • Intervening with various regulatory bodies and stakeholders in the host environments of renewable energy projects.• Responsible for relations with host communities and the public with the aim of achieving social acceptance of renewable energy projects.• Preparing and holding information and public consultation sessions

Ottawa, Canada Area

Environmental Assessment Policy• With the enactment of the Federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA)(2019), enhanced the coordination of ECCC expert and technical contributions to EA and Impact Assessment (IA) project reviews through the development of the EA Practitioner’s Manual, a how-to guide that contains national operational guidance material for ECCC’s EA Program.• Conducted a thorough review of the 5-year-post-enactment implementation of the IAA with the goal of strengthening the IAA policy implementation within ECCC by refining processes, addressing gaps, and optimizing alignment with organizational mandate and legislated-industry standards, thereby enhancing overall departmental operations and ensuring legislative compliance.• Led the comprehensive review of permitting, authorization, and Impact Assessment processes within ECCC's mandate, streamlining procedures to expedite the approval of clean growth projects vital to Canada's low-carbon transition. By optimizing the federal regulatory pathway, facilitated expedient market access, maximizing financial investment, and capitalizing on tax incentives for sustainable development initiatives.Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Secretariat • Established collaborative relationship building with Indigenous representatives as the ECCC representative on the Indigenous Advisory Monitoring Committee (IAMC), Marine Shipping Subcommittee (MSSC), fostering meaningful dialogue, cultural sensitivity, and mutual respect to ensure Indigenous perspectives were effectively integrated into decision-making and the monitoring of the TMX pipeline.

Environmental Impact Assessment Team • Coordinated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects by managing timelines and reviewing project submissions relevant to ECCC’s mandate, ensuring compliance with environmental regulatory requirements and adherence to regulatory timelines. TransMountain Expansion Pipeline (TMX) Secretariat• Managed the post-project-approval implementation of the Trans-mountain Expansion Pipeline (TMX) respective to ECCC’s mandate, ensuring seamless execution, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of key milestones, thereby facilitating the project's successful advancement and alignment with departmental commitments.• Directed internal and external communication concerning the progress towards achieving ECCC commitments for the TMX project: internally this included briefing senior leadership of project management progress and permitting authorizations, suggesting course corrections when necessary; externally this included building and maintaining a public-facing website to ensure transparency and accountability.

Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) Secretariat • Played a pivotal role in the development and authoring of a renewed and revitalized contaminated sites remediation program, leveraging in-depth research and analysis to address key issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximizing the number of sites remediated.• Conducted a comprehensive social equity analysis (Gender Based Analysis Plus) to develop a revitalized site prioritization framework, utilizing data-driven methodologies, stakeholder engagement to identify areas of need, and discerning patterns in contaminated site locations to ensure equitable resource allocation.• Developed program Environmental, Social, and Governance indicators, employing stakeholder consultation to enhance transparency, accountability, and sustainability performance while measuring the program’s contributions to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Developed strong customer service skills by assisting clients with their banking needs, resolving inquiries, and providing personalized solutions in order to help clients achieve their financial goals.• Demonstrated adept problem-solving abilities by swiftly identifying and resolving transactional issues, account discrepancies, and customer concerns, showcasing adaptability, critical thinking, and resourcefulness.• Acknowledged for proficient cash handling skills and meticulous regulatory compliance, ensuring financial integrity and adherence to banking standards, culminating in a leadership role within the team and incharge of training new employees.

Suseong-Gu, Daegu, Korea

• Taught English as a Second Language to grades two through eight, with a focus on English Grammar, reading and writing skills, oral communication, and critical thinking to advance abilities to a level of fluency.• Developed cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability, gaining insights into diverse perspectives while enhancing interpersonal skills.

• Directed and managed a dynamic summer camp program tailored for 16-year-olds, overseeing daily operations, organizing engaging activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of camp participants, resulting in memorable experiences and positive feedback from campers and parents alike.• Cultivated managerial skills as a first time staff manager, through hands-on experience, overseeing team operations, guiding project management, and fostering a collaborative work culture, while actively engaging in mentorship and continuous learning demonstrating adaptability and growth in leadership.

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