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Culver City, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Prepare complex natural resources technical reports and planning documents, biological resources assessments and constraints analyses, habitat assessments, regulatory agency permitting packages, and mitigation strategies for species, vegetation communities, water resources, and other protected natural resources. Project manager providing high-touch client management for long-term projects and quick turnaround requests; advise clients in developing the most appropriate biological resources assessment, compliance, and mitigation strategies for their projects. Senior Reviewer for analyses and deliverables to ensure technical soundness and presentation prior to client submission. Professional Development Committee Member contributing to enhancement of natural resources technical trainings, Rincon's mentorship program, and staff Professional Development Plans. Staff supervisor managing staff assignments and professional and technical development.

Escondido, Ca

Project manager, lead author and planner of integrated natural resource management plans and environmental analyses at local (California) and federal levels (e.g., Department of Defense), including NEPA and some CEQA. Regularly facilitated stakeholder consensus building and interpretation of environmental regulations. Collaborated closely with clients throughout California and the western U.S., supervised subcontractors and staff for technical report preparation and field activities, and managed project budgets to respond to changing needs and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Contributed to design and management of eight natural resource management, conservation and sustainable development projects throughout Latin America with diverse teams of managers, consultants and in-country counterparts and clients, under tight timelines and budgets, including a project for rapid response to the Haiti earthquake in January 2010. Managed the Region's GEF medium-sized project portfolio ($7M). Performed in-country project design and status reviews, assessed achievement of environmental targets, and provided recommendations in both Spanish and English. Countries of particular focus: Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia. Coached project managers to ensure compliance with GEF project design criteria, milestone achievement, and reporting requirements. On multiple occasions, analyzed the World Bank's GEF portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean to write the Region's GEF Annual Performance Review. Attended and helped organize and staff the Region's participation at the 4th GEF Assembly in Punta del Este, Uruguay: authored pamphlets to showcase projects and accomplishments, produced digital materials for distribution, guided the Region's invited partners on presenting their successful GEF-funded projects. Reviewed, edited, and translated (Spanish to English) project documents and presentations.

New Haven, Ct

Engaged with local environmental and community development NGOs to guide Program initiatives, including grant proposal for West River Watershed study and clean-up. Designed the Center's 2008 Newsletter showcasing coastal and watershed-related graduate student-research projects; managed and edited submissions; designed graphics and produced maps in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Quito, Ecuador & New Haven, Ct

Analyzed land use change impacts on water resource use and availability in two watersheds southeast of Quito, in coordination with a local water fund (FONAG). Conducted interviews with stakeholders, governments, NGOs, and directed a team of interns. Coordinated with GIS experts to ensure accurate representation of study site in final analysis.Assisted FONAG with their environmental education and outreach activities focused on watershed conservation in areas surrounding Quito. Explained watershed hydrology concepts to participants and answered questions in Spanish.

Mexico City, Mexico

Conducted independent analysis of methods and policies to improve conservation of important ecosystems in the Federal District's rapidly urbanizing peri-urban landscapes. Included an extensive literature review and evaluation of case studies. Presented results in a 40-page report to the Institute.

Orange County, Ca

Designed and conducted applied field research to evaluate non-chemical control programs for invasive plant species in grassland and riparian habitats. Guided groups of students and community members through environmental education programs focused on the California habitats and species present at Starr Ranch Sanctuary.

Master Of Environmental Science

Professional Certificate, English/Spanish Translation

B.A., Environmental Studies, Concentration: Science

Activities and Societies: Varsity Squash