Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp

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Reef Check Trainer and Coordinator for Puerto Rico @ OPAS Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
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About Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp

In the past 20 years, I have been a manager, consultant, technician, analyst, UX Designer, and advisor to support different groups in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. The topics have been government affairs, environmental, resilience, emergency management, planning, hydrology, watershed management, permits, energy, tourism, geographic information systems, field work, mobile mapping, remote sensing, and compliance with state and federal law regulations. Part of my success is based on my interest in learning, assessing needs, generating options, and implementing solutions in collaboration with other professionals across organizations in Puerto Rico, Continental USA, Caribbean Islands, and Latin America. I have four professional Licenses; in the areas of Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (Drone), Environmental Planning, Diving, and Geographic Information Systems. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. Degree and two more licenses in Project Management and Certified Floodplain Management. Fluent in Spanish and English

Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp's Current Company Details
OPAS Puerto Rico

Opas Puerto Rico

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Reef Check Trainer and Coordinator for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp Work Experience Details
  • Opas Puerto Rico
    Reef Check Trainer And Coordinator For Puerto Rico
    Opas Puerto Rico
    Puerto Rico
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Professor For The Coastal Marine Biology Program
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Aug 2024 - Present
    Professor for the courses of:-Biol 4615 & 4620 Diving and its Applications to the Marine Environment-Biol 4907- Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4908 - Special Problems in Biology - Advance Diving and Application to the Marine Environment-Biol 4909 - Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4026 Special Topics in Biology - Scientific Diving-BIOL 3013 - General Biology Laboratory-BIOL 4125 - Enviromental Law-CINA 4995 - Geographic Information Systems
  • Opas Puerto Rico / Blue Flag Program
    Reef Check Trainer & Coordinator For Puerto Rico
    Opas Puerto Rico / Blue Flag Program Dec 2022 - Present
    Puerto Rico
    Facilitated, coordinated, organized and managed the survey process of Reef Check in the Blue Flag areas in Puerto Rico. Created and managed the budget assigned by the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico for the Reef Check program. Prepared the reports of the surveys and the payments to be made to the staff. Supervised a staff of 20 divers, marine biologists and ecologists. Organized, prepared and led the trainings of Reef Check in Puerto Rico. Collaborated with universities and nonprofit organizations to support their survey efforts.
  • Puerto Rico Department Of Natural And Environmental Resources
    Dner Advisory Group On Natural Coastal Barriers In Puerto Rico.
    Puerto Rico Department Of Natural And Environmental Resources Aug 2022 - Present
    Among the priority tasks of this group is the assessment of the status, trends, and threats to key ecosystems (coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, dunes, and other wetlands).
  • Puerto Rico Department Of Natural And Environmental Resources
    Dner - Puerto Rico Coral Desease Advisory & Response Group
    Puerto Rico Department Of Natural And Environmental Resources Jul 2022 - Present
    For coral reef management leaders around PR to share information and collaborate in coral disease tracking, prevention, and response.
  • Prx Solutions
    President
    Prx Solutions Jun 2014 - Present
    Geospatial ConsultingPRX Solutions Corporation helps governments and businesses make smarter decisions that improve people’s lives every day.PRX is a Geospatial Information and Technology Consulting Firm. Incorporated by professional with over 17 years of experience in diverse fields, such as Planning, Environment and Geospatial Analysis.Authorized distributor for Hexagon Content Program, Leica Geosystems, & Hexagon S&I Partner
  • Prxtreme Corp.
    Owner
    Prxtreme Corp. Dec 2004 - Present
    Training, Sales & Distributor of Leica Geosystems, Hexagon Geospatial, & IDS CorporationSolutions for: Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I) Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) Communications & Records Management Appraiser, Insurance, Assessor & Real Estate Green Energy & Environmental Research Agriculture, Asset & Facilities Mgmt Engineering, Building & Construction Mining & Exploration Cadastral
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Marine Biology Program Coordinator
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Jan 2023 - Jun 2024
    Coordination of Marine Biology ProgramManage the laboratory coordination team. Professor for the courses of:-Biol 4615 & 4620 Diving and its Applications to the Marine Environment-Biol 4907- Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4908 - Special Problems in Biology - Advance Diving and Application to the Marine Environment-Biol 4909 - Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4026 Special Topics in Biology - Scientific Diving-BIOL 3013 - General Biology Laboratory-BIOL 3014 - Ecology
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Professor And Laboratory Coordinator For The Coastal Marine Biology Program
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
    Humacao, Puerto Rico
    Coordination of Marine Biology LaboratoriesManage the laboratory coordination team, composed of 5 students. Perform estimates, purchases and evaluation of equipment to be acquired.Professor for the courses of:-Biol 4615 & 4620 Diving and its Applications to the Marine Environment-Biol 4907- Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4908 - Special Problems in Biology - Advance Diving and Application to the Marine Environment-Biol 4909 - Special Problems in Biology-Biol 4026 Special Topics in Biology - Scientific Diving
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Professor Of The Coastal Marine Biology Program
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
    Humacao, Puerto Rico
    Coordination of Marine Biology LaboratoriesProfessor for the courses of:-Biol 4125 Environmental Law Class-Biol 4615 & 4620 Diving and its applications to the marine environment-Biol 4909 & 4907 Special Problems in Biology - Undergraduate ResearchManage the laboratory coordination team, composed of 5 students. Perform estimates, purchases and evaluation of equipment to be acquired.
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Professor - Diving And Marine Biology Applications Class
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Aug 2013 - May 2022
    Humacao, Puerto Rico
    Member #: 168526PADI - IDC Staff Instructor & Master Scuba Diver TrainerBiol 4615 & 4620 Diving and Marine Biology Applications Class
  • Fema
    Reservist -Emergency Management Specialist
    Fema Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
    Fema-4673-Dr-Fl
    PA Reservist / UX designer for Dr-4673-Florida - Operations - UX design mobile inspection forms in ESRI Survey 123 for the delivery of travel trailers and mobile home units.
  • Fema
    Reservist- Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager)
    Fema Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Fema
    Reservist- Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager)
    Fema Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
    Puerto Rico
    PA Reservist / UX designer for Dr-4611-LA DH - UX design mobile inspection forms in ESRI Survey 123 for the delivery of travel trailers and mobile home units.
  • Fema
    Reservist- Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager)
    Fema Mar 2019 - Oct 2021
    Puerto Rico
    Responsibilities as a FEMA Public Assistance Project Delivery Manager (PDMG) – Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) & Debris Removal Operations & Demolition Program. UX designer of the Web, desktop and mobile application for the Debris Removal & Demolition Operation used in the disaster. Facilitates & coordinates the development and implementation of the software’s and procedures use for the program.Coordinated, collaborated, created, developed, train and managed Information Systems platform to facilitate the work achieved by Public Assistance (PA) - Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program in the areas of observing, measuring, recording, and documenting the work completed, potential safety issues, measuring debris, photography site visits, filling site related paperwork and accurately recording GPS measurements.
  • Fema
    Public Assistance Site Inspector Specialist / Project Specialist (Debris) - Local Hire
    Fema Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
    Puerto Rico
    Responsibilities as a FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Specialist – Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) & Debris Removal Operations Cat A & B. Debris Monitor include: observing, measuring, recording, and documenting approved. Document potential safety issues. UX design of the web, desktop and mobile application used for Debris Removal Operations in the disaster. Coordinated, collaborated, created, developed, train and managed Information Systems platform to facilitate the work achieved by Public Assistance (PA) - Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program in the areas of observing, measuring, recording, and documenting the work completed, potential safety issues, measuring debris, photography site visits, filling site related paperwork and accurately recording GPS measurements.
  • Fema
    Environmental Specialist - Local Hire Dr-4339
    Fema Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
    Puerto Rico
    UX design used by EHP in the disaster. Responsibilities include: support, train, mentor and coach the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) personnel in the use of information technologies. Identifying and integrating significant internal and external regulations, policies, procedures, practices and systems that may affect compliance with other EHP laws and executive orders. Coordinated, collaborated, created, developed and managed GIS -platform to facilitate the work achieved by EHP specialists in the areas of site visits, endangered species, critical habitat, advisory base flood elevations analysis, tracking tools and other environmental and historic related laws and executive orders responsibilities. Collaborated with federal and state agencies: USACE Mission Assignments in regards to Power and Debris mission; NRCS / USDA in trainings provided to EHP; the PR DOT to access road data and historic images and the Planning Board of Puerto Rico in the analysis of data available for the management of the disaster. Acted as subject matter expert for remote sensing, field work, mobile and web applications for the disaster 4339. Became trainer for EHP, the Geospatial Information Unit (GIU) and PA Energy Sector staff on various applications. Developed workflows, organized, revised and managed the file structure of the EHP server to maintaining appropriate records to ensure the projects are in full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and standards. Collaborated with the Planning Support area and the Modeling, Analytics, GIS, and Information Coordination Unit in the analysis of data needs, creation of applications and managed data for the sector groups in the disaster. In addition, learned the EHP review process and conducted reviews for FEMA projects. Finally, administering, monitoring, and maintaining appropriate records to ensure the projects are in full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and standards.
  • Stantec Engineering (Puerto Rico), Psc, Cma Architects & Engineers Llc And Bio Marine Llc.
    Environmental Scientist - Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – Prepa Facilities
    Stantec Engineering (Puerto Rico), Psc, Cma Architects & Engineers Llc And Bio Marine Llc. Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
    Puerto Rico
    Professional scientific services for the Inspection of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) facilities for the purpose of performing Phase I Environmental Audits in accordance with ASTM 1527 and 1528. The facilities inspected was island-wide and the work includes: Conduct interviews with official PREPA personnel, Site Inspections, preparation, and review of reports.
  • Opas Puerto Rico / Blue Flag Program
    Reef Check Trainer & Coordinator For Puerto Rico
    Opas Puerto Rico / Blue Flag Program Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
    Puerto Rico
    Facilitated, coordinated, organized and managed the survey process of Reef Check in the Blue Flag areas in Puerto Rico. Created and managed the budget assigned by the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico for the Reef Check program. Prepared the reports of the surveys and the payments to be made to the staff. Supervised a staff of 20 divers, marine biologists and ecologists. Organized, prepared and led the trainings of Reef Check in Puerto Rico. Collaborated with universities and nonprofit organizations to support their survey efforts.
  • Elsevier Ocean & Costal Management
    Reviewer
    Elsevier Ocean & Costal Management Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
    Reviewers evaluate article submissions to journals, based on the requirements of that journal, predefined criteria, and quality, completeness and accuracy of the research presented. They provide feedback on the article and the research, suggest improvements and make a recommendation to the editor about whether to accept, reject or request changes to the article. (https://www.elsevier.com/reviewers)
  • Institute Of Statistics Of Puerto Rico
    President, Board Of Directors, Institute Of Statistics
    Institute Of Statistics Of Puerto Rico Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
  • Institute Of Statistics Of Puerto Rico
    Member Of The Board Of Directors
    Institute Of Statistics Of Puerto Rico Aug 2011 - Jul 2016
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • University Of Puerot Rico  Rio Piedras Campus
    Certificate In Geographic Information Systems Management And Applications Professor
    University Of Puerot Rico Rio Piedras Campus Aug 2006 - Dec 2013
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    A cargo de los cursos de: Planificación e Implantación de SIG y Manejo de Archivos Vectoriales
  • Interamerican University Of Puerto Rico
    Environmental Science Program Professor
    Interamerican University Of Puerto Rico Aug 2010 - May 2011
    Ponce, Puerto Rico
    In charge of the course:Land Use and GIS
  • Drummer
    Sales Rep For Puerto Rico And Usvi
    Drummer Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
    Sales Rep for SeaDive, exclusiveOceanways, exclusivePelican Products, exlcusiveNational Divers MFG, exclusiveL factorTexas RepLacksSpongexBic KayaksWater ToysCal June / Jim Buoy
  • Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao
    Professor - Diving And Marine Biology Applications Class
    Universidad De Puerto Rico En Humacao Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
    Humacao, Puerto Rico
    In charge of Biol 4615 & 4620 Diving and its applications to the marine environmentMember #: 168526PADI - IDC Staff Instructor & Master Scuba Diver Trainer
  • Gmt, Corp.
    Sales Marketing Manager
    Gmt, Corp. Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
    Formalize the company's sales office, organize user activities, proposal preparation and sales activities.Technical Sales, GIS demonstrations, GIS Trainings, organize user conferences, marketing.
  • Gmt, Corp.
    Proyect Manager & Gis Consultant
    Gmt, Corp. Oct 2001 - Aug 2008
    Project management, system implementations Land Development Office - for the permits Offices of Ponce, Caguas & Carolina. GIS & Mobile mapping application design.

Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp Skills

Gis Environmental Science Arcgis Project Management Microsoft Office Gps Strategic Planning Environmental Impact Assessment Project Planning Environmental Awareness Environmental Education Spanish Sustainability Teaching Customer Service Water Quality Geomatics Science Geography Water Scuba Diving Spatial Analysis Data Collection Remote Sensing Natural Resource Management Land Use Social Media Marketing Climate Change Sustainable Development Esri Sales Environmental Consulting Environmental Policy Sales Management Natural Resources Field Work University Teaching Land Use Planning Gis Analysis Gis Application Documentaries Marine Biology Underwater Photography System Requirements Video Production Referrals Underwater Video Customer Relations Planning

Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp Education Details

  • University Of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
    University Of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
    Environmental Science Program
  • Agile Ratio
    Agile Ratio
    Project Management
  • University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedrascampus
    University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedrascampus
    Environmental Planning
  • University Of Puerto Rico Humacao Campus
    University Of Puerto Rico Humacao Campus
    Marine Biology

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Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp works for Opas Puerto Rico

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Joel O. Meléndez-Díaz, Mp, Ppl, Gisp's current role is Reef Check Trainer and Coordinator for Puerto Rico.

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