With over 20 years of experience across the agriculture, manufacturing, and services industries, I am a seasoned professional deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in leading environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and minimizing environmental impacts across diverse operational settings. My expertise encompasses managing environmental programs, conducting regulatory audits, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within organizations. Additionally, I have a proven track record of effectively coordinating cross-functional teams to implement environmentally-friendly practices and drive continuous improvement. Committed to ethical work practices and adaptable to evolving industry standards, I am poised to make a significant impact in advancing your organization's environmental objectives while upholding its commitment to sustainability.
Self-Employed
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Sustainability And Environmental Consultant - EntrepreneurSelf-Employed May 2016 - PresentEstados UnidosI lead corporate environmental strategy and sustainability efforts. With over 20 years of experience, I design and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance. I excel in aligning business strategies with sustainable practices, coordinating teams, and adapting quickly to market changes and regulations.
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Environmental ManagerPollos El Bucanero S.A. Mar 2008 - May 2016Cali, Colombia• Lead corporate environmental strategy for 4 production plants and 180 poultry farms. • Involved in the implementation of HACCP systems and ISO 9001: 2008 certificates. • Processed and marketing of more than 5,000 monthly tons of chicken manure fertilizer, equivalent to 90% of the waste generated on farms. • Selected and implemented two systems of wastewater treatment with capacity for 300 cubic meters per hour in poultry processing and incubation plants, and COD reduced in 60%. • Improved processing practices through cleaner production and eco-efficiency (water and energy consumption reduction, change in raw materials, processes and products redesign, etc). • COD reduced in: poultry processing plant, from 5000+ ppm to 600- ppm, and in incubation plant from 1000+ ppm to 150- ppm. PM reduced from 500+ to 150- mg/m3 and SO2 reduced from 500+ to 200- mg/m3 in 3 boilers in rendering plant and poultry feed plant. • Developed tools for environmental control laws according with requirements, policies and regulations. • Managed department budget of USD $270,000 per year. • Empowered 4,000+ employees annually in environmental techniques (recycle, waste management, wastewater treatment, sustainability, clean production, eco-efficiency, etc). • Implemented Operational Environmental Control in every mission and support processes.
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Environmental ConsultantCentro Regional De Produccion Mas Limpia Del Valle Del Cauca. Jan 2005 - Mar 2008Cali, ColombiaConducted environmental assessments, developed action plans and monitored the implementation of cleaner production practices. Environmental technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the supply chain.
Ricardo A. Bejarano B. Education Details
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Environmental Management -
Management -
Agronomic Engineering
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Ricardo A. Bejarano B. works for Self-Employed
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Ricardo A. Bejarano B.'s current role is M.S in Environmental Management. Management Specialist. B.S in Agronomic Engineering..
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Ricardo A. Bejarano B. attended Universidad De Los Andes, Universidad Icesi, Universidad Del Tolima.
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