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JULIANA RUIZ MOLINA

Biologist MSc
Medellín

Summary

Experienced biologist skilled in restoration ecology, including: Floristic design, species selection for habitat restoration and monitoring restoration progress through composition, structure and functional assessments; field experience in biodiversity monitoring, particularly focusing on plant, avian and butterfly species. Proficient in statistical analysis using R and advanced Excel, with a strong track record of generating insightful reports.

Extensive experience in science education, having taught courses in: Biochemistry, Physiology, General Biology, Chemistry.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Biodiversity Monitoring

CORPORACIÓN PARQUE ARVI
Medellín, Antioquia
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Monitored biodiversity (birds and butterflies) through field data collection, statistical analysis, and report generation. Identified trends and their connection to ecosystem conservation efforts in the Cerros Tutelares of Medellín.
  • Led training programs for environmental interpreters, equipping them with biological and ecological knowledge.
  • Translated complex ecological concepts into clear and concise language for institutional outreach materials about the Cerros Tutelares.

Biologist

JARDÍN BOTÁNICO DE BOGOTÁ
04.2022 - 06.2023

Led ecological restoration efforts by:

  • Identifying areas with restoration potential and creating technical reports detailing disturbances, limitations, and potential recovery trajectories.
  • Selecting functional plant groups, their quantities, and distribution patterns for optimal ecosystem restoration.
  • Choosing appropriate plant species for each functional group.
  • Monitoring restored areas through field data collection, statistical analysis, and identification of biological trends. This data informed solutions to further enhance the restoration process.

Chemistry Tutor

LATINHIRE- ONLINE TUTORING
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts.
  • Strengthened students' problem-solving skills with tailored exercises and practice problems.

Tutor

FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DEL ÁREA ANDINA- AREANDINA
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.

Biochemestry and Physiology Teacher

FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DEL ÁREA ANDINA- AREANDINA
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students, .
  • Enhanced laboratory skills by implementing hands-on activities and experiments.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.

Scientific Leader

RESERVA NATURAL DE LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL –TENASUCÁ DE PEDRO PALO
07.2012 - 06.2017
  • Directed high-impact ecology projects from conception to completion in the region.
  • Led the native species tree nursery, developing strategies to reproduce vulnerable and threatened species

Education

M.D. - Biological Sciences

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá
05.2001 - 11.2016

Academic Degree - Biology

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá
05.2001 -

Skills

Biodiversity monitoring

Research proficiency

Statistical data analysis

Writing reports

Biological analysis

Identification

1.018.412.155

Continuing Education

  • Curso i-Tree: Herramienta para el manejo del bosque urbano, Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos, 04/20/23 - 05/25/23, 12 hours, Virtual
  • Curso de actualización: “Análisis de datos experimentales biológicos en lenguaje R”, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 10/20/15 - 11/26/15, 40 hours
  • Curso internacional: “Biodiversidad, Conservación y Ecología de Sistemas fluviales: una mirada a los ríos de Colombia (ECOSIE)”, Facultad de Ciencias, Sede Bogotá, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 09/28/15 - 10/01/15
  • II Congreso Colombiano de áreas protegidas 2014. Áreas protegidas: Territorios para la vida y la paz, 07/16/14 - 07/18/14
  • Diplomado en Agricultura Ecológica y Biología del Suelo, Instituto de Estudios Ambientales- IDEA, Bogotá, 04/26/13 - 07/20/13, 112 hours
  • Capacitación para fortalecer procesos de conservación y restauración en paisajes rurales mediante el diseño y establecimiento de herramientas del manejo del paisaje, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 10/19/10 - 10/22/10, 37 hours
  • Curso-taller “Manejo de viveros de especies nativas, restauración ecológica y planificación del paisaje rural”, Instituto de investigación de recursos biológicos Alexander Von Humboldt, Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca, y Corporación de Paisajes Rurales, 08/25/09 - 08/28/09

Publications

  • V Congreso Colombiano y VI Congreso Iberoamericano y del Caribe de Restauración Ecológica. Aprobación de resumen de Poster.
  • III Congreso Colombiano de Restauración Ecológica. Octubre 19 al 21 de 2016. Participación con Poster. La Ceja, Antioquia – Colombia.
  • RUIZ J. Evaluación de tratamientos para disminuir cadmio en lechuga (Lactuca sativa L.) regada con agua del río Bogotá. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Hortícolas - Vol. 5 - No. 2 - pp. 233-243, 2011. http://www.soccolhort.com/revista/pdf/magazin/Vol5/Vol.5%20No.2/Vol.5%20No.2.%20Art.6.pdf

References

Catalina Domínguez Franco, Ingeniera sanitaria, 300 4754908, Carolina Bohorquez, Coordinadora Equipo Recuperación Ecológica STO-JBB, Claudia Amparo Murcia, Química Farmacéutica, 302-8452246, Andrés Puerta, Biólogo Msc, 315 3911116

Software

Excel

R for statistical analysis

Timeline

Biodiversity Monitoring

CORPORACIÓN PARQUE ARVI
03.2023 - 06.2024

Biologist

JARDÍN BOTÁNICO DE BOGOTÁ
04.2022 - 06.2023

Tutor

FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DEL ÁREA ANDINA- AREANDINA
10.2019 - 12.2019

Chemistry Tutor

LATINHIRE- ONLINE TUTORING
09.2018 - 02.2022

Biochemestry and Physiology Teacher

FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DEL ÁREA ANDINA- AREANDINA
10.2017 - 06.2018

Scientific Leader

RESERVA NATURAL DE LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL –TENASUCÁ DE PEDRO PALO
07.2012 - 06.2017

M.D. - Biological Sciences

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
05.2001 - 11.2016

Academic Degree - Biology

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
05.2001 -
JULIANA RUIZ MOLINABiologist MSc