Lina Patricia Vega Garzon
Tunja
Summary
Inspiring environmental engineering professional brings advanced skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve procedures and generate succesful ideas. Extensive background in research and projects management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor and Researcher
Santo Tomás University
02.2019 - Current
- Environmental engineering career
- Courses taught: Field Techniques, Chemistry and Air Quality, Environmental Microbiology, Engineering Research, Update Seminar, renewable energies.
- Coordinator of research group: GICAN
- Tutor of more than 20 undergraduate thesis, and 3 postgraduates. 4 of them graduated with honors.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Graduate Researcher
GDCON
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Principal researcher in Advanced Oxidation Processes for water treatment
- 4 A1 publications derived from research
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
- Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained results databases.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
Professor
University of Antioquia
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Career: Environmental Engineering
- Course: Water quality
- School of Microbiology: Professor of Diploma in sampling, regulations and Water Quality
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Graduate Researcher
University of Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering. Laboratory of Catalytic Ozonation. Visiting scholar. Project: ultrasound and ozonation treatment for emerging pollutants in water
- One A1 publication derived from this research
- Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained results databases.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
Projects Manager
INCODER - ACDI VOCA
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Technical Directorate of Ethnic Affairs. Productive and environmental projects management
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- 100% of goals and budget met in all projects, More than $1000 million invested.
Professor and Researcher
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Courses: Natural resources, industrial ecology and appropriate technologies
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Secretary of Environment
Subdirectorate of Water and Soil Resources
06.2009 - 04.2012
- Evaluation, control and monitoring of factors of environmental deterioration derived from activities that affect water and soil resources of Capital District (Bogota City)
- Wastewater discharge permits, Hazardous waste management plans and environmental licenses evaluation and monitoring. More than 70 companies' environmental compliance checked. Sectors: Hydrocarbons, food and beverages production, medical services, pharmaceutical and chemical companies
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Productive Projects Program – Alternative Development Program Advisor
Presidency of the Republic of Colombia
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Projects formulation, evaluation and management
- Assessment in economic, financial and technical aspects
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Education
Diploma - University Teaching
Universidad Santo Tomas
Tunja, BOY07.2019
Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering
University of Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia03.2019
Auditor - Integrated Management Systems HSEQ
SGS
Bogota12.2012
Master of Science - Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
Universidad De Los Andes – University of Maryland
Bogota, Colombia07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University
Bogota, Colombia12.1998
Skills
- Technology-Based Learning Tools
- Grad Student Research Support
- Research and Analysis
- Program Planning and Development
- Course Development
- Departmental Leadership
- Empirical Research
- Design of environmental monitoring campaigns
- Development of methodologies for carbon capture estimation in forests
- Monitoring and follow-up of projects
- Management of statistical tools: R, Stat graphics and statistical analysis
- Writing, editing and publishing of technical documents in English
- Organization and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Professor and Researcher
Santo Tomás University
02.2019 - Current
Professor
University of Antioquia
02.2017 - 06.2017
Graduate Researcher
University of Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 07.2016
Graduate Researcher
GDCON
01.2015 - 08.2018
Professor and Researcher
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
02.2013 - 07.2013
Projects Manager
INCODER - ACDI VOCA
04.2012 - 12.2013
Secretary of Environment
Subdirectorate of Water and Soil Resources
06.2009 - 04.2012
Productive Projects Program – Alternative Development Program Advisor
Presidency of the Republic of Colombia
09.2006 - 05.2009
Diploma - University Teaching
Universidad Santo Tomas
Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering
University of Antioquia
Auditor - Integrated Management Systems HSEQ
SGS
Master of Science - Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
Universidad De Los Andes – University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University
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