ARCGIS, QGIS, ARCMAP, SPSS, R
Master in Sustainable Development - undefined
Universidad de la Costa
Colombia
Ruth Yesenia Escorcia Gamarra
Biology
Barranquilla,Atlántico
Summary
With a robust background in environmental engineering and a passion for sustainability, I've led impactful projects, focusing on decarbonization and nature conservation. My expertise in Geographic Information Systems and my ability to educate and inspire teams have significantly contributed to advancing ecological initiatives. Achievements include pioneering innovative solutions for environmental challenges, underscoring my commitment to fostering a sustainable future.
Education
Environmental assessment Specialization - undefined
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA
ColombiaB.A. - Biology
Universidad del Atlántico
ColombiaWork History
Environmental coordinator and project manager
Ecoexplora consultoría SAS BIC
02.2024 - Current
- Coordination of environmental projects: compensations, to support local environmental remediation team, preparation of GRI reports, carbon footprint measurement, advice in terms of sustainability, decarbonization plans
- Support project teams and provide leadership in advancing innovative solutions for projects, as required
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs for landfills (ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap and QGis)
- Prepare environmental and technical reports based on data collected or construction events observed
- Project management: provide technical support for environmental projects across multiple industries
- To provide technical guidance to or supervise junior team members
- Assist with implementing mitigation plans, natural resource management plans, and habitat restoration plans
- Analyzing, evaluating, or documenting environmental areas of concern (wetlands, threatened and endangered species, natural systems etc.)
- Experience providing research, analysis, consultation and coordination services on proposed Colombian environmental laws and regulations
- Act as a biological monitor on-site during construction to prevent impacts to rare, threatened, and endangered species in accordance with permit conditions and best management practices
Extension and assistant professor
Corporación Universidad Reformada
08.2022 - Current
- Project management, agreement management inter-institutional, management of business practices for students, organization of events, teaching environmental engineering
- To develop extension programs and to work with extension specialists and extension educators in its delivery for maximum impact
- Funding and Support: Pursue external funding to support extension projects, graduate students, and the overall growth and impact of the extension program
Expert Technical Advisor
Serviamting S.A.
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Evaluation of biodiversity
- Design and preparation of the protected area declaratory route document
- Participant of the Panel of experts on impacts and adaptation
- Professional coordination support in the establishment and maintenance of 'Cerro La Vieja' a new protected area, in Piojó, Atlántico
- To provide technical guidance to or supervise junior team members
- Documents field activities through electronic data collection applications, field book entries, data collection forms, GPS receivers, and photographs
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs for landfills
Environmental educator
Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Design and execute the environmental education program for 100 children and adolescents
- Preparation of a school garden project and environmental protection for children and youth
- Develop, conduct, and market environmental education curricula & programs including summer camp
- Teach students environmental education programs on-site or in parks/schools in the Barranquilla area
- Help with education program administrative needs
Assistant Professor
Navy Petty-Officers Academy ARC Barranquilla
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Subjects: Project management, Sustainable Development, Bio Geophysics, Environmental Management and Integrated Management of Coastal Zones
- Geographic Information Systems
Consultant
Fundación Para el Desarrollo Integral Humano PRAMA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Consulting for the general characterization of the current mangrove area of Puerto Colombia and identification of mangrove, birdlife, umbrella species and representative species of the area, which are found in the lot concessioned by the Atlantic Government and in the mangrove Ecopark área
- Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports
Entry Level Environmental Project Specialist
Red LRA. Lupien Rossemberg et Associes
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Design and preparation of proposals for environmental sustainability projects at a national level
- Management of MGA, SCRUM, Ágile and Logical Framework methodology
- Management of all phases of environmental projects to include proposal preparation, budgeting daily and ongoing activities, preparation of technical reports, review of daily field reports prepared by field staff, daily on-going client interaction, developing a client database, invoicing, and marketing
- Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Research Professional
Universidad de la Costa CUC
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Project: 'Investigation of the effects of climate variability and climate change on water resources, biodiversity and agricultural activities in the Department of Magdalena, Colombia'
- Collect and analyze data related to climate variability, water resources, biodiversity, and agricultural activities
- This involves fieldwork, surveys, and the use of existing datasets
- Participate in fieldwork to collect data on water resources, biodiversity, and agricultural activities
- This includes sampling, monitoring, and other field-based methods
- Analice the vulnerability of ecosystems, water bodies, and agricultural practices of Magdalena, Colombia, to climate change
- This involves assessing risks such as droughts, floods, and biodiversity loss
Assistant professor
Universidad de la Costa CUC
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Subjects: Biology, microbiology, biotechnology and Sustainable Development
- Lead professor of Bioprocesses research
Environmental Support Coordinator
Fundación Omacha
03.2018 - 11.2018
- To support a project of Tropical dry forest conservation protected areas in Bijibana Repelón, Atlántico, Colombia
- Compensation plan for biodiversity loss
- Design and development support of PMA Bijibana
Metrology Technician
Icontec Internacional
12.2013 - 11.2017
- Metrological assurance processes in areas of inspection and support in the marketing services of caimans (alligators) in the loading ports of the department of Atlántico
- Ensuring that the equipment used in weighing, measuring, and inspecting caimans meets accurate standards
- This may involve calibrating scales, measurement devices, and other tools used in handling caimans
- Measure the size of caimans in ports and fill out forms to ensure compliance with Colombian technical standards regarding farms and exports in ports
- Ensuring that the handling, transportation, and marketing of caimans comply with national and international laws, particularly concerning wildlife trade (CITES) and environmental protection
Young Researcher
Universidad del Atlántico - Colciencias
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Development of conservation Project: 'Genetic characterization of Trachemys callirostris in Colombia.' Preparation of the ex situ management plan for the species
Animal welfare coordinator
Fundación Botánica y Zoológica de Barranquilla
11.2012 - 02.2015
- Assist the Senior Director of Animal Welfare in coordination of animal welfare specialists and daily operations
- Instruct, train and assist staff with their duties, use of equipment, and materials in assigned areas
- Ensure efficient utilization of adoption suites and condos, by communicating the movement of adoptable animals from the hospital to adoption center in a timely manner
- Maintain companion animal product inventory and order food and supplies as needed
- Report issues/needs to Senior Director of Animal Welfare
- Responsible for coordination and operations of Animal Welfare programs and special events
- Assist as directed in the counseling of Animal welfare Specialists concerning performance and development
- Assure that procedures are followed and maintained according to Colombian policy, including sanitization, companion animal husbandry, and adoption processes
- Ensure all companion animal and adoption areas are clean, safe, and organized for the public, staff, volunteers and animals
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
- Persons in charge: 14
Environmental Analyst
Flota La Macarena S.A.
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Assisting with maintaining standard operating procedures such as those contained in a quality assurance project plan, grant guidance document, or technical support document;
- BATELLE COLUMBUS Methodology
- Environmental characterization of fauna and flora
Research Assistant
Universidad del Atlántico y Corporación Autónoma Regional del Atlántico -CRA
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Characterization and analysis of Entomological Fauna in Tropical Dry Forest in Protected Areas Projects in department of Atlántico
Research Assistant
Universidad del Atlántico y Corporación Autónoma Regional del Atlántico -CRA
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Characterization and analysis of Entomological Fauna in Tropical Dry Forest in Protected Areas Projects in department of Atlántico
Skills
Environmental projects
Education
Nature conservation
Environmental engineer
Geographic Information Systems
Sustainability development
Descarbonization plans
Natural resourses
Climate change
Ecological Footprint
Ecology
Biology
Volunteeringandsocialwork
Real Kids Colombia Foundation, Director.
Develop, conduct, and market environmental education programs, Organize and lead environmental activities with children.
Training
- English for Career Development, University of Pennsylvania, 01/24
- Project Management Agile, Google Career Certificates, 01/24 - Present
- Cambio climático: Acciones clave para empresas, Open Academy Spain, 01/24
- Directive on Corporate Information on sustainability, Open Academy Spain, 01/23
- Communication and reporting of progress in sustainability, Open Academy Spain, 01/23
Software
Interests
Senderism
Landscape photography
Bird watching
References
- Pedro Jesid Pacheco Torres, Engineering Coordinator, Corporación Universidad Reformada, +57 3016894010, ing.ambiental@unireformada.edu.co
- Argelina Blanco Torres, PhD. MinCiencias Researcher, Universidad de Cartagena, +57 3004702140, argelinab@gmail.com
Timeline
Environmental coordinator and project manager
Ecoexplora consultoría SAS BIC
02.2024 - Current
Expert Technical Advisor
Serviamting S.A.
10.2023 - 02.2024
Consultant
Fundación Para el Desarrollo Integral Humano PRAMA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Extension and assistant professor
Corporación Universidad Reformada
08.2022 - Current
Environmental educator
Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida
02.2022 - 12.2023
Entry Level Environmental Project Specialist
Red LRA. Lupien Rossemberg et Associes
07.2021 - 01.2023
Research Professional
Universidad de la Costa CUC
04.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Professor
Navy Petty-Officers Academy ARC Barranquilla
06.2018 - 12.2023
Environmental Support Coordinator
Fundación Omacha
03.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant professor
Universidad de la Costa CUC
02.2018 - 06.2020
Young Researcher
Universidad del Atlántico - Colciencias
05.2015 - 12.2016
Metrology Technician
Icontec Internacional
12.2013 - 11.2017
Animal welfare coordinator
Fundación Botánica y Zoológica de Barranquilla
11.2012 - 02.2015
Environmental Analyst
Flota La Macarena S.A.
09.2011 - 04.2012
Research Assistant
Universidad del Atlántico y Corporación Autónoma Regional del Atlántico -CRA
04.2009 - 12.2009
Research Assistant
Universidad del Atlántico y Corporación Autónoma Regional del Atlántico -CRA
03.2007 - 12.2008
Master in Sustainable Development - undefined
Universidad de la Costa
Environmental assessment Specialization - undefined
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA
B.A. - Biology
Universidad del Atlántico
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)