Laura C. Morales, ecologist

Transversal ** #*A-** Bogota, Colombia - Phone: +57-313-***-**** - e-mail: ac275a@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Postgraduate diploma, Specialist in Urban environmental management, Universidad Piloto 2015 - 2016 Dissertation: “Analysis of the Ecological Restoration Protocol: usage, applicability and current relevance” Bachelor of Science in Ecology (Environmental science), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 2004 - 2011 Dissertation: “Recent land cover transformations (1986-2009) and drivers of urban development in Bogota” Certified professional ecologist: 300920110179PUJ http://www.colnade.org/ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Environmental consultant, Fundación John Bastidas, Tolima, Colombia. March 2012 – current

Ecological scientific Research.

Development of ecosystem restoration program.

Design of botanical garden using native and medicinal plants.

Project management for biodiversity conservation program.

Environmental education with local communities.

Environmental Speaker, Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia. June 2017

Public speaking.

Climate Reality Project presentation at the XXV International Interdisciplinary Workshop: Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate Change as transverse subject for the Sustainable Development Goals. Dissertation Jury, Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia. December 2016 - February 2017

Member of jury and evaluation commission for dissertation projects.

Project evaluation and consultancy.

Final review and grading for post grad dissertation projects. Science Writer/Editor, Grupo Editorial Planeta, Bogota, Colombia October 2015 – April 2016

Writing and editorial of science content and environmental education for high school.

Workshops and presentations in different subjects of biology, ecology, chemistry, paleoecology, demographics and population, climate change, biogeochemistry, wildlife conservation.

Design of science tests and evaluation programs. Science Docent/Teacher, Secretaría de Educación de Bogotá (SED). Bogota, Colombia. March – May 2014

Docent/Teacher of biology, chemistry, physics and environmental education for high school.

Development of communication skills to transmit knowledge.

Planning of teaching and learning processes in natural sciences.

Use of educational material developing methodic strategies according to the national education standards.

Ecology research intern, CRQ. Salento, Colombia October – December 2007

Research and environmental education with local communities about hunting of native fauna.

Population studies of mountain lions in Cocora Valley.

Development of environmental workshops towards mountain lion conservation in cattle areas.

Importance of ecotourism in local economy.

Preventive mechanisms and environmental value of wildlife predators. Laura C. Morales, ecologist

Transversal 75 #7A-75 Bogota, Colombia - Phone: +57-313-***-**** - e-mail: ac275a@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

X International environmental congress, CEID Center for sustainable development studies, Colombia. 16 hours, Oct 2017.

Environmental quality management systems, Lecciona Madrid, Spain. 30 hours, Sep 2017 Regional planning in Colombia, extent and challenges for the regional planning programs, National University of Colombia, high government school and commerce chamber of Bogota, Colombia. 22 hours, Aug 2017

GIS applied to environment with ArcGIS10, Environmental education without borders, Colombia, 5 hours, Jul 2017

Climate Reality Leadership Training Program, Climate Reality Project, Denver, CO. 32 hours, Mar 2017 Project management, Technological education corporation Colsubsidio, Colombia, 50 hours, Dec 2016 – Jan 2017

Environmental education and management, SENA virtual, Colombia, 32 hours, March – April 2012 Indicators of environmental quality, Center of development and technical assistance in technology for public organizations, Argentina. 20 hours, Oct – Dec 2008 The person and their relationship with the environment, SENA virtual, Colombia. 60 hours, Feb – Mar 2008

SKILLS

Problem solving and conflict resolution.

Creativity and innovation.

Scientific Research.

Analytical and critical thinking.

Teamwork.

Project management.

Scientific report writing.

Field ecological surveys.

Project writing and formulation.

Interdisciplinary work.

English/Spanish written communication skills.

Sensitivity and adaptability to different cultures and age groups.

MS Office tools.

GIS (ArcGIS).

Leadership skills.

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