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SamarehTaagholi

*****, **** ***, *******, **, V3A4J2 778-***-**** ad3mtv@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/samareh-taagholi

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Environmental Consultant with a Master’s in environmental management, backed by comprehensive experience in environmental planning and engineering. Proficient in Vancouver's Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, dedicated to advancing environmental awareness and community-driven ecological initiatives. Committed to lifelong learning and ongoing professional growth in the environmental sector.

Experience

Garden Director Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver, B.C. BentallGreenOak August 2022 – November 2023

● Effectively managed a 3-acre botanical garden, achieving a marked improvement in botanical excellence and compliance with horticultural standards, as recognized by the North Vancouver City Gardens Review Board.

● Implemented advanced project management techniques to streamline annual projects, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduction in maintenance costs.

● Promoted community engagement through educational initiatives, increasing garden visitation and establishing meaningful collaborations with local horticultural organizations.

● Established and maintained collaborative relationships with external contractors, ensuring structural, electrical, and plumbing works were executed to high standards and with minimal disruption to the garden.

● Facilitated hiring processes, including conducting interviews, onboarding, and training new staff, ensuring a well-equipped and prepared team meeting standards.

● Executed specialized garden tasks, including Asian pruning techniques and the design of patio planters, ensuring aesthetic garden displays.

Environmental Manager/ Trainer Vancouver, B.C.

Green Chair Recycling Company, Vancouver April 2016 - 2018

● Successfully Implemented extensive waste management solutions for diverse clientele across Canada, ensuring compliance to sustainability regulations.

● Conducted engaging educational forums explaining recycling advantages and promoting SamarehTaagholi Resume Page 2

Vancouver’s Greenest City 2020 vision, effectively amplifying public awareness and commitment to environmental sustainability.

● Provided greening services for events, including eco friendly consultations with vendors and organizers, ensuring environmentally responsible practices.

● Managed the establishment and operation of recycling stations at events, resulting in substantial waste reduction and compliance to environment best practices through extensive post-event cleanups.

Environmental Consultant Tehran, Iran

Municipality 2013 - 2015

● Initiated collaborative efforts with Tehran City Hall to increase waste management and recycling initiatives.

● Offered insightful consultations on sustainable urban development and waste reduction, utilizing city-wide advertising campaigns and informative brochures to increase public awareness on waste segregation and recycling.

● Played a pivotal role in the establishment and enhancement of gardens and green spaces within Tehran, significantly contributing to urban biodiversity and aesthetic improvement.

● Worked with existing laws and regulations to develop environmental impact assessments in coastal areas and ways to protect marine life.

Research Assistant Engineers & Consultants LTD

Engineers & Consultants LTD 2011 - 2013

● Participated in groundbreaking studies on green urban infrastructure, waste separation protocols, and environmental risk mitigation, contributing to urban sustainability initiatives that garnered positive recognition from the local government.

● Engaged in studies addressing green city structures, waste separation protocols, climate change impacts, pollution mitigation, and environmental risk assessment, aiming to foster urban sustainability.

● Served as a key member of Environmental Impact Assessment teams across diverse cities, where my analyses and sustainable recommendations were crucial in minimizing the environmental footprints of proposed development projects, effectively directing them towards more ecofriendly practices, and achieving recognition for promoting sustainable urban development. Education

British Columbia Institute of Technology B.C., Canada Advanced Technical Math May 2022

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Environmental Impact Assessment 2018

Sustainability Management System 2018

Masters & Bachelor evaluated as comparable to Canadian degrees 2017 Western Community College Vancouver, Canada

Agriculture, Greenhouse and Landscaping Technician March2022-September2022

●Received comprehensive on-site training in collaboration with the British Columbia Government through the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions program through Western Community College, focusing on greenhouse agriculture and landscape management practices. Tehran Azad University

Tehran, Iran

Master's of Environmental Management, Planning &Education 2011 - 2014 Bachelor's of Environmental Engineering - Natural Resources 1999- 2002

Certificates and Licenses

● Pesticide Applicator’s License

● Forklift License

● Occupational First Aid

● ICS Canada 100 Level Certificate (Incident Management)

● Pruning, Propagation, plant disease control

● Plant Propagation & Practices

● Biological control

● Environmental Controls & Monitoring

● Occupational First Aid

● Scaffold & Ladder Awareness, Fall Protection

Languages

● English (fluent)

● Spanish (Intermediate)

● Farsi (fluent)

Volunteering

Environmental Manager/Trainer Vancouver, B.C.

Green Chair Recycling Company April 2016 - 2018

● Led informative workshops for community members on correct recycling practices, in sync with Vancouver’s Greenest City 2020 vision, aiding a community-wide culture of environmental responsibility.

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● Provided eco-conscious waste management services to a diverse clientele including events, residential complexes, and commercial establishments across Canada, contributing to broader national sustainability objectives.

Avayeh Sabz Tehran, Iran

Volunteer Coordinator/Educator April 1994 - 2014

● Coordinated conferences, meetings, and gatherings to inform people how to live greener.

● Informing community members anti-Environment behaviors of people and government.

● Collaborated with the Women’s Association against Environmental Destruction.

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