Federico Albán Dobles

Experienced Naturalist guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent ecological and historical knowledge of the region with outstanding organizational and public speaking skills. Friendly and upbeat professional ready to bring 23 years of related leadership experience to create entertaining and educational experiences.

· Technical hardware experience, as online computer support representative

· Office Software: MS Office Suite and MS Windows proficiency

· Imaging and Design software: Experience with Aldus PageMaker, Quark Express, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe lightroom.

• Designed and led several Guiding Technique Workshops in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
• Led groups of foreign guests for over 18 years on the field.
• Led youth groups in International Community development Program.
• Coordinated university students for field work in rural community.
• Organized and participated with groups of children in camps and reforestation program.
• Provided logistic and office support at the RAMSAR COP conference for international NGO

• 2000, Vice president for the Natural Resources Management Student Association, UNED
• 1999, Founding Member and Directive of the Environmental Student Group “Kañik”, UNED
• 1999, Leader at summer camp for children with Attention Deficit, Fundación DA
• 1997-1998, twice group Leader in 5 months programs, Youth Challenge International / YCI
• 1997, Group Coordinator in Field Practice for 30 students of Agricultural Engineering, UNA
• 1993, Vice president of Industrial Design Student Association, ITCR

• Lived, for 11 years in 3 different countries: Madrid, Spain / New York, U.S.A / Jerusalem, Israel
• Guest participant at Adventure Guide Training, Austin-Lehman Adventures / Montana, U.S.A
• Assisted World Wildlife Fund (WWF) delegation, RAMSAR COP7 Wetlands international Conference / Costa Rica.
• Team Leader in International Youth Program for community development / Costa Rica
• Participant in Student Conference / Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico.