MARÍA FERNANDA MORALES CABALCETA
Santa Cruz
Summary
Experienced Environmental Health Specialist and Consultant with expertise in identifying environmental pollution sources generated by production processes. Skilled in designing and implementing environmental education workshops and projects. Thrives in diverse, multicultural environments and used to working in settings involving both English and Spanish languages.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Consultant
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
- Determined, classified, and categorized activities and/or projects for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Monitored environmental legal compliance with SETENA.
- Provided consultancy on integrated waste management, environmental certifications, and employee training.
Assistant
Cicero SI Centrum Apartments
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Planning and confirming reservations.
- Communicating with guests in English.
- Editing documents and using Microsoft 365.
- Creating promotional and informational brochures.
Project Assistant
Project ED3530. University of Costa Rica
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed a manual on composting, single-use plastics, and integrated solid waste management.
- Conducted composting training for women entrepreneurs in the food service sector in Guanacaste.
Environmental Intern
Central Azucarera Tempisque S.A. (CATSA)
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Created graphs and data analysis on generated solid waste, using visual tools to present results.
- Managed documentation related to authorized waste management contractors.
- Developed educational materials on environmental topics for employees and the community as part of the social outreach program.
Internship Student
Local Government of Santa Cruz
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed a Pilot Plan for the Institutional Environmental Management Program (PGAI).
- Designed and implemented environmental education workshops for employees.
- Created a greenhouse gas emissions inventory tool.
Education
Exchange Student - Bioeconomy
University of Hohenheim
Germany03.2023
Bachelor - Environmental Health
University of Costa Rica
03-2022
Skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workshop planning and delivery
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office programs
- QGIS and ArcMap (GIS)
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Alemán
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
Awarded the Baden-Württemberg Scholarship to study for a semester in Germany.
Timeline
Environmental Consultant
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Assistant
Cicero SI Centrum Apartments
12.2022 - 03.2023
Environmental Intern
Central Azucarera Tempisque S.A. (CATSA)
12.2021 - 03.2022
Internship Student
Local Government of Santa Cruz
04.2021 - 12.2021
Project Assistant
Project ED3530. University of Costa Rica
03.2021 - 07.2022
Exchange Student - Bioeconomy
University of Hohenheim
Bachelor - Environmental Health
University of Costa Rica
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