Applying for Master of Arts, Environment and Management at Royal Roads university Canada

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Athena Khaleghi
Environmental Data Director
PHONE
EMAIL
0098(915)858-3581
atenakhaleghi36@gmail.com
ADDRESS
UNIT 1, NO. 348, DANESH AMOOZ 5th
ST, VAKILABAD BLV, MASHHAD, IRAN
DATE OF BIRTH
PASSPORT NUMBER
30 June 1987
B54325749
Result-driven,committed and logical Environmental Data
Director with +18 years of experience. Experienced in creating
and implementing sustainability initiatives. Effective
leader with a proven ability to develop,implement,and
maintain environmental policies and procedures. Adept at
working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering
new skills. Demonstrated ability to improve processes ,
increase cost-efficiency,develop operational solutions,and
attain major environmental compliance goals.
EDUCATION HISTORY
MY EXPERTISE
Sep 2009 – Apr 2012
• Good organizational skills and detailoriented mindset
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
 M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics – Geometry
 Thesis title: Small loop spaces and covering theory of nonhomotopically Hausdorff spaces
 GPA: 16.75 (out of 20)
• People management skills including
teamwork, capacity building,
collaboration and communication
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
• Able to guide team members through
project brainstorming sessions, reviews,
and regular feedback
 B.Sc. in Pure Mathematics
 GPA: 18.14 (out of 20)
• Self-motivated, innovative, and strong
team player
Sep 2005 – Jul 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Analyst of Data and Data Science Director|Oct 2014- Present
Green Iran Paydar Co.
• Using data to develop and implement strategies to reduce our
environmental impact, such as improving energy efficiency,
decreasing waste production, and encouraging green mobility
• Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data sets in order to
answer a question or solve a problem
• Evaluate organizational methods and provide source-to-target
mappings and information-model specification documents for
datasets
• Creating best-practice reports based on data mining, analysis,
and visualization
Environmental Data Analyst| Apr 2012- Oct 2014
Green Iran Paydar Co.
• Applying testing and statistical analysis to the environmental
data to produce results
• Overseeing and performing data analysis and interpretation
• Reporting technical findings to various entities
• Preparing for a variety of data collection topics, including waste
and garbage disposal, environmental hazards, ecosystems,
energy, water systems, pollution, meteorological, emissions and
sustainability
• Writing reports and articles, including graphs, maps and drawings
• Critical reviewing skills to analyze and
produce technical reports
• Able to effectively interact with the
public
• Strong programming experience with
frameworks, including XML, JavaScript,
and ETL
• Thorough knowledge of environmental
and/or public health legislation and
enforcement and compliance
procedures
• Possesses an ability to understand data
management using excellent computer
skills to create spreadsheets and
databases
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A curious mind that prefers to go deep
to understand details
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly
responsive and adaptable
LANGUAGE
Persian (Native)
English: Duolingo 145
Environmental Data Specialist|Jul 2009 – Apr 2012
Green Iran Paydar Co.
• Developing and maintaining environmental process
documentation and process improvements
• Supporting environmental data collection, upload and reporting
• Deliver consistent training to users on data integrity, internal
controls and reporting efficiencies
Environmental Activist ( Volunteer work)|Sep 2005- Jul 2009
Environment Protection Agency
• Fostering and developing a deeper understanding and effort
around environment, climate change and organizing in local
groups and campaign teams
• Working to protect the natural environment from destruction
and pollution
• Organizing actions, events and campaigns
COURSE
• The application of geographic information systems in the
formation of natural resources database, Feb 2022
• Analyzing incidents and providing effective reports,Dec 2018
• Achieving the organization’s strategic goals while complying
with environmental issues,Jul 2017
• Familiarity with environmental management systemISO14001:2015,Aug 2015
• Concepts of artificial intelligence and its application in HSE,
safety, occupational health, environmental health,
environment,Dec 2011
• Requirements and Documentation of Environmental
Supervision Systems,Feb 2010
• Learning from natural systems and environment,May 2009
• Urban green solutions,Jan 2009
• Requirements of HSE (environmental health and safety),Aug
2008
• Environment & Sustainability,Sep 2007
ACHIEVEMENT
• Letter of appreciation for substantial
contribution to the “Green
environment” project,Environment
Protection Agency, Feb 2019
• Appreciated by Environment
Protection Agency for conscious effort
and successful assistance in
environmental programs and
advancing organizational goals,Dec
2015
• Resourceful employee in Green Iran
Paydar Co.,Jul 2010
• Outstanding Mathematics Student,
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran,
2009
VOLUNTARY ACTIVITY
• Holding community clean-up
campaigns, such as Trash Hero and
Let’s Do It
• Doing awareness-raising activities,
such as Earth Hour and World
Environment Day
• Engages in environmental groups, such
as Greenpeace and WWF
• Joining to Green Volunteers Group and
trying to solve environmental issues
using specific operational and
executive methods
• Creating and participating in
environmental awareness campaigns
HOBBY & INTERESTS
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Spending time with family and friends
Enjoying moments in nature
Sport (Tennis and Swimming)
Music (Playing Piano)
Organic Gardening
Photography