Omar Daniel Leon Alvarado

Experience

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  Universidad Industrial de Santander

  May 2014 - Jan 2014

  Research Assistant - Biological Collections | Auxiliar de Investigación - Colecciones Biológicas

  • Assistant at the Museum of Natural History, UIS (Industrial University of Santander), contributing to various tasks within the museum setting• Organizing exhibition materials, ensuring the effective presentation and display of items within the museum• Assisting in the curation of specimens within the collection, involving tasks related to the care, cataloging, and maintenance of biological specimens housed in the museum-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Asistente del Museo de Historia Natural, UIS• Organización de material de exhibición• Asistente en la curaduría de especímenes de la colección Mostrar menos

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  Universidad Industrial de Santander

  May 2015 - Jan 2015

  Research Assistant - Systematics | Auxiliar de Investigación - Sistemática

  • Assisting in Systematics classes, providing support to instructors and students in the learning process related to the classification and diversity of organisms.• Assisting during laboratory practices, supporting students in hands-on experiments-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Asistente de las clases de Sistemática• Asistentes durante las prácticas de Laboratorio.

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  Universidad Industrial de Santander

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Research Assistant - Evolution | Auxiliar de Investigación - Evolución

  • Supporting Evolutionary Biology classes as an assistant, providing aid to both instructors and students in the learning process.• Assisting during laboratory practices, aiding students in hands-on experiments-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Asistente de las clases de Evolución• Asistentes durante las prácticas de Laboratorio.

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  BIOMA Consultores S.A.S

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

  • Comprehensive fauna characterization for Environmental Impact Studies• Proficient writing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Geographic Database (GDB) reports• Competence in identifying various vegetation covers, enabling precise evaluation of flora in specific areas• Expert design and execution of field methodologies, ensuring accurate and relevant data collection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Estudios de Impacto Ambiental• Escritura de informes de EIA y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos

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  Instituto Universitario de La Paz

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Assistant Professor | Profesor Ocasional Tiempo Completo

  • Thorough evaluation of undergraduate theses, assessing the quality and content of research projects submitted by students at the undergraduate level• Leadership and guidance in directing and mentoring undergraduate theses within the School of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering• Instruction on Environmental Bioindicators, covering the principles and applications of using biological indicators to assess environmental quality-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Evaluación de tesis de pregrado• Dirigir y orientar tesis de pregrado de la Escual de Ingenieria Ambiental y de Saneamiento• Clase de Bioindicadores Ambientales Mostrar menos

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  BIOMA Consultores S.A.S

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Thorough characterization of fauna for Environmental Impact Studies related to a wind farm• Proficient writing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Geographic Database (GDB) reports• Competence in identifying various vegetation covers, allowing for precise evaluation of flora in specific areas• Expert design and execution of field methodologies, ensuring accurate and relevant data-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Estudios de Impacto Ambiental - Parque Eólico• Escritura de informes de EIA y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos • Comprehensive characterization of fauna for Environmental Impact Studies• Proficient writing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Geographic Database (GDB) reports• Competence in identifying various vegetation covers, enabling precise evaluation of flora in specific areas• Expert design and execution of field methodologies, ensuring accurate and relevant data collection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Estudios de Impacto Ambiental• Escritura de informes de EIA y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos

  • Biologists - Environmental Consultan | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

    Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2018
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  CORDEAM

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

  • Thorough characterization of fauna for Environmental Impact Studies related to mining activities• Proficient writing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Geographic Database (GDB) reports• Competence in identifying various vegetation covers, allowing for precise evaluation of flora in specific areas• Expert design and execution of field methodologies, ensuring accurate and relevant data collection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Estudios de Impacto Ambiental - Mineria• Escritura de informes de EIA y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos

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  Consorcio Santander Verde

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Biologists | Biólogo - Plan General de Ordenación Forestal CAS

  • Comprehensive fauna characterization as a pivotal component of the Plan de Ordenamiento Forestal (POF)• Proficiently crafting detailed reports for the Plan de Ordenamiento Forestal (POF), ensuring clarity, precision, and compliance with regulatory standards• Expertly creating and managing biodiversity databases specifically tailored for the Plan de Ordenamiento Forestal (POF)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Plan de Ordenamiento Forestal• Escritura de informes de POF y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos

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  BIOMA Consultores S.A.S

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

  • Conducting thorough fauna characterization as an integral part of Environmental Impact Studies• Proficiently crafting detailed reports for Environmental Impact Studies, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards• Expertly creating and managing biodiversity databases tailored specifically for Environmental Impact Studies-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Fauna para Estudios de Impacto Ambiental - Malecón Barranquilla• Escritura de informes de EIA y GDB• Identificación de coberturas vegetales• Diseño y elaboración de metodologías de campo Mostrar menos

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  PPG-BA Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Research Assistant | Asistente de investigación

  • Proficiently overseeing and curating activities related to the Mammologist Collection, ensuring the preservation, organization, and accessibility of specimens for research and educational purposes.• Expertly conducting taxonomic identification of mammalian specimens• Skillfully managing and utilizing digital databases to organize and store data related to mammalian specimens-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Manejo y curaduría de la Colección de Mamíferos• Taxonomía e identificación de especímenes• Manejo y uso de las bases de datos Mostrar menos

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  CONCAY S.A.

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

  • Proficiently executing the monitoring, rescue, and safe transportation of fauna• Oversight and assessment of the environmental plan implementation for the "Variante Sangil" route project• Skillfully compiling detailed monthly reports that encapsulate project activities, environmental evaluations, and key performance indicators• Implementing impactful environmental education programs tailored to the local community, fostering awareness, understanding, and active participation in sustainable practices-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Monitoreo, transporte y rescate de fauna• Seguimiento y monitoreo PMA y PMS, Proyecto Variante San Gil• Escritura de informes y GDB mensuales• Logística y coordinación trabajo de campo• Capacitaciones de Educación Ambiental Mostrar menos

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  ECOPLANET LTDA

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultoría Ambiental

  • Expertly conducting the monitoring, rescue, and safe transportation of fauna• Overseeing and evaluating the implementation of the environmental plan for the Guayepo Photovoltaic Solar Project• Diligently preparing monthly reports that comprehensively capture project activities, environmental assessments, and key metrics• Facilitating impactful environmental education initiatives for the local community, fostering awareness, understanding, and engagement in sustainable practices-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Monitoreo, transporte y rescate de fauna• Seguimiento y monitoreo PMA y PMS, Proyecto Solar Guayepo I & II• Escritura de informes y GDB mensuales• Logística y coordinación trabajo de campo• Capacitaciones de Educación Ambiental Mostrar menos

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  SERVIAMTING - CRA

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultor

  • Conducting systematic mammal sampling and precise identification techniques tailored for Conservation Areas• Proficiently managing field logistics and budgets• Utilizing acoustic methods to identify insectivorous bats• Skillfully crafting comprehensive final reports, delivering impactful results presentations, and effectively managing biological databases• Systematically collecting mammal specimens for inclusion in Biological Collections, adhering to ethical and scientific standards-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Mastofauna para declaración de reserva• Muestreo e identificación de Mastofauna• Implementación de acústica para identificación Murciélagos• Elaboración de informe de caracterización de Mastofauna Mostrar menos

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  FORESTAL CONSULTORES - ECOPETROL

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Biologists - Environmental Consultant | Biólogo - Consultor

  • Conducting thorough fauna characterization as an integral component of Environmental Impact Studies• Proficiently crafting reports for Environmental Impact Studies• Skillfully creating biodiversity databases tailored for Environmental Impact Studies, incorporating diverse and structured datasets-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Línea Base Predio La Selva – Plan de Compensación• Muestreo e identificación de Mastofauna• Elaboración informe de Línea Base Plan de Compensación Ecopetrol• Elaboración GBD Mostrar menos

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  BEC SAS BIC

  Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  Biólogists | Biólogo

  • Conducting thorough fauna characterization as an integral component of Environmental Impact Studies• Proficiently crafting reports for Environmental Impact Studies• Skillfully creating biodiversity databases tailored for Environmental Impact Studies, incorporating diverse and structured datasets-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de fauna para estudios de impacto ambiental• Elaboración de informes y GDB para estudios de impacto ambiental• Elaboración de bases de datos para estudios de manejo ambiental Mostrar menos

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  Biótica Consultores - Ferrocol - CEMEX

  Feb 2024 - Jan 2024

  Biologists | Biólogo

  • Conducting systematic mammal sampling and precise identification techniques tailored for Conservation Areas• Proficiently managing field logistics and budgets• Utilizing acoustic methods to identify insectivorous bats• Skillfully crafting comprehensive final reports, delivering impactful results presentations, and effectively managing biological databases• Systematically collecting mammal specimens for inclusion in Biological Collections, adhering to ethical and scientific standards-----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Caracterización de Mastofauna para monitoreo de fauna sobre la Ruta del Cacao-Santander• Caracterización de Mastofauna para monitoreo de fauna sobre el área de influencia de la planta CEMEX-Maceo• Caracterización para estudio poblacional de Jaguar (Panthera onca) en el área de influencia de la planta CEMEX-Maceo• Captura, colecta e identificación de mamíferos• Manejo de grupo de fauna durante caracterización de fauna en el área de influencia planta CEMEX-Maceo• Elaboración de informes de caracterización de fauna según términos de referencia PMA-ANLA• Elaboración de GBD según requerimientos del ANLA• Elaboración de fichas del PMA-CEMEX-Maceo Mostrar menos

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  Autopista Magdalena Medio S.A.S

  Mar 2024 - now

  Biologists | Biólogo

  • Estudios ambientales en polígonos de sustracción• Caracterización de Mastofauna• Captura, colecta e identificación de mamíferos