Experience

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  Embrapa

  Mar 1998 - Jul 1999

  Visiting researcher

  • Developed studies on identification, transmission and efficiency of viruses through transmission essays, serological and immunofluorescence techniques, evidenced by the publication of two scientific articles and one symposium abstract

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  Ministry of science, technology and innovation

  Mar 2000 - May 2001

  Technical advisor

  • Implemented biosecurity norms, developed risk assessment and inspected biotechnology institutions to verify compliance with the legal requirements

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  Ministério do desenvolvimento agrário - mda

  May 2001 - Mar 2003

  Project manager

  • Spearheaded planning and management of environmental resources access, tracked performance, and compiled reports. Selected specialised consultants, provided recommendations on policy creation, and provided professional capacity building to small farmers in rural settlements.

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  Federação dos municípios do estado do maranhão

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2004

  Administrative consultant

  • Provided administrative consulting services to 217 municipalities through negotiation, partnerships and creation of tools to monitor and control information on associated City Councils

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  Ação brasileira pela nutrição e direitos humano

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2004

  Policy consultant

  • Analysed Federal programs, proposing the development of projects to guarantee the right to food and food security. Supported the development of food security monitoring indicators.

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  Ministerio do meio ambiente

  Dec 2004 - Jul 2005

  Public policy specialist

  • Performed activities of managerial complexity involving strategic planning, project management, and team coordination

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  Ministério do desenvolvimento agrário - mda

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2007

  Agronomist

  • Regularized environmental areas, reducing land degradation and contributing to economic development • Managed potential conflicts between owners in rural settlements through advanced skills in conflict resolution• Developed environmental risk assessment to reduce vulnerabilities and facilitate the implementation of rural settlements • Led relevant community activities and improved food systems through conservation agriculture, resulting in the better sustainable development of rural settlements • Led engagement activities with community stakeholders including landholders, traditional owners, and the local community in rural and remote areas Show less

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  Ministerio do meio ambiente

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2022

  Environmental analyst

  Sustainability Manager• Managed and successfully implemented environmental programs resulting in the engagement of more than 300 organisations and reduced costs by 10-30% through ESG principles.• Expertise in developing assessments to analyse ESG data to improve sustainability using SASB, GRI and LCA principles.• Expertise in creating strategic planning and action plans to include energy and water efficiency, sustainable procurement and waste management.• Baseline analysis and development of indicators and frameworks to assess sustainable planning strategies. • Analysis and development of multi-stakeholder frameworks through distinct participatory methodologies.• Designed a sustainability award to encourage and acknowledge the best sustainable practices implemented by public organisations. • Designed more than 50 hands-on and e-learning courses to create environmental awareness and action plans, training more than 1,000 managers. • Delivered technical guidance and organised conferences to better communicate sustainability.Sustainable Agriculture Manager• Overseeing the implementation of international agreements and national policies.• Guiding project development to transform food systems through sustainable production, reduced biodiversity loss and increased landscape restoration with an estimated budget of US$ 23 million.• Overseeing the coordination of projects to promote sustainable agroforestry and SLM practices, land restoration and biodiversity conservation with an estimated budget of US$ 20 million.• Developed indicators and comprehensive framework to update Environmental Indicators using Power BI.• Collaborated on the implementation of socio-environmental programs with 350 small farmers, resulting in agroecological transitions.• Managed the development of innovative multi-stakeholder projects in several countries aiming to improve social participation.• Represented the Brazilian government at various conferences and meetings. Show less

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  Griffith university

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Teaching fellow

  • Facilitated a positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management • Instructed students through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Environmental Management and Global Environmental Challenges• Utilised innovative methods of instruction, including field trips, video, interactive class activities and discussions• Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring Show less