Ashan Shooshtarian

Experience

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  Poorab-e Fars Engineering Consultating Company

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

  Manager of Socio-Economic Department

  Provided consulting services in flood control, watershed and Agri-environmental regional case studies for Agricultural Organization, Iran

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  Shiraz Medical University, Shiraz, Iran

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Lecturer (part time)

  Food Economics (2 semesters, average class size 30 students)

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  Azad University, FiroozAbad, Iran

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Lecturer (part time)

  Management, Marketing and Accounting (2 semesters, average class size 40 students)Agricultural Economics (2 semesters, average class size 45 students)

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  Shiraz University

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  Production Economics and Resource Use (3 semesters, average class size 25 students)Agricultural Economics (3 semesters, average class size 25 students) Farm Management (1 semester, average class size 25 students)

  • Student

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2011

  • Lecturer (as a part of graduate program)

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
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  University of Alberta, Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2015

  did research on financial analysis of hybrid poplar plantation in AB to produce bioethanol, at the department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology under supervision of Prof. Martin Luckert and Dr. Glen Armestrong.In this project, I studied competitive technologies for producing bioethanol, and conducted stand level financial analysis of hybrid poplar plantations on private lands. In addition, I assessed policy scenarios in a forest level framework using a land use model and drafted carbon protocols in Alberta. The investigated policy variables include varying even-flow conditions, allowing the exotic plantations on public lands, and accounting for sequestered carbon. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Research Assistant (part time)

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
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  Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Economics and Competitiveness Division

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Project Assistant (Summer student position)

  My job involved:- updating articles for the Livestock Marketing Manual- constructing datasets- writing briefing notes- preparing charts and posters- supporting livestock, crop and ag-input market analysis team - providing content to our flagship State-of-Industry project report

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  Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Economics and Competitiveness Division

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2022

  Crop Statistician

  In this position, I work on crop statistics to initiate statistical programs and projects that address emerging high priority statistical and information needs regarding the crops sector in Alberta. I have taken a leadership role among a group of professional and technical staff for the Alberta Crop Report Program to ensure the success of the program in providing weekly updates on the crop conditions. Strong economic analysis and research skills are key in this position. I also have developed my leadership and supervisory skills, problem-solving and being innovative, good public relation, media skills, and effective communication. Show less

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  Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, Office of Statistics and Information

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

  Economic Statistics Specialist
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  Office of Statistics and Information, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance

  Dec 2023 - now

  Manager - Economic Statistics