Andrea Pala
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Specialist, excelling in ecosystem restoration and environmental impact assessment. Skilled in soil sampling and fostering stakeholder relationships, I effectively communicated project outcomes, enhancing conservation efforts.
Biology professional with robust background in research and data analysis. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering reliable results. Skilled in laboratory techniques, data interpretation, and maintaining high standards of scientific integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
AMP Capo Testa Punta Falcone
04.2024 - 02.2025
- environmental impact assessment.
- biocenosis study
- diving
- plant community study
Project Officer
Worldrise
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducting guided snorkeling tours in marine and coastal environments.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
Environmental Specialist
Worldrise
10.2024 - 11.2024
- study of the growth rate of Posidonia oceanica within a local marine area.
- study of the epifauna of P. oceanica.
- study of the density per square meter with counting of leaf bundles.
- study of all the microscopic factors internal to P. oceanica (laboratory).
Environmental Researcher
AMP Capo Testa Punta Falcone
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ecosystem restoration efforts by monitoring key indicators and making recommendations for adaptive management strategies.
- Designed monitoring programs to collect long-term data on ecosystem health, providing critical information for conservation planning efforts.
- Participated in grant writing processes for securing funding for vital research projects, increasing available resources for continued study and innovation.
- Optimized sampling techniques for water quality assessments, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements for informed decision-making processes.
- Collection of information useful for estimating the marine population through the use of the survey management system.
- Inspection and classification of species.
Environmental Scientist
MEdSee
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from environmental studies, effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- evaluation by immersion of possible areas for planting Posidonia oceanica, study of Posidonia oceanica
Project Officer
WWF
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
Laboratory Technician
University Of Padua
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Identifying the correct analysis protocols in relation to the required purposes.
- Management and use of latest-generation sequencing machinery.
- Extraction and purification of biological extracts, DNA and proteins.
Education
Master of Science - Evolutionary Biology
University of Padua
Padua, ITALY03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
Sassari, ITALY07-2017
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Environmental permitting
- Soil sampling
- Environmental assessment
- Environmental impact reporting
- Endangered species protection
- Ecosystem restoration
- Wildlife conservation
- Rescue diving techniques
- Expert diver
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
diver licences WA
White Card
Dive Master with more than 700 dive logged
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Worldrise
10.2024 - 11.2024
Environmental Specialist
AMP Capo Testa Punta Falcone
04.2024 - 02.2025
Project Officer
Worldrise
06.2023 - 01.2025
Environmental Scientist
MEdSee
03.2023 - 05.2023
Environmental Researcher
AMP Capo Testa Punta Falcone
05.2022 - 12.2023
Project Officer
WWF
01.2021 - 12.2021
Laboratory Technician
University Of Padua
06.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Evolutionary Biology
University of Padua
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
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