Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Timeline
Coursework
Professional associations
Volunteering activities
Awards
Publications
References
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NORBU GYELTSHEN

NORBU GYELTSHEN

Darwin,NT

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organisational skills eager to secure a GIS-related position. Ready to help the team that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Research Officer

Royal University of Bhutan
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Improved eleven universities' publication websites by introducing a new user interface and strengthened the journal policy.
  • Convened ten research degree committee meetings at the university to review the research program in the university and recorded minutes for distribution.
  • Managed Bhutan Journal of Research and Development (Managing Editor) and published eight consecutive journal issues.
  • Developed ten-year strategic plan and Annual Performance Agreement(APA) for two Departments.
  • Corresponded to more than twenty daily emails, including calls for facilitating research services at the university.
  • Coauthored publications in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing the impact of our team's research efforts on advancing knowledge in the field.

Project Coordinator

Office of the Vice-Chancellor
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project funded by United Nations Environment Programmes (UNEP)
  • Communicated and brought seven stakeholders for collaboration
  • Submitted project reports and delivered project outcomes as detailed in funding agreements
  • Conducted Indigenous local knowledge (ILK) research in the University funded by the Asia Pacific for global change research (APN)
  • Reviewed over 60 global research proposals as the Scientific Planning Group member from Bhutan to Asia Pacific Network for Global Change research.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimised for maximum project success.

Assistant Lecturer

Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Taught NAT101-Introductory Geology and ESE102-Environmental Laboratory modules to the 60 first-cohort environmental science students
  • Coordinated field tour to Khothagpa gypsum mining to equip the students with practical knowledge of the minerals and mining in Bhutan
  • Supervised the students in preparing the Herbarium and identifying the endemic plants
  • Conducted and assessed the student's projects.

Education

Master of Environmental Management -

CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY (CDU)
Darwin, NT
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Botany

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA INDIA
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
04.2018

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Coordination

Certification

  • NT Driver License (C)
  • NT Forklift (HRW) license
  • Ochre Card
  • White Card (will promptly secure if selected)

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Office of the Vice-Chancellor
06.2022 - 05.2023

Research Officer

Royal University of Bhutan
04.2019 - 06.2023

Assistant Lecturer

Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan
08.2018 - 03.2019

Master of Environmental Management -

CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY (CDU)

Bachelor of Science - Botany

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA INDIA
  • NT Driver License (C)
  • NT Forklift (HRW) license
  • Ochre Card
  • White Card (will promptly secure if selected)

Coursework

  • Biosecurity
  • Community engagement
  • Plant Anatomy
  • Taxonomic classification
  • Systematic Botany
  • Organic, Inorganic & Physical chemistry
  • Environmental Policy
  • Ecological Conservation & Restoration

Professional associations

  • Ambassador to Crossref from Bhutan, 03/2021 - current, https://www.crossref.org/community/our-ambassadors/
  • Scientific Planning Group (SPG) member from Bhutan to Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research(APN), 08/2020 - 08/2023
  • Focal Officer for the National Intellectual Property (IP) Research Stakeholder Forum appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan, 02/2023 - 06/2023

Volunteering activities

  • Current CDU Student Council Member
  • Volunteered for Orientation week familiarising and helping the commencing students.

Awards

  • SUFNA Memorial Award
  • College Topper in Botany Programme
  • 2015-2018 cohort]
  • Scholarship recipient of the Department of Adult and Higher Education (DAHE)- To pursue study in India [2015 batch]
  • Scholarship recipient of the Dungsam Academy (Private School)- To pursue grade XII [2014 batch]

Publications

  • An integrated modeling approach to address Climate Change Mitigation in Country Bhutan, https://www.undp.org/bhutan/publications/integrated-modelling-approach-address-climate-change-mitigation-country-bhutan
  • The resilience of Local Indigenous Knowledge (ILK) in the Bhutanese Farming Practices amidst Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities, https://doi.org/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-22-00005

References

  • Mr. Yonten Jamtsho, Geospatial Information Officer, Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, Yonten.Jamtsho@nt.gov.au, 0451608696
  • Dr Mariana Campbell, GIS Research Lecturer, Charles Darwin University, mariana.campbell@cdu.edu.au
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