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Oliver Mutumbu
Canberra,ACT
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
NankuseWindhoek, Namibia
Forestry Technician
10.2016 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Supported reforestation by planting grass and groundcover crops to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
- Supervised and enforced regulations surrounding use of herbicides and insecticides for pest, weed and disease control.
- Improved forest health by introducing and implementing invasive species control policies.
- Reviewed and interpreted aerial photos to aid forest management.
- Coordinated with volunteers and community groups to maintain trails and recreation sites.
- maintaining ecological sustainable nurseries central Namiba.Indigenous seed of various native tree and shrub species
- supervise caretakers and handymen in the nursery.
Ministry of Environment & tourismWindhoek, Namibia
Environmental Officer
03.2009 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Developed and directed conservation-themed camp for [Number] high school students.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to promote recycling and energy efficiency within the ministry
- Led presentations to businesses about solid waste reduction, reducing carbon footprint and use of bio-based and biodegradable products.
- Assessed pollution levels by collecting and analyzing environmental samples of soil and groundwater.
- Consulted with environmental agencies regarding compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Researched new technologies and methods to provide recycling recommendations to homeowners, businesses and organizations.
- Instituted unique program rewarding consumers for recycling and effectively boosted recycling program participation.
- Spearheaded citywide composting program in [Location], resulting in [Number]% of local businesses adopting composting.
- Provided information to government representatives, employers and general public groups on issues of public health, environmental protection and workplace safety.
- Performed basic calculations and computer data entry.
- Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries and charts interpreting test results.
- Developed and implemented programs for monitoring environmental pollution and radiation.
- Conducted bacteriological tests in relation to environmental or pollution control activity.
- Maintained gas and fluid flow systems and chemical reaction systems.
- Performed project monitoring and air sampling for lead, mold and asbestos.
Education
University of NamibiaNamibia
Associate of Applied Science from Bachelor Of Horticulture
04.2009
Skills
- Public relations understanding
- Sustainability expertise
- Campground regulations
- Conservation strategies support
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Self-Motivated
- PPE Compliance
- Written Communication
Certification
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Environmental Management, Global vision - 2020
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Timeline
Forestry Technician
Nankuse
10.2016 - 01.2023
Environmental Officer
Ministry of Environment & tourism
03.2009 - 09.2016
University of Namibia
Associate of Applied Science from Bachelor Of Horticulture
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