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Amrit Pal

Amrit Pal

Naturalist
Banga

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches. Focused environmentalist dedicated to preserving natural areas through education and connecting people to land and animals. Plans events, cares for animals, and leads activities such as nature hikes. Staunch supporter of ecological preservation initiatives. Effective at working with school-aged children to promote natural habitats, conservation strategies and animal needs. Friendly and upbeat professional with extensive knowledge and hands-on approach to involving people in nature.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Head Naturalist

The Kikar Lodge Nature Retreat
Nurpur Bedi
06.2021 - Current
  • Conducting and monitoring 'Jungle Safaris' and maintaining Safari tracks
  • Guiding guests and students on birding excursions
  • Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
  • Installation of Camera Traps to document wildlife species in area
  • Preparing and maintaining off-grid camping site for guest arrivals
  • Conducting and Monitoring other activities such as Quad Biking, Horse Riding and Obstacle activities
  • Creating and maintaining waterbodies for wildlife
  • Designing activity routes, such as marathons and assisting technical teams in their execution.
  • Provided technical assistance to other staff members on matters related to ecology, biodiversity conservation, or invasive species management.
  • Improved community engagement in environmental stewardship by organizing volunteer events such as tree plantings, trail maintenance.
  • Maintained accurate records of all observations made during fieldwork activities.

Intern

Assam Hathi Project (Manas National Park)
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Monitoring elephant incursion through erected hanging solar fence to understand outcome of deterrence and or fence breach
  • To maintain database on Human-Elephant conflict in targeted fringe villages
  • To maintain record for comparison of HEC degree before and after installation of hanging solar electric fence
  • Monitoring forest path usage by local communities in 1st addition to MNP to understand changes of path usage by local communities.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports

Field/Office Assistant

Dr Jai Pratap Singh Wildlife Biologist Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand
01.2018 - 07.2018

Assisting Wildlife Research Teams in field

  • Collecting Research data from field on daily basis and maintain proper documentation
  • Conducting Sign Surveys and Line Transects for monitoring of large Predators (Tigers/Leopards) for Forest Dept
  • Camera trapping for monitoring of large Predators (Tigers/Leopards) and other Wild animals in Tarai Forest for Forest Dept
  • Analyzing data collected from field and reporting to senior officials of Forest Dep
  • GPS Mapping and Plotting
  • Rescuing Wildlife from conflict zones in human-dominated areas
  • Conducting Awareness Camps in Local Schools and Villages during Wildlife Awareness Drives of Uttarakhand Forest Dept
  • GPS based Patrolling of forest along with forest staff.

Field/Office Assistant

Dr Jai Pratap Singh Wildlife Biologist Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisting Wildlife Research Teams in field
  • Collecting Research data from field on daily basis and maintain proper documentation
  • Conducting Sign Surveys and Line Transects for monitoring of large Predators (Tigers/Leopards) for Forest Dept.
  • Camera trapping for monitoring of large Predators (Tigers/Leopards) and other Wild animals Tarai Forest for Forest Dept.
  • Analyzing data collected from field and reporting to senior officials of Forest Dept
  • GPS Mapping and Plotting
  • Rescuing Wildlife from conflict zones in human-dominated areas
  • Conducting Awareness Camps in Local Schools and Villages during Wildlife Awareness Drives of Uttarakhand Forest Dept
  • GPS based Patrolling of forest along with forest staff.

Education

M.Sc. Wildlife Conservation Action -

BVIEER
Pune

Skills

Ability to work hard & Desire to constantly learn & grow

Additional Qualification

  • Diploma in computer hardware & networking
  • N.C.C. 'C CERTIFICATE' holder
  • Attended Training Course in Wildlife Rescue specializing in Snake Handling and Rescue Conducted by Mr. Nikhil Sanger (Honorary Wildlife Warden Punjab) of the Wildlife Conservation Society Nawanshehar (Punjab).

Research Engagements

  • Identifying human-snake conflict zones and attitude of people towards snakes (S.B.S. Nagar Punjab, India) 2019-2020 submitted to BVIEER
  • Generated heat map representing different conflict zones. Change Detection analysis was done (For Land-Use Land-Cover) Questioner survey was done

Participated In

  • All India Tiger Estimation 2018 conducted by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand.
  • Water Birds Census Jan2017 at Sharda Sagar Reservoir Uttarakhand.Crocodile and Otter Census Feb2017 across Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand.
  • Training on Tranquilizing and Rescue of Wild animals held at Surai Range Uttarakhand in March 2017.
  • Refresher course in Tranquilizing and Rescue of Wild animals held at Chorgalia Range Uttarakhand in April 2017.
  • Crocodile and Gharial Rescue and Handling techniques Workshop Sep.2016 held at Mahendra Chaudary Zoological Park, Chattbir Punjab.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: ROOP CHAND
  • Mother's Name: RESHAM KAUR
  • Date of Birth: 11/10/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Mother Tongue

Punjabi

Disclaimer

I declare that the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and I shall be liable for any discrepancy.

Timeline

Head Naturalist

The Kikar Lodge Nature Retreat
06.2021 - Current

Intern

Assam Hathi Project (Manas National Park)
02.2020 - 07.2020

Field/Office Assistant

Dr Jai Pratap Singh Wildlife Biologist Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand
01.2018 - 07.2018

Field/Office Assistant

Dr Jai Pratap Singh Wildlife Biologist Tarai East Forest Division Uttarakhand
09.2016 - 08.2017

M.Sc. Wildlife Conservation Action -

BVIEER
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