Arshinder Kaur
Environment & Sustainability Professional
New Chandigarh
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities on Natural Resource Management in the Development Sector. Talented at developing strategies, setting goals and Capacity Building. Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Practical Trainee
Nagola Re GmbH
Jaenschwalde
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted with projects by applying strong analytical skills and studies on Land remediation and Renaturation studies.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Environmental Consultant
NABCONs
Ambala
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared technical and scientific report for a new road project for the purpose of Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management.
Volunteer
Hope Foundation
Berlin
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new services.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Research and Outreach Manager
Pinaca India
Chandigarh
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed network relationships with Government Organizations, Non-Profits and Entrepreneurs developing their capacity on Sustainable Development Goals.
Startup Founder
Eco and Agro Resource Management
Mohali
09.2011 - 10.2018
- Conceptualized projects to raise funds on themes of Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management.
- Designed and Implemented Programs on Climate Change for Youth.
- Gave Sustainability Consulting to Industries.
- Developed Capacity Building programs on Sustainable Agriculture for Farmers across North India.
- Initiated Environmental Management programs in the Community
India Coordinator
Women's Earth Alliance
Gorakhpur
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Devoted special emphasis to developing Capacity of Women Master Trainers on Climate Change and Food Security.
Manager (Internal Controls Systems)
Organic Farming Council of Punjab
Chandigarh
10.2006 - 10.2010
- Managed an 8 member team comprising of External Service providers and District Auditors.
- Designed and Implemented the Standard Operational Procedures on Organic Farming for Associated farmers.
- Served as the Organic Management Representative for the Organization.
Education
Master of Science - Management of Sustainable Development Goals
10.2018 - 10.2019
Fulbright Nehru Environment Leadership Program - Community Development And Applied Economics
2009.08 - 2010.01
Short Term Research Program of 22 European Credit Transfer System - Water
07.2000 - 10.2000
Postgraduate Certificate Program - Biogeography And Regional Assessment
04.1997 - 09.1998
Master of Science - Botany
07.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Botany
08.1991 - 06.1994
Skills
Research
Outstanding communication skills
Presentations
Initiative
[English, German, Hindi and Punjabi] language fluency
Talented leader
Timeline
Environmental Consultant - NABCONs
02.2022 - 05.2022
Research and Outreach Manager - Pinaca India
08.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer - Hope Foundation
01.2020 - 03.2022
Practical Trainee - Nagola Re GmbH
04.2019 - 07.2022
LUMSA University - Master of Science, Management of Sustainable Development Goals
10.2018 - 10.2019
Startup Founder - Eco and Agro Resource Management
09.2011 - 10.2018
India Coordinator - Women's Earth Alliance
10.2010 - 06.2011
University of Vermont - Fulbright Nehru Environment Leadership Program, Community Development And Applied Economics
2009.08 - 2010.01
Manager (Internal Controls Systems) - Organic Farming Council of Punjab
10.2006 - 10.2010
International Womens University - Short Term Research Program of 22 European Credit Transfer System, Water
07.2000 - 10.2000
University of Saarland - Postgraduate Certificate Program, Biogeography And Regional Assessment
04.1997 - 09.1998
Panjab University - Master of Science, Botany
07.1994 - 06.1996
Panjab University - Bachelor of Science, Botany
08.1991 - 06.1994