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Lal Velayudhan

Lal Velayudhan

Naturalist And Photographer
Palakkad

Summary

Experienced Naturalist who thrives on adventure and evangelizing environmental protection subjects through educational programming for visitors and travelers. Solid understanding of outdoor safety, animal behaviors and topographical challenges and how to adjust programs to meet visitor limitations. Team-minded individual with extensive knowledge of wildlife biology, plant identification and bird identification. Passionate Naturalist knowledgeable about birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles and amphibians and other flora and fauna ; conditions and environmental concerns. Adept at teaching people of all ages how to enjoy and care for local areas. Ready to bring seven years of related experience to dynamic new role with room for advancement.

Passionate Naturalist knowledgeable about various conditions and environmental concerns. Adept at teaching people of all ages how to enjoy and care for local areas. Ready to bring seven years of related experience to dynamic new role with room for advancement.

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.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Jr. Naturalist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Naturalist and Photographer

Self
Palakkad
02.2008 - Current
  • Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
  • Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
  • Provided age-appropriate interpretive programs for children enrolled in day camps and nature education programs.
  • Staffed information desk and greeted visitors arriving at nature center and lobby
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify new methods to protect the local flora and fauna.
  • Teamed on delivery of informative educational programs on area history, geological environment, and wildlife.

Education

GED -

Thrithala HS
Thrithala
04.2001 -

Skills

1 Birding and bird photography guided tours 2 Butterfly tours 3 Guided walk for herpetologists Trekking and camping

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Accomplishments

  • Long term association with Forest Departments of Kerala, Tamilnad and Karnataka
  • Conducted and Participated Surveys of Forest Departments- Birds, Mammals, Butterflies, Odonata and other bio-diversity assessments.
  • Associated the wildlife films making of Forest Department, Kerala.
  • Video and still image documentation of the plants of Hortus Malabaricus, Botanical Garden, Cheruthuruthi, Thrissur, Kerala.
  • Conducted Wildlife classes for children of Schools and collages.
  • Regularly conducted wildlife tours for tourist in Munnar, Nelliyampathi, Thattekkad, Periyar and Wayanad.

Affiliations

TNHS- Travancore Natural History Society

ARANYAKAM NATURE FOUNDATION

MALABAR NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

HORTUS MALABARICUS BOTANICAL GARDEN

KOODU MAGAZINE

Software

ADOBE CREATIVE SUIT

ADOBE PHOTO SHOP

ADOBE LIGHT ROOM

ADOBE PREMIER

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

FINALCUT PRO

Interests

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

TRAVEL

NATURE CONSERVATION

MUSIC

FOOT BALL

CAMPING AND HIKING

Timeline

Naturalist and Photographer

Self
02.2008 - Current

GED -

Thrithala HS
04.2001 -
Lal VelayudhanNaturalist And Photographer