R SIVA SANKARI
Project Coordinator, Department Of Environment And Climate Change.
Meenambakkam, Chennai,
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated, hard working and detail-oriented Green Analyst with 2.5 years of experience.
Professional project specialist equipped to excel in coordinating and managing project activities. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Skilled in scheduling, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet changing project needs and ensure successful outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Coordinator
Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu.
08.2025 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
GREEN ASSOCIATE
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu
08.2023 - 07.2025
Key responsibilities:
- Mission Execution: Implement and monitor the TN Climate Change, Green TN, and Wetlands Missions at the district level.
- Afforestation: Oversee large-scale native sapling plantation drives to increase green cover in semi-arid zones.
- Pollution Control: Spearhead the 'Meendum Manjappai' campaign to eliminate single-use plastics in local markets and industrial hubs.
- Water Conservation: Support the restoration and protection of district wetlands and traditional water bodies (Ooranis).
- Policy Support: Assist the District Green Committee in drafting climate action plans and decarbonization strategies.
- Liaison: Coordinate between the District Collectorate, Forest Department, TNPCB, and local urban bodies (ULBs).
- Data Management: Track project progress, and submit evidence-based reports to the Dept. of Environment and Climate Change.
- Awareness: Organize community outreach and climate literacy programs for schools and industrial workers.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and communities.
Online Tutor
Focus Edumatics
01.2023 - 05.2023
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
Sivakasi 06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
Sivakasi 06.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
Policy Implementation: Executing state-level climate missions (Green TN, Climate Change, and Wetlands) at the district level
Strategic Monitoring: Utilizing the data analytics to track afforestation progress and wetland health
Stakeholder Management: Coordinating between the District Collectorate, industrial bodies, and local departments to drive environmental compliance
Climate Resilience: Developing district-specific strategies for decarbonization and sustainable waste management in industrial clusters
M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation): Developing frameworks to track carbon reduction KPIs and reporting progress
Inter-departmental Liaison: Coordinating between engineering teams, government bodies, and corporate partners
Supply Chain Engagement: Working with vendors to reduce upstream/downstream carbon footprints
Community Advocacy: Leading large-scale awareness campaigns like "Meendum Manjappai" to promote sustainable living and plastic reduction
Accomplishments
1. Coordinated with government departments to collect and analyze emissions data for the Rajapalayam Decarbonization Action Plan under Carbon Neutral Hub development.
2. Collaborated with the District Administration of Virudhunagar to organize an environment-themed Book Festival (2024), managing event coordination and promoting climate literacy across the district."
3.Collaborated with the District Administration of Virudhunagar for the Question Setting Committee to frame questions for the State level Quiz competition- Thirukkural Manavar Maanadu (2024).
4. Honored with the Green Enthusiast Award by the District Collector of Virudhunagar for outstanding contributions toward a green and climate-resilient district.
5. Coordinated and Acted as a Liaison Officer for the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit and Governing Council meetings, streamlining coordination between state government officials and key stakeholders.
6. Used Microsoft Excel and created tracking spreadsheets to monitor District level environment related activities.
7. Created videos for school students about the importance of Plantation.
Additional Information
1.Completed a technical internship at a Reverse Osmosis plant, gaining hands-on experience in water quality testing (TDS/pH), membrane maintenance, and the monitoring of industrial filtration systems.
2.. Developed Graphene Carbon Nitride-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation of dyes and antibacterial applications
3. Completed 8 Exams in Hindi
4. Completed Food Chemistry course from Swayam NPTEL.
5. Recognized with State-Level Prizes for excellence in technical paper and poster presentations."
Work Availability
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Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu.
08.2025 - Current
GREEN ASSOCIATE
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu
08.2023 - 07.2025
Online Tutor
Focus Edumatics
01.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Chemistry
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
06.2017 - 06.2020