Sneha Pranav Karade
Pune
Summary
Accomplished Environmental Science professional with over 8 years of experience in environmental assessment, research, and strategic project execution. Expertise in conducting rigorous environmental analyses, implementing sustainable initiatives, and developing effective solutions for environmental challenges. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders to drive environmental objectives and compliance. Dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship and conservation initiatives through evidence-based methodologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Leader
TERRE Policy Centre
Pune
09.2021 - Current
- Managing and executing the CSR project on afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and community development.
- Managing and executing sustainability initiatives, and developing collaboration among stakeholders.
- Led an Ecosystem Services Review for the project of Hindustan Zinc Ltd across six mines in Rajasthan State
- Managed documentation work of projects, right from proposal submission, MoU, MIS updates, invoices, donation receipts, etc.
- Developed project plans and managed resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed project budgets, optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
- Created detailed reports outlining project milestones, tasks completed and budget expenditures.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders by providing timely updates regarding progress on assigned tasks.
- Prepared presentations summarizing progress made on projects for senior management review.
Project Leader
TERRE Policy Centre
Pune
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Leading environmental sustainability projects under the Smart Campus Cloud Network (SCCN) initiative.
- Coordinating with academic institutions and organizations for project implementation.
- Managed project budgets, optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
- Prioritized tasks and assignments to maintain project momentum and meet critical deadlines.
- Conducted regular team meetings to monitor project progress and address any concerns.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for new products or services.
Project Coordinator
Mineral Foundation of Goa
Panaji Goa
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Led UNDP's Plastic Waste Management Project in partnership with the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP).
- Developed and implemented strategies for effective plastic waste management.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
- Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
- Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.
- Prepared status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders and management teams.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
Scientific/Technical Assistant
Goa State Biodiversity Board
Saligao Goa
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked on the UNEP-GEF-MoEFCC-ABS Project, focused on the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act and Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) provisions.
- Managed technical documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Gathered and evaluated data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Documentation of People's Biodiversity Register and Tradable Bio-resources.
- Formation of the Biodiversity Management Committee.
- Coordination with the Village Panchayat of the state.
Education
Master's Degree - Environmental Science & Technology
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education And Research
Pune06-2016
Bachelor's Degree - Zoology
Dhempe College of Arts & Science
Miramar, Goa06-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Sustainability initiatives
- Regulatory compliance
- Team coordination
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
- Diploma in Information Technology, Academy of Computer Education and Technology, Panaji, Goa
- Certificate Course in Analytical Tools, NIO, Dona Paula, Goa
- Certificate Course in Remote Sensing, BVIEER, Pune, Maharashtra
- NCC 'B' and 'C' Certificate, Grade B
- Scouting and Guiding Certification, Goa Board
- Hindi Examination Certification, Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras
Training
- COP 28, Dubai, UAE, 11/01/23 - 12/31/23
- COP 29, Baku, Azerbaijan, 11/01/24
- International Symposium on Knowledge Sharing for Capacity Building for Sustainable Cities, BVIEER, Pune, Maharashtra, 2014
- Youth Seminar on Sustainable Water Access, TERI, Pune, Maharashtra, 2014
- Regional Forum on Coastal Resilience in South Asia, Sri Lanka, 02/01/24
- Sustainable & Resilient Community Conclave, G20 Civil 20 Group, Sikkim, India, 04/01/23
- National Symposium on Mangrove Conservation, Kolkata, 07/01/23
- International Conference on Sustainability Education, New Delhi, 09/01/23
Internships And Research Projects
- Internship, Goa State Biodiversity Board, 05/01/15 - 07/31/15
- Project on Zooplankton Identification & Analysis, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, 2013
- Wildlife Census Volunteer, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa, 2014
- Volunteer Educator, Rural School Education Programme, BVIEER, Pune, 2014
Personal Information
- Age: 33
- Date of Birth: 10/03/1991
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
• Goa Liberation Day Parade (2012) • Beach Cleanup Programme for World Tourism Day (2013) • National Nature Study & Trekking Expedition, Youth Hostel Association of India (2002) • Blood Donation Camps Volunteer (since 2011) • TiNai Eco Film Festival, BITS Pilani, Goa (2014) • Focus Group Discussion on UNESCO MGIEP’s Youth Consultation (2015) • E-Waste Management Workshop, CPR Environment Education Centre • Science Awareness Exhibition, India International Science Festival (2017)
Accomplishments
- 1st Place – All Goa Inter-School Talent Search, Vinray & Yukti IIT Bombay (2007)
• Distinction – All India Environment Awareness Examination, Jim Corbett (2005)
• Gold Medal – 400m Relay, People’s High School, Panaji, Goa (2006)
• 2nd Place – All Goa Cricket Tournament, Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs
(2008)
• 1st Place – Poster Competition, TERI Youth Seminar on Sustainable Water Access
(2014)
• 2nd Place – Environmental Quiz Competition, Goa State Pollution Control Board
(2017)
Languages
Konkani
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Project Leader
TERRE Policy Centre
09.2021 - Current
Project Leader
TERRE Policy Centre
01.2021 - 04.2021
Project Coordinator
Mineral Foundation of Goa
03.2020 - 12.2020
Scientific/Technical Assistant
Goa State Biodiversity Board
06.2016 - 12.2018
Master's Degree - Environmental Science & Technology
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education And Research
Bachelor's Degree - Zoology
Dhempe College of Arts & Science
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