SWAPNA SEPHALI BISWAL
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager with expertise in sustainability reporting and forestry audits at Control Union India. Proven track record in leading innovative teams and enhancing certification processes. Skilled in strategic planning and market analysis, driving impactful environmental initiatives while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among diverse teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager (Forestry & Environment)
Control Union India
Navi Mumbai
12.2020 - Current
- Managed operations in Forestry & Environment services since December 2020.
Qualified as Lead Auditor for FSC COC, PEFC COC, GOLD Standard, ISO 14064 and SRCCS certifications.
Completed lead auditor training for FSC FM, NCCF EcoTourism, Forest Carbon Verification, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, and ISO 9001. Coordinated the global Sustainable Viscose COC Program to enhance sustainability efforts.Oversaw forestry certifications and environmental services related to ESG, LCA, GHG operations and carbon verification.
Leading Innvovation team in new standard develpment & research to improve certification processes.
Conducted audits ensuring compliance with international forestry and environmental standards.
Facilitated training sessions on certification protocols for internal teams enhancing knowledge.
Freelance consultancy
Network of Certification and Conservation of Forests, India (NCCF)
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Freelance consultancy to Network of Certification and Conservation of Forests, India assisting Mr.Suneel Pandey, Member Secretary NCCF in development of Forest Management and ToF (Tree outside Forests) management standards which was subsequently approved and adopted by the PEFC. It was a collaborative activity to support NCCF as a freelance advisor for development of standards for sustainable forest and ToF management.
Project Assistant
IIT Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Under DST research project entitled "Study of the effects of Climate change on Hydro-meteorological processes: Droughts and Floods at different Spatial and Temporal scales in Eastern India". Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Analyzed statistical data using both modern and traditional methods and documented all findings. Compiled data in reports using MATLAB and MS Excel.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Scientific Assistant
Odisha Biodiversity Board, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted Project Coordinator in preparation of different documents, reports and literature of the UNEP-GEF-MOEF&CC-ABS-Project of "Strengthening the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act and Rules with focus on its Access and Benefit Sharing Provisions".
- Maintain relations with district administration and district level officials concerned with the project activities and support the activities of BMCs with the help of Technical Support Group at district level.
- Provided logistical support to the State Project Coordinator and project consultants in conducting different project activities (trainings, workshops, stakeholder consultations, arrangements of study tour, etc.);
Dissertation
NEERI, Nagpur
Nagpur
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Dissertation Program on the topic "Air Assimilative Capacity of Coastal and Inland Region- A Case Study of Mithapur and Vadodara".
- Emission Inventory studies for thermal power plant and use of source dispersion model for comparison of air assimilative capacity of two sites.
Education
Master of Science - Environment Management
Forest Research Institute(Deemed) University, ICFRE
Dehradun06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Odisha University of Agriculture Technology
Bhubaneswar07.2014
Intermediate - CHSE Board
Resham Science College
Bhubaneswar05.2008
Matriculation - CBSE Board
Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya
Sunabeda05.2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Sustainability Reporting
- Research & Development
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Forestry & Environmental audits
- Market research, forecasting, and analysis
INTERNSHIPS
- Divisional Attachment at Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board, Dehradun (August 2015 – November 2015)
- Divisional Attachment on the topic "Municipal Solid Waste Management of Dehradun".
- Intern at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd , Koraput (June 2015 – July 2015)
- Summer Internship on Environment Management System (EMS) of Engine Division, HAL.
- Intern at Geo Consultant Pvt.Ltd, BBSR (December 2014 – January 2015)
- Comparison study of Chilika Forest Cover (1999 & 2006) using Arc GIS.
- Trainee at Dhenkanal Forest Division, Govt. of Odisha, Dhenkanal (January 2014 – April 2014)
- During the period of training I had covered Nursery Technique, Silviculture Operation, Demarcation and making of timber coupes, Survey, Management of Kapilas zoo, ECO club activities, Execution of construction work done under CAMPA, Study of JFM work in field, Conducting salvage operation of Phailin affected trees, Training of Wildlife and study of Man-Animal conflict, Binding and sale of Kendu leaf in the division.
Certification
- Qualified NTA UGC NET Dec-2019 (Assistant Professorship) in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES with 99.69 Percentile.
- Currently pursuing a Management Essentials certification from IIM Shillong
- MATLAB, Cetpa Infotech, Dehradun
- August 2015 – September 2015
References
- Dev, Niyogi, Professor, dev.niyogi@jsg.utexas.edu, +1 765-421-1024, Texas University
- K.V., George, Dr., kv_george@neeri.res.in, 9422305272, CSIR -NEERI, Nagpur, Nagpur
Timeline
Operations Manager (Forestry & Environment)
Control Union India
12.2020 - Current
Freelance consultancy
Network of Certification and Conservation of Forests, India (NCCF)
05.2019 - 11.2020
Project Assistant
IIT Bhubaneswar
11.2017 - 04.2019
Scientific Assistant
Odisha Biodiversity Board, Bhubaneswar
03.2017 - 10.2017
Dissertation
NEERI, Nagpur
02.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Environment Management
Forest Research Institute(Deemed) University, ICFRE
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Odisha University of Agriculture Technology
Intermediate - CHSE Board
Resham Science College
Matriculation - CBSE Board
Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya
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