CV
Professional Summary
Hello there! My name is Angela Asuncion and I am a Master in Science in Rural Planning and Development in International Development candidate. My expertise has consistently been characterized by my leadership and steadfast dedication to enhancing environmental innovation through research development and advocacy. Furthermore, my work experience ranging across the disciplines of capacity building, environmental remediation, plant pathology, plant agriculture, and environmental DNA, have helped me to gain extensive knowledge and hands-on experience across the environmental sector.
My hopes are that my educational endeavors will prove an excellent investment for my future career in the environmental policy, planning and socio-ecological governance sectors, allowing me to be a part of actualizing positive environmental change both locally and globally.
Skills
& Attributes
Leadership Knowledge Mobilization Research Communications
Writing Campaign Management Logistic Organization
Work Experience
Sept 2019-Current
Research Assistant
School of Environmental Design & Rural Development
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Engage with SSHRC funded comparative project, "Global Minerals Local Communities", through literature reviews, proposals, engagements with key stakeholders, and knowledge mobilization through online newsletters, publications, research meetings, and workshops
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Assist with editing peer-reviewed journals and organizing logistics in RPD 6310 Environmental Impact Assessment course
June 2019- Aug 2019
Environmental Intern
AIESEC Indonesia - United Nations SDGs
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Collaborate with villages to develop sustainable initiatives within the Yogyakarta, Indonesia region
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Create campaigns and fundraising events to enhance awareness of climate change adaptation and mitigation
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Mobilize knowledge on environmental issues across villages, orphanages, and schools
Sept 2018- April 2019
Laboratory Technician
University of Guelph - Department of Plant & Environmental Health
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Assist research associates and doctorates in environmental DNA and microbial examination, statistical analysis, and experimental PCR and gel electrophoresis
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Maintain laboratory through ordered management of materials
Education
Sept 2019- Current
University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario
Masters in Science in Rural Planning and Development in International Development Studies
Sept 2015- Apr 2019
University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario
Bachelors in Bio-Resource Management in Environmental Management, Honors
Feb 2018- Jun 2018
Curtin University- Perth, Australia
Bachelors in Bio-Resource Management in Environmental Management, Honors
Achievements
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University of Guelph Deans List (2016-2020)
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Lingos PMD Pro Project Management Certification (2020)
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Ontario Professional Planners Institute T.P. Jason Ferrigan 2020 President's Scholarship (2020)
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Board of Graduate Studies Research Scholarship (2019)
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University Graduate Scholarship (2019)
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OAC International Travel Grant (2019)