LIDIA ESTHER BATISTA VAZQUEZ
London,Canada
Summary
Environmental management specialist and civil engineer with extensive experience in teaching, research, and climate change initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in collaborative international projects, university-level instruction, and applied research in environmental sustainability. Skilled in community outreach, digital communication, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Graduate Researcher
Western University
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted research on environmental contamination under the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program.
- Collaborated with Dr. Clare Robinson and Dr. Christopher Power.
Community Manager
Elyt Digital Marketing
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Promoted local businesses in beauty, photography, and food sectors through digital channels.
Saleswoman
Self-Employed & Vestidos de Ana
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Sold a variety of products via digital platforms and worked as lead saleswoman at “Vestidos de Ana” boutique.
- Managed and resolved conflicts with upset clients by empathetically listening and tactfully de-escalating situations.
- Promoted cultural diversity and inclusion in customer service and team engagement.
Lead Engineering Representative
University of Holguín, Faculty of Civil Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Led implementation of the National Plan to Confront Climate Change.
- Representative of the plan to Confront Climate Change of the Republic of Cuba, at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and in the Construction Department of the University of Holguín
- Developed workflows and measurement systems for tracking project adoption and progress.
- Reported project risks, opportunities, and updates to program leadership.
Instructor Professor
University of Holguín, Department of Construction
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Taught courses including Bridges and Culverts, Railways, Mechanical Modeling of Structures, and Highway Projects.
- Guided undergraduate research and contributed to curriculum development.
Researcher
University of Holguín & International Collaborations
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Participated in projects on sustainable waste and water management with partners in Germany, Canada and Cuba.
- Led environmental impact assessments of biodigesters and urban solid waste systems.
Education
PhD Candidate - Science, Technology, Innovation, and Environment Management
University of Havana
07.2025
Marketing
Center For Socio-Cultural Development (CEDES)
Holguin, Cuba05-2022
Digital Communications And Media
Association of Cuban Communicators
Holguin, Cuba04-2022
Master’s Degree - Environmental Management
University of Holguín
06-2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Holguín
07-2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Academic and Technical Writing
- Project Management Tools
- Digital Marketing Platforms
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
- Appointment Scheduling
- Strong Communication
- Patience
- Organized
- Active Listening
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Honours & Scholarship
- Best Postgraduate Professor, University of Holguín (2019)
- UNAICC Special Award, Environmental Research (2018)
- Golden Degree, Civil Engineering, University of Holguín (2018)
- Queen Elizabeth Scholarship, Western University, Canada (2023–2024)
- Academic Exchange, Magdeburg-Stendal University, Germany (2017)
Publications
- Procedure for environmental evaluation of the cycle of life of the sanitary fillers dumps – Revista de Gestion del Conocimiento y el Desarrollo Local, ISSN-e: 2707-8973, Vol. 8 No. 3 (pp. 12-24) (2021)
- Proposed procedure for the environmental life cycle assessment of landfills. Scientific Journal of FAREM-Esteli. (2022)
Timeline
Visiting Graduate Researcher
Western University
10.2023 - 01.2024
Community Manager
Elyt Digital Marketing
01.2022 - 10.2023
Saleswoman
Self-Employed & Vestidos de Ana
01.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Engineering Representative
University of Holguín, Faculty of Civil Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2023
Instructor Professor
University of Holguín, Department of Construction
01.2018 - 01.2023
Researcher
University of Holguín & International Collaborations
01.2017 - 01.2023
PhD Candidate - Science, Technology, Innovation, and Environment Management
University of Havana
Marketing
Center For Socio-Cultural Development (CEDES)
Digital Communications And Media
Association of Cuban Communicators
Master’s Degree - Environmental Management
University of Holguín
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Holguín
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