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NANDANA CHANDRAKUMAR

Trivandrum,Kerala

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a comprehensive background in Sustainability Management, Environmental Conservation, Disaster Management, and Teaching. Committed to driving positive environmental change through innovative and sustainable practices and educational initiatives. I am seeking a challenging position that leverages my expertise to promote sustainability, enhance environmental conservation efforts, and develop resilient communities while fostering a culture of learning and awareness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainability Manager

(Tim Hortons Sustainability Wing)
01.2024 - Current
  • Led comprehensive environmental assessments and implemented sustainable practices, including green building design, carbon offset projects, and ethical sourcing policies, resulting in reduced energy costs, improved occupant comfort, minimized waste, and enhanced corporate social responsibility.

Teacher

(Creative Minds School)
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences and differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.

Academic Councillor

(Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU))
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Served as a teacher in both Geology and Disaster management subjects. Developed and delivered engaging curriculum,facilitated hands-on learning experiences, including field trips and lab activities. Also, mentored students, guiding them in research projects.

Project manager

(Institute of Land and Disaster Management(ILDM))
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Executed a Forest fire risk zone mapping project of Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary in Malappuram, Kerala using GIS technology. Led the planning and execution of spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization to identify high-risk areas and provided actionable insights for disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.

Social Worker

(National Service Scheme (NSS))
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Participated in beach shoreline cleaning programs, plastic removal from waterbodies and tree planting. Volunteered blood donation programs, assisted in shelter homes and conducted environmental conservation awareness programs.

Education

Polluted Waterbody Management And Afforestation - Training

-Maestro And Solitude Lake Management Services
Canada
05.2024

Graduate Certification in Sustainable Business Management -

-Conestoga College, Canada
04.2024

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System -

Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada
(IRCC), Canada
03.2024

First Aid, CPR, AED Standard C Certificate -

-YMCA, Canada
10.2023

G-Expert Computer course -

-G-Tec Computer Education, Trivandrum
05.2023

Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management and Geographic Information System (GIS) -

-Indira Gandhi Open University, Trivandrum
03.2023

Master of Science in Geology -

-K.J Somaiya College of Science And Commerce,
Mumbai, India
01.2022

Bachelor of Science in Geology -

-Sree Narayana College
Trivandrum, Kerala
03.2020

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Workload: can handle any new duties
  • Patience, Empathy and Compassion
  • Multilingual
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Crisis Intervention and Safety Consciousness
  • Leadership quality
  • Enthusiastic

Projects

  • Forest Fire Risk Zone Mapping of Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, Malappuram, Kerala
  • Water Quality Analysis of Varkala and Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kerala
  • Lake Purification Project, Brantford, Canada
  • Miyawaki Forest Project, Brantford, Canada

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working

Timeline

Sustainability Manager

(Tim Hortons Sustainability Wing)
01.2024 - Current

Teacher

(Creative Minds School)
11.2023 - 01.2024

Academic Councillor

(Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU))
01.2023 - 05.2023

Project manager

(Institute of Land and Disaster Management(ILDM))
03.2022 - 12.2022

Social Worker

(National Service Scheme (NSS))
05.2017 - 12.2019

Polluted Waterbody Management And Afforestation - Training

-Maestro And Solitude Lake Management Services

Graduate Certification in Sustainable Business Management -

-Conestoga College, Canada

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System -

Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada

First Aid, CPR, AED Standard C Certificate -

-YMCA, Canada

G-Expert Computer course -

-G-Tec Computer Education, Trivandrum

Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management and Geographic Information System (GIS) -

-Indira Gandhi Open University, Trivandrum

Master of Science in Geology -

-K.J Somaiya College of Science And Commerce,

Bachelor of Science in Geology -

-Sree Narayana College
NANDANA CHANDRAKUMAR