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SHIVA DEVKOTA

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Dedication and results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience in sustainable tourism management, natural resource conservation, and community engagement. Skilled in project planning, GIS mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and food production safety. Adept at leading training programs, implementing conservation initiatives, and optimizing food manufacturing process. Seeking to contribute expertise in tourism management, environmental sustainability, or food production in a growth –oriented organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cheese Maker/ Warehouse Associate

Chinook Cheese, Calgary, AB, Canada
Calgary, Canada
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Company Overview: www.chinookcheese.com
  • Operate and monitor cheese production machinery, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Inspect raw materials, including milk and cream, to maintain quality standards.
  • Maintain detailed records of production processes and quality control measures.
  • Ensure sanitation and hygiene compliance in all food handling procedures.
  • Manage aging conditions such as temperature and humidity for cheese storage.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold high production standards.
  • Receiving shipments, Shipping and Dispatch goods.
  • Storage and organization goods with inventory Management.

Tourism Assistant

National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Nepal
, Nepal
10.2010 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: www.ntnc.org.np
  • Developed and executed tourism development strategies and community engagement program.
  • Organized and facilitated training programs for local communities on sustainable tourism practices.
  • Conducted environmental conservations initiatives such as waste management, signage installation, and biodiversity awareness campaigns.
  • Managed procurement processes, staff coordination, and administrative functions.
  • Established partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to promote conservation efforts.
  • Conducted impact assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of tourism policies and community projects.

Education

Master's Degree - Rural Development, Natural Resource Management (NRM)

Tribhuvan University
Nepal
01.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Humanities and Social Sciences, English Literature and Rural Development

Tribhuvan University
Nepal
01.2009

Proficiency Certificate Level -

Tribhuvan University
Nepal
01.2006

School Leaving Certificate -

Shree Snagam Secondary School
Nepal
01.2004

Skills

  • Project planning and management
  • Sustainable tourism development
  • GIS mapping and data analysis
  • Food production safety and HAACP compliance
  • Training and workshop facilitation
  • Stakeholders engagement and community development
  • Procurement and inventory management
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Environmental awareness and conservation strategies
  • Knowledge of data entry for stock movement
  • Familiar with Warehouse Management System
  • Operate Pallet jacks, understand loading/ unloading best practices

Certification

  • Geographical Information System (GIS) Training: 1 week mapping training from Geo-Net Connection P. Ltd.
  • Training of Trainer TOT: 10 days international training on short course design, delivery, and management from Wageningen University and Research (CDI), Netherland
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Training: HACCP, GMP Compliance

References

  • Rabin, Kadariya, PhD, rkadariya@yahoo.com, +9779862347575, National Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal, Project Chief, Nepal
  • Khem Raj, Bhattrai, PhD, bhattaraikhemraj@gmail.com, +1-647-949-2586, Himalayan Resources and Development Centre, Nepal, Executive Director, Norway, Researcher, Universitetet Bergen
  • Tarif, Hamad, chinookcheeseyyc@gmail.com, +1-403-973-1743, Chinook Cheese, Calgary, AB, Canada, Owner and CEO, Calgary, AB, Canada

Timeline

Cheese Maker/ Warehouse Associate

Chinook Cheese, Calgary, AB, Canada
10.2023 - 07.2025

Tourism Assistant

National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Nepal
10.2010 - 12.2022

Master's Degree - Rural Development, Natural Resource Management (NRM)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor's Degree - Humanities and Social Sciences, English Literature and Rural Development

Tribhuvan University

Proficiency Certificate Level -

Tribhuvan University

School Leaving Certificate -

Shree Snagam Secondary School
SHIVA DEVKOTA