SHELMITH FAITH THEURI
Summary
An action-oriented and savvy Environmental Engineer with over a decade experience helping organizations to track and manage their project’s environmental impacts in accordance to required regulations and standards. My expertise exceeds beyond environmental management, encompassing project management, climate adaptation and mitigation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, research and data management. Passionate about environmental sustainability, circular economy, water and waste management I am curious to learn more, and I am currently developing skills on sustainability reporting. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapting to changing project demands. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Researcher: Resource recovery and circular economy
Tampere University
05.2021 - 05.2022
- I provided direct input strategic planning, data management, statistical analysis and project planning from conception through development cycle
- Documenting scientific research through publications and delivering feedback and reports to funders and stakeholder
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Contributed to successful grant applications by crafting persuasive proposals grounded in rigorous research methodologies.
Environmental Consultant, Freelance
Freelance
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Carried out environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for proposed major new developments such renewable energy, water and agricultural development projects and developed, in collaboration, over 10 environmental impact assessments
- Developed environmental management plans including waste management plans for chemical industry and evaluated the feasibility and environmental impacts of a proposed waste to energy project
- Conducted rigorous analyses of potential environmental risks associated with proposed projects, mitigating potential liabilities.
- Provided expert guidance to clients regarding regulatory requirements and permitting processes, facilitating project approvals without delays.
- Conducted regular audits of client facilities to ensure ongoing adherence to established environmental plans and regulations.
Project Researcher: Resource recovery and circular economy
LUT Department of Separation Science
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Set up and operated a laboratory anaerobic water treatment pilot plant using real waste water to recover resources form wastewater
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Leveraged advanced analytical tools to interpret large volumes of data, identifying patterns and trends relevant to project objectives.
Head of Environmental Department
Lartech Africa Limited
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed a multidisciplinary team in procuring environmental consultancy projects worth about an equivalent of about 300000 euros, planned, managed and coordinated them to completion
- Helped bolster partnerships with stakeholders and clients, partners, and sector experts to support project implementation/management
- Trained, supervised and monitored field project coordinators
- Introduced trainings and feedback mechanisms in the company to ensure smooth teamwork within the department
Environmental Consultant
Lartech Africa
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Involved in procurement, implementation and management of environmental projects
- Provided expert guidance to different companies and government organizations on waste management, regulatory compliance and helped organizations minimize their environmental impact and facilitating project approvals without delays.
- Coordinated closely with external stakeholders including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and local communities during major project initiatives.
- Streamlined waste management processes, leading to significant cost savings for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Technology and Engineering
Ghent University
01.2015
Skills
- Subject matter expertise( Environmental management)
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Research Methods
- Cultural Competence
- Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- JIRA
- Documentation And Reporting
Affiliations
Lead Environmental Expert, Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK)
Certification
ISO 18001 Internal Auditor - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, Bureau Veritas Group, 07/01/11
Volunteer Experience
- Environmental expert; World Vision Kenya | Wema ADP, 2009, Nakuru, Kenya
- Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliiton Kolhon paikallisyhdistys ry.,
Languages
English
Native language
Finnish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Project Researcher: Resource recovery and circular economy
Tampere University
05.2021 - 05.2022
Project Researcher: Resource recovery and circular economy
LUT Department of Separation Science
08.2019 - 05.2021
Head of Environmental Department
Lartech Africa Limited
10.2017 - 03.2019
Environmental Consultant
Lartech Africa
04.2016 - 03.2019
Environmental Consultant, Freelance
Freelance
01.2013 - 05.2022
ISO 18001 Internal Auditor - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, Bureau Veritas Group, 07/01/11
Master of Science - Environmental Technology and Engineering
Ghent University
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