Environmental Studies
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Environmental Studies

Santiago Flores
155 Prince Arthur Est., Montreal, QC H2X 1B7
------------; +1 (438) 888 97 35

Education

McGill University
B.S. Environmental Science
Geography Minor
Montreal, Canada
2014- 2019

Tecnológico de Monterrey
High School degree
Cuernavaca, Mexico
2011-2014

Work Experience

Student Life Network
Amazon Prime Student Ambassador
• Increased awareness of Prime Student membership and its benefits to university
students
• Applied an integrated marketing approach of digital, experiential, and peer-to-peer
tactics

Acualuzion
Project Development Assistant
• Assisted the design, implementation, and maintenance of live ponds and natural
pools to promote the incorporation of natural ecosystems in urban landscapes
• Applied knowledge of ecological principles to maintain water quality and ecosystem
health

Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon
Research Intern
• Completed biodiversity surveys as well as several data entries and statistical
analyses for biological conservation projects
• Assisted a field biologist in monitoring and studying local primate populations
• Executed organic farming and agroforestry projects involving the production of
organic compost and the incorporation of native plant species

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University
Field Assistant
• Collected mineral samples of volcanic and other geologic formations and assisted
laboratory analysis to understand the geological processes and characteristics of the
area

Camp San Gabriel
Wilderness Educator
• Planned, coordinated, and facilitated environmental education workshops for
campers such as fire making, tree identification and animal tracking to foster a sense
of environmental stewardship in children
Montreal, Canada

Volunteer & Extracurricular Experience

Redpath Museum of Natural History
Tour Guide/ Workshop facilitator
• Plan and implement science education workshops for children
• Perform guided tours of museum exhibits

Institute of Biomedical Research, UNAM
Laboratory Assistant
• Assisted Masters and PhD students on biological and biomedical research projects
• Collected and organized samples, performed dissections, maintained cultures and
lab supplies as well as inventory and data entry

Santropol Roulant
Gardening Volunteer
• Performed watering, seeding, composting, and transplanting and maintenance for
an urban agricultural garden.

McGill Mexican Students’ Association (MMSA)
VP Events
• Organized and supervised cultural and educational events including museum
exhibits and various fundraising events
• Successfully hosted a fundraiser for earthquake relief on CBC Radio Canada
• Maintained partnerships with the Mexican Embassy, booked venues and invited
guest speakers

Skills
Languages: Native Spanish and English. Intermediate French and German.
Experience with:
• Statistics and spatial analysis software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Stata, R, GeoDA and SatScan)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Social media management (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat)
• Photography, videography and editing skills
• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Certifications
Sustainable Development Goals advocacy training- United Nations Population Fund October 2017
CPR and First Aid certification- Canadian Red Cross
September 2016

Hobbies/Interests
• Beekeeping
• Horticulture
• Piano
• Cross-country skiing
• Hiking & camping