Roshan K Rodrigo
Environmental Specialisit
Panadura,13
Summary
Responsible Environmental Specialist possessing strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, interpretations, and health, and safety programs. Offering 22 years of hands-on experience monitoring impact of environmental pollution and identifying environmental issues to recommend solutions. Focused and determined professional with outstanding analytical abilities and expertise in site auditing and field measurements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Resource Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - Current
- Facilitated communication between regulatory agencies and project stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to the development of corporate sustainability goals, integrating environmentally conscious practices into daily operations.
- Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and identifying potential hazards.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation, optimizing resource conservation and minimizing pollution levels.
Environmental Specialist
MG Consultant (Pvt) Ltd.
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Facilitated communication between regulatory agencies and project stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to the development of corporate sustainability goals, integrating environmentally conscious practices into daily operations.
- Conducted research on local ecosystems, providing valuable insights for habitat restoration projects.
- Increased employee awareness of environmental issues by organizing training sessions and workshops on sustainable practices.
Manager-Health, Safety and Environment
RR Construction (Pvt) Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Care Coordinator
Caremark
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, promoting independence and empowering them to manage their health conditions.
Team Member
Travelodge
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
- Strengthened relationships between departments with regular meetings focused on promoting understanding of individual roles and shared objectives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally in order to enhance overall team performance, leading to increased efficiency in project execution.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
Senior Environmental Specialist
United Nation Office For Project Services (UNOPS)
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Collaborated closely with regulatory agencies, establishing strong relationships that facilitated effective communication and resolution of complex issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all permitting activities, ensuring accurate documentation was readily available for internal reviews or regulatory inspections.
- Reduced environmental risks through diligent monitoring of hazardous waste management systems.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Environment Manager
Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Oversaw remediation efforts for contaminated sites, ensuring proper cleanup procedures were followed and future risks were mitigated effectively.
- Assisted in securing grants and funding sources for vital environmental initiatives that benefited both the company and the community.
- Promoted wildlife habitat restoration through collaboration with local organizations and nonprofits.
- Monitored progress towards established environmental goals, making adjustments as needed to stay on track for success.
Deputy Team Leader
Infotechs Ideas Pvt Ltd.
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall team performance, resulting in higher quality output and increased client satisfaction.
- Assisted Team Leader in developing project plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting objectives.
- Coordinated efficiently between internal teams and external vendors/partners during various stages of project implementation.
- Managed cross-functional projects, coordinating with multiple departments for successful outcomes.
Ecologist
The World Conservation Union (IUCN)
10.2002 - 02.2004
- Evaluated the success of conservation initiatives by analyzing pre-and post-treatment data.
- Provided training to volunteers and staff on proper techniques for ecological restoration projects.
- Designed ecological monitoring programs to track changes in ecosystem health over time.
- Coordinated community outreach events, engaging the public in environmental education programs and stewardship activities.
Field Ecologist
Neo-Synthesis Research Centre
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Managed grant-funded restoration projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Identified potential threats to ecosystems by analyzing human development patterns within the landscape.
- Restored native habitats through invasive species removal and native plant reestablishment efforts.
- Provided training to volunteers and staff on proper techniques for ecological restoration projects.
Volunteer Researcher Officer
Neo-Synthesis Research Centre
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Assisted in securing grant funding for research projects by preparing comprehensive proposals.
- Collaborated with external partners on joint research initiatives, expanding our network of resources and expertise available for future projects.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Education
International Diploma (Level 6) - Occupational Safety And Health
British Safety Council
UK 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Disaster Management And Sustainable Development
Northumbria University At Newcastle
UK 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
The Open University
Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
Diploma - Endangered Species Management
The University of Kent
UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Environmental Compliance
Environmental assessment
Environmental education
Hazardous Materials Handling
Environmental auditing
Pollution Prevention
Environmental Impact Reporting
Ecological Risk Assessment
Sustainable resource management
Ecosystem restoration
Endangered species protection
Technical Documentation
Team building
Accomplishments
Training Course
- The Modern Road Ecologist’s Toolbox-Emerging Tools and Technologies for Biodiversity Assessments on Linear Transport Projects’ (Online Course) Asian Development Bank, (2021) Sri Lanka
- Course on ADB’s Indigenous Peoples Safeguard Requirements (online course), Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department- Asian Development Bank, (2020) Sri Lanka
- Course on ADB’s Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Requirements (online course), Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department- Asian Development Bank, (2020) Sri Lanka
- Course on ADB’s Environment Safeguard Requirements (online course), Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department- Asian Development Bank, (2020) Sri Lanka
- Workshop on improving project readiness-environmental safeguard training (online monitoring system), conducted by the ADB Sri Lanka Resident Mission, (2019) Sri Lanka
- Workshop on to test run the objective criteria of qualifying an ' Environmentally Sensitive Area’ organized by Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment with the support of UNDP, (2018), Sri Lanka
- Workshop on mainstreaming gender and empowerment of women, conducted by the ADB Sri Lanka Resident Mission, (2018), Sri Lanka
- Industrial safety, emergency preparedness and environmental management certificate course, NVQ level IV, Conducted by the University of Peradeniya in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, (2018), Sri Lanka
- Disaster and ecosystems: resilience in changing climate (leadership tract), short course, conducted by United Nations Environment Program, and TH Koln –University of Applies Science, Online course, (2017)
- First aid awareness program, Conducted by The St John Ambulance Association and Brigade in Sri Lanka, (2017) Sri Lanka
- Awareness workshop on context sensitive design, Conducted by Road Development Authority and MG Consultant, (2015), Sri Lanka
- First aids training, Conducted by St John Ambulance, (2012), UK
- International intensive training course on environmental impact assessment, Conducted by Central Environmental Authority collaboration with University of Peradeniya, (2008), Sri Lanka
- Safety awareness induction training, Conducted by United Nations Department of Safety and Security, (2008), Sri Lanka
- Advance security in the field, Conducted by United Nations Department of Safety and Security, (2007), Sri Lanka
- Basic security in the field- staff safety, health and welfare, Conducted by United Nations Department of Safety and Security, (2007), Sri Lanka
- Certificate course on GIS and Geo-Informatics, Conducted by the Post graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), (2004), Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan tortoise and turtle CAMP workshop and Sri Lankan star tortoise PHVA workshop, Conducted by the National Zoological Gardens, (2003), Sri Lanka
- Endangered species management training course, Conducted by the IUCN/SSC (2001), UK
- Forest garden product certification workshop, Conducted by the Neo-Synthesis Research Centre (NSRC) (1999), Sri Lanka
Professional qualifications
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM), UK (Apr, 2012 to date)
- Chartered Biologist (C.Biol)- Institute of Biology (IOB), Sri Lanka (Aug, 2018 to date)
- Chartered Environmental Professional (CEnvP)- Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), Sri Lanka (Feb, 2022 to date)
Professional Memberships
- Full member The Society of Biology, UK (October, 2012 to date)
- Commissioned member World Commission on Protected Areas, IUCN (July, 2012 to date)
- Commissioned member Commission on Ecosystem Management, IUCN (May 2012 to date)
- Charted Environmentalist Society for the Environment (Soc Env), UK (April, 2012 up to date)
- Chartered Environmental Professional Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), Sri Lanka (Feb, 2022 to date)
- Full member Institute of Biology (IOB), Sri Lanka (2011 up to date)
- Full member Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (IEEM), UK
- (2009 up to date)
- Life Member Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka Branch (RAS-SL), Sri Lanka (2008 up to date)
- Life Member Geo-informatics Society of Sri Lanka (GIS-SL), Sri Lanka (2004 up to date)
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Resource Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - Current
Environmental Specialist
MG Consultant (Pvt) Ltd.
07.2015 - 11.2019
Manager-Health, Safety and Environment
RR Construction (Pvt) Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2015
Care Coordinator
Caremark
01.2012 - 02.2014
Team Member
Travelodge
09.2010 - 12.2011
Senior Environmental Specialist
United Nation Office For Project Services (UNOPS)
08.2007 - 12.2008
Environment Manager
Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 08.2007
Deputy Team Leader
Infotechs Ideas Pvt Ltd.
05.2006 - 12.2006
Ecologist
The World Conservation Union (IUCN)
10.2002 - 02.2004
International Diploma (Level 6) - Occupational Safety And Health
British Safety Council
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Disaster Management And Sustainable Development
Northumbria University At Newcastle
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
The Open University
04.2001 -
Diploma - Endangered Species Management
The University of Kent
04.2001 -
Volunteer Researcher Officer
Neo-Synthesis Research Centre
01.1998 - 01.2000
Field Ecologist
Neo-Synthesis Research Centre
01.1996 - 01.2002