Luis Fernando Ríos

Forestry EngineerObjective

Seeking to interview for a position where seven years of Forestry Engineer experience will add

value and bottom line results.

25 Hugo Crescent

Kitchener, ON, N2M3Z3

226-978-6227

lufernandorios@gmail.com

Selected AchievementsGained expertise in forest management, silviculture and natural resource management.

Oversaw 20 forestry contractors related to private companies.

Developed and controlled $ 100 mil USD cost budget for reforestation program.

Produced 1million 200 mil seedlings of cedar and mahogany in the MoA’s forest nursery.

Achieved reforest 1000 hectares of secondary forest (Munichi’s town), high Amazonas province in Peru with two forestry commercial timber species (Mahogany and Cedar)

Designed, developed and managed programs for tree seedling propagation, forest nursery, storage and shipping operations.

Directed and oversaw the pest, fertility and irrigation management.

Supervised full time staff, prepared work schedule and assigned work.

Managed the purchase of seed and fertilizer stocks requirements; and monitored the health and growth of replanted trees and supervised the use of herbicides.

Special SkillsLeadership- proven leader of individual and teams involving 5 – 20 people.

Management- influence and optimize people to meet objectives

Communication-build strong rapport with customers, reports, peers and managers.

Organization skills- strong time management and creative problem- solving skills.

ExperienceWelder Machine Operator, Ultramet Industries Inc. Breslau, On Ap.2014 - Present

Member of Engineering Intern (EIT) PEO, Toronto, On Jan.2012 –Dec.2014

Volunteer, Arboretum of University of Guelph, On Apr.2011 –Dec.2011

General Laborer, Conestoga Meat Packers, Breslau, On Aug.2003 - Jan.2011

Agriculture Supervisor, ADRA-OFASA, Ayacucho, Peru May.2001– Dec. 2002

Agency Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Peru. 2000 - 2001

Reforestation Supervisor, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Peru. 1997 - 2000

Forest Area Manager, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Peru. 1993 -1996

EducationForestry Engineer Degree, National University of the Peruvian Amazon, Peru. 1996

BSc Forestry Science, National University of the Peruvian Amazon, Peru. 1993

Computer skillsExperienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, windows, E-mail and online.

Quick to master new skills.

Additional InformationLanguages: English and Spanish

Professional association: College of Engineers of Peru, South America.