Matilde Almodovar

  • matildeafl@gmail.com
  • Portugal
  • 19/08/2024
Field work, Office work Conservation and ecology Coastal management Environmental education Marine research

Personal Summary

I am a biologist, with a master's degree in Marine Ecology. I am interested in conservation through an  ecological, social, and educational perspective. I developed my master's thesis on the island of São Tomé, where I addressed the relationship between the local population, the sea, and sharks. I believe that environmental education and the involvement of key stakeholders are essential for effective nature  protection. I have been seeking to expand my training to other areas, particularly scientific illustration. I am also a certified diver.

Work Experience

Ocean and Fisheries Technician
Mar 2023 - Present ANP|WWF Portugal

Implementation and support of project activities within the Oceans and Fisheries team (mainly on co-management, participatory processes and stakeholder engagement).

  • Stakeholder outreach and engagement through working sessions, workshops, meetings, interviews and calls.
  • Management and facilitation of fisheries co-management committees.
  • Project management (activity planning and scheduling, budget management, interfacing with funders and report writing).
  • Support in the development of project proposals.
  • Report and paper writing, editing and translating.
Environmental Educator
Feb 2020 - Present Lisbon Zoo Education Center

Implementation of educational programs for all ages (on-site, via Skype for worldwide audiences, and in schools/events); Participation in training activities (education, conservation, communication,  group management, sustainability, etc.).

Researcher
May 2021 - Feb 2023 FCT NOVA - MARE NOVA

Support in the preparation and implementation of participatory sessions, using methodologies to mobilize and engage stakeholders in collaborative processes, aiming to generate new forms of governance in complex contexts, particularly in the field of environmental management.

  • Assistance in the logistical organization of sessions and in establishing necessary contacts for their realization.
  • Preparation of support/work documents for the sessions and their corresponding reports.

Education

MSc in Marine Ecology
Sep 2018 - Jan 2021 Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
BSc in Biology (Environmental Biology branch)
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018 Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Name and surname

Matilde Almodovar

Nationality

Portuguese

Years of experience

4-6 years

Are you looking for a job in:

In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad, Only remotely

Additional training

  • SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (SDI/TDI Portugal) 2022
  • Climate Fresk facilitaition traning (tools for good) 2022
  • Workshop Climate Fresk (tools for good) 2022
  • National Geographic Educator Certification Winter 2021
  • Nature Drawing Course (MUHNAC - National Museum of Natural History and Science, Lisbon) 2020/2021
  • Workshop Sustainability: the art of protecting nature in everyday life (Lisbon Zoo) 2019
  • Figure Skating Coaching Course (Portuguese Skating Federation) 2019
  • Workshop Biodiversity, education for conservation (Lisbon Zoo) 2018
  • Practical Workshop on Wild Animal Recovery, 23rd Edition (CERVAS - Centre for the Ecology, Recovery and Surveillance of Wild Animals) 2018
  • SDI Open Water Scuba Diver (SDI/TDI Portugal) 2016
  • Violin Course (Gregorian Institute of Lisbon) 2013/2017

Language (indicate level)

  • Portuguese - Fluent (Native)
  • English - C1
  • Spanish - A2 
  • French - A1 

Digital competences (indicate level)

  • Microsoft Office - Advanced
  • R studio - Intermediate 
  • Zotero - Intermediate 
  • Canva - Intermediate 
  • QGIS - Intermediate 

Personal website / LinkedIN

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