This document is a curriculum vitae for Hila Rotbart that outlines her experience in environmental education, project management, and water management. She has a Master's degree in environmental management from VU University Amsterdam and a Bachelor's in environmental science. Her experience includes managing an environmental education department, conducting research on urban water governance, and developing knowledge platforms. She is passionate about sustainability and has strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills.

1. Hila Rotbart - Curriculum Vitae
Dintelstraat 63, 1078VR Amstedam, The Netherlands +31 617213723 hilarotbart@gmail.com
 Date of Birth :21/06/1983  Nationality: U.S , Israel  Work permit in the Netherlands
Summary
Innovative and successful manager, team leader and project developer. Knowledgeable and experienced
in environmental education, learning and knowledge transfer methods, resource conservation and water
management. Excellent inter-personal communication skills, experienced in public speaking, lecturing
and “pitching”, community building, stakeholder mobilization, and in facilitating collaborations,
synergies and knowledge sharing. Passionate about learning, dedicated to my field of work, curious, and
always seeking for continuous development.
Highlights
 Team management and mentoring
 Project management
 Management tools development
 Strategy and framework development
 Knowledge in: Environmental education, Water
management and climate change.
 Knowledge platform development on-field and online
 Stakeholder engagement and community mobilization
Experience
RESEARCH TEAM MEMBER 2016
INNOVCITIES, Institute for environmental studies (IVM), VU University, Amsterdam
 Designed and conducted an in-field research examining institutional change and learning in urban
water governance under climate change in Cape Town, South Africa.
 Research group website: http://www.innovcities.net/
CO-MANAGER 2012-2015
The Environmental Educational Department , regional unit of the ‘Sharon’, Israel
 Promoted and acted for sustainable cities by consulting local governments, initiating, developing
and leading urban processes, seminars, knowledge platforms, workshops and public participation
for community and municipal actors.
 Managed and coached a staff of 18 employees, by developing innovative management tools,
constructing trainings, performing accurate budget management and promoting staff self-
realization. Monitored and assessed project progress by using clear criteria and evaluation points.
 Led and conducted national workshops, initiated partnerships and collaborated with new actors
and stakeholders and established stable and fruitful communication with national ministries.
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL CONSULTANT AND RECPTION MANAGER 2011-2012
Abraham Backpacker Hostel, Jerusalem, Israel
 Provided assistance for travelers and conducted professional lectures in English.
 Worked as part of an international and multi-cultural team.

2. Education
Awards and Scholarships
 VU University Fellowship Program: Grantee 2015-2016
 Holland Scholarship: Grantee 2015-2016
 Hadassah College Grant for Academic Excellence: Single Grantee 2011
 Hadassah College Dean's list Honor 2008 ,2009
Community Service and Volunteering
 ‘’Ba Kehila’’ (NGO for social change) Jerusalem: Guide for at-risk youth 2009
 Jerusalem Women’s Shelter: Volunteer 2008
 ''Inti Wara Yasi'' Wildlife Sanctuary, Bolivia: Wildlife caretaker 2005
Language Proficiency
 English (Native Speaker)  Hebrew (Native Speaker)  Spanish (Basic)
Communication Skills
 Polished presentation skills: gained through presenting in many workshops and conferences.
 Inter-cultural communication skills: gained through traveling to many countries, specifically
developing countries, working and studying abroad.
 Excellent leadership skills: gained through my military service as a commander and through my
work experience in the Environmental Unit, individual coaching and guiding employees, facilitating
workshops, meetings and working in a team oriented environment.
Computer Skills
Advance proficiency in MS Office software, GIS, Air-mod view, Cal-Road and good Social media skills.
MASTERS OF SCINCE: ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2015-2016
VU Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, GPA: 8.0/10.0
 Specialization: Water Management and Climate Change.
 Thesis: “Urban Water Governance under Climate Change”, Grade: NL=8.5
PARTTICIPANT IN THE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILTY COURSE 2014
The union of local authorities and “Heschel” sustainability center, Israel
 Addressed: Criteria for local sustainable development, public participation and CSR.
CERTIFIED PERMACULTURE DESIGNER (PDC) 2013
The Multi-Disciplinary Center for Sustainable living, Israel
 Courses in: Agroecology, methods of sustainable water management and soil management.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMETAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH 2009-2012
Hadassah Academic College of Jerusalem, Israel , GPA: Cum Laude, 92.53/100
 Included Courses in: Drinking water treatment systems, sanitary and wastewater treatment.
PARTICIPANT IN THE TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COURSE 2011
Utrecht University, the Netherlands.