1. Luis Fernando
Ríos
Forestry Engineer
Objective
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 Achievements
Gained 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 Skills
Leadership- 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.
Experience
Welder 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
Education
Forestry Engineer Degree, National University of the Peruvian Amazon, Peru. 1996
BSc Forestry Science, National University of the Peruvian Amazon, Peru. 1993
Computer skills
Experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, windows, E-mail and online.
Quick to master new skills.
Additional Information
Languages: English and Spanish
Professional association: College of Engineers of Peru, South America.