ORIANA E. WOUTERS
Marine Resources Manager
Macuarima, Aruba
Summary
Focused on obtaining a doctoral degree in marine conservation. Driven by holistic development and research to solve current and future problems. Looking to expand on current skills regarding blue carbon systems development and conservation. Knowledgeable on applied methods for marine ecosystem monitoring, stakeholder engagement and policy development, execution and evaluation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Policy Advisor
Directie Natuur en Milieu
San Nicolas, Aruba
06.2019 - Current
- TEDxOranjestad Countdown on Climate Action Aruba (co-organizer)
- Policy Note: Implementatie Beleid Landsverordening voor het Milieu Schadelijke Producten (supervisor and co-author)
- Contingency plans: COVID-19, Tsunami Alert (co-author), Coral disease.
- Draft Program of Requirement (PvE) Nature and Environment 2021-2024 subsidies for Nature Conservation Aruba (lead author).
- Authored science-based advice to the Ministry of Spatial Development, Infrastructure and Environment and the Minister of Nature.
- Project writing.
- Funding proposal development.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary working groups.
- Chaired stakeholder meetings.
- Proposed policies, developed roadmaps and reported on costs and benefits.
- Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Identified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change.
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Program 3 of National Strategic Plan: Natural Resource Management (co-author).
- Qualitative research: Shoco Survey Results (lead author).
- Policy Note: Build with Nature (lead author).
Marine Data Scientist
Metabolic Foundation
Oranjestad, Aruba
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Partially executed methods for multispectral image analyses of shallow reefs and seagrass areas (QGIS).
- Semi-automatic supervised image classification.
Safety Diver and Marine Data Scientist
Ocean Fathoms LLC/Shaffer Group
Oceanside, USA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Planned dives and assured safety to team during dives.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Executed ground truthing of satellite imagery.
- Developed and implemented an underwater grid system with team.
- Performed exploratory excavation on 200 year old wreck.
Vessel Maintenance Assistant
M/V
Sitka, USA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Mixed and applied boat painting techniques
- Desalted engine room.
Junior Researcher
TNO Caribbean
Palm Beach, Aruba
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed visual census on 25 dive sites around Aruba as a baseline for the establishment of the National Marine Park.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Organized, motivated and trained volunteer professional divers for data collection.
- Initiated regional methods for reef health monitoring with local volunteers (REEFCHECK).
- Applied two seagrass monitoring methods: SeagrassNet and SeagrassWatch on an area: +/- 8 Ha.
- Identified seagrass species and extent in 1.5 km of coastline.
- Data entry and validation.
- Disseminated information regarding research and marine parks to public through newspaper outlets.
- Analyzed preliminary data and created report.
- Co-authored marine park management plan.
- Recommended species for climate change adaptation report.
- Oral presentation to Directorate of Nature and Environment.
Fisheries Tender Icer
M/V
Sitka, USA
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed manual quality checks on fish.
- Manually iced: salmon (various), halibut, black cod, and rockfish at a rate of 10 tons per week.
- Navigated vessel (90 ft.) around Baranhof Island, Alaska.
- Performed daily ship maintenance and crew operations
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Aquaculture Monitoring and Development Manager
Reef Doctor.org Ltd
Ifaty, Madagascar
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Ensured quality of production in six community-based seaweed and sea- cucumber farms; performed troubleshooting related to disease distribution and weather events.
- Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
- Supervised a team of ten seaweed and sea cucumber technicians in weekly operations.
- Assisted harvest, sales, and propagule distribution for two hundred farming lots across six villages.
- Ameliorated production and harvesting through experimental testing.
- Reduced harvesting times 5-fold.
- Offered lectures in aquaculture systems to international volunteers, interns.
- Coordinated staff and interns into community aquaculture events.
- Organized and managed extensive database of small-scale fisheries: verified data integrity and accuracy, optimized quality of data entry and performed surveys as needed.
- Produced ad hoc reports and data bases for executive team.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Presented extensive aquaculture systems to potential investors (World Bank).
Aquaculture Intern/ Assistant
Reef Doctor.org Ltd.
Ifaty, Madagascar
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed experiments on seaweed production methods and fertilizer application.
- Performed literature review on K. Alvarezii toxicity in humans.
- Created Emergency Action Plan for seaweed survival related to El Niño Southern Oscillation.
- Maintained seaweed nurseries.
- Assisted in harvest and sale events.
- Wrote monthly reports: Alternative Livelihoods in Aquaculture Progress and Evaluation.
Marine Toxicology Intern
Toxicology, Wageningen University
Wageningen, The Netherlands
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Studied biomarker responses in temperate bivalves exposed to contaminated harbour sediments.
- Performed assays in environmental laboratory.
- Managed data set.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Written thesis and oral presentation to peers and supervisors.
Fisheries Biology Intern
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland
Kralendijk, Bonaire
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Assessed four (4) fisheries survey techniques for data collection.
- Validated best method for small-scale fisheries monitoring on Bonaire.
- Chaired meeting representing Economic Affairs to stakeholders for collaborative purposes.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Performed pilot study on economic impact of recreational fisheries.
- Prepared presentation for the fisheries policy advisor on the economic impact of recreational fisheries of Bonaire for Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WCAFC).
- Written internship report for Institute of Marine Research and Ecological Studies (IMARES).
Education
Master of Science - Aquaculture And Marine Resources Management
Wageningen University And Research
Wageningen 09.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wageningen University And Research
Wageningen 09.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
Organisation and delegation
Additional Information
- Determined best method for small-scale fisheries monitoring on Bonaire. Assessed 4 fisheries survey techniques for data collection. Chaired meeting representing EZ to stakeholders for collaborative purposes. Performed pilot study on economic impact of recreational fisheries. Prepared presentation for fisheries policy advisor on the economic impact of recreational fisheries of Bonaire for Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WCAFC). Written internship report for Institute of Marine Research and Ecological Studies (IMARES).
Certification
Global Caribbean Reef Monitoring Network Visual Census
Timeline
Global Caribbean Reef Monitoring Network Visual Census
07-2021
Operational Planning and Management (ICON Institute)
05-2021
Data production methodology (ICOn Institute)
05-2021
Beleid schrijven met Impact (University of Aruba)
01-2020
ESRI Essential Workflows (GIS4C)
10-2019
Kendo Ni Dan (2nd blackbelt)
08-2019
Policy Advisor
Directie Natuur en Milieu
06.2019 - Current
Marine Data Scientist
Metabolic Foundation
05.2019 - 07.2019
PADI Enriched Air Diver
12-2018
Safety Diver and Marine Data Scientist
Ocean Fathoms LLC/Shaffer Group
11.2018 - 03.2019
Vessel Maintenance Assistant
M/V
06.2018 - 08.2018
Junior Researcher
TNO Caribbean
01.2018 - 08.2018
Fisheries Tender Icer
M/V
07.2017 - 09.2017
Aquaculture Monitoring and Development Manager
Reef Doctor.org Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2017
PADI Rescue Diver
01-2016
Aquaculture Intern/ Assistant
Reef Doctor.org Ltd.
09.2015 - 05.2016
Marine Toxicology Intern
Toxicology, Wageningen University
09.2014 - 09.2015
Fisheries Biology Intern
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland
02.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Aquaculture And Marine Resources Management
Wageningen University And Research
09.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wageningen University And Research
09.2008 - 08.2012
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