Mario Shimbov
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Credentials
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Rewilding Training Tourism
Rewilding EuropeMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Conservation Career Kick-Starter
Conservation CareersFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADINov, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Academic Excellence
Operation WallaceaAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Spanish Foundation 1
Anglia Ruskin UniversityMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Member (CM)
Bulgarian Chevening AssociationMar, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Data Protection Essential: GDPR edition
Anglia Ruskin UniversityAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS
University of CambridgeJul, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Member
University of CambridgeOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
GCN handling licence
Amphibian and Reptile ConservationOct, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Volunteer Assistant at Global Week
ARU Students' UnionJan, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education in Zoology
Aberystwyth UniversitySep, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation
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Bulgaria
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marine Expert
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Bulgarian Chevening Association
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Bulgaria
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Non-profit Organizations
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Student Mentor
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Executive Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK)
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Officer
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Mar 2017 - Present
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Field Biologist
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2023
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Policy Advisor Environmental Law
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Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
Основни задачи - проучвания и изследвания на политически и експертни документи и медийни публикации по темите на кампаниите на проекта - помощ при изготвяне не необходимата кореспонденция към заинтересованите страни (НПО, институции, браншови организации, бизнес) - изготвяне и проследяване на кореспонденция с институции по казуси - поддържане на връзка с граждани, ангажирани в кампаниите - помощ в систематизиране на информация за водещия експерт - подготовка и редакции на текстове по темите на кампаниите - помощ в тематични материали за публични дебати по съответната тема Show less
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UNEP-WCMC
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Communications Intern - Science Programme
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Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
Working on the Development Corridors Partnership project and the Trade Development and the Environment Hub project Working on the Development Corridors Partnership project and the Trade Development and the Environment Hub project
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Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007
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India
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Speaker
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
Wilson College Nature Club est. 1979 is affiliated with the nature club movement of World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF India). The club is one of the most active college-based nature societies in India. It has an annual membership of 500 members and reaches out to over 10,000 people a year through its activities. The Nature Club is strongly committed to conservation believes that the fun element is necessary to have a meaningful and sustained contribution by the youth members of society to contribute to conservation efforts. The Nature Club of Wilson College is a part of the tradition of Wilson College of adding value to students and the world around them. Wilson college is one of the oldest colleges in Mumbai starting from an education tradition founded by Dr. John Wilson in 1832. Show less
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UN Biodiversity
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Canada
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Communicator
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
Hosted the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Instagram account (UN Biodiversity) for a period of two weeks. Developed engaging digital content through which I communicated topics related to my work in wildlife conservation. To bring the audience closer to nature, I showcased personal photographic material collected and documented during fieldwork research. This exposure to thousands of people later opened opportunities to take part in a number of podcast series, guest talks, and other outreach events. Show less
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Alumni Tours
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Travel Arrangements
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Promotions and Sales Specialist
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May 2017 - Nov 2019
- Commercialised products and services to generate revenue by adapting conceptualised methods of individual or cooperative nature. - Worked under high demand in a competitive style environment, whilst ensuring customer needs were met. - Self-motivated, operated and managed the company’s services to international audiences by adopting a multi-lingual approach. - Delivered satisfactory work standards while operating under physically and mentally exhausting conditions. - Commercialised products and services to generate revenue by adapting conceptualised methods of individual or cooperative nature. - Worked under high demand in a competitive style environment, whilst ensuring customer needs were met. - Self-motivated, operated and managed the company’s services to international audiences by adopting a multi-lingual approach. - Delivered satisfactory work standards while operating under physically and mentally exhausting conditions.
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Operation Wallacea
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Leader at Anglia Ruskin University
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Providing leadership, guidance and directions.Promotion and distribution by various methods.Execution of assignments and understanding instructions.Communication with people from different ages and backgrounds.Setting up events and ensuring flawless results.
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2019
• Helping to set up and empty invertebrate pitfall traps to assess dung beetle communities, light traps for moths and jewel scarab beetles• Performing timed searches for herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians)• Point counts and mist netting for birds, recording data and taking biometric measurements• Habitat monitoring by completing forest structure plots• Setting and emptying small mammal traps• Patch occupancy and camera trap surveys for large mammals• Mist netting and sound recording for batsAdditional studies include projects such as:• Surveying epiphytic lichen diversity across different forest habitats in the park• Determining territory size and bird behaviour using call back• Examining invertebrate communities in bromeliads and looking at infection rates of chytrid fungus (a disease that has decimated amphibian populations elsewhere) in these tiny mountain top amphibian communities to determine the best strategy for their conservation Show less
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Student Ambassador
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
• Be a friendly, engaging and positive representative of your course, faculty, and department. • Work closely and professionally with other Ambassadors from around the university • Listen and learn from the Senior Ambassadors from your department and beyond. • Be presentable regardless of the role you will be undertaking • Deliver a campus tour, including your department and university accommodation • Act as a runner or a car park attendant • Distribute posters or signage • Register and welcome visitors • Accompany interviewees and talk positively about your course and those within your department and Support academics with interviews • Show schools and colleges around the university • Think on your feet • Be willing, within reason, to do what it takes to get things done • Use your creative talents to support the Corporate Events Team Show less
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Students' Union Hero
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
• Helping people move into their university accommodation. • Organising spontaneous activities to engage new students with their peers. • To assist in Fresher’s Fair and Fresher’s Events. • To attend Meet Ups and Social gatherings as SU ambassadors. • To distribute information about the Students' Union, events, clubs and societies, representation and services. • To provide tips and hints to new students on where to find the nearest supermarket, laundrette and good coffee. • To act as an ambassador for the Students’ Union and university during Fresher’s Week. • To create a welcoming environment for all at Anglia Ruskin University • To promote inclusivity, be respectful of diversity and to promote equal opportunities. • To later aid the union in further events throughout the year when requested. • Carry out any other duties or projects as may be assigned to the post-holder by the Students’ Union and which are reasonably consistent with the position. • Support the Students’ Union’s environmental policy. Show less
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Venue and Promotion Assistant
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May 2016 - Jun 2018
• Assisting the Assistant Manager Venue and Entertainments on duties. • Providing outstanding customer service at all times and promoting the Unions values. • To act as a Students Union ambassador at all times. • Responsible for cash handling and tills throughout your shift. • To help create a friendly atmosphere within the Student Union space. • To help promote the nights out available to Anglia Ruskin Students. • To help keep the venue clean and presentable at all times, including the use of external venues. • To promote inclusivity, be respectful of diversity and to promote equal opportunities. • Uphold licensing objectives • Should be prepared to work unsociable hours throughout the week. • Undertake all activities in accordance with the Union’s equal opportunities, health and safety, environmental and staff protocol policies. • To ensure the highest levels of customer service at all times. • To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to the post holders, which are reasonably consistent with the position. • Support the Students’ Union’s environmental policy Show less
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CAMBRIDGE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Management Assistant
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May 2017 - Sep 2017
- Delivered a habitat restoration project as part of the Ecological Monitoring for Biodiversity and Long-term Environmental Management (EMBLEM) scheme with the aim to provide a ‘green corridor’ between two existing habitats and support pollinators. - Planned and commenced the ecological monitoring and recording of over 1,250 invertebrate species in connection to EMBLEM, to support and further develop the monitoring and management of Wandlebury Country Park. - Engaged in science communication and public outreach to launch and maintain a local ecological monitoring network, to drive conservation management work, enhance biodiversity and increase ecological resilience. Show less
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Downing College Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
- Contributed to a research experiment looking at the evolution and genetics of hosts and their parasites by using insect sampling models which determined if specific immune cells are only produced after infection. - Performed mutation detection techniques such as PCR and multiplex PCR. - Experienced in overall laboratory management. - Contributed to a research experiment looking at the evolution and genetics of hosts and their parasites by using insect sampling models which determined if specific immune cells are only produced after infection. - Performed mutation detection techniques such as PCR and multiplex PCR. - Experienced in overall laboratory management.
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Exam Escort
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
Helping students Escort students from one place to another Setting up camera equipment Stock footage Helping students Escort students from one place to another Setting up camera equipment Stock footage
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Election Assistant
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
• Promote interest amongst students in standing and voting in the election • Set up, maintain and clear down the ballot station area; keeping it clean, tidy and well-presented • Handle, deal with or direct queries on the voting process • Attend lecture visits to promote the process of standing and voting in the election • Support the Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator with the running of the election process • Carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy and Student/Staff Protocol • Actively promote exceptional customer service, taking a proactive approach at all times • Attend and contribute to team meetings, Students’ Union meetings, and other meetings as directed • Carry out any other duties or projects as may be assigned to the post-holder by the Students’ Union and which are reasonably consistent with the position • Support the Environmental Policy Show less
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Role Play
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Applicants are being tested for their adviser skills. These include being approachable, being able to put students at their ease, actively listening and asking further questions to find out more. Applicants are being tested for their adviser skills. These include being approachable, being able to put students at their ease, actively listening and asking further questions to find out more.
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Gardener/ Shop Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2013
raising plants from seeds or cuttings digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders pruning shrubs checking the health of plants using machinery like lawn mowers and hedge trimmers maintaining public parks and gardens cleaning and maintaining equipment basic building tasks, like putting up sheds and building walls raising plants from seeds or cuttings digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders pruning shrubs checking the health of plants using machinery like lawn mowers and hedge trimmers maintaining public parks and gardens cleaning and maintaining equipment basic building tasks, like putting up sheds and building walls
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Education
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Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons), Zoology