Diego Toscano

Results-oriented Ecosystem Management MSc with a particular focus on safety & ethics, backed by 9+ years of experience in field & environmental project management and science, and 5+ years in management, sales, and customer service. Specialized in private-public environmental consultancy, EHS compliance assessments, monitoring, and restoration projects. Instrumental in leading the evolution of methods for project implementation, statistical & cartographic analysis, as well as engagement techniques for sustainable development & resource management projects in marine, terrestrial, and aerial environments. Implementations often result in cost and time reduction, as well as reach and depth increasing by substantial margins in diverse project areas. Currently seeking an opportunity to leverage synergistic evolution of environmental site & situation analysis, skills, and scientific expertise.

Project Manager

Cisco De Ensenada

Ensenada, B.C., México

Apr 2016–Present

Participated in the development of environmental management plans, provided environmental compliance advice, and conducted environmental audits identifying technical opportunities. Generating complex and executive reports. Strong presence in energy, renewables, and manufacturing sectors. Enhanced efficiency and environmental capabilities by providing ongoing support to 10+ long-term customers, facilitating compliance with regulations. Shared guidance and counseling with colleagues, state, and federal agencies, as well as the public, fostering strong private-public networks. Actively engaged with cross-cultural stakeholders, and communities, to provide comprehensive support and advice.

•          Team building and training.

•          EHS compliance, risk assessments, policy development, and training.

•          Wide-parameter regional & off-shore impact assessments.

•          Diverse land and marine ecosystems environmental characterizations, and diagnosis.

•          Fieldwork and sample collection supervision.

Lead Consultant

Vild EPS - Multiple projects

México

May 2018 - Present

Consultant with 5+ years of experience in multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary, multi-dimensional, inter-sector, and multi-scalar projects. Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from different cultures, disciplines, and backgrounds. Skilled in identifying and signaling potential routes towards operational and/or environmental solutions, which often involve multiple time-space dimensions:

• Funding proposals accomplishments.
• Biological and ecological studies.
• Natural resource management and planning.
• Territorial ordering projects collaboration.
• Local and Binational workshop lead.
• Socio-ecological conferences participation.
• Habitat restoration - inter-institutional initiatives.

Manager

International Balloons

Guadalajara, Jal., México

Oct 2007–May 2012

Oversaw supply chain and customer base. 

Sales-focused day-to-day activities, Led the operation supported by administrative and sales assistants (2). Generating leads and meeting prospective clients across México focusing on national-level brands. Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients. Discussing terms and conditions at sales closure. Preparing recurrent reports. Quality issues often required management intervention to guarantee deadlines were met. Exceeding sales goals 10-fold on regional and national-level customers. Sales strategy was based on the following presets: 

• Customer-centric mindset.
• Market research and analysis.
• Networking and relationship building.
• Customer referral program.
• Value proposition and competitive advantage.
• Exceptional customer service
• Data-driven decisions
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Persistence and resilience
• Quantifiable results

Education

Ecosystem Management, MSc.

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, UABC

2020–2022

Relevant Coursework: Social Networks; Environmental Management; Landscape ecology; Ecological Niche and Movement Modelling; Contaminant Dispersion in the Environment; Water, Ground and Aerial Monitoring Techniques; Endangered species and NPAs management; Advanced GIS.

GPA equivalency: 4.0

Elegibility to Work without visa: México & European Economic Area

Skills

• Sustainable Strategies 
• Environmental Auditing
• Regional Environmental Assessments
• Sample collection & analysis
• Habitat Management 
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Report preparation & presentation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Community-Based Conservation
• Sales closing

Certificates & Constancies

• Ecosystem Management MSc (UABC) 2023.
• Environmental Mgmt assoc. degree (UABC), 2019-2020.
• Socio-Environmental Networks course (Instituto Mora) 2019.
• Ecological Niche Modelling Internship (IB-UNAM) 2020.
• Environmental Science bachelor (UABC), 2018.
• Socio-Ecological Systems diploma (SARAS-Institute) 2021.
• Corporate finance diploma (Edutin Academy) 2023.
• Project management (Google Professional Certificates) 2023 - current.

Languages (speaking, reading, and writing).

Spanish (native), English (fluent), Italian (elemental), Portuguese (elemental)