PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007-2008: National Monitoring Coordinator. Biodiversity Conservation Corridor Initiative Project. Birdlife International, Cambodia program.

• Contribute to review of existing site-level monitoring initiatives nationally
• Lead identification of suitable compilers of for environmentally sensitive sites nationwide
• Lead engagement of suitable local partners for detailed site monitoring in national pilot sites
• Provide training to local partners in detailed site-level monitoring
• Establish baselines for basic environmental indicators
• Assess change in environmental indicators at the same levels in each subsequent year
• Financial and progress reporting

2006-2008: Lecturer. Department of Environmental Science. Royal University of Phnom Penh.

• Provide lecture on Natural Resources Management and Biodiversity Conservation courses.
• Supervise undergrads conducting research on “Tiger monitoring in Seima Conservation Area” & “Influence of human settlement on Angtrapeang Thmor Bird Conservation Reserve.”

2003-2004: Teaching Assistant. Royal University of Phnom Penh.

• Assist development of course curriculum
• Assist in multi-disciplinary research       

INTERNSHIP, TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER WORK

2006: Intern. United Nations Environment Program. Thailand

• Develop country biodiversity database for Asia Pacific region
• Support regional workshop activities    

2003: Volunteer Trainer at Mlup Baitong.Cambodia.  

• Conduct training on environmental conservation to school students
• Provide assistance on organize workshops and meetings on environmental awareness raising

2002: Trainee. Culture and Environment Preservation Association. Cambodia.

• Learn strategies how to conduct research effectively
• Conduct a research about the impacts of damps on the Mekong River (Sesan river)

2000-2002: Volunteer. Cambodian Youth Development Organization. Cambodia.

• Translate document from English to Khmer and vice versa
• Maintain incoming and outgoing mails and correspondences
• Support meetings and workshop activities

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

2008-2010: Fulbright Scholarship. PhD program at Texas A&M University, United States of America. 
2006: Outstanding performance in Master’s program. GPA 4.0/4.0 and excellent thesis.  Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
2005: ASEM-DUO Fellowship.Exchange student. Roskilde University Center, Denmark
2004-2006: USEPAM Scholarship. Master’s degree, AIT, Thailand
2002: Certificate of Excellence in Business English, Public Relation and Communication. National University of Management
2000: Certificate of Recognition for Perfect Attendance. Royal University of Phnom Penh
1999-2003: Tuition waiver, Royal Government of Cambodia. Bachelor degree, Royal University of Phnom Penh.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Fishery Society TAMU Chapter
• American Association of University Women
• Asian Institute of Technology Cambodia Chapter
• Fulbright Association for International Students
• Jane Goodall Institute Community for Social Change
• TAMU Fulbright Student Association

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