Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Summary of Qualifications
Timeline
Hi, I’m

GLADYS MICHELLE DÍAZ-RODRÍGUEZ

Ponce

Summary

To obtain a federal position in the fields of biology, environmental education, or grants administration where I can utilize over 15 years of experience in federal grants management, scientific research, and community-based environmental programming.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Director, Office of External Resources
05.2008 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead university-wide grants management operations, including developing, submitting, and administering federal, state, and private funding proposals.
  • Develop and implement policies ensuring full compliance with OMB guidelines, grant terms, and institutional procedures.
  • Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance to faculty and staff on project budgeting, proposal development, and narrative writing.
  • Coordinate audits and performance reports; liaise with federal program officers.
  • Oversee training workshops on federal grant writing and fiscal accountability.
  • Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Supervisor: [Available Upon Request] | May contact

Casa Pueblo

Biologist
01.2003 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Managed the biological operations of butterfly research labs, hydroponic systems, and native plant nurseries.
  • Served as an environmental educator for the Instituto Comunitario de Biodiversidad y Cultura.
  • Delivered guided educational tours of Casa Pueblo and adjacent forest reserves.
  • Participated in curriculum development and youth science enrichment activities.
  • Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Supervisor: [Available Upon Request] | May contact

Interamerican University

GIS Lab Technician, Biology Department
01.2002 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • Supported biology faculty and students in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for ecological and biological studies.
  • Maintained lab software and hardware for data analysis and mapping.
  • Provided tutorials and training in GIS applications related to environmental data sets.
  • Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Supervisor: [Available Upon Request] | May contact

Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico

Biologist / Environmental Interpreter
06.1999 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • Conducted environmental interpretation for visitors at Hacienda Buena Vista, focusing on biodiversity, historical ecology, and cultural heritage.
  • Developed interpretive materials and public science programming.
  • Assisted with native species propagation, seed germination, and habitat restoration.
  • Played a key role in planning community engagement events and environmental education outreach.
  • Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Supervisor: [Available Upon Request] | May contact

Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR

Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2000

University Overview

Additional undergraduate coursework in Elementary Education | 2004 – 2006

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San Germán, PR

from Environmental Biology
01.2003

University Overview

Graduate coursework

Skills

  • Federal Grants Management (USDA, NSF, Title V, etc)
  • Grant Writing & Proposal Development
  • Regulatory Compliance (OMB Circulars, Uniform Guidance)
  • Scientific Research & Environmental Education
  • Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS

Languages

Fluent in Spanish and English (verbal and written)

References

Available upon request.

Summary of Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience in biology, science education, and environmental conservation
  • 15+ years of experience writing, managing, and reporting on federally funded projects (e.g., USDA, Title V, NSF)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with funding agencies, and ensure grant compliance
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent written and oral communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and GIS software

Timeline

Director, Office of External Resources

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
05.2008 - Current

Biologist

Casa Pueblo
01.2003 - 04.2006

GIS Lab Technician, Biology Department

Interamerican University
01.2002 - 12.2003

Biologist / Environmental Interpreter

Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico
06.1999 - 12.2003

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

from Environmental Biology

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science from Biology
GLADYS MICHELLE DÍAZ-RODRÍGUEZ