Pablo Arce-Benitez
Summary
A highly dedicated, motivated and diligent Environmental Scientist with a strong foundation in environmental science, ecology, and biology. Comprehensive understanding of ecosystem management and sustainability practices with the ability to use problem solving skills to find solutions in environmental challenges. Actively contributed to impactful projects enhancing conservation efforts and ensuring regulatory compliance. Experienced in data collection, analysis, laboratory and field research, fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern (Lab Technician)
UPR-Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability Laboratories
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted in research funded by the Department of Energy and other entities about detecting greenhouse gases using drones
- The work I did was in a research laboratory setting working with a bioreactor using sargassum as fuel, preparing and analyzing the fuel, data collection, data entry and manual labor
- Managed inventory ordered supplies and in charge of installing and managing laboratory equipment
- Investigations are still going; therefore, no definitive conclusions can be made
Internship Research
Mississippi State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests (REU)
- The research was done on branch autonomy while absorbing water on Loblolly pine trees using dendrometers
- This research consisted of field and laboratory experience with the objective of manufacturing research equipment
- The research experience consisted of laboratory experience where the focus was to design, build and program the dendrometers and field experience where the specimens were selected and prepared for study
- We accomplished the documentation of unexpected behavior of dead branches and managed to redesign and build a multi-dendrometer reader
- Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests (REU)
Internship Research
North Carolina State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: NSF El Verde Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
- The research was done on the shrimp species Atya lanipes and their role on freshwater streams
- I designed and built experimental enclosures where the specimens were studied
- The research study was about the effects of temperature on Atya lanipes ability to remove deposited sediments
- NSF El Verde Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Sales Associate
Marshalls Department Store
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Experienced with sales, cash register handling, merchandise processing and management, handling equipment, inventory experience, customer service and customer support
- I gained organizing and teamwork experience during my employment and maintained, from the beginning, cordial and professional interaction with both coworkers and customers
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico12-2024
High School -
Escuela Superior Isidro A. Sánchez
Luquillo05-2017
Skills
- Scientific Research
- Field Sampling
- Excel Proficiency
- Technical Writing
- Data Gathering
- Inventory Oversight
- Water Quality Analysis
- Practical Laboratory Experience
- Data-Driven Analysis
- Geospatial Analysis Using ArcGIS
- Digital Literacy
- Proficient in Technology Use
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Effective Public Speaking
- Statistical Analysis
- Forest Ecology
- Geographic Information Systems
- SOP and SDS writing
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- R Software
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- OSHA Certified Environmental Specialist (CES)
Timeline
Internship Research
Mississippi State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Intern (Lab Technician)
UPR-Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability Laboratories
10.2023 - 01.2025
Internship Research
North Carolina State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Marshalls Department Store
07.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science
University of Puerto Rico
High School -
Escuela Superior Isidro A. Sánchez
Similar Profiles
Ilhem Nadia RABEHIIlhem Nadia RABEHI
Sustainable Energy Research Intern at Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)Sustainable Energy Research Intern at Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Khuzama WardehKhuzama Wardeh
Renewable Energy and Environment Specialist at Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyRenewable Energy and Environment Specialist at Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Heather EdmondsHeather Edmonds
Operations Manager at Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT)Operations Manager at Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT)