Chidera Bisong

Chidera Osere-Osowo Bisong

109-33 Killarney Avenue | Winnipeg, MB R3T 3B1 | +1(204-557-3334) | http://chiderabisong.org;
chiderabisong@gmail.com

PROFILE
 Excellent technical writing skills proven through formal academic training.
 Successfully completed training in Arc GIS, mapping and data management.
 Proficient use of ArcGIS proven through work at Hydro One Networks Inc.
 Excellent work ethic and proven team abilities through employment and volunteer work.
 Able to work independently and solve problems critically through persistence, taking
initiatives, logical reasoning, analytical ability and lateral thinking.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Major Coop), University of Manitoba 2015 – 2018

Area of Specialization: Environmental Assessment, Geographic Information
System (GIS), and Sustainable Development.

RELATED COURSEWORK
-Tech. Comm. in the Environment Sector -Native Studies
-Wildlife Management -Environmental Responsibilities & Law
-Geographic Information Systems -Environmental Assessment
-Ecosystem Management -Critical Thinking & the Environment
-Advanced Issues in Environmental Law & Policy -Biogeography

RELATED SKILLS
 Conducting Environmental Assessment gained through work experience with Hydro One.
 Liaising with different Stakeholders which includes First Nations & Métis Groups and other
Government agencies and interest groups as well as property owners as part of Environmental
Assessment for projects during time with Hydro One.
 Have very adequate experience in working with application for Class EA for Minor
Transmission Facilities, Renewable Energy Approvals, and other Class EA processes.
 Extremely familiar with Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
 Working knowledge of Ontario environmental legislations gained through work experience with
Hydro One.
 Preparation of Environmental Site Reports through work experience with Hydro One.
 Preparation of Project Area Maps as well as Species at Risk and Natural Features Maps using
ArcGIS during time with Hydro One.
 Good experience in planning, developing, coordinating and monitoring work plan. Gained
during time as an Environmental Planner (coop) with Hydro One.
 Experience in liaising with various Ministries, Agencies, First Nations groups, and other
stakeholders in Ontario. Gained experience during time at Hydro One.
 Proven track record in organizational process improvement.
 Experience in conducting RFPs and vendor analysis and selection.
 Ability to work effectively both in a team setting and individually with little or no supervision.
 Experience with logging information and correspondence of groundwater monitoring and well
installation. Gained this experience during time at Hydro One.

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 Extensive experience in developing of promotional materials such as posters and newsletters to
enhance customer awareness of new activities/information at the International College of
Manitoba (ICM).
 Advanced user of Microsoft Spreadsheet.
 Highly skilled in writing reports.
 Able to write queries and reports using available tools; copying data into Excel or other formats
for further analysis.

Field Readiness
 Ability to work under extreme cold conditions with a lot of experience from working in Hydro
One Transformer Stations during time with Hydro One.
 Able to identify and conduct standard measuring and sampling technique.
 Proficient skill in conducting effective journal entry, data recording, and data management. Skill
put to effective practice during my time as a technical officer for administering aptitude test
questions to prospective candidates at the University of Calabar. Worked effectively with
Microsoft Excel and Word during this time.
 Can effectively conduct standard safety operations and procedures as required. Gained training
through time at maple Leaf Foods and Hydro One.
 Trained at the University of Ibadan in navigation with standard navigation tools (GPS, maps,
compass).
 Successfully completed university studies to examine and describe basic soil characteristic,
including types and features. As part of school project, I examined and recorded different soil
types and characteristics in Ibadan. The organised data was sent to the Forestry Commission in
Ibadan.
 Proven ability to endure adverse weather and environmental conditions through experience of
living and working in the tropical region of Calabar, and in contrast Winnipeg.

Leadership and Communication

 Group leader while volunteering for orientation at the International College of Manitoba.
 Facilitated volunteering coordination during canvassing for the municipal election campaign.
 Aided and guidance for new students in fall orientation at the University of Manitoba.
 Led groups of about 40 new students in fall orientation at the University of Manitoba.
 Class representative for all first-year Geography students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
 Group Leader for project and presentation in Integrated Learning Skills course taken at
International College of Manitoba (ICM), group finished with the best presentation and work
overall.
 Selected as student representative to make a presentation at Professors/Students forum at the
International College of Manitoba (ICM)
 Editor-in-Chief of International College of Manitoba E-Newsletter.
 Patient and calm.
 Peer Adviser at International College of Manitoba (ICM) for newly admitted students.
 Orientation Leader at International College of Manitoba (ICM) during academic introductions.

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WORK AND VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY
(Work)

Assistant Health & Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Toronto, Canada May 2017 – Sept 2017
Safety Coordinator

Environmental Hydro One Network Inc. Toronto, Canada May 2016 – May 2017
Planner (Co-op)

Research Assistant Ecodev Konsult University of Calabar. 2010 – 2014

Calabar, Nigeria

IT Assistant Hard Castle Nigeria Ltd Calabar, Nigeria Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
Sales Representative Forever Living Products Calabar, Nigeria June 2007 – July 2010
Sales Representative Nonnyb Beans Flour Calabar, Nigeria Jan 2006 – Aug 2009

(Volunteer)

Website Updater Climate Change Connections Winnipeg MB Mar 2015 – April 2016
Orientation Leader International College of Manitoba Winnipeg MB 2nd – 3rd Sept 2014
Peer Advisor International College of Manitoba Winnipeg MB Sept – Dec 2014
Canvasser Winnipeg Elections Winnipeg MB Sept/October 2014
Editor, E-Newsletter International College of Manitoba Winnipeg MB Sept 2014 – April 2015
Font Line University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB 2nd – 3rd Sept 2015
Study Leader Immanuel Fellowship Church Winnipeg MB October 2014

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
 Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA)
 Manitoba GIS User Group (MGUG)
 Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA)
 The Urban & Regional Information Systems Association (URISA Alberta)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ATTENDED

 MEIA Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Forum (October 2015).
 MEIA Emerging Issues Conference (November 2015).
 MEIA Speed Mentoring (November 2015).
 UofM GIS Users Group, U of M Library Services (November 2015).
 MEIA Remediation and Prevention 8th annual (March 2016).
 Manitoba GIS User Group Annual General Meeting (February 2018).