Victor John C. Ergina
Gubat
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. With background in Forestry and Geographic Information Systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head GIS Assistant
Resources, Environment, and Economics Center for Studies, Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led and managed a team of GIS assistants to accomplish maps and reports for land cover (LC) change assessment of key environmental projects for REECS
- Created and managed data for extensive sets of geotagged images, ensuring all GIS and spatial data were accurately documented and accessible for future analysis
- Executed large-scale geospatial data processing of over 7,700 pages of geotagged images for key environmental projects in Aurora and of both portrait and landscape formats
- Led the revision of land cover (LC) maps for PENRO Tarlac, with customized symbology for enhanced visual representation and data accuracy in environmental monitoring using GIS and remote sensing
- Developed and formatted layouts of geotagged images, coordinates, and LC maps, ensuring GIS data was effectively presented for reporting
- Collaborated with project teams and stakeholders in GIS-related discussions, contributing expertise to improve environmental mapping and reporting
- Delivered timely GIS reports and outputs, integrating geospatial data with project findings to support comprehensive environmental assessments
- Provided further support on additional GIS tasks assigned and requested by the Project Lead and the First Party Team Lead - Head GIS Specialist
- Provided remote sensing support through satellite imagery acquisition and processing, contributing valuable insights into land use and environmental patterns.
- Developed custom GIS models using ModelBuilder, streamlining workflows and improving overall project efficiency.
GIS Specialist
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy Inc.
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Increased project efficiency by designing and automating GIS workflows using Python scripting and ModelBuilder tools.
- Created land cover maps and prepared maps for third-party validation of each 816 locations in the National Capital Region (NCR) using GIS and remote sensing
- Provided technical recommendations and support documentation to aid in GIS process improvement.
In-house Video Editor and Freelance Filmmaker
MixFlakes Multimedia
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
Student
Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, CFNR - UPLB
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked on a thesis titled 'The Effects of DEM Resolution on the Morphometric Characteristics of Chico River Basin, Philippines'
- Worked on a class study about 'Production of Orthotropic Shoots of Narra (Pterocarpus Indicus) from Overgrown Seedlings' as part of the requirement on FRM 144
Intern
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Biodiversity Knowledge Management Department
- Worked as an intern in the department and mainly specializing in Geographic Information System
- Accomplished five (5) initial land use maps of ASEAN countries (Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam)
- Worked and accomplished the Geotagging of Fish Species occurrences of Philippine National Museum dataset
- Biodiversity Knowledge Management Department
Team Member
UPLB Centennial Faculty Grant for the Development and Production of Interactive Object
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as a team member in creating an interactive learning material about 'Understanding Flora Inflorescence'
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Specialization On Geographic Information System
University of The Philippines - Los Baños
08-2024
Senior High School - Accountancy, Business, and Management
Gubat National High School
03-2019
Junior High School - Science Program
Gubat National High School
05-2017
Skills
- Mapping
- Environmental assessment
- Remote sensing
- QGIS
- Geospatial analysis
- Multitasking
- Data Analysis
- Data Management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Technical report writing
Related Courseworks/Subjects Taken
- NRC 160 (Introduction to Models in Ecosystem and Natural Resources Management)
- FRM 144 (Experimental Designs in Forestry Research)
- NRC 142 (Aerial Photogrammetry and Image Interpretation)
- FBS 101 (Forest Biodiversity)
- FBS 10 (Biology of Tropical Forest Plants)
- FBS 36 (Fundamentals of Forest Ecology)
- FRM 184 (Integrated Forest Resource Management)
- NRC 140 (Introduction to Geographic Information System)
- FOR 200 (Undergraduate Thesis)
- FRM 183 (Timber Production Management)
- NRC 170 (Watershed Management)
- SFFG 152 (Sociology of Natural Resources)
- SFFG 125 (Political Economy and Administration of Forestry Development)
Awards and merits
- Cum Laude, BS Forestry, 2024
- DOST-SEI Scholar, 2019 - 2023
- University Scholar (President's List of Scholars), 1st Semester: 2023 - 2024
- College Scholar (Dean's List of Scholars), 1st Semester: 2021 - 2022
- College Scholar (Dean's List of Scholars), 1st Semester: 2020 - 2021
- Honor Roll, 1st and 2nd Semester: 2022 - 2023
- Honor Roll, 2nd Semester: 2021 - 2022
- Honor Roll, 2nd Semester: 2020 - 2021
Timeline
GIS Specialist
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy Inc.
10.2024 - 10.2024
Head GIS Assistant
Resources, Environment, and Economics Center for Studies, Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Team Member
UPLB Centennial Faculty Grant for the Development and Production of Interactive Object
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student
Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, CFNR - UPLB
02.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
07.2023 - 08.2023
In-house Video Editor and Freelance Filmmaker
MixFlakes Multimedia
06.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forestry, Specialization On Geographic Information System
University of The Philippines - Los Baños
Senior High School - Accountancy, Business, and Management
Gubat National High School
Junior High School - Science Program
Gubat National High School
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