LUCAS SANTOS
The Hague
Summary
Master of Environmental Sciences graduate from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. As an innovative and results-driven professional, I possess strong management skills and a progressive background in overseeing initiatives to drive social and environmental improvement as effectively managing environmental resources.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Improver Programme Assurance Manager
ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council
01.2024 - Current
- Leads assurance operations and steer supply chain management for the Aquaculture Improvement Programme by ASC
- Oversees the verification processes of the environmental and social improvements conducted on farms
- Developed operational documents, frameworks for best practices, and initiatives for environmental and social advancements
- Co-ordinate training and capacity-building efforts for programme implementers, verifiers, and producers
- Oversee tasks of incident management and pioneer policy innovation
- Revised sustainability practices across 200+ farms representing 20K+ MT of products over 10 countries
- Supervised consultants and collaborated on-site, providing strategic recommendations and supporting local teams in goal attainment
- Technical working group member on Jurisdictional Approach Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Central Kalimantan
Environmental Consultant
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded the development of the assurance mechanisms for Improver Programme By ASC
- Managed social and environmental standards training on 13 species standards, sustaining continuous engagement with certification bodies and auditors to secure alignment and compliance
- Contributed to technical working groups on Marine Waste, Marine Litter, Protected Areas, and Wildlife Interactions, driving advancements in these areas
- Roll-out stakeholder engagement strategies to align and harmonize diverse inputs
- Developed GIS assurance mechanisms and strategies for the Improver Programe By ASC
- Created Quantitative and Qualitative KPIs for analyzing and reporting progress on the Aquaculture Improvement Projects
Programme Assurance Co-ordinator
ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Drove development of platform for managing data and audits of over 4000 farms and 13 international certification bodies while maintaining continuous communication
- Managed Quality checks for hundreds of reports
- Significantly improved data integration and assurance protocols by acting as the GIS proxy for the programme assurance team.
Director of Photography and Producer
Cambacica Produções
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed production, and post-production for documentaries and TV shows on environmental issues, wildlife, and conservation
- Documented expeditions with the Brazilian Environmental Ministry as an Environmental photographer; works published in SOS Mata Atlantica, Go Outside Magazine, and BBC Brasil
- Orchestrated camera operations, supported the director, authored, and refined content for a 10-episode series 'Vizinhos Selvagens' for Canal Futura
- Developed, oversaw production, and captured footage for two documentaries: 'Zoé,' highlighting wildlife in the Aracá Bay and its environmental threats, and 'Unicamp Selvagem,' focusing on wildlife in Campinas, Brazil
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences; Minor in Marine Resources Management
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Wageningen, Gelderland01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Campinas, SP01-2016
Skills
- PMATLAB
- TerrSet
- Salesforce
- Adobe Lightroom 60
- Adobe PremierePro CC
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Improver Programme Assurance Manager
ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council
01.2024 - Current
Environmental Consultant
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
04.2021 - 12.2023
Programme Assurance Co-ordinator
ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council
03.2020 - 12.2023
Director of Photography and Producer
Cambacica Produções
07.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences; Minor in Marine Resources Management
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
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