PAUL MACKOON
Chaguanas
Summary
Results-driven environmental professional and business leader with over a decade of experience in operations management, environmental sustainability, and project development. Proven expertise in urban sustainability initiatives, waste management planning, and biodiversity conservation. Strong leadership, project management, and research capabilities, with a track record of successful multi-sector collaborations and business growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director / Co-Founder
Green Team Environmental
Barataria
01.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to environmental sustainability and awareness
- Co-designed the Green City Initiative for Port-of-Spain, implementing sustainable urban development practices
- Led consultations with government, public, and private sector stakeholders to advance green building, waste management, and urban green space initiatives
- Co-developed the Events Waste Management Plan for Trinidad, optimizing recycling efforts and reducing landfill waste at large public events
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to environmental sustainability and awareness
Director / Operations Manager
Delta Trading Company Limited
Chaguanas
01.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: Leading import and distribution company specializing in franchised food products for major and minor supermarkets across Trinidad and Tobago
- Oversee business operations, product marketing, and strategic initiatives to ensure sustained growth
- Evaluate new product acceptance and develop market entry strategies
- Awarded the Geneva 2008 Outstanding Administrative Division in a Medium Business Enterprise
- Leading import and distribution company specializing in franchised food products for major and minor supermarkets across Trinidad and Tobago
Research Contributor
Caroni Swamp RDI (UWI-Trinidad and Tobago Research and Development Impact Fund)
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted economic valuation of ecotourism at the Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary using the Individual Travel Cost Method (ITCM)
- Collected and analyzed visitor data to develop adaptive resource management strategies for the wetland, a designated RAMSAR site
Administrative Division
Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Chaguanas
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Research Diver / Science Officer
Coral Cay Conservation
Charlotteville
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative underwater biodiversity surveys
- Trained in Coral Cay Science Development Program (SDP)
- PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water Certified (Diver #1008UT9364)
Education
OSHA 30-Hour Training - General Industry
360 Training
Texas, USA02.2024
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -
CTS College
Trinidad10.2021
Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities -
Lund University
Sweden07.2021
M.Sc. - Science and Management of Tropical Biodiversity
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago10.2013
B.Sc. - Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Minor in Zoology
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago03.2010
Skills
- Urban sustainability planning
- Waste management strategies
- Conservation initiatives
- Statistical analysis
- Social impact assessments
- Program development
- Import and distribution strategies
- Product positioning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS
- GIS mapping
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Coral reef surveys
- Biodiversity monitoring
- Certified public speaker
- Community training workshops
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Strategic planning
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Finalist, Trinidad and Tobago Youth Awards - Environmental Excellence, 2011
- Geneva 2008 Award for Outstanding Administrative Division in a Medium Business Enterprise
Certification
- PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver
Affiliations
- International Travel
- Scuba Diving
- Environmental Advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director / Co-Founder
Green Team Environmental
01.2016 - Current
Research Contributor
Caroni Swamp RDI (UWI-Trinidad and Tobago Research and Development Impact Fund)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Administrative Division
Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago
06.2011 - 08.2011
Director / Operations Manager
Delta Trading Company Limited
01.2010 - Current
Research Diver / Science Officer
Coral Cay Conservation
01.2010 - 08.2010
OSHA 30-Hour Training - General Industry
360 Training
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -
CTS College
Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities -
Lund University
M.Sc. - Science and Management of Tropical Biodiversity
University of the West Indies
B.Sc. - Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Minor in Zoology
University of the West Indies
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