Meera Devi Appadoo
Moka,Mauritius
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience spanning 6 years as a Quality Manager in the medical laboratory industry, coupled with 5 years as a Sustainability Analyst focusing on environmental stewardship. Demonstrated passion for addressing critical issues such as the climate crisis and biodiversity conservation. Adept at leveraging analytical skills honed through sustainability analysis alongside a background in event organization to drive impactful initiatives. Proven track record of delivering tangible results while fostering high team spirit and collaboration. Complemented by a wealth of social and volunteering experiences, bringing a well-rounded perspective to problem-solving and innovation through community involvement, awareness and behavioural change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sustainability Analyst
Ecovadis (Mauritius) Ltd
05.2019 - Current
- Assess a company's management system documentation, applying the Ecovadis methodology during the entire analysis process
- Understanding of sustainability management system documentation provided by rated companies, extraction and synthesis of material sustainability data related to environmental, social, ethics, and supply chain
- Follow up with rated companies when needed, to clarify specific issues related to their sustainability practices
- Confirm implementation of the rated company's sustainability management system components using the Ecovadis methodology guidelines
- Member of Environment Committee
- Member of Philanthropy Committee.
- Member of Staff Welfare Committee
Community Engagement Coordinator
Humane Society International (HSI)
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Study, research, and conduct KAP surveys
- Ensure community engagement regularly and develop a strong volunteer/support network within communities for street dog-related issues
- Planning and implementation of activity calendar for the whole year
- Working with multiple stakeholders within communities, Government, civil society, and academia
- Project Management & event organization
- Developing/ creating content based on identified training needs
- Designing and running campaigns, workshops/ trainings with identified stakeholders
- Hiring, coordinating, and monitoring the rest of the team
- Mentoring the team, monitoring the work, and ensuring project goals are met
- Developing and managing budgets, monthly finances of the program
- Creating monthly narrative reports
- Managing all finances related to the community engagement work in the project.
Quality Manager
Green Cross Medical Laboratory and Diagnostics Centre
02.2012 - 12.2017
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the clinical laboratory, including clinical, operational and financial procedures
- Ensure that data results from the laboratory are accurate and that the personnel follow safety and quality assurance procedures
- Staff training, monitoring and assessment
- Implementation, training and internal auditing of ISO 15189:2012
Laboratory Bio-Medical Technician
Laboratoire Medicale Bio-Sante
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Performed tests on human clinical samples using medical analysers for toxicology, chemistry, haematology, immunology, and microbiology purposes.
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Phoenix Beverages Ltd
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted factory heads and laboratory technicians in the quality control checks of raw materials, by products and finish products
- Ensure that final product meets the international standards requirements.
Educational Officer & Public Relation Officer
Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
01.2007 - 11.2016
- Secretary on the executive committee on a voluntary basis
- Developed and delivered workshops and talks and responsible pet ownerships
- Represented the organisations for media events
- Organised and coordinated fundraising and charity events
- Project management for awareness campaigns and fundraising.
- Alternate volunteering and paid work over the years
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Open University of Mauritius
Reduit 03.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Biotechnology - Biotechnology
University of Mauritius
ReduitSkills
- Public relations
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Social media marketing
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Behavioural Change
- Event organization
- Project management
- Advocacy and grassroots activism
Interests
- Animal rights/welfare advocacy
- Sustainability lifestyle
- Cooking
- Cycling
- Reading
- Gardening
- Social/Volunteering
Accomplishments
Recognition as Africa's most influential women in Business and Government in Titans - Building Nations.
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/11/87
- Nationality: Mauritian
Timeline
Sustainability Analyst
Ecovadis (Mauritius) Ltd
05.2019 - Current
Community Engagement Coordinator
Humane Society International (HSI)
01.2018 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Open University of Mauritius
03.2017 - 11.2020
Quality Manager
Green Cross Medical Laboratory and Diagnostics Centre
02.2012 - 12.2017
Laboratory Bio-Medical Technician
Laboratoire Medicale Bio-Sante
01.2011 - 12.2011
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Phoenix Beverages Ltd
07.2010 - 12.2010
Educational Officer & Public Relation Officer
Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
01.2007 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Biotechnology - Biotechnology
University of Mauritius
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