Christian A. Gernez G.
Villa Lucre, Calle Circumvalación, #66,
Panamá, Rep.of Panamá
Phone: (507) 6562-9840
∙ Email: christiang@senderopanama.com
Naturalist and Interpretive Guide
Professional History:
08/09 –
Present
Co-founder and CEO – Sendero Panama S.A.
Originated and manage an
eco-tourism enterprise with the mission of educating individuals through
personal experience about the importance of protecting the ecology of this
planet, supporting endeavors that promote ecological responsibility, providing
top notch customer service, and creating an excellent and memorable experience
for guests.
11/04 – 08/09
Naturalist and Interpretive Guide – Ancon Expeditions of Panama (AEP)
1. Services as a naturalist and interpretive guide for
AEP day tours and short and long term programs in all areas of the Republic of
Panama. Panama Canal, Darien, San Blas, Bocas del
Toro, Chiriqui, Coiba,
Colon, etc.
2. Services as naturalist and interpretive guide for
International tour operators in Panama, including Thomson Family Adventures,
REI Adventures, Natural Habitat, Latin American Journeys, Bales Worldwide,
Country Walkers, Wildland Adventures, Worldwide
Country Tours.
3. Services as naturalist and interpretive guide on board
expedition ships for Lindblad/National Geographic and
Tauck tours.
4. Services as Expedition Leader on board Discovery for
Panama Marine Adventures.
5. Services as Expedition Leader for AEP on Camino Real
Trek.
05/04 – 11/04
Hotel Manager - Ancon Expeditions of Panama (AEP) - Bocas
Inn Lodge, Bocas del Toro, Panama.
1. Established protocols to standardize operations,
maximizing efficiency and utilization of resources and minimizing waste.
2. Supervised maintenance and housekeeping procedures,
recommending upgrades in products and services when necessary.
3. Supervised operation processes ensuring maintenance of
company quality standards.
4. Prepared monthly production and staff plans.
5. Developed tours and products for AEP in Bocas del Toro archipelago.
6. Organized and managed sales
and marketing of lodging services and tours
for AEP in Bocas del Toro archipelago.
7. Served as naturalist and interpretive guide for
clients of AEP.
8. Evaluated performance of staff, recommending promotions,
additional training and/or termination.
9. Established and trained employees in safety procedures
and made sure these procedures were enforced.
09/03
– 05/04
Free Lance Naturalist Guide
Services of guiding day tours and long programs for local tour operators
including, Panama Star Tours, Conozca Panama Primero, Experience Panama, and Ancon Expeditions of
Panama.
Education & Certifications:
National
Association for Interpreters – Certified Interpretive Guide
Emergency
Care and Safety Institution - CPR and Wilderness First Aid Certifications
California State University Ocean Studies Institute
- Research & Technical Diving Certification
Ancon
Expeditions of Panama – Botany, Avifauna, Mangrove and Reef Ecology Workshops
University
of Florida – School of Architecture