I am a PMP-certified engineer and MBA with a proven ability to manage legal and business documentation, coordinate workflows, and provide high-volume administrative support in compliance-focused environments. I excel at organizing sensitive information, maintaining precise records, and supporting senior leaders with structured documentation and efficient processes. I thrive on liaising with Legal, Business, and external partners to ensure timely filings, accurate correspondence, and smooth operational flow. I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach that strengthens operations, improves client satisfaction, and aligns with regulatory requirements.…

Maria Pia Paredes Foley

I am a PMP-certified engineer and MBA with a proven ability to manage legal and business documentation, coordinate workflows, and provide high-volume administrative support in compliance-focused environments. I excel at organizing sensitive information, maintaining precise records, and supporting senior leaders with structured documentation and efficient processes. I thrive on liaising with Legal, Business, and external partners to ensure timely filings, accurate correspondence, and smooth operational flow. I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach that strengthens operations, improves client satisfaction, and aligns with regulatory requirements.…

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I am a PMP-certified engineer and MBA with a proven ability to manage legal and business documentation, coordinate workflows, and provide high-volume administrative support in compliance-focused environments. I excel at organizing sensitive information, maintaining precise records, and supporting senior leaders with structured documentation and efficient processes.

I thrive on liaising with Legal, Business, and external partners to ensure timely filings, accurate correspondence, and smooth operational flow. I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach that strengthens operations, improves client satisfaction, and aligns with regulatory requirements.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communication & Marketing Director – Board Member (Volunteer) at Association of Energy Engineers GTA (AEEGTA)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed strategic engagement initiatives. Led cross-functional collaboration to enhance engagement strategies, doubling digital reach and quadrupling community growth. Earned the Outstanding Volunteer Award. Collaborated with the Board of Directors to align communication strategies with organizational goals.
Volunteer at Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauga Chapter
January 1, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Led UX-focused website enhancements, improving information architecture and user satisfaction. Planned incremental development, ensuring zero downtime. Coordinated 7 events with 300+ attendees while ensuring compliance with PEO policies.
Project Coordinator PMO, Delivery team at Thentia Corporation
June 30, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Conducted PMO documentation audits to ensure governance compliance and accuracy. Supported project tracking and reporting aligned with regulatory standards.
Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement at Tawa Consulting
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Planned and managed business efficiency projects for four years, overseeing their entire lifecycle. Coordinated cross-functional teams, facilitated team meetings, performed risk management, and trained other project managers in risk strategies. Led process improvements and staff training for ISO certifications working with multiple departments. Developed a secure Integrated Management portal in SharePoint and defined KPIs resulting in 100+ documented processes, 30% increase in NPS, and ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification. Implemented communication sites and automated processes using SharePoint and the PDCA method. Facilitated design thinking workshops and stakeholder interviews to implement a PMO SharePoint site, resulting in 55% increase in staff engagement with strategic projects.
Senior Business Consultant at BDO Consulting
April 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Delivered 5 client-facing projects, managing budgets, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Led change management and training initiatives to support adoption of new processes and systems. Automated financial processes for an Energy company improving templates and facilitating change management through training and alerts. Coordinated with offshore stakeholders to develop comprehensive project documentation. Reduced financial closing time by 35%.
Senior Project Manager – Digital transformation office at Laureate Universities
June 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Directed 10 digital transformation projects using hybrid method, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining project documentation, and tracking projects. Created status, financial, risk and blockers reports with mitigation strategies. Automated 8 student procedures using LEAN method and developed BPM system. Resulted in 1 fully automated process, reduced processing time by 53%, saved $1M development and $50K maintenance, and increased NPS by 26%. Directed CMS software implementation and QA data audits achieving 40% reduction in processing time.
Communication & Marketing Director – Board Member (Volunteer) at Association of Energy Engineers GTA (AEEGTA)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed strategic engagement initiatives and led cross-functional collaboration to enhance engagement strategies, doubling digital reach and quadrupling community growth. Collaborated with the Board of Directors to align communication strategies with organizational goals and earned the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Volunteer at Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauga Chapter
January 1, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Led UX-focused website enhancements, improving information architecture and user satisfaction with zero downtime. Coordinated 7 events with 300+ attendees while ensuring compliance with PEO policies.
Project Coordinator PMO, Delivery team at Thentia Corporation
June 30, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Conducted PMO documentation audits to ensure governance compliance and accuracy. Supported project tracking and reporting aligned with regulatory standards.
Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement at Tawa Consulting
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Planned and managed business efficiency projects over four years, overseeing entire lifecycles. Coordinated cross-functional teams, facilitated meetings, managed risks, and trained project managers. Led process improvements and staff training for ISO certifications involving multiple departments. Developed a secure Integrated Management portal using SharePoint, defined KPIs resulting in 100+ documented processes, a 30% increase in NPS, and ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification. Implemented communication sites and automated processes like Onboarding and E-learning using SharePoint and PDCA method. Facilitated design thinking workshops and stakeholder interviews to implement a PMO SharePoint site within 3 months, resulting in a 55% increase in staff engagement with strategic projects.
Senior Business Consultant at BDO Consulting
April 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Delivered 5 client-facing projects managing budgets, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Led change management and training to support adoption of new processes. Automated financial processes for an Energy company, improving provisions, templates, and change management through training and alerts, reducing financial closing time by 35%. Coordinated with offshore stakeholders to develop comprehensive project documentation.
Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation Office at Laureate Universities
June 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Directed 10 digital transformation projects using a hybrid method, coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining project documentation. Created reports on status, finances, risks, and blockers with mitigation strategies. Automated 8 student procedures in 1.5 years, using LEAN and BPM systems to reduce processing time by 53%, save $1M in development, and increase NPS by 26%. Directed CMS software implementation, integrated repository setup, and led QA data audits, achieving a 40% reduction in processing time.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation and Cont. Improvement at Tawa Consulting
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Managed full lifecycle of 10 business projects, supporting senior leaders with scope, schedule, resource coordination, and risk management. Prepared agendas and minutes and maintained project documentation in SharePoint following document management protocols. Coordinated with Legal and Business teams to implement and manage a SharePoint BID portal, improving document access and approval flow, accelerating Sales team tender readiness by 35%. Documented and organized SOPs for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, ensuring clear workflows, accurate version control, and structured project documentation. Built and managed 7 SharePoint portals and automated approval and traceability workflows with Power Automate to strengthen records, reduce cycle times, and enforce confidentiality. Implemented and managed an e-learning initiative, coordinating with IT, HR, UX, web designers and vendors to deploy corporate training programs, managed access and permissions, generated reports to monitor proce
Business Consultant at BDO Consulting
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Coordinated 5 client-facing process efficiency projects using hybrid method, MS Project, SAP, Excel and SharePoint. Built stakeholder trust through clear documentation and reporting, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver outcomes on time and within budget. Reduced legal exposure in an Oil & Energy company by standardizing process documentation, enforcing legal-approved workflows, and training departments to follow required compliance steps, ensuring consistent alignment with legal guidance. Delivered a contract automation process for a SOX-regulated higher-education company by coordinating Legal, business teams, and an external consulting firm; improved template drafting, approvals, digital signatures, custody, tracking, QA, and documentation, created stakeholder dashboards, and reduced processing time by 34%.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration at UTA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Business Engineering at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
Master’s at UTA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Diploma at Sheridan College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
PMP Certification at Project Management Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering at University of Lima
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Business Diploma Program at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Data Visualization: Power BI at University of Lima
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Risk Management Diploma at Association of Banks
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

PMP Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Business Diploma Program
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Data visualization: Power BI
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Risk Management Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
PMP Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Business Diploma Program
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Risk Management Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
PMP Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Risk Management Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Data Visualization - Power BI Course
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Education, Government, Retail, Manufacturing
    paper Process Improvement for ISO 27001 Certification and ISO 9001 Re-certification
    Background The organization embarked on a mission to achieve ISO 27001 certification and renew our ISO 9001 certification, aiming to bolster its commitment to quality and information security. This project was crucial for enhancing our business value proposition and customer satisfaction. Role & Responsibilities: As Business Project Manager, my responsibilities included: - Leading the overall process improvement initiative. - Documenting over 100 processes using Bizagi. - Conducting interviews and walkthroughs to identify areas for improvement. - Updating and implementing new policies and procedures. - Communicating changes effectively through manuals and training sessions. - Developing and maintaining a secure process documentation portal in SharePoint. Challenges Ensuring compliance with stringent ISO standards. - Engaging all stakeholders and obtaining their buy-in for new processes. - Managing the vast amount of documentation required for certification. Solutions and Strategies - Conducted thorough interviews and walkthroughs to understand existing processes and identify areas for improvement. - Focused on both quality and information security to ensure comprehensive improvements. - Communicated changes effectively through detailed manuals and training sessions to ensure stakeholder engagement and adherence. - Utilized Bizagi for efficient process documentation and SharePoint for secure document storage and management. Results - ISO 9001 recertification. - ISO 27001 certification. - Improved customer satisfaction by 36%. - Strengthened business value proposition by adhering to international standards.…
    paper Implementation of Covid-19 Preventive Measures and HR Regulations
    In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tawa Consulting needed to swiftly develop and implement preventive measures and updated HR regulations to ensure the safety and well being of employees, while maintaining business continuity. Role & Responsibilities: As Business Project Manager, my responsibilities included: - Initiating and leading the planning and implementation of Covid-19 preventive measures and HR regulations. - Developing comprehensive safety protocols, remote working policies, and health screening procedures. - Effectively implementation of new processes and policies to employees ensuring business productivity. Challenges - Ensuring swift and effective development of safety protocols amidst a rapidly changing situation. - Coordinating efforts across multiple departments and ensuring cohesive communication. - Maintaining employee well-being and business continuity under unprecedented circumstances. Solutions and Strategies Collaborated closely with HR, Legal, Communications, Marketing, OHS, and Business Units to develop comprehensive and practical safety protocols. Implemented and communicated new processes and policies through detailed training sessions and effective communication channels to ensure widespread understanding and adherence. Continuously monitored evolving guidelines and feedback to adjust protocols, ensuring they remained up-to-date and effective. Results Developed and implemented comprehensive safety protocols, including social distancing measures, remote working policies, and health screening procedures. Successfully communicated and trained employees on new processes, ensuring widespread adherence and understanding. Ensured employee well-being and business continuity through continuous monitoring and adjustment of protocols based on evolving guidelines and feedback.…